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NFC 21 - Hong V Silva PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Klou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horvat comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park-By Myself. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darren Klou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klou catches Horvat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horvat ducks under a wild hook from Klou.
Klou lands a nice shot that snaps Horvat's head back.
Horvat shoots and misses
and Klou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horvat's guard.
Horvat is looking to sweep but instead, Klou has passed into half guard.
Klou prevents Horvat from standing back up.
Klou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Horvat is trying to maintain the position but Klou is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darren Klou has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Klou connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horvat momentarily.
Horvat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Klou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Klou isn't going anywhere.
Horvat decides to stand back up. Horvat steps back and let's Klou get back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Klou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Klou.
Klou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horvat misses with a takedown attempt
and Klou counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Horvat!
Horvat is breathing heavily.
Klou punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Klou looking for a guillotine from mount but Horvat is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klou controlling from the full mount.
Klou 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. Horvat turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Klou off and cradles Horvat's limp body as Klou celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Darren Klou!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Endo Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wiedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Endo Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Wiedman!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wiedman eats them both and turns towards Hattori to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jack Wiedman has been cut.
Wiedman misses with a wild body shot.
Wiedman closes the distance and clinches up with Hattori, looking for a takedown. Wiedman pushes Hattori against the cage but Hattori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Hattori does no damage.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters with a left and a right that stings Hattori.
Hattori lands with an overhand left.
Hattori throws a head kick but Wiedman moves out of range.
Wiedman tries to move into range but Hattori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wiedman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wiedman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hattori counters with a two punch combo.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters with a three punch combo that has Hattori backing up. Hattori nods at Wiedman to acknowledge the strikes.
Hattori moves out of range as Wiedman strikes.
Hattori swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hattori misses with a shot to the body
and Wiedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiedman misses with a wild body shot.
Hattori throws a nice looking combination but Wiedman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Wiedman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hattori dives in and grabs Wiedman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiedman pushes down on Hattori's head and hops out.
Wiedman lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori misses with a double jab
enabling Wiedman to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hattori misses the target.
Wiedman connects with the punch.
Hattori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiedman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hattori moves out of range as Wiedman strikes.
Wiedman fails to land the takedown.
Wiedman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wiedman misses with a few strikes there.
Wiedman clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Wiedman.
Wiedman lands with a left to the head.
Wiedman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Wiedman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Wiedman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiedman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hattori's waist but Hattori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiedman off to one side.
Endo Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wiedman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiedman thuds a left hand into Hattori's body.
Hattori has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hattori there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wiedman throws a jab but it's blocked by Hattori.
Wiedman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Wiedman misses.
Wiedman tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wiedman slaps away a takedown attempt from Hattori, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wiedman misses the shot to the body.
Wiedman throws a jab when Hattori was well out of range.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiedman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hattori thinking.
Nice shot by Wiedman.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hattori.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiedman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wiedman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiedman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hattori is just out of range.
Wiedman misses with a hook
and Hattori counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiedman throws a series of punches but Hattori avoids them all with ease.
Wiedman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hattori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hattori tries for a takedown but Wiedman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wiedman fails to land the takedown.
Wiedman clinches with his opponent.
Wiedman manages to break the clinch.
Hattori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiedman.
Some wild striking there from Hattori.
Hattori closes the distance and clinches up with Wiedman, looking for a takedown. Hattori pushes Wiedman against the cage but Wiedman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wiedman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hattori keeping full guard, as Wiedman tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori wants to sweep here but Wiedman controlling him for the moment.
Wiedman content to stall in guard here.
Hattori is looking to stand up but Wiedman isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiedman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hattori is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wiedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Wiedman's cut.
That's time! Hattori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Wiedman finds it's way through Hattori's defenses.
Wiedman lunges at Hattori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hattori's hand.
Wiedman shoots in but no luck this time.
Hattori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiedman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hattori swivels and escapes.
Hattori misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiedman counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiedman clinches up with Hattori and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiedman lands a nice knee to the body.
Wiedman scores with a shot to the side of Hattori's head.
Hattori wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Wiedman.
Hattori goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiedman prevents it.
Hattori tries for a takedown but Wiedman manages to get underhooks.
Wiedman scores with a hook to the body.
Wiedman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiedman throws a right hand that misses
and Hattori counters with a series of strikes. Wiedman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wiedman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hattori as he avoids it easily.
Endo Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wiedman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiedman looks to throw the jab but Hattori is out of range.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiedman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hattori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiedman moves away.
Jack Wiedman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Wiedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Hattori walks into a left hand.
Hattori throws the left hand but Wiedman avoids the punch easily.
Hattori throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wiedman moves into the clinch.
Wiedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiedman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wiedman cracks Hattori with an open hand slap.
Wiedman misses with a hook
and Hattori counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wiedman.
Wiedman rushes Hattori and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Wiedman.
Hattori goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiedman prevents it.
Wiedman lands a shoulder strike.
Hattori tries to pull guard but Wiedman won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Wiedman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiedman breaks from the clinch.
Endo Hattori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiedman fails with the takedown.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiedman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Wiedman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hattori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hattori misses with a wild combination.
Wiedman swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiedman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hattori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Hattori misses
and Wiedman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hattori misses with an uppercut. Wiedman saw that one coming.
Hattori throws a head kick that misses.
Wiedman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
letting Wiedman counter with a right hand.
Wiedman punishes Hattori's body with a nice straight punch.
Wiedman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hattori was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiedman.
Wiedman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hattori.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiedman counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiedman connects with a body shot.
Wiedman instigates a clinch.
Wiedman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiedman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hattori.
Hattori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hattori tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiedman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hattori has time to react.
Hattori lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wiedman circles away quickly and effectively.
Wiedman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wiedman throws a right hand that misses
and Hattori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hattori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wiedman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hattori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hattori is looking for a sweep. Wiedman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wiedman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hattori wants to get back to full guard but Wiedman has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wiedman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Wiedman'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. This is the final round!
Hattori dodges the punch combination from Wiedman.
Hattori ducks under a wild hook from Wiedman.
Hattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wiedman moves into the clinch.
Wiedman scores with a shot to the side of Hattori's head.
Wiedman misses with a knee to the head.
Wiedman manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Wiedman.
Hattori throws a right hand that Wiedman ducks under and follows up with a left that Wiedman also avoids with ease.
Wiedman blocks a head kick by Hattori.
Hattori jabs Wiedman right on the nose. Wiedman blinks but takes it well.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Wiedman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiedman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Wiedman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Wiedman or perhaps it was just good defense by Hattori which made him look bad.
Wiedman throws a looping overhand right but Hattori ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hattori. No joy for Wiedman on that attempt.
Wiedman moves into the clinch.
Hattori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiedman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wiedman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wiedman.
Wiedman manages to break the clinch.
Wiedman fails with a takedown attempt.
Endo Hattori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Wiedman.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiedman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wiedman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hattori falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiedman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wiedman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hattori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiedman swings widly with a right hand
and Hattori counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiedman throws a body punch but Hattori moves out of range.
Hattori looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wiedman is fending him off so far but Hattori persists. Nope, Wiedman circles away and we're back to standing.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters by clinching up.
Wiedman misses with an elbow strike.
Wiedman is pressed up against the cage. Hattori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiedman down to the mat. Wiedman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiedman throws a jab when Hattori was well out of range.
Hattori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wiedman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wiedman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Wiedman misses the target.
A left and a right from Wiedman both land. Nice combination.
Wiedman connects with the punch.
Hattori misses with a combination
and Wiedman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hattori slips a jab from Wiedman.
Hattori blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hattori has his takedown stuffed
and Wiedman moves into the clinch.
Wiedman connects with a knee to the head.
Wiedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wiedman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Endo Hattori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hattori throws a lazy uppercut
and Hattori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wiedman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiedman throws a jab when Hattori was well out of range.
Wiedman throws a right and a left that Hattori avoids nicely.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiedman misses with an uppercut. Hattori saw that one coming.
Hattori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hattori slips under a jab.
Hattori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wiedman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hattori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiedman lands with a cross.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters by moving into the clinch.
Wiedman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wiedman lands a damaging elbow.
Wiedman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wiedman.
Hattori tries to pull guard but Wiedman holds him up against the cage and eventually Hattori drops back down to his feet.
Wiedman just leaning against Hattori, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiedman.
Wiedman is pressed up against the cage. Hattori has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wiedman down to the mat. Wiedman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hattori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiedman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hattori thinking.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiedman throws a one two combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiedman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Wiedman misses.
Jack Wiedman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hattori throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wiedman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hattori thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wiedman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wiedman 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wiedman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhay Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jhay Vera was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wrestling Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhay Vera!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera wants to get up but he can't break Boxer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vera gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick
and Vera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boxer is trying to stand back up but Vera is controlling him
Boxer tries to kick Vera off in order to stand up. Vera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vera decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boxer to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a combination that misses
and Vera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Vera decides to stand back up. Vera steps back and let's Boxer get back to his feet.
Boxer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vera counters with a takedown into side control.
Boxer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera shoots and misses
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrestling Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhay Vera.
Vera looks gassed!
Boxer throws a combination that misses
and Vera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vera stops Boxer from standing up.
Boxer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxer tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jhay Vera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Vera moves out of range as Boxer strikes.
Boxer throws a front kick aimed at Vera's knee but Vera avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vera checks the leg kick.
Boxer misses with a leg kick
and Vera counters with a takedown into side control.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet but Vera drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhay Vera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Vera's head back.
Vera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a double jab.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick
and Vera counters with a takedown into side control.
Boxer is trying to buck Vera off.
Vera is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Boxer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jhay Vera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vera tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vera has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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.
Boxer sneaks out the side door and pushes Vera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jhay Vera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vera moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxer misses with a combination
and Vera counters with a shoot takedown. Boxer fights it but they end up in guard.
Boxer is wriggling around but Vera manages to pass to half guard.
Boxer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer tries to kick Vera off in order to stand up. Vera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Boxer wants to get back to his feet.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Vera tries to stand but Boxer is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhay Vera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vera 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhay Vera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedrej Slipi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makuro Kurosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makuro Kurosuke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jedrej Slipi's chin.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jedrej Slipi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makuro Kurosuke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slipi moves away.
Jedrej Slipi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosuke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slipi.
Kurosuke lands a jab-cross combination.
Kurosuke swings widly with a right hand
and Slipi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kurosuke's knee momentarily.
Slipi misses with a body punch
and Kurosuke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slipi has Kurosuke up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kurosuke.
Slipi missing with knees to the body.
Kurosuke avoiding damage as Slipi throws knees to the body.
Kurosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slipi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kurosuke digs a right hand underneath Slipi's ribcage. Slipi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slipi or not.
Kurosuke stalls.
Kurosuke gets underhooks to prevent Slipi's takedown attempt.
Kurosuke dodges an elbow strike from Slipi.
Kurosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosuke dodges an elbow strike from Slipi.
Slipi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosuke blocks it with crossed arms.
Slipi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurosuke avoids it.
Kurosuke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slipi.
Kurosuke blocks an elbow strike from Slipi.
Slipi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosuke is defending well for now.
Kurosuke managing to block the knees to the body from Slipi.
Kurosuke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slipi is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slipi up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosuke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosuke lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke is leaning against Slipi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a right hand.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slipi or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
Slipi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurosuke.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosuke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosuke is leaning against Slipi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosuke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Kurosuke.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kurosuke dodges an elbow strike from Slipi.
Kurosuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slipi pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosuke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slipi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosuke lands with a short shot to the head.
Slipi missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kurosuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slipi backwards.
Kurosuke avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
Kurosuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slipi or not.
Kurosuke lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosuke scores with a hook to the body.
Kurosuke is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Kurosuke.
Slipi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slipi is rocked!
A short right from Slipi on the inside.
Oh Slipi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slipi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurosuke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kurosuke avoiding damage as Slipi throws knees to the body.
Slipi tries a knee to the head but Kurosuke blocks it.
Good body shot from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slipi backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slipi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurosuke's brow.
Kurosuke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slipi backwards.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
Kurosuke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kurosuke scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kurosuke blocks an elbow strike.
Kurosuke slowing the pace effectively.
Slipi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jedrej Slipi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slipi or not.
A short right from Kurosuke on the inside.
Kurosuke lands with a light punch inside.
Kurosuke works on Slipi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurosuke pushes Slipi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into Slipi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slipi's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosuke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurosuke lands a body punch.
Kurosuke cracks Slipi with a nice body shot.
Kurosuke lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke.
Slipi is trying to break the clinch but Kurosuke has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurosuke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kurosuke is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slipi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makuro Kurosuke 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.
Kurosuke cracks Slipi with a good jab.
Kurosuke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slipi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosuke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slipi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke loads up on a big right hand but Slipi slips the punch.
Kurosuke lands with a cross.
Kurosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosuke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Slipi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slipi throws a low kick, looking for Kurosuke's leg but Kurosuke calmly moves out of range.
Kurosuke darts in and clinches Slipi up against the cage.
Kurosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into Slipi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slipi's gas tank.
Kurosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slipi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slipi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurosuke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosuke gets through Slipi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slipi misses with an elbow over the top.
Slipi misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Slipi.
Slipi misses with a punch on the inside.
Slipi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosuke is defending well for now.
Kurosuke works on Slipi's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Kurosuke.
A head punch on the inside from Slipi fails to land.
Slipi throws an elbow that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
Slipi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosuke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makuro Kurosuke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurosuke has Slipi pressed against the cage.
Slipi lands an elbow that stopped Kurosuke in his tracks for a moment.
Kurosuke prevents the takedown attempt.
Slipi landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slipi trying to land knees to the body.
Kurosuke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slipi.
Kurosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosuke dodges an elbow strike from Slipi.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
Slipi connects with a knee to the head.
Slipi trying to land knees to the body.
Kurosuke scores with a shot to the side of Slipi's head.
Slipi pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurosuke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurosuke leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slipi.
Kurosuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slipi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands an uppercut.
Kurosuke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slipi or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurosuke blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
Slipi trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Kurosuke.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurosuke lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurosuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slipi backwards.
Kurosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurosuke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slipi.
Slipi being controlled against the cage.
Slipi misses with an elbow over the top.
Kurosuke presses Slipi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurosuke dodges an elbow strike from Slipi.
Kurosuke is pushing Slipi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kurosuke continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slipi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slipi misses with a knee strike.
Kurosuke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slipi backwards.
The referee calls for Kurosuke to work.
Slipi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kurosuke.
Kurosuke blocks an elbow strike.
Slipi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosuke scores with a hook to the body.
Kurosuke controlling the action here for a moment.
Slipi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosuke blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
Slipi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kurosuke as the two fighters clinch.
Kurosuke lands a body punch.
Slipi misses with the head strike.
Kurosuke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makuro Kurosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slipi avoids the body shot from Kurosuke.
Slipi throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosuke moves out of range easily.
Slipi blocks a jab.
Slipi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kurosuke rushes Slipi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosuke managing to block the knees to the body from Slipi.
Slipi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosuke blocks it with crossed arms.
Slipi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurosuke avoids the damage to the body.
Slipi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kurosuke pushes Slipi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slipi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurosuke avoiding damage as Slipi throws knees to the body.
Kurosuke has Slipi pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosuke avoiding damage as Slipi throws knees to the body.
Kurosuke is working Slipi over against the cage.
Slipi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosuke avoids a wild elbow strike from Slipi.
Slipi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurosuke stalls.
Kurosuke lands a shot to the body.
Slipi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Slipi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurosuke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slipi.
Kurosuke avoids a wild elbow strike from Slipi.
A hook to the body from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kurosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kurosuke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slipi missing with knees to the body.
Slipi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosuke.
Slipi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurosuke lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kurosuke as the two fighters clinch.
Kurosuke avoids the elbow strike from Slipi, against the cage.
Slipi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kurosuke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kurosuke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slipi is able to avoid easily.
Jedrej Slipi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurosuke lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Slipi goes down and covers up as Kurosuke starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makuro Kurosuke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kio Lunguo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poncjusz Zabawka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kio Lunguo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kio Lunguo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poncjusz Zabawka!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabawka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Lunguo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lunguo shoots in and bounces Zabawka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zabawka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lunguo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lunguo throwing strikes from guard but Zabawka blocks nicely.
Zabawka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lunguo defends well.
Zabawka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lunguo passes into half guard.
Lunguo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lunguo trying to control from half guard but Zabawka is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabawka is looking to improve his position.
Zabawka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zabawka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lunguo defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zabawka holds on and takes a little breather.
Lunguo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zabawka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zabawka has his foot on Lunguo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lunguo works his way back into a safe position though.
Zabawka trying to keep a closed guard but Lunguo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lunguo advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka tries to roll over but Lunguo keeps him under control.
Lunguo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zabawka is looking to control Lunguo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zabawka avoid being mounted?
Zabawka is looking for a sweep. Lunguo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zabawka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zabawka.
Zabawka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zabawka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zabawka working a defensive guard here.
Zabawka is looking for a triangle but Lunguo pushes his legs off easily.
Lunguo won't allow Zabawka to sweep him here.
Zabawka looking for a guillotine here but Lunguo defends easily.
Zabawka looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabawka 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.
Lunguo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zabawka tries to score with a low kick but Lunguo moves his leg out of the way.
Lunguo dives in and scores a takedown into Zabawka's guard.
Lunguo postures up.
Lunguo throwing strikes but missing.
Lunguo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zabawka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lunguo, into his guard.
Zabawka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunguo working for a triangle but Zabawka defends it easily.
Zabawka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lunguo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zabawka is working Lunguo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zabawka prevents Lunguo from getting back to his feet.
Zabawka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Poncjusz Zabawka will probably get the nod.
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.
Zabawka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lunguo sprawls well initially but Zabawka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zabawka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zabawka passes to full mount!
Lunguo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zabawka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lunguo is looking to escape.
Zabawka is looking to take a break and control but Lunguo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zabawka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lunguo to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zabawka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zabawka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lunguo dives on top into guard.
Poncjusz Zabawka has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabawka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zabawka keeping full guard, as Lunguo tries to pass.
Zabawka trying to keep a closed guard but Lunguo is proving a slippery customer.
Zabawka pulls Lunguo in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lunguo has gone for a leg lock! Zabawka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lunguo's guard.
Zabawka looking to pass the guard.
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.
Zabawka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zabawka has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lunguo defend it? Zabawka steps over the head and cranks it - Lunguo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zabawka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Poncjusz Zabawka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Here Comes the Boom as his entrance music. Morgan Punch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Morgan Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Johnson tries to clinch
and Punch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Punch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Punch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson moves to clinch but Punch breaks away
and Punch counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Punch counters with a nice body shot.
Morgan Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Punch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson looks gassed!
Punch scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Punch. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
A left and a right from Punch both land. Nice combination.
Punch punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Punch lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Punch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Punch lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Punch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Punch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Johnson.
Punch lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Punch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Punch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch throws a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punch lands a nice shot to the body.
Punch connects with a body shot.
Punch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Punch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Punch. Beautiful body shot.
Punch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Punch.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Punch thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Punch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Johnson is rocked!
Punch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Punch finish him?
Corey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Punch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson drops his hands for a split second and Punch immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Johnson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Punch follows up with a right hand that knocks Johnson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morgan Punch!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Pot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maeda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wandering Star. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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161 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corey Pot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masakazu Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda is looking to clinch but Pot is avoiding it.
A jab from Pot does it's job there.
It looks like Masakazu Maeda has been cut.
Pot gets caught flat footed, as Maeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maeda trying to control but Pot is working from the bottom.
Maeda stays in close to Pot's body and controls the position.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Pot is retaining full guard.
Maeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pot tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Pot is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Masakazu Maeda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pot counters with a right hand that sends Maeda tumbling to the canvas! Can Pot finish him? He dives into Maeda's guard looking to do just that!
Maeda is rocked!
Pot postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Maeda covers up, he's hurt! Pot keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pot and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pot can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Pot!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boy Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen heart for sale as his entrance music. Renato Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boy Hong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong scores with a jab to the head.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hong defends it nicely.
Boy Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Silva.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva as Hong tries to tie him up.
Silva tries to pull guard but Hong won't allow it.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Hong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva is pushing Hong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva looks gassed!
Good body shot from Hong.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hong lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva is rocked!
Hong fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Silva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Silva looks to clinch but Hong throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Silva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Boy Hong!
Boy Hong retains his heavyweight title!
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