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AJFC 5: Show the Way PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Smchalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammock has chosen The Office Rap as his entrance music. Yuri Smchalenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Smchalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Hammock!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammock lunges at Smchalenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smchalenko's hand.
Hammock wants to clinch up but Smchalenko keeps it at a distance.
Hammock is looking to clinch but Smchalenko is avoiding it.
Hammock tries to close the distance and clinch but Smchalenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smchalenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammock circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smchalenko shoots in for a double leg but Hammock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smchalenko shoots in for a takedown but Hammock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Smchalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smchalenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammock's waist but Hammock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smchalenko off to one side.
Hammock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smchalenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hammock scores a nice knee to the body.
Smchalenko is breathing heavily.
Hammock wants to stall.
The referee calls for Hammock to work.
Hammock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammock lands a good knee to the midsection. Smchalenko won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smchalenko decides to pull guard.
Hammock wants to control from the top but Smchalenko keeps moving.
Smchalenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammock controls the pace.
Smchalenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smchalenko keeping moving, preventing Hammock from controlling successfully.
Hammock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammock forces his way into half guard.
Hammock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hammock is trying to work for a kimura but Smchalenko is defending well.
Smchalenko looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammock controlling the action here.
Smchalenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hammock is keen to just control but Smchalenko is a slippery customer.
Smchalenko tries to roll over but Hammock keeps him under control.
Hammock is trying to control the action in half guard but Smchalenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hammock is looking to clinch.
Jack Hammock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammock rushes Smchalenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smchalenko is defending well for now.
Hammock misses with a knee to the head.
Hammock trying to control the position but instead, Smchalenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hammock into the cage.
A knee to the head by Hammock.
Hammock trying to land knees to the body.
Smchalenko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hammock is trying to control but can't.
Smchalenko is looking for a kimura but Hammock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smchalenko to get the leverage.
Hammock trying to hold on to Smchalenko's head to control him but Smchalenko postures up.
Hammock is looking for a sweep. Smchalenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammock controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammock trying to hold on to Smchalenko's head to control him but Smchalenko postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Smchalenko is staying active.
Hammock wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hammock is looking to clinch but Smchalenko is avoiding it.
Hammock scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left lands for Hammock.
Hammock wants to clinch.
Hammock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smchalenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammock to the mat! Hammock manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smchalenko trying to control but Hammock is working from the bottom.
Hammock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hammock tries to clinch up but Smchalenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Smchalenko dives in and grabs Hammock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammock pushes down on Smchalenko's head and hops out.
Smchalenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hammock is fending him off so far but Smchalenko persists. Nope, Hammock circles away and we're back to standing.
Hammock lands a jab-cross combination.
Hammock tries to clinch up.
Hammock rushes Smchalenko and presses him up against the cage.
Smchalenko takes an elbow to the temple.
Smchalenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hammock scores with a knee to the head.
Hammock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smchalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammock lands a damaging elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hammock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smchalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smchalenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hammock just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Smchalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smchalenko tries to pull guard but Hammock holds him up against the cage and eventually Smchalenko drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hammock.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hammock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smchalenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smchalenko tries for a takedown but Hammock manages to get underhooks.
Hammock looking to slow down the pace here.
Hammock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smchalenko's face.
Hammock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smchalenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smchalenko takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hammock with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Hammock.
Hammock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smchalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smchalenko wants a takedown.
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.
Hammock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smchalenko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hammock walks away with a smile on his face. Smchalenko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hammock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammock missing with knees to the body.
Hammock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smchalenko avoids it.
Hammock tries to land knees in the clinch but Smchalenko avoids the damage to the body.
Hammock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smchalenko jumps into guard, dragging Hammock to the mat.
Hammock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smchalenko is not content to let Hammock control the position.
Smchalenko tries to buck Hammock off but Hammock is having none of it.
Hammock taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammock decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smchalenko shoots in for a takedown but Hammock shows good takedown defense.
Hammock moves in looking to clinch but Smchalenko pushes him off.
Hammock tries to clinch up.
Smchalenko misses with a takedown attempt - Hammock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smchalenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammock has managed to clinch.
Smchalenko is working for takedown but Hammock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hammock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smchalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hammock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smchalenko's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hammock obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammock looking to throw knees to the head but Smchalenko is blocking nicely.
Hammock tries a knee to the head but Smchalenko blocks it.
Hammock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smchalenko.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smchalenko has Hammock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smchalenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hammock tumbling to the mat - Smchalenko dives into Hammock's guard.
Smchalenko wants to control from the top but Hammock keeps moving.
Hammock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smchalenko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smchalenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammock is keeping the position for now.
Hammock looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hammock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Smchalenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammock.
Hammock wants to clinch up but Smchalenko keeps it at a distance.
Smchalenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammock moves in looking to clinch but Smchalenko pushes him off.
Hammock darts in and clinches Smchalenko up against the cage.
Hammock lands a knee to the body.
Smchalenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammock prevents it.
Smchalenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hammock scores a nice knee to the body.
Hammock taking a breather.
Hammock crunches a lovely knee into Smchalenko's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hammock scores with a knee to the head.
Hammock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smchalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Hammock is looking to control Smchalenko's arms but Smchalenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hammock has his back to the cage.
Hammock landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammock lands a nice knee to the body.
Smchalenko has hold of one of Hammock's legs. Hammock is fighting the takedown attempt but Smchalenko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smchalenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammock is retaining full guard.
Smchalenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammock's guard.
Smchalenko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammock sees it coming and defends easily.
Smchalenko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smchalenko trying to control but Hammock is having none of it.
Hammock is working to get back to half guard.
Hammock wants to control but Smchalenko is having none of it.
Jack Hammock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smchalenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Smchalenko prevents Hammock from getting the reversal.
Hammock wants to control but Smchalenko is having none of it.
Smchalenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hammock turns into him and now he's in Smchalenko's guard.
Smchalenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammock forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smchalenko wants to get back to full guard.
Hammock is trying to work for a kimura but Smchalenko is defending well.
Hammock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammock trying to control the action but Smchalenko is working from the bottom.
Smchalenko wants to get back to full guard.
Hammock is working for a kimura but Smchalenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Smchalenko gets back to full guard.
Yuri Smchalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Smchalenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smchalenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hammock escapes and throws Smchalenko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hammock is looking to take a break and control but Smchalenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smchalenko is trying to improve his position.
Hammock is looking to take a break and control but Smchalenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammock 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Luis Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Luis Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luis Leonardo throws a series of punches but Mendes avoids them all with ease.
Mendes blocks a head kick by Luis Leonardo.
Mendes dives in and grabs Luis Leonardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luis Leonardo pushes down on Mendes's head and hops out.
Luis Leonardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Luis Leonardo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luis Leonardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luis Leonardo misses with a kick to the body.
Luis Leonardo gets caught flat footed, as Mendes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Luis Leonardo is breathing heavily.
Mendes pushes down on Luis Leonardo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Luis Leonardo wants to improve his position but Mendes is controlling well.
Mendes throws a strike but Luis Leonardo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Luis Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Luis Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luis Leonardo is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luis Leonardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Luis Leonardo misses with a head kick.
Luis Leonardo throws and low kick but Mendes moves out of range easily.
Mendes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendes moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luis Leonardo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mendes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mendes has an Americana. Luis Leonardo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mendes is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mendes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thiago Mendes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Nakatumura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshihiro Nakatumura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Nakatumura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakatumura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pacquiao is sitting in close to Nakatumura's body. Nakatumura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pacquiao is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pacquiao is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nakatumura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yoshihiro Nakatumura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Infeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Son Goku could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Infeno's chin.
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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 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Son Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dante Infeno!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Infeno throws a head kick but Goku moves out of range.
Goku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Infeno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Infeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goku blocks a head kick by Infeno.
Goku avoids the head kick by Infeno.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Infeno has eaten all the pies!
Goku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dante Infeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goku.
Goku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Infeno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goku can pounce on him.
Infeno looks gassed!
Goku instigates a clinch.
Goku looking to throw knees to the head but Infeno is blocking nicely.
Goku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Infeno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goku has Infeno pressed against the cage, preventing Infeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goku is trying to wear down his opponent with 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!
Goku lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Dante Infeno has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku tries to land a knee to the head but Infeno blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goku slows down the pace here.
Goku missing with knees to the body.
Goku stalling in the clinch.
Goku gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Son Goku.
Infeno throws a head kick but Goku moves out of range.
Goku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goku plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Goku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Infeno's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Infeno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goku.
Goku lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Goku.
Goku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Infeno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goku thows a body kick. Infeno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Goku throws a front kick that sends Infeno stumbling back into the cage.
Goku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goku feints and then cracks Infeno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Infeno down.
Goku lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Infeno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Goku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goku scores with a three punch combo!
Good leg kick by Goku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Goku.
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!
Goku darts in and clinches Infeno up against the cage.
Goku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goku misses with a knee strike.
Goku prevents Infeno from breaking the clinch.
Goku with a knee to the head.
Goku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Infeno's face.
Goku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Infeno being controlled against the cage.
Goku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infeno blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Infeno is looking to break free of the clinch but Goku has double underhooks.
Goku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goku has Infeno pressed against the cage.
Goku prevents Infeno from breaking the clinch.
Goku is struggling to control the position.
Goku landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Infeno being controlled against the cage.
Goku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goku displaying some good clinch control by pressing Infeno up against the cage.
Goku lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Goku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dante Infeno's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goku rushes Infeno and presses him up against the cage.
Goku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Infeno backwards.
Infeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Goku won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Infeno can't break the clinch.
Goku tries to land a knee to the head but Infeno blocks with his arms.
Infeno tries to break the clinch but Goku is controlling the position.
Goku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goku is struggling to control the position.
Infeno has had enough of the clinch but Goku keeps him there for the moment.
Infeno is trying to force a seperation but Goku has the dominant position.
Infeno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goku lands an uppercut.
Goku misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goku lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Infeno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goku's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Goku looking to throw knees to the head but Infeno is blocking nicely.
Goku controlling the action here for a moment.
Infeno tries to break the clinch but Goku is controlling the position.
Infeno being controlled against the cage.
Infeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Goku thuds a left hand into Infeno's body.
Goku delivers a nice body kick.
Goku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Infeno can do to turn this around?
Goku cracks the inside of Infeno's front leg.
A good leg kick by Goku.
Goku forces Infeno back against the cage and clinches.
Goku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goku.
Goku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Infeno up against the cage.
Goku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Infeno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Infeno working hard to break the clinch.
Goku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Infeno's efforts to push away.
Goku is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku misses with a knee strike.
Goku misses with a knee to the head.
Goku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goku connects with a knee to the head.
Goku displaying some good clinch control by pressing Infeno up against the cage.
Infeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Infeno misses
and Goku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Goku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goku.
Goku is looking to slow Infeno down with leg kicks.
Dante Infeno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goku.
Goku taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goku scores with a knee to the head.
Goku has Infeno pushed against the cage.
Goku tries a knee to the head but Infeno blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Goku.
Goku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goku keeps control of Infeno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Infeno blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Goku to work.
Goku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dante Infeno's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Goku thumps Infeno with a low kick.
Infeno throws a head kick that misses
and Goku counters with a thumping low kick.
Infeno throws a sloppy head kick
and Goku counters with a thumping low kick.
Goku closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goku lands a nice uppercut.
Goku misses with a knee to the head.
Goku is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for Goku.
Goku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Goku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goku lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Infeno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Son Goku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Infeno takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Goku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Goku.
Goku lands a knee to the head.
Goku effectively controlling the action here.
Goku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Goku slows down the pace here.
Goku seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Infeno tries to circle away but Goku has him pinned against the cage.
Goku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Infeno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Infeno wants to get back to striking at distance but Goku won't allow it.
Infeno tries to break free but Goku pushes him back against the cage.
Goku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Infeno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goku scores with a knee to the head.
Infeno wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Infeno is trying to break the clinch but Goku has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goku cracks Infeno with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goku is looking to control Infeno's arms but Infeno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Goku has his back to the cage.
Goku stalling in the clinch.
Infeno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goku tries a knee to the head but Infeno blocks it.
Infeno working hard to break the clinch.
Goku prevents Infeno from breaking the clinch.
Infeno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Infeno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goku.
Goku trying to stall but Infeno improves his position.
Infeno is trying to force a seperation but Goku has the dominant position.
Goku with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goku throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Infeno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Infeno is trying to force a seperation but Goku has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Goku takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goku missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Infeno's face.
The referee calls for Goku to work.
Infeno is trying to break the clinch but Goku has him pressed against the cage.
Goku looking to throw knees to the head but Infeno is blocking nicely.
Infeno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Infeno misses with a double jab
and Goku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goku has managed to clinch.
Infeno tries to break the clinch but Goku is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Goku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Infeno wants to break free but Goku has control.
Come on Goku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Infeno tries to break free but Goku pushes him back against the cage.
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 knee to the head by Goku.
Goku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Infeno avoids it.
Goku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Infeno up against the cage.
Goku tries a knee to the head but Infeno blocks it.
Goku stalling against the cage.
Goku lands a good knee to the midsection. Infeno won't want to take too many of those.
Infeno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Infeno throws a lazy head kick
and Goku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goku throws a head kick that Infeno semi-blocks.
Infeno throws a head kick that misses
and Goku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Infeno's knee momentarily.
Dante Infeno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Son Goku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Son Goku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goku has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Goku!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hawla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Deeds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Hawla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawla rushes Deeds and presses him up against the cage.
Deeds crunches a lovely knee into Hawla's ribcage.
Deeds looking for a takedown.
Deeds gets control of Hawla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Deeds will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Deeds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hawla swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hawla is bucking up trying to escape but Deeds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Deeds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawla throwing hammer fists to the chest of Deeds. What's that going to do exactly?
Deeds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawla is looking to escape.
Hawla is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds trying to control but Hawla is having none of it.
Hawla is working to get back to half guard.
Deeds avoids the attempt from Hawla to control.
Deeds controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawla is looking to improve his position but Deeds isn't that keen on the idea.
Deeds looking to secure an arm triangle but Hawla defends it well.
Deeds breaks from Hawla's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hawla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hawla tries to lock up and control but Deeds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawla is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hawla is trying to reverse the position but instead Deeds has taken his back - oops!
Will Deeds go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hawla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Deeds's guard. Nice work there by Hawla.
Hawla is breathing heavily.
Hawla trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deeds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawla swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawla. That's going to slow Deeds down.
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.
Hawla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deeds.
Johnny Hawla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Deeds.
Hawla looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Hawla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hawla scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawla trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Hawla prevents Deeds from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mr Deeds will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hawla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deeds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawla wants to pass the guard but Deeds is keeping the position.
Deeds being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Hawla has gone for a leg lock! Deeds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawla's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deeds trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawla's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds won't allow Hawla to get back to his feet.
Deeds trying to control but Hawla is working from the bottom.
Hawla 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.
Hawla keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Hawla keeping full guard, as Deeds tries to pass.
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.
Deeds throws a big right hand that misses.
Deeds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hawla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hawla in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hawla working the ground and pound.
Hawla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Deeds is not content to let Hawla control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hawla working the ground and pound but Deeds is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hawla tries to score with some ground and pound. Deeds controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hawla scoring with punches from side control.
That's four 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.
Hawla stands up and beckons Deeds to his feet.
Deeds fails with the takedown
and Hawla counters with a takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Hawla's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hawla stands up and beckons Deeds to his feet.
Hawla closes the distance and clinches.
Hawla pulls Deeds into guard.
Hawla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deeds is aware though and is defending well.
Hawla trying to strike off his back.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hawla dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hawla drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Deeds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hawla's best efforts.
Hawla wants to advance to full mount but Deeds doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawla defends well.
Hawla pushes down on Deeds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hawla throwing shots but Deeds is blocking nicely.
Hawla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawla is looking to take a break and control but Deeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hawla is looking to advance position but Deeds won't allow it.
Hawla lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Deeds is staying active underneath Hawla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Deeds clinches but Hawla breaks the clinch
and Hawla counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deeds won't be happy with that.
Deeds can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawla trying to control the action but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawla landing a few strikes.
Hawla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hawla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hawla wants to control but Deeds is keeping him busy.
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
Deeds is not content to let Hawla control the position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hawla shoots in and bounces Deeds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hawla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Deeds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hawla has managed to get both his arms back between Deeds's legs - danger averted.
Deeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deeds is keeping the position for now.
Hawla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hawla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawla 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hawla!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Seibold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hawk Seibold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dover throws a body kick that misses.
Seibold shoots in but no luck this time.
Dover lands with a slapping head kick.
Seibold blocks a head kick by Dover.
Seibold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Seibold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dover wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Seibold.
Seibold wants to control the pace but Dover is squirming around nicely.
Dover tries to lock up and control but Seibold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seibold trying to control but Dover is having none of it.
Seibold working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Ben Dover has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seibold throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dover because Seibold loaded up on that one.
Dover is desperately trying to improve his position but Seibold has a good base and remains in mount.
Seibold cracks Dover with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Seibold throwing strikes here but Dover is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Seibold lands a heavy elbow.
Dover is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dover can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seibold postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dover in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dover to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Seibold!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Santana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Santana!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell pushes Santana up against the cage in a clinch.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Rockwell takes an elbow to the temple.
Santana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rockwell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Santana lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Simon Rockwell has been cut.
Santana wants to break free but Rockwell has control.
Santana controlling the action here for a moment.
Rockwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Santana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rockwell stops a takedown attempt from Santana.
Rockwell fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockwell jumps guard but Santana stands there with Rockwell around his waist. Rockwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Santana throws an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rockwell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rockwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockwell is fending him off so far but Santana persists. Nope, Rockwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rockwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santana circles away.
Santana is looking to clinch but Rockwell is avoiding it.
Santana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santana's guard now.
Rockwell gets to his feet - Santana follows without any prompting.
Santana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rockwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santana, up you get!
Rockwell is breathing heavily.
Santana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Santana cracks Rockwell with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rockwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santana postures up.
Rockwell looking for a guillotine here but Santana defends easily.
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana stands up and waves to Rockwell to follow him.
Santana 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.
Santana stands and steps away. Rockwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Rockwell counters with a shoot takedown. Santana fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santana scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santana looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Santana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rockwell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rockwell is working to get back to half guard.
Santana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rockwell is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Santana avoids the attempt from Rockwell to control.
Santana working Rockwell over with strikes here.
Rockwell taking shots to the head.
Santana won't let Rockwell get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
BOOM! Santana connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rockwell trying desperately to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rockwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rockwell trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Rockwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Rockwell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Rockwell which made him look bad.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but Santana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santana with a poor takedown
and Rockwell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Santana!
Rockwell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Santana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rockwell tries to control but Santana wriggling away.
Rockwell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Santana is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rockwell lands a heavy elbow.
Santana gets back to half guard.
Rockwell tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santana manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santana 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.
Rockwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana pushes Rockwell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Santana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rockwell counters with a takedown into side control.
Simon Rockwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Santana.
Rockwell grinds an elbow into Santana's temple.
Rockwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santana keeps working.
Santana bucks up and tries to throw Rockwell off but instead Rockwell has got his back!
Rockwell lands punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rockwell throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rockwell working for a choke but Santana is defending well.
Rockwell looking to break Santana's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Santana remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rockwell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Santana is trying to shake Rockwell off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rockwell won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Igor Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockwell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana pushes Rockwell off looking to stand but Rockwell dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockwell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santana is trying to stand back up but Rockwell is controlling him
Santana makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rockwell.
Rockwell is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Rockwell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Santana manages to get back to half guard.
Rockwell decides to stand up.
Rockwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockwell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Santana's guard now.
Simon Rockwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockwell stopping the sweep attempt from Santana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rockwell stopping the sweep attempt from Santana.
Rockwell prevents Santana from getting back to his feet.
Rockwell wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Rockwell prevents Santana from getting back to his feet.
Rockwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Santana, up you get!
Simon Rockwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rockwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rockwell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Rockwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Rockwell's cut.
That's time! Rockwell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Santana tries for a takedown but Rockwell circles away easily
and Rockwell counters with a shoot takedown. Santana fights it but they end up in guard.
Santana manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rockwell tries to hold on but Santana postures up.
Rockwell is bucking up trying to escape but Santana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santana scoring with strikes but Rockwell is staying in there.
Rockwell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Santana. What's that going to do exactly?
Rockwell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Santana is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rockwell really wants to buck Santana off and get back to his feet.
Rockwell taking shots to the head.
Rockwell is looking to get to half guard.
Santana lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rockwell throwing hammer fists to the chest of Santana. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Santana connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rockwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Igor Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Rockwell is working hard here to advance position.
Santana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Santana lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rockwell hang on?
The referee warns Rockwell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rockwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Santana has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Santana.
Rockwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rockwell is bucking up trying to escape but Santana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Santana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Santana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell is desperately trying to improve his position but Santana has a good base and remains in mount.
Santana is landing with some decent strikes but Rockwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Santana.
Santana is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rockwell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rockwell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rockwell 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.
Rockwell is trying to stand up here but Santana is controlling him well.
Rockwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rockwell tries to get to full guard but Santana has control of the leg.
Rockwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Rockwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rockwell's head.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockwell has wrist control.
Rockwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santana's guard.
Rockwell trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Rockwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santana's guard.
Rockwell working the head and body with strikes.
Rockwell thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely.
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here.
Rockwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santana keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Rockwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rockwell, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Rockwell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between HIROTA MAEDA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noli Santander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noli Santander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, HIROTA MAEDA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noli Santander!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santander clinches up with MAEDA and pushes him back against the cage.
Santander taking a breather.
MAEDA tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santander missing with knees to the body.
Santander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MAEDA avoids it.
Santander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santander is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MAEDA gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Santander regains guard.
MAEDA not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MAEDA might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MAEDA.
MAEDA sitting in guard here, content to control.
Santander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MAEDA doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MAEDA manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MAEDA won't allow Santander to sweep him here.
Santander working for a triangle but MAEDA defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MAEDA is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MAEDA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santander is keeping the position for now.
MAEDA showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MAEDA stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MAEDA defends well.
MAEDA looking to pass the guard.
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.
Santander had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. MAEDA is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Santander Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take MAEDA's back instead.
MAEDA defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
MAEDA is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MAEDA looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santander.
MAEDA tries to escape but Santander has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Santander is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Santander looks gassed!
A lull in the action here.
MAEDA knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santander on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MAEDA tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MAEDA wants to hold on but Santander pushes him away.
Santander working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. MAEDA turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Santander off and cradles MAEDA's limp body as Santander celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Noli Santander!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Kawajiri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Miike!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miike.
Kawajiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawajiri misses with a two punch combination.
Kawajiri keeps the fight on the outside.
Miike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miike wants it to stay on the feet.
Kawajiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miike circles away quickly and effectively.
Miike throws a head kick but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Kawajiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri is looking to clinch.
Kawajiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Miike slaps away a takedown attempt from Kawajiri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Miike avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri moves in looking to clinch but Miike pushes him off.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Miike moves out of range.
Good work by Kawajiri as he checks the leg kick.
Kawajiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Kawajiri misses.
Miike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri throws a series of punches but Miike avoids them all with ease.
Kawajiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawajiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kawajiri.
Miike is looking for a sweep.
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.
Miike keeps Kawajiri under control for a moment.
Miike sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kawajiri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miike. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miike gets back to full guard.
Miike looking to control.
Kawajiri stands and steps away. Miike gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kawajiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miike circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawajiri misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri tries to bum rush Miike with a series of wild strikes but Miike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miike dodges the punch combination from Kawajiri.
Miike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawajiri dives in and grabs Miike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miike pushes down on Kawajiri's head and hops out.
Takeshi Miike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Kawajiri.
Kawajiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miike circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kawajiri won't allow Miike to sweep him here.
Miike will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Miike throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kawajiri passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miike gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miike is on top in guard.
Miike throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawajiri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miike escapes and throws Kawajiri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kawajiri looks gassed!
Kawajiri tries to buck Miike off but Miike is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shinya Kawajiri will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kawajiri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawajiri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawajiri looks for a takedown but Miike sprawls well.
Miike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeshi Miike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Kawajiri.
Kawajiri swinging wilding here.
Shinya Kawajiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miike slips under a jab.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that Miike avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri lands with a straight right. Miike didn't see that one coming.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miike manages to avoid it.
Miike just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawajiri has a takedown stuffed.
Kawajiri is breathing heavily.
Miike stuffs the takedown attempt from Kawajiri. Kawajiri gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawajiri checks a low kick from Miike.
No joy there for Miike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miike takes a swing at Kawajiri's ribcage but misses.
Kawajiri throws the left hand but Miike avoids the punch easily.
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.
Kawajiri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawajiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miike.
Kawajiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miike pinned against the cage. Miike gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shinya Kawajiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miike misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawajiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kawajiri shoots in and drives through. Miike sprawls well.
Miike tries to clinch up.
Kawajiri misses with a wild combination.
Kawajiri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miike pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawajiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawajiri blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Kawajiri misses.
Kawajiri swinging wilding here.
Kawajiri throws a head kick that misses.
Kawajiri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kawajiri lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawajiri is defended easily by Miike.
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.
Kawajiri throws a right hand that Miike ducks under and follows up with a left that Miike also avoids with ease.
Kawajiri fails with a takedown attempt.
Kawajiri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miike wants to clinch.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miike is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kawajiri's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Miike dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kawajiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Kawajiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawajiri throws a right and a left that Miike avoids nicely.
No joy there for Kawajiri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawajiri misses with the combination.
Kawajiri misses with the combination.
Miike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawajiri manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri has his takedown stuffed
and Miike counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miike drops an elbow to the side of Kawajiri's head.
Ground and pound from Miike.
Miike throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kawajiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miike working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miike prevents Kawajiri from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miike working over Kawajiri with some ground and pound. Kawajiri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Miike thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawajiri's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miike wants to control but Kawajiri is keeping him busy.
Miike is looking to advance position but Kawajiri won't allow it.
Kawajiri has hold of Miike's hands but Miike slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kawajiri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miike.
Miike missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miike thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawajiri's head.
Miike throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kawajiri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miike manages to avoid it.
Kawajiri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kawajiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kawajiri fails to land with a series of punches.
Miike dodges the punch combination from Kawajiri.
Miike moves out of range as Kawajiri throws a body kick.
Miike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miike looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri with a poor takedown
and Miike counters by clinching up.
Kawajiri is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miike gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeshi Miike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Kawajiri.
Kawajiri tries a knee to the head but Miike blocks it.
Kawajiri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miike.
Miike is trying to break the clinch but Kawajiri is controlling him.
Miike has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
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.
Kawajiri looking to throw knees to the head but Miike is blocking nicely.
Miike prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miike is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Miike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kawajiri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawajiri keeps control of Miike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miike wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miike stalling in the clinch but Kawajiri improves position.
Miike is looking to break free of the clinch but Kawajiri has double underhooks.
Kawajiri tries to land a knee to the head but Miike blocks with his arms.
Kawajiri is trying to stall.
Miike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawajiri prevents Miike from breaking the clinch.
Kawajiri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miike wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miike tries to circle away but Kawajiri has him pinned against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Miike showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miike has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Miike!
Takeshi Miike is the new featherweight champion!
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pop
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RATING
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