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ONI 13 - Suokuokka vs Kim PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Melton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marques Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton comes to the cage accompanied by The Bouncing Souls- The Gold Song. Jackson has chosen Daylight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Melton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marques Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Melton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Melton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Melton wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson won't allow Melton to get back to his feet.
Jackson postures up in Melton's guard and throws a big left but Melton blocks it.
Melton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson is looking to clinch but Melton is avoiding it.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melton, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Melton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melton lands a right hand.
Melton successfully pulls guard.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Melton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Melton is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson 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 one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Melton is having none of it.
Melton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Melton tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Melton lands a big elbow.
Melton looking to finish with strikes here!
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Melton maintains control.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Melton working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Jackson slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Melton could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Melton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Melton tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melton manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson stands up over Melton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Melton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson stands up from Melton's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melton.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Melton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Melton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Melton defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Melton to get to his feet.
Melton has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Melton's temple.
Melton wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Melton tries to kick Jackson off in order to stand up. Jackson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson stands up and beckons Melton to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Melton pushes him off.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Melton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marques Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Melton fails with the takedown
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Melton looking for a takedown.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melton misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Melton wants to get back to his feet but Jackson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson wants to control but Melton is keeping him busy.
Melton wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Marques Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melton strikes from the bottom but Jackson uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Melton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Jackson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Melton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Melton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Melton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Melton tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson stands up.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Melton moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melton, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Melton throws a big right hand that misses.
Melton stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Melton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Melton wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips nicely into half guard.
Melton wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Melton is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Melton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Melton punching from the bottom.
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.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson pulls Melton into guard.
Melton wanted to stand there but Jackson had control of the position.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Melton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton throws Jackson to one side and escapes!
Melton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melton gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Melton goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Melton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melton off to one side.
Jackson rushes Melton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Melton throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Melton sprawls well.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Melton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Melton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melton is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Melton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Melton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Melton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melton checks a leg kick.
Melton tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Melton swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
Melton throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Melton throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Melton throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Melton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Melton wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson stands and steps away. Melton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Melton pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Melton keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Melton.
Melton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
John Melton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melton shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melton rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Melton pulls guard successfully.
Melton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Melton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melton's guard.
Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Melton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Melton rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson pulls guard.
Melton postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Melton throwing strikes but missing.
Marques Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melton throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marques Jackson.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marques Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payne Inflikta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Solid 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, Xavier Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Payne Inflikta!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inflikta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mendez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inflikta somewhat.
Mendez misses with a head kick.
Mendez lands a left and a right that send Inflikta crashing to the mat, dazed. Mendez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Payne Inflikta has been cut.
Inflikta looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez connects with a superb combination that knocks Inflikta out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mendez before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Inflikta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Mendez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McJohnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McJohnsson has chosen The Best Around as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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154 lbs
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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, Steve Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob McJohnsson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McJohnsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
McJohnsson swinging wildly here.
McJohnsson throws a solid leg kick but Aoki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McJohnsson.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McJohnsson to the mat! McJohnsson manages to get full guard.
McJohnsson is looking to stand up but Aoki isn't so interested in that idea.
McJohnsson keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aoki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJohnsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Steve Aoki just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A slapping body kick lands there for McJohnsson.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McJohnsson but McJohnsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McJohnsson is trying to buck Aoki off.
McJohnsson struggling a bit here.
McJohnsson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Aoki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aoki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McJohnsson for as long as he can get away with.
Aoki wants to control but McJohnsson is keeping him busy.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Steve Aoki just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
McJohnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Aoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McJohnsson.
McJohnsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aoki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McJohnsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from McJohnsson.
McJohnsson scoring well with a low kick there.
McJohnsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki misses with the combination.
McJohnsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the cage.
McJohnsson working Aoki over with knees to the body.
Aoki has had enough of the clinch but McJohnsson keeps him there for the moment.
McJohnsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJohnsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McJohnsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but McJohnsson sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McJohnsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steve Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki blocks a head kick by McJohnsson.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
McJohnsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McJohnsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aoki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki passes into side control, despite McJohnsson's attempt to control the position.
Aoki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aoki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McJohnsson tries to clinch up but Aoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki tries for a takedown but McJohnsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJohnsson blocks a low kick nicely.
McJohnsson fails with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki not doing much here.
Aoki passes the guard and advances to mount!
McJohnsson tries to lock up and control but Aoki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McJohnsson has given up his back here. Will Aoki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be McJohnsson right now.
Aoki looking for the RNC.
Aoki is not going to allow McJohnsson to sit and survive in this position.
Aoki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McJohnsson tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Aoki has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! McJohnsson is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Aoki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Cou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Prezime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, San Cou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Prezime!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cou closes the distance and pushes Prezime back into the cage.
Cou tries to circle away but Prezime has him pinned against the cage.
Prezime is trying to trip Cou. He has hold of a leg but Cou is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Prezime persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Prezime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prezime wants to stand but Cou has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prezime decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Prezime fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cou moves into range and clinches up with Prezime.
Cou wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prezime has him pressed against the cage.
Cou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prezime walks away with a smile on his face. Cou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prezime moves into the clinch.
Prezime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cou clinches.
Prezime prevents Cou from breaking the clinch.
Cou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cou scores with a jab. Prezime acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cou fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cou.
Cou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cou misses with a looping right.
Cou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prezime paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cou catches Prezime with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cou thuds his right hand into Prezime's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
San Cou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prezime fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cou avoids it really well and circles away.
Cou tests Prezime's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prezime clinches up with Cou and pushes him back against the cage.
Prezime escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cou moves into range and clinches up with Prezime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prezime manages to break the clinch.
Prezime tries to keep at a distance but Cou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prezime tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cou is working for takedown but Prezime is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prezime throws a sloppy head kick and Cou moves out of range easily.
Cou tries to clinch up
and Prezime counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cou!
Cou defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Prezime.
Cou is breathing heavily.
Prezime tries to control but Cou wriggling away.
Cou's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prezime looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prezime misses with a head shot.
Prezime landing shots from mount.
Prezime throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cou is trying to stand.
Prezime throwing strikes here but Cou is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Prezime thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Prezime controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prezime throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cou because Prezime loaded up on that one.
Prezime throwing strikes here but Cou is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Prezime landing shots from mount.
Prezime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prezime throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cou because Prezime loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cou in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cou blocking the ground and pound.
Prezime working for a guillotine from mount but Cou is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Prezime will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Prezime closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Prezime counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cou is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cou lands a jab.
Cou misses with a two punch combination.
Prezime fails with a takedown attempt.
Prezime looks for a takedown but Cou sprawls well.
Cou tries to clinch up.
Cou's corner calls for a 1-2. Cou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prezime ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cou moves away.
Cou wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cou scores with a nice right hand.
Prezime looks for a takedown but Cou sprawls well.
San Cou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Prezime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cou misses the target.
Cou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cou looks to land a combination but Prezime avoids it well.
A jab from Cou misses.
Prezime lands with a right hand.
Prezime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cou defends it nicely.
Cou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cou wants to clinch up but Prezime keeps it at a distance.
Cou avoids the head kick by Prezime.
Cou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Prezime moves into the clinch.
Prezime drags the fight down to the ground.
Cou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cou trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prezime's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cou preventing the sweep.
Prezime is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cou defends well.
Cou stands and steps away. Prezime gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cou is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Prezime feints and as Cou raises his hands in defense, Prezime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prezime has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cou is proving hard to escape from.
Prezime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cou wants to stand and escape but Prezime is having none of it.
Prezime distracts Cou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prezime accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cou wants to stand up but Prezime is controlling him.
Prezime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Prezime cracks Cou with a solid left hand.
Prezime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cou wants to stand up but Prezime is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cou has momentary wrist control but Prezime slips an elbow through the middle.
Cou wants to stand up but Prezime is controlling him.
Prezime is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Prezime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cou tries to clinch
and Prezime counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Prezime changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Prezime is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cou's shoulder. That is not cool.
Prezime trying to control the position but Cou is working away.
Prezime decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prezime.
Prezime shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cou defends it nicely.
Cou rushes Prezime and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prezime breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prezime goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cou wants to clinch
and Prezime makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cou really felt that one!
Prezime shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cou napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cou is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prezime is trying to get an arm triangle but Cou is defending well.
Prezime wants to control but Cou is keeping him busy.
Cou is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Prezime is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prezime wants to control but Cou is keeping him busy.
Prezime misses with the ground and pound.
Prezime wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cou, who protects the arm well.
Prezime stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice shot lands for Cou.
Prezime tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cou stuffs the takedown.
San Cou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Prezime.
Cou gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cou tries to break the clinch but Prezime is controlling the position.
Prezime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cou tries to clinch but Prezime moves away
and Prezime counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prezime controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cou keeping moving, preventing Prezime from controlling successfully.
Prezime throws and elbow that misses. Cou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Prezime's guard. Nice move by Cou!
Prezime manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mario Prezime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prezime looking to finish Cou with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cou!
Prezime tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Prezime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Prezime 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Prezime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helmy Abu Basha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krejzi Madafaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helmy Abu Basha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krejzi Madafaka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abu Basha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abu Basha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madafaka.
Madafaka shoots in for a takedown but Abu Basha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Madafaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abu Basha avoids it really well and circles away.
Abu Basha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madafaka circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madafaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abu Basha tries to avoid it but Madafaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abu Basha to the ground. Abu Basha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Helmy Abu Basha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krejzi Madafaka.
Good shot there by Abu Basha.
Madafaka takes one on the button.
Abu Basha thuds his right hand into Madafaka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Krejzi Madafaka has been cut.
Abu Basha misses with a looping right.
Helmy Abu Basha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abu Basha throws a nice looking combination but Madafaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abu Basha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madafaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abu Basha swivels and escapes.
Abu Basha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madafaka.
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!
Abu Basha is looking to clinch but Madafaka is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madafaka dodges the punch combination from Abu Basha.
Madafaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abu Basha circles away.
Abu Basha slaps away a takedown attempt from Madafaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abu Basha tries to clinch up.
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.
Abu Basha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Madafaka is rocked!
No joy there for Abu Basha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Madafaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Abu Basha finish him?
Abu Basha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madafaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Abu Basha throws an overhand right that drops Madafaka like a sack of potatoes! Abu Basha dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helmy Abu Basha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tino Headman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tino Headman!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Headman throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Headman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Headman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lopez's legs.
Headman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Headman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez staying out of range there.
Headman lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
Headman swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez with a poor takedown
and Headman counters with a single leg into guard. Lopez didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Headman wanted to stand there but Lopez had control of the position.
Headman postures up and lands a big shot to Lopez's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Headman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Headman frees his head nicely. Oh but Lopez has switched to an armbar! Headman is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryu Lopez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuzan Yamashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuzan Yamashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Arshavin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arshavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Yamashi as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamashi is defended easily by Arshavin.
Yamashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arshavin is trying to defend but Yamashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arshavin is trying to stand back up but Yamashi is controlling him
Yamashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arshavin is just riding it out for now. Yamashi eventually gives up the hold.
Arshavin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Arshavin is trying to maintain the position but Yamashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Arshavin is trying to get back to full guard.
Arshavin trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arshavin is looking to escape.
Yamashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Arshavin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tetsuzan Yamashi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forza Gr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginger Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ginger Mann 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, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forza Gr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginger Mann!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gr backs up against the cage.
It looks like Forza Gr has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Mann. No joy for Gr on that attempt.
Gr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Mann finds it's target.
Gr shoots in but Mann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Gr persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forza Gr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gr shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gr shoots in for a takedown but Mann shows good takedown defense.
Gr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mann instigates a clinch.
Mann manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Mann.
Gr is breathing heavily.
Mann defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gr.
Mann moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mann - that landed with a thud.
Mann lands a left hand.
Mann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mann scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann lands a left and a right that send Gr crashing to the mat, dazed. Mann thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gr is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Mann ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Gr clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ginger Mann!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltari Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chung Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka comes to the cage accompanied by Nile - Yezd Desert Ghul Ritual in the Abandoned Towers of Silence. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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, Waltari Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chung Kim!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim fails to land the takedown.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Suokuokka.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suokuokka but Suokuokka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Suokuokka dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Suokuokka's head and hops out.
Kim with a poor takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Suokuokka.
Waltari Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chung Kim.
Suokuokka is looking to stand up but Kim won't let him.
Suokuokka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suokuokka defends well.
Suokuokka working some strikes from top position.
Kim looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Suokuokka has picked Kim up and slammed him! Kim can't keep hold of the triangle and Suokuokka manages to pass to side control!
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.
Suokuokka decides to stand back up. Suokuokka steps back and let's Kim get back to his feet.
Suokuokka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kim shoots and misses
and Suokuokka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suokuokka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kim has Suokuokka pressed against the cage, preventing Suokuokka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Suokuokka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kim looks gassed!
Suokuokka wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Suokuokka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suokuokka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Suokuokka keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Suokuokka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kim off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kim misses with a takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim tries for a takedown but Suokuokka circles away easily
and Suokuokka counters with a single leg into guard. Kim didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suokuokka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suokuokka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Suokuokka from controlling successfully.
Kim is looking for a triangle here but Suokuokka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Suokuokka stands up and beckons Kim to his feet.
Suokuokka misses with a double jab.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Suokuokka pushes him off.
Suokuokka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Suokuokka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suokuokka, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suokuokka is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim in side control, throwing shots but Suokuokka defends.
Suokuokka is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Kim trying to control the position but Suokuokka is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Suokuokka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suokuokka prevents Kim from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waltari Suokuokka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suokuokka dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!
Suokuokka shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Suokuokka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kim fails with the takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suokuokka keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Suokuokka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kim is controlling him.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Suokuokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suokuokka is looking to stand up but Kim isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Suokuokka is retaining full guard.
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
Kim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Suokuokka is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kim feints and as Suokuokka raises his hands in defense, Kim changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but Suokuokka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka landing with the ground and pound.
Suokuokka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kim is proving hard to escape from.
Suokuokka won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim wants to sweep here but Suokuokka controlling him for the moment.
Kim tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking for subs off his back but Suokuokka has passed one foot through into half guard.
Suokuokka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Kim is trying to control but Suokuokka passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kim tries to improve position but can't.
Kim sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Kim trying to control here.
Suokuokka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kim keeps working.
Suokuokka blocks the strikes from Kim.
Kim wants to control but Suokuokka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kim fails with the takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suokuokka counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kim avoids the body shot from Suokuokka.
Kim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suokuokka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suokuokka moves into the clinch.
Kim tries to pull guard but Suokuokka won't allow it.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Suokuokka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Waltari Suokuokka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chung Kim.
Kim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Suokuokka walks away with a smile on his face. Kim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kim fails with the takedown
and Suokuokka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suokuokka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Suokuokka has picked Kim up and slammed him! Kim can't keep hold of the triangle and Suokuokka manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suokuokka is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is trying to improve his position.
Kim gets back to half guard.
Kim trying to control here.
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suokuokka pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kim is pressing down on Suokuokka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kim throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kim trying to control the position.
Suokuokka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Suokuokka wants to stand but Kim is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suokuokka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to pass to mount but Suokuokka is defending the position.
Suokuokka pushes Kim off looking to stand but Kim dives back in and keeps control.
Kim wants to work for an arm triangle but Suokuokka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kim maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Suokuokka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kim has cracked it and Suokuokka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chung Kim!
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