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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Akan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and esko Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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289 lbs
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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wilfred Akan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, esko Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akan shoots in for a takedown but Gonzales shows good takedown defense.
Akan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Akan pushes him off.
Akan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akan showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonzales is trying to stand back up but Akan is controlling him
Akan wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzales is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gonzales is trying to stand back up but Akan is controlling him
Gonzales manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Akan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzales.
Akan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzales tries to clinch up but Akan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales drives through and clinches with Akan against the cage.
Gonzales pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is pressed up against the cage. Akan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzales down to the mat. Gonzales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Akan circles away.
Gonzales fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Akan moves out of range.
Akan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzales's waist but Gonzales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfred Akan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzales is looking to clinch.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Akan pushes him off.
Akan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Akan circles away.
Akan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales is looking to clinch but Akan is avoiding it.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Akan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Gonzales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akan keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Akan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzales clinches.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Akan blocks it.
Gonzales stops a takedown attempt from Akan.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akan blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gonzales throws an elbow but misses.
Akan blocks an elbow strike from Gonzales.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzales throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but esko Gonzales will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch but Akan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzales stuffs the takedown.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Akan circles away.
Akan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Gonzales doesn't manage to clinch there - Akan circles away.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Akan misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfred Akan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Akan pushes him off.
Gonzales wants to clinch up but Akan keeps it at a distance.
Gonzales clinches up against the cage.
Gonzales throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Akan blocks it.
Akan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzales looking to throw knees to the head but Akan is blocking nicely.
Akan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzales with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gonzales misses with an elbow strike.
Gonzales misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gonzales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akan dodges an elbow strike from Gonzales.
Akan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gonzales smiles and moves away.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Akan moves out of range.
esko Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales tries to clinch there but Akan circles away.
Akan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales moves in looking to clinch but Akan pushes him off.
Akan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
esko Gonzales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Akan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gonzales fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Akan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akan keeps the fight on the outside.
Akan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Akan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales gets a clinch.
Gonzales is pressed up against the cage. Akan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzales down to the mat. Gonzales avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonzales tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzales tries to clinch up but Akan circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzales misses with a knee strike.
Akan blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzales misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akan blocks an elbow strike.
Gonzales tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Akan blocks it.
Gonzales misses with a knee strike.
Akan blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Wilfred Akan has been cut.
Akan jumps guard but Gonzales stands there with Akan around his waist. Akan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfred Akan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales misses with an elbow over the top.
Akan avoids a wild elbow strike from Gonzales.
Akan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gonzales walks away with a smile on his face. Akan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
esko Gonzales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gonzales tries to clinch up.
Akan keeps the fight on the outside.
Akan fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Akan is having none of it.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Akan moves out of range.
Gonzales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akan keeps the fight on the outside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzales tries to clinch but Akan is having none of it.
Akan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gonzales circles away.
Wilfred Akan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
esko Gonzales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzales closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzales with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
esko Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gonzales winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... esko Gonzales!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sham Wow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sham Wow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a looping right.
Wow checks a leg kick nicely.
Alves tests Wow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow scores with a takedown into Alves's guard.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wow in side control, throwing shots but Alves defends.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alves tries to roll over but Wow keeps him under control.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Wow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Wow pushes his legs off easily.
Wow trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wow is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alves controls Wow momentarily but Wow frees himself.
Wow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wow wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wow preventing the sweep.
Alves is looking for a triangle but Wow pushes his legs off easily.
Wow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wow slips nicely into half guard.
Wow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alves on the ground.
Wow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Wow has control of the leg.
Alves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alves looks gassed!
Alves tries to get to full guard but Wow has control of the leg.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow working Alves over with strikes.
Wow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wow lands strikes from half guard.
Wow prevents Alves from improving his position.
Wow slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Wow trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away.
Wow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alves is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Wow has control of the leg.
Wow working Alves over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wow content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alves taking some punishment here, with Wow in his half guard.
Wow wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Wow lands strikes from half guard.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wow is nestled in close to Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Wow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wow trying to control the pace.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sham Wow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alves at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alves.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow gets a takedown into half guard.
Wow is keen to just control but Alves is a slippery customer.
Wow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Wow has control of the leg.
Alves wants to control but Wow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alves is not content to let Wow control the position.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alves is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wow distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wow distracts Alves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wow is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wow's back instead.
Wow trying to control but not successfully.
Alves is trying to stick to Wow's back but Wow is turning into Alves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wow content to stall in guard here.
Wow chips away with some ground and pound.
Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wow has passed into half guard!
Wow is nestled in close to Alves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alves is pressing down on Wow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wow is in close to Alves's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wow postures up and lands a big shot to Alves's brow.
Wow wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Alves is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wow wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves has his foot on Wow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wow works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wow has passed into side control.
Alves is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wow connects with a decent elbow.
Wow lands a few punches from side control.
Alves taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alves on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alves manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wow gets full guard.
Wow striking off his back.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Wow is retaining full guard.
Wow has control of Alves's left arm, preventing Alves from doing any damage.
Wow on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wow tries to get out of the position.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Wow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves is in close to Wow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Wow pulls Alves in close to prevent any damage.
Wow is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sham Wow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Wow ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves throws a hook but Wow blocks it.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
Wow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wow not doing much here.
Wow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alves has hold of Wow's hands but Wow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wow is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alves's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to improve his position but Wow is controlling well.
Wow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wow forces Alves back against the cage and clinches.
Alves is looking to control Wow's arms but Wow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alves has his back to the cage.
Wow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wow has clasped his hands together around Alves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wow scores with punches from side control.
Alves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alves keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wow is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wow's back instead.
Alves is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wow rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wow connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Alves blocks the strikes from Wow.
Wow is looking for a sweep. Alves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wow flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wow is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Wow persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sham Wow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves misses with a looping left.
Alves shoots and misses
so Wow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alves wants to sweep here but Wow controlling him for the moment.
Alves looking to control.
Wow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alves working for a triangle but Wow defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wow trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wow.
Wow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alves is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wow off and has taken his back!
Alves throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Alves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Alves has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sham Wow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sham Wow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sham Wow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Kishimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kishimoto's choice of entrance music: Fighting dreamers. Wayne Andrews could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toshiro Kishimoto's chin.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayne Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Kishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kishimoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kishimoto.
Andrews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kishimoto circles away.
Kishimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kishimoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kishimoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kishimoto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kishimoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andrews's waist but Andrews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kishimoto off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Andrews.
Kishimoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews looks to land a body kick but Kishimoto moved away.
Kishimoto gets caught flat footed, as Andrews shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kishimoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Andrews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andrews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrews thows a huge punch but Kishimoto dodges it nicely.
Andrews thows a huge punch but Kishimoto dodges it nicely.
Andrews is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kishimoto reverses the position - he's now on top in Andrews's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Andrews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kishimoto!
Andrews has hold of Kishimoto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kishimoto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Andrews misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Andrews extends the arm and Kishimoto is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayne Andrews!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Burczymucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norifumi Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama has chosen On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks as his entrance music. Stefan Burczymucha looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefan Burczymucha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norifumi Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama moves in looking to clinch but Burczymucha pushes him off.
Akiyama is looking to clinch.
Akiyama tries to clinch up but Burczymucha circles away and keeps his distance.
Burczymucha tries to clinch up.
Akiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burczymucha misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama lands a knee to the body.
Burczymucha is breathing heavily.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burczymucha trying to control the position but instead, Akiyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burczymucha into the cage.
Akiyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
It looks like Stefan Burczymucha has been cut.
Akiyama landing knees to the body.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama landing knees to the head.
Akiyama connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Akiyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burczymucha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akiyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Akiyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama scores a nice knee to the body.
Burczymucha throws an elbow but it misses.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Burczymucha looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama crunches a lovely knee into Burczymucha's ribcage.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama scores a nice knee to the body.
Burczymucha trying to land knees to the body.
Akiyama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Burczymucha looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burczymucha is trying to break free.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burczymucha trying to land knees to the body.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burczymucha changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akiyama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norifumi Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burczymucha moves out of range as Akiyama throws a body kick.
Akiyama gets a clinch.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama scores with a knee to the head.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akiyama lands a knee to the body.
Akiyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Akiyama managing to block the knees to the body from Burczymucha.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Burczymucha wants to get back to striking at distance but Akiyama won't allow it.
Akiyama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burczymucha managing to block the knees to the body from Akiyama.
Burczymucha manages to break the clinch.
Akiyama darts in and clinches Burczymucha up against the cage.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Burczymucha is blocking nicely.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama missing with knees to the body.
Akiyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burczymucha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Burczymucha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burczymucha misses with some punches.
Akiyama connects with a knee to the head.
Akiyama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Burczymucha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Akiyama missing with knees to the body.
Akiyama with a knee to the head.
Burczymucha pushes off an throws an elbow but Akiyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akiyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Burczymucha managing to block the knees to the body from Akiyama.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Burczymucha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akiyama scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Akiyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Burczymucha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burczymucha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akiyama has managed to clinch.
Akiyama blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama landing knees to the head.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burczymucha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akiyama up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burczymucha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burczymucha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akiyama blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Burczymucha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczymucha connects with a knee to the head.
Akiyama scores with a knee to the head.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burczymucha taking a breather.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Akiyama.
Burczymucha wants a takedown but no success here.
Akiyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama missing with knees to the body.
Burczymucha wants to get back to striking at distance but Akiyama won't allow it.
Akiyama keeps control of Burczymucha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Akiyama blocks the elbow strike.
Burczymucha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burczymucha tries to break the clinch but Akiyama is controlling the position.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burczymucha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burczymucha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burczymucha looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Akiyama.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Burczymucha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Burczymucha avoids the damage to the body.
Akiyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Burczymucha misses with an elbow strike.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Burczymucha avoiding damage.
Akiyama crunches a lovely knee into Burczymucha's ribcage.
Burczymucha tries for a takedown but Akiyama manages to get underhooks.
Akiyama with a knee to the head.
Akiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burczymucha.
Akiyama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Burczymucha pushes off an throws an elbow but Akiyama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Akiyama avoids the elbow strike from Burczymucha, against the cage.
Akiyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burczymucha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Burczymucha avoids the damage to the body.
Akiyama with a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Burczymucha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akiyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burczymucha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Burczymucha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akiyama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Burczymucha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama landing knees to the body.
Akiyama lands a knee to the body.
Burczymucha misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Burczymucha throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Akiyama managing to block the knees to the body from Burczymucha.
Akiyama missing with knees to the body.
Akiyama with a knee to the head.
Burczymucha lands an elbow inside.
Burczymucha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Akiyama is keeping busy.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burczymucha misses with an elbow over the top.
Akiyama lands a knee to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burczymucha swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Akiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stefan Burczymucha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Burczymucha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akiyama as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burczymucha.
Burczymucha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Burczymucha misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akiyama.
A solid body kick from Akiyama.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Akiyama, right into the meat.
Akiyama clinches up with Burczymucha and pushes him back against the cage.
Akiyama with a knee to the head.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Burczymucha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Akiyama avoiding damage as Burczymucha throws knees to the body.
Akiyama blocks an elbow strike from Burczymucha.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiyama connects with a knee to the head.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczymucha has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Akiyama blocks the elbow strike.
Akiyama stops a takedown attempt from Burczymucha.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Burczymucha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burczymucha misses with a punch on the inside.
Akiyama with a knee to the head.
Akiyama lands a nice knee to the body.
Akiyama avoiding damage as Burczymucha throws knees to the body.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Burczymucha is blocking nicely.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burczymucha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Akiyama connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Akiyama with a knee to the head.
Burczymucha wants to get back to striking at distance but Akiyama won't allow it.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Burczymucha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burczymucha has had enough of the clinch but Akiyama keeps him there for the moment.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burczymucha tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Burczymucha back against the cage.
Burczymucha lands an elbow inside.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burczymucha tries to score a body lock takedown but Akiyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burczymucha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Burczymucha is blocking nicely.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama landing knees to the head.
Akiyama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burczymucha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama blocks an elbow strike from Burczymucha.
Burczymucha misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Akiyama.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Norifumi Akiyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Akiyama.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Burczymucha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Akiyama prevents Burczymucha from breaking the clinch.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akiyama.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burczymucha.
Akiyama landing knees to the body.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Burczymucha is blocking nicely.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Burczymucha is blocking nicely.
Norifumi Akiyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burczymucha can't get the takedown.
Burczymucha looking to throw knees to the head but Akiyama is blocking nicely.
Burczymucha has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefan Burczymucha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akiyama scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norifumi Akiyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akiyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norifumi Akiyama!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka has chosen On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks as his entrance music. Eikichi Onizuka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Javier Springfield's chin.
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175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Javier Springfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Onizuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Onizuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Onizuka tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onizuka tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
Onizuka is looking to clinch but Springfield is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Springfield really is a fat lump.
Springfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Springfield shoots in but Onizuka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eikichi Onizuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Onizuka tries to clinch but Springfield is having none of it.
Springfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Onizuka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Springfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Onizuka tries to clinch but Springfield moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Springfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Onizuka moves into the clinch successfully.
Onizuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Onizuka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Springfield lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Onizuka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Springfield is breathing heavily.
Onizuka with a knee to the head.
Onizuka with a knee to the head.
Onizuka landing knees to the head.
Onizuka scores with a knee to the head.
Onizuka landing knees to the head.
Springfield is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Springfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Onizuka has Springfield pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Springfield is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Onizuka - that's hurt Springfield badly! Oh, another knee lands and Springfield is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Springfield doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Eikichi Onizuka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyron Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Collins.
Biggums will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Biggums pushes him off.
Biggums throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Biggums swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biggums lands a really nice looking cross but Collins seems unphased.
It looks like Steve Collins has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Biggums. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Collins tries to clinch but Biggums is having none of it.
Biggums avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins is looking to slow Biggums down with leg kicks.
Biggums tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Collins blocks a jab.
Biggums avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Biggums throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggums cracks Collins with a good jab.
Tyron Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biggums's face.
Collins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Biggums tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Biggums lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Collins.
Collins lands a nice knee to the body.
Collins stops a takedown attempt from Biggums.
Biggums is breathing heavily.
Collins tries to pull guard but Biggums won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Collins trying to land knees to the body.
Biggums can't break the clinch.
Biggums lands with a short shot to the head.
Collins stalling against the cage.
Collins lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Collins.
Collins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggums lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Collins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Biggums shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyron Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Collins.
Collins lands a knee to the body.
Collins lands a knee to the body.
Collins gets control of Biggums's arms and successfully pulls guard. Collins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biggums wants to stand but Collins has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Biggums has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggums can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggums wants to stand but Collins is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins looking to control.
Biggums trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biggums is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Biggums controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Biggums pushes his legs off easily.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Biggums has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biggums's guard.
Biggums wants to stand and escape but Collins is having none of it.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggums is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Biggums wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Biggums tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biggums seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Collins.
Collins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Biggums throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biggums misses with a combination
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Biggums tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Collins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Biggums's brow.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Collins jumps guard but Biggums stands there with Collins around his waist. Collins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Collins prevents Biggums from breaking the clinch.
Collins trying to stall but Biggums improves his position.
Biggums is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Collins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggums lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Biggums tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Biggums tries to stall but Collins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Collins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggums lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Collins looking to slow down the pace here.
Collins lands a nice knee to the body.
Collins decides to pull guard.
Biggums decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Collins, up you get!
Collins wants to clinch up but Biggums keeps it at a distance.
Biggums swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Biggums circles away.
Biggums swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
Biggums throws a combination that misses
and Collins counters with an outside leg kick.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Biggums sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyron Biggums has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Collins.
Collins slips a jab and a cross from Biggums.
Collins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biggums.
Collins wants to clinch up but Biggums keeps it at a distance.
Collins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Biggums pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Biggums misses with a jab to the body
and Collins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Biggums's knee momentarily.
Collins cracks Biggums with an open hand slap.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggums paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biggums displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Biggums keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biggums throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Biggums misses with a wild body shot.
Collins has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Collins.
Collins lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biggums.
Collins trying to control the position but instead, Biggums has worked for underhooks and has pushed Collins into the cage.
Biggums wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biggums wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Biggums tries to score a body lock takedown but Collins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Collins lands a nice knee to the body.
Collins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggums lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Biggums blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Biggums gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Biggums wants to break free but Collins has control.
Collins wants to stall.
Good body shot from Biggums.
Collins lands a knee to the body.
Biggums wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Collins lands a nice knee to the body.
Collins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggums lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Biggums managing to block the knees to the body from Collins.
Biggums pushes Collins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Collins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Biggums has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biggums is trying to break free.
Collins keeps control of Biggums as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Biggums wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Collins.
Collins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Biggums blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Biggums - that landed with a thud.
Collins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Collins scores a nice knee to the body.
Collins prevents Biggums from breaking the clinch.
Collins missing with knees to the body.
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggums.
Collins avoiding damage.
Collins landing knees to the body.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biggums smiles and moves away.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggums, pushing him back against the cage.
Biggums wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Biggums wants to break free but Collins has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Collins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Collins is looking to clinch but Biggums is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Collins.
Biggums fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Biggums swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters by clinching up.
Biggums gets underhooks to prevent Collins's takedown attempt.
Biggums wants to break free but Collins has control.
Biggums on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biggums is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Biggums manages to break the clinch.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biggums swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins scores a takedown into full mount!
Biggums is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Biggums is looking to get to half guard.
Biggums's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Biggums knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums wants to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins breaks from Biggums's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Collins avoids the attempt from Biggums to control.
Collins punching from mount but Biggums doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Biggums is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Biggums is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Biggums is looking to get to half guard.
Collins is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Biggums can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Collins breaks from Biggums's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tyron Biggums has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biggums really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Collins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Collins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Biggums is surviving well by controlling Collins's body position as best he can.
Collins looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Collins won't let Biggums get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Collins looking to finish Biggums with some ground and pound. This is bad for Biggums!
Biggums wants to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Collins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Biggums is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums tries to hold on but Collins pushes him away.
Biggums tries to buck Collins off but he can't manage it.
Biggums is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Collins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Biggums has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Biggums tries to hold on but Collins postures up.
Collins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Biggums is trying to escape the mount.
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Biggums frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biggums wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Collins.
Collins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Biggums is looking to get to half guard.
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Biggums is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins is working for a guillotine from mount but Biggums frees his head quite easily.
Biggums wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Collins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Collins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rotte DeMauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawk Seibold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rotte DeMauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hawk Seibold!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seibold shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeMauler but DeMauler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeMauler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seibold.
DeMauler throws a solid leg kick but Seibold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeMauler.
Seibold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Seibold!
DeMauler closes the distance and pushes Seibold back into the cage.
DeMauler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeMauler manages to break the clinch.
DeMauler rushes Seibold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seibold is looking to break free of the clinch but DeMauler has double underhooks.
DeMauler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seibold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeMauler as he jumps to the side.
DeMauler moves into the clinch successfully.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seibold can't get the takedown.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hawk Seibold.
DeMauler crunches a lovely knee into Seibold's ribcage.
Seibold wants a takedown.
Seibold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeMauler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seibold looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMauler lands a knee to the body.
DeMauler prevents the takedown attempt.
DeMauler controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeMauler.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but Seibold blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.
DeMauler effectively controlling the action here.
DeMauler landing knees to the body.
DeMauler lands a knee to the body.
DeMauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeMauler manages to break the clinch.
DeMauler wants to clinch up but Seibold keeps it at a distance.
DeMauler tries to clinch but Seibold moves out of range.
DeMauler scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seibold avoids the head kick by DeMauler.
Rotte DeMauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seibold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by DeMauler.
DeMauler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeMauler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seibold.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Seibold's front leg but catches the back leg as Seibold tries to avoid it.
DeMauler moves in looking to clinch but Seibold pushes him off.
Seibold tries to clinch up.
DeMauler scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeMauler throws a head kick but Seibold moves out of range.
Seibold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMauler wants to clinch up but Seibold keeps it at a distance.
Seibold shoots for a double leg takedown but DeMauler sprawls well. He's pushed Seibold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeMauler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeMauler misses with a head kick.
Seibold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seibold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeMauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seibold shoots in and drives through. DeMauler sprawls well.
DeMauler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seibold.
DeMauler throws a head kick that half lands.
Seibold avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeMauler.
Seibold is trying desperately to land a takedown but DeMauler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Seibold.
DeMauler tries to clinch but Seibold is having none of it.
Seibold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeMauler pinned against the cage. DeMauler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeMauler.
DeMauler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seibold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a head kick that Seibold semi-blocks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seibold lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seibold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeMauler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by DeMauler.
Seibold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Seibold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeMauler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seibold has DeMauler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeMauler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeMauler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seibold drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeMauler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crunch! DeMauler slams his shin into Seibold's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler misses with a low kick.
Seibold shoots for a double leg takedown but DeMauler sprawls well. He's pushed Seibold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeMauler fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeMauler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeMauler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Seibold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seibold scores with a shot to the side of DeMauler's head.
Seibold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeMauler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeMauler prevents the takedown attempt.
DeMauler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seibold lands a hook that snaps the head of DeMauler backwards.
DeMauler looking to throw knees to the head but Seibold is blocking nicely.
Seibold wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seibold tries to pull guard but DeMauler holds him up against the cage and eventually Seibold drops back down to his feet.
DeMauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rotte DeMauler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
DeMauler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seibold drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seibold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seibold looking to sit in guard and control but DeMauler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeMauler tries to free his leg and advance position but Seibold is retaining full guard.
DeMauler tries to stand but Seibold is controlling from the bottom.
DeMauler wants to control from the top but Seibold keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seibold has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes DeMauler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rotte DeMauler is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler misses with a low kick.
Seibold shoots in and drives through. DeMauler sprawls well.
DeMauler clinches with his opponent.
Rotte DeMauler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seibold controlling the action here for a moment.
Seibold wants a takedown.
DeMauler landing knees to the head.
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.
Seibold takes a knee right on the jaw!
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seibold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMauler landing knees to the body.
Seibold looking to stall.
DeMauler landing knees to the body.
DeMauler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seibold blocks it with crossed arms.
Seibold looking for a takedown.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hawk Seibold.
DeMauler lands a knee to the body.
DeMauler stops a takedown attempt from Seibold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seibold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeMauler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeMauler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seibold blocks it with crossed arms.
Seibold managing to block the knees to the body from DeMauler.
DeMauler wants to stall.
DeMauler crunches a lovely knee into Seibold's ribcage.
Seibold tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeMauler landing knees to the body.
Seibold drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeMauler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seibold blocks a head kick by DeMauler.
A combination from Seibold does no damage.
DeMauler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seibold's head.
Seibold forces DeMauler back against the cage and clinches.
Seibold fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seibold can't get the takedown.
DeMauler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeMauler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seibold blocks it with crossed arms.
Seibold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seibold is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler looking to throw knees to the head but Seibold is blocking nicely.
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seibold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Seibold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeMauler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeMauler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Seibold wants a takedown.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seibold lands a takedown into guard.
Seibold decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeMauler, up you get!
Seibold looks to land a combination. DeMauler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Seibold fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeMauler sprawls well initially but Seibold persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
DeMauler gets full guard.
Seibold working some strikes from top position.
Seibold trying to control but DeMauler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seibold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seibold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeMauler wants to sweep but no luck.
Seibold lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seibold thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeMauler scores with a leg kick.
DeMauler tries a head kick but it misses.
Seibold throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeMauler's waist but DeMauler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seibold off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rotte DeMauler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
DeMauler forces Seibold back against the cage and clinches.
DeMauler missing with knees to the body.
Seibold is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Seibold is trying to drag DeMauler to the mat but DeMauler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeMauler manages to break the clinch.
Seibold misses with a series of wild punches.
DeMauler looks to land a body kick but Seibold moved away.
Seibold looks to land a right hand but DeMauler moved out of range.
DeMauler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeMauler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seibold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeMauler moves into the clinch.
Seibold managing to block the knees to the body from DeMauler.
DeMauler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seibold's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seibold is trying to drag DeMauler to the mat but DeMauler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeMauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seibold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seibold goes for a takedown in the clinch but DeMauler prevents it.
Rotte DeMauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hawk Seibold.
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seibold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeMauler.
DeMauler with a knee to the head.
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.
DeMauler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeMauler scores with a knee to the head.
Seibold avoiding damage as DeMauler throws knees to the body.
Seibold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seibold looks to land a combination but DeMauler avoids it well.
Seibold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMauler scores with a leg kick.
DeMauler fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeMauler lands a nice looking body kick.
DeMauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DeMauler prevents the takedown attempt.
DeMauler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seibold's face.
Seibold wants a takedown but no success here.
DeMauler landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeMauler.
Seibold is working for takedown but DeMauler is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeMauler crunches a lovely knee into Seibold's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seibold drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeMauler pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick from DeMauler lands but Seibold takes it in his stride.
DeMauler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seibold moves into the clinch.
Seibold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeMauler lands a nice knee to the body.
DeMauler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeMauler landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seibold is working for takedown but DeMauler is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeMauler misses with a knee strike.
DeMauler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seibold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seibold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeMauler throws a body kick that misses.
Seibold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler pushes Seibold off and gets back to his feet.
Seibold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMauler. DeMauler obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seibold throws a right hand that DeMauler ducks under and follows up with a left that DeMauler also avoids with ease.
Seibold scores a takedown into full mount!
DeMauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seibold can do to turn this around?
Seibold throws some wild stikes that DeMauler manages to avoid easily.
Seibold throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
DeMauler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawk Seibold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seibold with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Seibold cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Seibold won't let DeMauler get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Seibold with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Seibold.
DeMauler tries to hold on but Seibold pushes him away.
Seibold scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seibold breaks from DeMauler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Seibold with shots to the head and body - DeMauler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rotte DeMauler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seibold looking to finish DeMauler with some ground and pound. This is bad for DeMauler!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rotte DeMauler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeMauler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rotte DeMauler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hyoga de Cisne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konji Yamaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyoga de Cisne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konji Yamaski!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Cisne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamaski pinned against the cage. Yamaski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from de Cisne.
Yamaski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but de Cisne circles away quickly and effectively.
de Cisne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
de Cisne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
de Cisne seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yamaski for as long as he can get away with.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as de Cisne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamaski trying to control the position here.
de Cisne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Cisne won't allow Yamaski to sweep him here.
de Cisne has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
de Cisne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yamaski pushes de Cisne off and gets back to his feet.
de Cisne closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yamaski is looking to improve his position.
Yamaski trying to control but de Cisne postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Cisne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yamaski works his way to full guard. Good work.
de Cisne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and de Cisne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamaski throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yamaski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as de Cisne controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamaski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Cisne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
de Cisne postures up.
de Cisne postures up and lands a big shot to Yamaski's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamaski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yamaski holds on and takes a little breather.
de Cisne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
de Cisne tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamaski is retaining full guard.
de Cisne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamaski looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
de Cisne shoots in but Yamaski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyoga de Cisne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamaski with a lazy takedown attempt
and de Cisne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
de Cisne is breathing heavily.
de Cisne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
de Cisne is trying to work for a kimura but Yamaski is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyoga de Cisne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamaski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
de Cisne is trying to control but can't.
de Cisne is looking for a sweep. Yamaski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamaski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamaski is working for a kimura but de Cisne is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamaski is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, de Cisne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yamaski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Cisne tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
de Cisne is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Yamaski pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
de Cisne decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamaski is looking to improve his position.
de Cisne prevents Yamaski from standing back up.
de Cisne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
de Cisne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Cisne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yamaski has hold of de Cisne's hands but de Cisne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
de Cisne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yamaski is looking for a sweep. de Cisne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
de Cisne moves into full mount! Yamaski won't be happy about that!
de Cisne lands a heavy elbow.
Hyoga de Cisne overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
de Cisne scores with a couple of good head shots there.
de Cisne has control of Yamaski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yamaski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yamaski is bucking up trying to escape but de Cisne cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Cisne with good strikes from the mount here!
de Cisne is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yamaski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
de Cisne controlling from the full mount.
Yamaski is wriggling around trying to escape.
de Cisne dominating with strikes here.
de Cisne is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamaski frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
de Cisne wants to control the pace but Yamaski is squirming around nicely.
Yamaski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Yamaski tries to reverse the position but de Cisne maintains control.
Yamaski tries to hold on but de Cisne pushes him away.
de Cisne controlling from the full mount.
de Cisne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
de Cisne fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hyoga de Cisne dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
de Cisne shoots in and bounces Yamaski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamaski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
de Cisne throws a strike but Yamaski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
de Cisne throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
de Cisne working for a triangle but Yamaski defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamaski has gone for a leg lock! de Cisne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yamaski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Cisne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
de Cisne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
de Cisne pushing down on Yamaski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
de Cisne controlling the pace.
Yamaski is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but de Cisne pulls his head out easily.
de Cisne working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
de Cisne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yamaski is not content to let de Cisne control the position.
Yamaski tries to kick de Cisne off but de Cisne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
de Cisne looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yamaski trying to hold on to de Cisne's head to control him but de Cisne postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Cisne slips a nice elbow through Yamaski's hands, connecting with Yamaski's forehead.
de Cisne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yamaski is defending against the submission attempts here by de Cisne.
de Cisne is working for a kimura but Yamaski is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yamaski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yamaski has his foot on de Cisne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. de Cisne works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamaski wants to stand but de Cisne is controlling the position.
de Cisne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and de Cisne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
de Cisne is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yamaski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
de Cisne forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyoga de Cisne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for de Cisne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyoga de Cisne!
Hyoga de Cisne is the new featherweight champion!
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