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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Kajiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Klinsmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kajiwara's entrance music is Epik High- Breakdown Supreme. A fine choice. Klinsmann has chosen Liquid Soul - Push as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satoshi Kajiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurgen Klinsmann!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kajiwara as Klinsmann shoots in.
Klinsmann fails to land the takedown.
Kajiwara has his takedown stuffed
and Klinsmann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klinsmann.
Klinsmann prevents the takedown attempt.
Kajiwara has Klinsmann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Klinsmann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Kajiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klinsmann gets underhooks to prevent Kajiwara's takedown attempt.
Kajiwara tries to throw a body punch but Klinsmann avoids it by throwing Kajiwara back against the cage.
Klinsmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klinsmann pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klinsmann managing to block the knees to the body from Kajiwara.
Kajiwara throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Klinsmann blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kajiwara is trying to stall.
Klinsmann jumps guard but Kajiwara stands there with Klinsmann around his waist. Klinsmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kajiwara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klinsmann smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Klinsmann.
Kajiwara closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klinsmann did well to prevent Kajiwara getting side control.
Klinsmann gets back to full guard.
Kajiwara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klinsmann is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kajiwara has his hands clasped together but Klinsmann extends an breaks Kajiwara's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Klinsmann.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurgen Klinsmann!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier McPherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fight Music. Xavier McPherson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier McPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from McPherson.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Joseph prevents McPherson from standing back up.
Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McPherson is trying to stand back up but Joseph is controlling him
Joseph is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McPherson has managed to free his arm - good work.
McPherson is defending against the submission attempts here by Joseph.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph thows a huge punch but McPherson dodges it nicely.
Joseph seems to be looking for submissions.
McPherson is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McPherson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson tries to clinch up.
McPherson clobbers Joseph with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xavier McPherson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPherson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McPherson wants to stand and escape but Joseph is having none of it.
McPherson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Joseph dives into side control.
McPherson wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McPherson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joseph is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPherson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson is looking to get back to his feet here but Joseph is keeping cool and he's managed to take McPherson's back.
McPherson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McPherson prevents Joseph from getting a body triangle.
Joseph is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McPherson is defending well though. Joseph let's go of the attempt for now.
McPherson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson staying busy and making it hard for Joseph to control.
McPherson wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph is persistently looking for the submission but McPherson is defending it well.
Joseph looks gassed!
McPherson holding both Joseph 's hands and preventing any damage.
Joseph tries to keep control of the position but McPherson is staying busy.
Joseph has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joseph is looking to control McPherson but McPherson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Joseph has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. McPherson is defending well but eventually Joseph manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! McPherson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Joseph!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armando Chimal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Dong Sukk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimal comes to the cage accompanied by BATTLE FIELD by Tohru Nakabayashi for the Superclassic game GOLDEN AXE!!!. Sukk has chosen He Is Legend- I am Hollywood as his entrance music. Armando Chimal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armando Chimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Dong Sukk!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sukk checks a leg kick nicely.
Sukk looks to land a combination. Chimal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Armando Chimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimal stuffs the takedown attempt from Sukk. Sukk gets slowly back to his feet.
Chimal looks to land a right hand but Sukk moved out of range.
Sukk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chimal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukk.
Sukk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chimal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sukk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chimal backs up against the cage.
Chimal throws a leg kick which misses Sukk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sukk tries to avoid it.
Sukk misses with a double jab.
Chimal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chimal moves in looking to clinch but Sukk pushes him off.
Chimal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chimal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sukk checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimal misses with a low kick.
Sukk lands a lovely overhand right.
Sukk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sukk lands a nice hook to Chimal's body. Chimal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chimal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sukk misses with an uppercut.
Sukk thuds his right hand into Chimal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chimal misses with a kick to the body.
Sukk blocks the body kick.
Sukk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chimal in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Chimal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chimal tries to land a leg kick but Sukk saw it coming and moves away.
Sukk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Armando Chimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chimal is looking to chop away at Sukk's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimal throws a front kick aimed at Sukk's knee but Sukk avoids it well.
Sukk avoids the body shot from Chimal.
Chimal throws a leg kick but Sukk moved away.
Chimal throws a leg kick which misses Sukk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sukk tries to avoid it.
Chimal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chimal wants to clinch up but Sukk keeps it at a distance.
Sukk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sukk ducks under a wild hook from Chimal.
Chimal throws a body kick that misses.
Chimal tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chimal is breathing heavily.
Sukk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chimal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukk lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimal wants to clinch up but Sukk keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Sukk finds it's way through Chimal's defenses.
Chimal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sukk.
Chimal looks to land a body kick but Sukk moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Sukk blocks the leg kick.
Chimal throws a head kick that misses.
Chimal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chimal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sukk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chimal did well to prevent Sukk getting side control.
Chimal tries to roll over but Sukk keeps him under control.
Sukk working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chimal is looking to control Sukk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chimal avoid being mounted?
Chimal tries to roll over but Sukk keeps him under control.
Sukk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chimal won't allow Sukk to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukk winds up and cracks Chimal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Dong Sukk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sukk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chimal misses with a head kick.
Sukk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chimal throws a head kick but Sukk moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Chimal. No joy for Sukk on that attempt.
Long Dong Sukk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chimal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chimal's head.
Chimal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sukk is out of range and Chimal settles back down.
Chimal tries to close the distance and clinch but Sukk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armando Chimal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sukk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chimal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chimal leaves Sukk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sukk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sukk cracks Chimal with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukk scores with a one two! Chimal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sukk moves out of range of the leg kick from Chimal.
Chimal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukk scores with a decent looking hook.
Sukk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chimal.
Sukk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sukk checks a low kick from Chimal.
Sukk lands a jab to Chimal's midsection.
Sukk with a nice cross.
Sukk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sukk works over Chimal's head and body with a nice combination.
Chimal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sukk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimal misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chimal.
Sukk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sukk lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chimal is looking to clinch but Sukk is avoiding it.
Chimal walks into a stiff left hand from Sukk.
A right-left combo lands from Chimal.
Chimal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chimal tries to clinch but Sukk moves out of range.
Sukk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chimal's head.
Chimal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chimal thinking.
Sukk fails with a takedown attempt.
Armando Chimal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Dong Sukk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimal stuffs the takedown attempt from Sukk. Sukk gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sukk, as that shot connected.
Sukk slips a jab from Chimal.
Chimal tries to clinch
and Sukk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chimal tries to clinch up
and Chimal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimal looking for subs off his back but Sukk has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sukk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chimal has hold of Sukk's hands but Sukk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chimal tries to get to full guard but Sukk has control of the leg.
Sukk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Dong Sukk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sukk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sukk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chimal throws a leg kick which misses Sukk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sukk tries to avoid it.
Chimal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chimal looks to land a right hand but Sukk moved out of range.
Chimal wants to clinch but Sukk slips to the side
and Sukk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Sukk.
Sukk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sukk looking to pass the guard.
Chimal keeping moving, preventing Sukk from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chimal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sukk's guard.
Chimal passes Sukk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sukk trying to control but Chimal postures up.
Chimal stalling away here and it's allowed Sukk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sukk looking for a sweep. Not yet Sukk, not yet.
Chimal tries to free his leg and advance position but Sukk is retaining full guard.
Sukk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armando Chimal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Chimal lands a couple of digs.
Sukk throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Sukk working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chimal wants to clinch
and Sukk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Chimal.
Chimal tries to clinch but Sukk moves away
and Sukk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sukk.
Sukk is looking to advance position but Chimal has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sukk tries to hold on but Chimal postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukk is trying to escape the mount.
Long Dong Sukk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimal is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sukk is surviving well by controlling Chimal's body position as best he can.
Chimal avoids the attempt from Sukk to control.
Sukk is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Chimal is staying active.
Sukk can't escape the position.
Chimal with shots to the head and body - Sukk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sukk sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four 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.
Sukk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chimal is working away from the top position though.
Chimal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sukk is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sukk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Chimal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sukk tries to get to full guard but Chimal has control of the leg.
Sukk is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Dong Sukk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sukk 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 Taro Takaoka 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... Long Dong Sukk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macunai Maicow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macunai Maicow acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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264 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Macunai Maicow!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski shoots for a takedown but Maicow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pudzianowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maicow lands a big right hand that sends Pudzianowski crashing to the mat! Maicow stays standing though and waves Pudzianowski back to his feet!
Pudzianowski is rocked!
It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maicow tries to close the distance and clinch but Pudzianowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Pudzianowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maicow has managed to clinch.
Maicow jerks Pudzianowski to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Pudzianowski's lifeless body is proped up only by the cage. Maicow steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Macunai Maicow!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trent Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Tilapia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Trent Steele has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trent Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Tilapia!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele scores with a body shot.
Steele lands a lovely overhand right.
Steele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tilapia.
Steele stuns Tilapia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele misses with a takedown
and Tilapia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steele wants to sweep here but Tilapia controlling him for the moment.
Tilapia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tilapia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steele trying to control the position.
Steele can't keep his opponent in guard - Tilapia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is looking to escape.
Tilapia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steele is just riding it out for now. Tilapia eventually gives up the hold.
Tilapia looks gassed!
Steele tries to get to full guard but Tilapia has control of the leg.
Steele on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steele tries to get out of the position.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Tilapia prevents Steele from improving his position.
Tilapia seems to be working for a kimura but Steele defends the submission attempt.
Steele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tilapia on the ground.
Steele trying to control here.
That's two 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.
Steele flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tilapia is trying for a kimura here. Steele looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tilapia wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonny Tilapia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tilman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas has chosen Serial Killer as his entrance music. Henry Lucas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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182 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Tilman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas tries to clinch up but Tilman circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tilman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tilman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucas wants to improve his position but instead Tilman has moved into half guard.
Tilman trying to control from half guard but Lucas is working away.
Lucas is positioning himself well to prevent Tilman advancing to mount.
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tilman is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucas is looking to clinch.
A big right from Tilman misses.
A good leg kick by Lucas.
Tilman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent Tilman getting side control.
Lucas trying to hold on to Tilman's head to control him but Tilman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lucas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tilman is controlling him.
Tilman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tilman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lucas connects with a right hand. Tilman shakes it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lucas.
Tilman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Tilman.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Tilman.
Tilman fails to land the takedown.
Lucas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tilman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tilman is breathing heavily.
Tilman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucas is on top in guard.
Tilman controlling the position.
Lucas stands up from Tilman's guard - Lucas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tilman tries to bum rush Lucas with a series of wild strikes but Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tilman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucas is fending him off so far but Tilman persists. Nope, Lucas circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to clinch there but Tilman circles away.
Lucas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucas looks to land a combination but Tilman avoids it well.
Crunch! Lucas slams his shin into Tilman's torso.
Tilman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucas.
Henry Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tilman throws a combination that misses
and Lucas counters with a solid body kick.
Lucas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tilman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lucas.
Tilman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tilman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tilman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lucas tries to clinch there but Tilman circles away.
Lucas tests Tilman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lucas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lucas wants to clinch.
Tilman misses with a wild combination.
Lucas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucas moves into range and clinches up with Tilman.
Tilman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucas prevents it.
Tilman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tilman's face.
Tilman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tilman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucas throws a couple of heel strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tilman looking to sit in guard and control but Lucas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tilman is looking to stand up but Lucas isn't so interested in that idea.
Tilman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tilman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tilman looking for a sweep. Not yet Tilman, not yet.
Lucas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tilman trying to control the position here.
Lucas passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilman wants to control but Lucas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucas controlling the action here.
Lucas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tilman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucas.
Lucas wants to pass the guard but Tilman is defending well.
Tilman is trying to control but can't.
Tilman tries to roll over but Lucas keeps him under control.
That's four 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.
Tilman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lucas jabs at Tilman's body.
Tony Tilman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tilman is defended easily by Lucas.
Tilman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tilman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tilman misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tilman misses the target.
Lucas throws a combination. Tilman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lucas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tilman's head.
Tilman is rocked!
Henry Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilman.
Oh Tilman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tilman seems to have got his legs back now.
Tilman shoots in but Lucas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tilman loads up on a big right hand but Lucas slips the punch.
Lucas lands a front kick.
Tilman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas avoids it really well and circles away.
Tilman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucas. Lucas obviously looking to wear him down.
A left and a right from Lucas both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tilman throws the left hand but Lucas avoids the punch easily.
Lucas lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas lands a head shot.
A head kick from Lucas lands but Tilman takes it in his stride.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch but Tilman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tilman keeps the fight on the outside.
Lucas works over Tilman's head and body with a nice combination.
Lucas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucas swings for the body but Tilman moves out of range.
Lucas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lucas tries to clinch but Tilman moves out of range.
Lucas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Lucas.
Tilman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lucas but Lucas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Tilman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tilman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to clinch up but Tilman keeps it at a distance.
Tilman misses with a body punch
and Lucas counters with a crisp one two that drops Tilman! Lucas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tilman to his feet! Tilman is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tilman throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
Tilman moves out of range of the body kick from Lucas.
Lucas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lucas misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tilman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas looks to land a combination. Tilman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tilman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lucas counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tilman looking for a takedown.
Lucas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tilman.
Lucas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tilman's face.
Lucas landing knees to the head.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucas lands a body shot.
Tilman fails to pull guard.
Lucas gets through Tilman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tilman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucas.
Lucas is working Tilman over against the cage.
Lucas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucas lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lucas.
Lucas landing knees to the body.
Lucas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tilman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucas is working Tilman over against the cage.
Lucas lands a nice shot to the body.
Tilman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lucas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lucas is working Tilman over against the cage.
Lucas works on Tilman's body with a couple of short punches.
Lucas landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lucas.
Lucas lands a body shot.
Lucas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lucas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lucas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas with a knee to the head.
Lucas connects with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lucas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lucas is working Tilman over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lucas 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Lucas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and November One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Stay Hungry. One has chosen To mega therion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. November One has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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255 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Todd Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, November One!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson avoids the body shot from One.
One shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in One's guard.
One should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
One looks gassed!
Anderson postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
One wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson 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.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but One has wrist control.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson cracks One with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson cracks One with a solid left hand.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anderson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Anderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
One gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson breaks from One's wrist control and lands an elbow.
One in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
One is rocked!
Anderson softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and One is out cold! Anderson jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Anderson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AB Sly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sly's choice of entrance music: In Flames - My Sweet Shadow. Daisuke Suzuki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, AB Sly!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sly misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suzuki is defended easily by Sly.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura but Sly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suzuki to get the leverage.
Sly is trying to control but can't.
Suzuki works his way into side control.
Sly is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sly tries to buck Suzuki off but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sly is trying to get back to half guard.
Suzuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Sly is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suzuki.
Suzuki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sly knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sly is trying to buck Suzuki off.
Suzuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suzuki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sly is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Suzuki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sly is trying to improve his position.
Sly avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Suzuki.
Suzuki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sly is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Suzuki is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suzuki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with the ground and pound.
Suzuki working the ground and pound but Sly is defending the strikes.
Suzuki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Suzuki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Suzuki's guard! Nice work there by Sly!
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
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.
Sly trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Suzuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suzuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki working for a triangle but Sly defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Suzuki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sly lands a front kick.
Sly cracks Suzuki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sly tries a head kick but it misses.
Suzuki shoots in and drives through. Sly sprawls well.
Sly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suzuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Sly slips under a jab.
Sly thows a body kick. Suzuki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice combination there by Sly.
Sly jabs at Suzuki's body.
Suzuki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sly can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sly.
Sly scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suzuki blocks a head kick by Sly.
Sly lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
AB Sly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sly tests Suzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sly.
Sly clobbers Suzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suzuki slips a jab and a cross from Sly.
Sly throws a head kick that Suzuki semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sly pushes Suzuki away with a front kick.
Sly jabs at Suzuki's body.
Some wild striking there from Sly.
Suzuki throws out a loose jab but Sly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Sly.
Sly sizes up Suzuki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sly scores with a decent looking hook.
Suzuki takes one on the button.
AB Sly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sly connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sly.
Sly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sly - that will leave a mark!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sly - that will leave a mark!
Daisuke Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sly throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sly.
Sly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
AB Sly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suzuki dodges the punch combination from Sly.
Suzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Sly - just one landing.
Sly tries a head kick but it misses.
Suzuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sly tries a head kick but it misses.
Sly chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sly throws a nice looking combination but Suzuki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sly misses with a two punch combination.
Suzuki blocks a head kick by Sly.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Sly misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sly misses the shot to the body.
Sly lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AB Sly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Suzuki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sly manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Suzuki pushes down on Sly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura here.
Suzuki throwing shots but Sly is blocking nicely.
Sly is trying to stand up here but Suzuki is controlling him well.
Suzuki is looking for a kimura but Sly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suzuki to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suzuki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sly sees it coming and defends easily.
Suzuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suzuki is working away from the top position though.
Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sly has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suzuki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sly.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sly but Sly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sly throws a head kick that misses.
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suzuki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Sly.
Nice jab there from Suzuki.
Suzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sly wants to get back to his feet but Suzuki drags him back down.
Suzuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Sly is defending well.
Sly is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Suzuki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Suzuki wants to work for an arm triangle but Sly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Suzuki with the ground and pound but Sly uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sly is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sly misses the shot to the body.
Sly swinging wilding here.
Suzuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sly counters with a thumping low kick.
Sly jabs at Suzuki's body.
Sly scores with the left hand. Suzuki knows he should have avoided that one.
Suzuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sly is fending him off so far but Suzuki persists. Nope, Sly circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Suzuki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sly misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki shoots and misses
and Sly counters with a left and a right that stings Suzuki.
Sly throws a combination that misses
and Suzuki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suzuki.
Sly wants to stand but Suzuki is controlling the position.
Suzuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Suzuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Suzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sly is retaining full guard.
Sly keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Suzuki throwing strikes from guard but Sly blocks nicely.
Suzuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Suzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suzuki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoshi Nakayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakayama comes to the cage accompanied by The Vapors - Turning Japanese. Rosenthal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rick Derringer - I Am a Real American. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holden Rosenthal!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Rosenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosenthal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nakayama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rosenthal working away.
Nakayama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rosenthal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rosenthal trying to control the action but Nakayama is working from the bottom.
Rosenthal seems to be looking for submissions.
Rosenthal drops an elbow to the side of Nakayama's head.
Rosenthal is taking a breather. Nakayama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rosenthal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakayama's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosenthal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakayama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal controlling the action here.
Rosenthal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakayama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rosenthal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rosenthal is stalling here. Nakayama is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rosenthal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nakayama has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakayama stands up.
Rosenthal shoots in for a double leg but Nakayama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Nakayama. No joy for Rosenthal on that attempt.
Rosenthal shoots in for a takedown but Nakayama shows good takedown defense.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Rosenthal.
Rosenthal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosenthal.
Nakayama misses with a looping left.
Nakayama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosenthal.
Nakayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horrible takedown by Rosenthal or perhaps it was just good defense by Nakayama which made him look bad.
Nakayama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosenthal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Nakayama. No joy for Rosenthal on that attempt.
Nakayama looks to land a combination. Rosenthal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rosenthal with that takedown attempt.
Nakayama cracks Rosenthal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakayama with a jab.
Nakayama misses with a few strikes there.
Rosenthal thows a body shot but no joy.
Nakayama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nakayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Rosenthal.
Nakayama misses with a wild body shot.
Nakayama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rosenthal defending well as Nakayama loads up on a big left hand.
Rosenthal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rosenthal is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nakayama reverses the position - he's now on top in Rosenthal's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama wants to stand but Rosenthal is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rosenthal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rosenthal has a closed guard, preventing Nakayama from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rosenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakayama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakayama slips under a jab.
Rosenthal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Nakayama.
Rosenthal avoids the body shot from Nakayama.
Nakayama slips a jab from Rosenthal.
Nakayama misses with an uppercut.
Nakayama swings for the body but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Nakayama tries to bum rush Rosenthal with a series of wild strikes but Rosenthal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakayama moves out of range as Rosenthal strikes.
Rosenthal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rosenthal missing with a left hand there. Nakayama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosenthal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakayama pinned against the cage. Nakayama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakayama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Nakayama counter with a right hand.
Rosenthal lands a jab.
Holden Rosenthal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosenthal misses with a takedown
and Nakayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rosenthal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rosenthal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Rosenthal.
A combination from Nakayama does no damage.
Nakayama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nakayama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nakayama slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosenthal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakayama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenthal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakayama.
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Nakayama circles away easily
and Nakayama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rosenthal misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Nakayama to counter with a crisp jab.
Rosenthal is breathing heavily.
Rosenthal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakayama.
Nakayama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rosenthal in his tracks.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakayama misses the jab.
Nakayama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nakayama is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Rosenthal misses.
Rosenthal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nakayama counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Rosenthal misses
and Nakayama counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakayama counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakayama throws a good cross that connects.
Rosenthal gets a takedown into half guard.
Nakayama gets back to full guard.
Nakayama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rosenthal!
Nakayama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosenthal is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakayama get's back to his feet.
Nakayama misses with a wild body shot.
Nakayama thows a body shot but no joy.
Rosenthal fails with the takedown.
Nakayama lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosenthal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nakayama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosenthal shoots in and drives through. Nakayama sprawls well.
Nakayama scores with a jab. Rosenthal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Nakayama lands with a nice body punch.
Nakayama throws a lazy right hand but Rosenthal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosenthal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nakayama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakayama misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Nakayama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rosenthal blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakayama digs a good hook to Rosenthal's body.
Rosenthal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakayama's waist but Nakayama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosenthal off to one side.
Rosenthal dodges the punch combination from Nakayama.
Rosenthal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakayama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakayama lands a jab to Rosenthal's midsection.
Rosenthal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakayama lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rosenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakayama was well out of range. Poor timing from Rosenthal.
Nakayama fails to land with a series of punches.
Rosenthal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakayama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosenthal walks into a left hand.
Rosenthal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakayama swivels and escapes.
Nakayama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rosenthal has his takedown stuffed
letting Nakayama counter with a right hand.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Rosenthal.
No joy there for Rosenthal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakayama throws a body punch but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Rosenthal drops his hands momentarily and Nakayama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nakayama takes a swing at Rosenthal's ribcage but misses.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rosenthal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nakayama misses with a double jab.
Rosenthal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakayama.
Nakayama cracks Rosenthal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakayama scores with a jab to the body.
Nakayama misses with a looping right.
Nakayama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakayama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakayama misses with a looping right.
Rosenthal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakayama counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rosenthal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rosenthal tries for a takedown but Nakayama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal misses with a combination
and Nakayama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rosenthal has a takedown stuffed.
Rosenthal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rosenthal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakayama lands with an overhand left.
Nakayama scores with a body shot.
Nakayama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakayama's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nakayama duly obliges.
Nakayama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rosenthal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakayama lands with a shot to the body.
Nakayama scores with a jab to the body.
Holden Rosenthal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakayama throws a series of punches but Rosenthal avoids them all with ease.
Nakayama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nakayama cracks Rosenthal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakayama throws a one two combo.
Nakayama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nakayama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nakayama tests Rosenthal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosenthal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakayama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosenthal can do to turn this around?
Nakayama lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakayama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakayama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi Nakayama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rosenthal shoots and misses
and Nakayama counters with a three punch combo that has Rosenthal backing up. Rosenthal nods at Nakayama to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoshi Nakayama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nakayama, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsuyoshi Nakayama!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khun Rayn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music. The key to victory for Khun Rayn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khun Rayn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rayn.
Bundy needs to keep his hands up - Rayn had a free shot at his head there.
Rayn digs a good body shot into Bundy's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rayn!
Rayn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bundy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rayn swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Rayn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
Rayn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bundy.
A telegraphed right hand from Rayn misses the target.
Khun Rayn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayn catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rayn lands a with a good body shot.
Bundy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bundy in side control, throwing shots but Rayn defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rayn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bundy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bundy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rayn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bundy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bundy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rayn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bundy.
Rayn tries to escape but Bundy is in control.
Rayn taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bundy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rayn is avoiding damage well.
Bundy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bundy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rayn is trying to get back to his feet.
Rayn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rayn is pushing Bundy's head away, looking to escape. Bundy manages to hold on to the position though.
Bundy is putting a hurting on Rayn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rayn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bundy.
Bundy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bundy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rayn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rayn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rayn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rayn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bundy wants to control but Rayn is keeping him busy.
Rayn is trying to get back to his feet.
Bundy grinds an elbow into Rayn's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rayn regains half guard, as Bundy was trying to land strikes.
That's four 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.
Rayn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rayn defending well though.
Bundy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rayn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rayn is looking to escape.
Bundy working Rayn over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rayn kicks off Bundy and gets to his feet.
Rayn is breathing heavily.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Rayn sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches up with Rayn, looking for a takedown. Bundy pushes Rayn against the cage but Rayn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rayn circles away.
Bundy staying out of range there.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rayn loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Rayn shows good takedown defense.
Khun Rayn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Rayn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rayn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Rayn throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rayn as Bundy shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rayn!
Bundy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rayn pushes Bundy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bundy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Bundy crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Bundy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bundy tries to score with some ground and pound. Rayn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bundy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Bundy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rayn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rayn looks to land a right hand but Bundy moved out of range.
Rayn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rayn misses with a wild body shot.
Bundy dives in and grabs Rayn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rayn pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
Rayn throws out a loose jab but Bundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bundy walks into a jab.
Rayn throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayn loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
Rayn misses with a hook.
Rayn throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Rayn takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rayn kicks off Bundy and gets to his feet.
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rayn.
Rayn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bundy on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy slips a straight right by Rayn.
Rayn stuns Bundy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bundy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bundy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rayn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rayn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bundy postures up in Rayn's guard and throws a big left but Rayn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Al Bundy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bundy shoots for a double leg takedown but Rayn sprawls well. He's pushed Bundy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rayn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rayn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bundy.
Bundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rayn defends it nicely.
Rayn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rayn lands with a right hand.
Bundy slips under a jab from Rayn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayn moves away from the strike by Bundy.
Rayn tries to clinch up.
Rayn lands a glancing blow to the side of Bundy's head.
Rayn catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rayn misses with a body kick.
Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rayn.
A big right from Rayn misses.
Bundy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bundy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khun Rayn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rayn throws a big shot that misses.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Rayn.
Rayn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Rayn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundy blocks a jab.
Rayn scores with a jab. Bundy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rayn sprawls well. Rayn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rayn. Rayn obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rayn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rayn.
Rayn leaves Bundy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rayn cracks Bundy with a good jab.
Rayn is looking to clinch.
Rayn misses with a hook.
Khun Rayn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rayn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rayn connects with a right hand. Bundy shakes it off.
Rayn thows a body shot but no joy.
Bundy tries to move into range but Rayn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Rayn catches Bundy right on the button with a cross.
Khun Rayn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Rayn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khun Rayn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bundy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
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