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PMF 08 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude comes to the cage accompanied by Marilyn Manson-The beautiful people. 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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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to clinch there but Rude circles away.
Rude lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Tim Roberts has been cut.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rude to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rude pinned against the cage. Rude gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rude throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rude looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Rude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rude throws a one two combo.
Rude lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rude misses with a wild combination.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rude counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roberts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Rude does no damage.
No joy there for Rude, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude keeps the fight on the outside.
Rude scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberts should have avoided that one.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up with Rude, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes Rude against the cage but Rude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rude fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roberts checks it well.
Roberts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Rude circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberts is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rude.
Rude's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
Rude throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Rick Rude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Roberts.
Roberts looks gassed!
Rude's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Rude. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Rude circles away.
Rude chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roberts can pounce on him.
Roberts is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rude is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Roberts.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Roberts throws a leg kick but Rude sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rude checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rude counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rude throws a series of strikes that have Roberts backpedaling.
Rude shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Rude to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That has opened up Tim Roberts's cut even more.
Rude attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rude does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rude is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rude feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rude lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Rude misses.
Rude misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Donk. Rude catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Rude looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Roberts blocks the low kick.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rude.
A nice combination there by Rude.
Rude with a jab.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rude lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roberts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rude manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rude scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rude throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rude scores with a three punch combo!
Rude throws a combination. Roberts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rude.
Rude stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Rude lands with a hook. Roberts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scoring well with a low kick there.
Roberts shoots for a double leg takedown but Rude sprawls well. He's pushed Roberts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab, jab by Rude - just one landing.
Rude lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Roberts.
Rude stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Rude is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Rude as he connects with a hook.
Rude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rude counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rude.
A left and a right from Rude both land. Nice combination.
Rude throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rude moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roberts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rude moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Rude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Roberts'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.
Rude lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
A left and a right from Rude both land. Nice combination.
Rude fails to land with a series of punches.
Rude with a jab.
Rude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rude defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Rude's corner calls for a 1-2. Rude obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Rude circles away.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Roberts might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rude has got the better of the exchanges.
Rude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rude scores with a one two! Roberts had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude throws a right and a left that Roberts avoids nicely.
Rude wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rude fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts tries to clinch up but Rude circles away and keeps his distance.
Roberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rude's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rude duly obliges.
The cut above Tim Roberts's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rude paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rude lands a jab to the nose.
A left and a right from Rude both land. Nice combination.
Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roberts tries to clinch but Rude moves away
and Rude counters with a one-two to the body.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rude.
Rude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Rude.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rude tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roberts is able to avoid easily.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Roberts.
Rude swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roberts.
Roberts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rude connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roberts scrambles back to his feet.
Tim Roberts's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A right-left combo lands from Rude.
Rude throws a combination. Roberts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rude throws a one two combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Rude as he connects with a hook.
Roberts takes one on the button.
Rude lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roberts backs up against the cage.
Rude lands a jab-cross combination.
Rick Rude is winning the standup battle so far.
Rude lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tim Roberts's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Rude!
Post fight, Rick Rude took to the microphone: 'Im not RUDE im RAVISHING!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Berto Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Berto Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Berto moves in looking to clinch but Tamad pushes him off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tamad.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tamad wants to control but Berto is keeping him busy.
Tamad is putting a hurting on Berto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tamad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Berto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tamad is working Berto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tamad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berto keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamad is working Berto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tamad has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto is working to get back to half guard.
Tamad unloading with bombs!
Berto is squirming around, avoiding Tamad's attempts to control the action.
Tamad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Berto looks a forlorn figure.
Tamad punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berto takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tamad's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Tamad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aurelliano Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yoshihira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Yoshihira is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aurelliano Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Yoshihira!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshihira misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yoshihira, right into the meat.
Bustamante has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bustamante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Yoshihira.
Yoshihira lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bustamante backs up against the cage.
Yoshihira scores with a jab. Bustamante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bustamante shoots in and gets a takedown into Yoshihira's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bustamante postures up.
Bustamante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshihira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bustamante is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bustamante passes Yoshihira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yoshihira trying to control here.
Bustamante stops Yoshihira from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante is looking to advance position but Yoshihira won't allow it.
Yoshihira is looking to escape.
Bustamante wants to stand up but Yoshihira has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Yoshihira pushes Bustamante off looking to stand but Bustamante dives back in and keeps control.
Yoshihira looks gassed!
Bustamante working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yoshihira is trying to control but Bustamante manages to pass to mount!
Yoshihira throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bustamante wants to control the pace but Yoshihira is squirming around nicely.
Bustamante is landing with some decent strikes but Yoshihira is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante wants to control the pace but Yoshihira is squirming around nicely.
Yoshihira tries to reverse the position but Bustamante maintains control.
Yoshihira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bustamante looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yoshihira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshihira is squirming around, avoiding Bustamante's attempts to control the action.
Yoshihira is desperately trying to improve his position but Bustamante has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bustamante tries to control but Yoshihira wriggling away.
Bustamante working Yoshihira over with strikes here.
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.
Bustamante is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Yoshihira is surviving well by controlling Bustamante's body position as best he can.
Bustamante is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Yoshihira finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Bustamante or perhaps it was just good defense by Yoshihira which made him look bad.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yoshihira enables Bustamante to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yoshihira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yoshihira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yoshihira trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshihira is working an open guard so Bustamante takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yoshihira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshihira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bustamante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bustamante closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yoshihira to the mat! Yoshihira manages to get full guard.
Yoshihira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yoshihira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bustamante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yoshihira looking for subs off his back but Bustamante has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bustamante decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelliano Bustamante dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bustamante looks for a takedown but Yoshihira sprawls well.
Yoshihira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bustamante.
Bustamante tries to close the distance and clinch but Yoshihira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bustamante closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoshihira circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurelliano Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshihira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshihira moves into the clinch.
Bustamante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoshihira manages to break the clinch.
Bustamante wants to clinch.
Yoshihira throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshihira connects with a body shot.
Yoshihira doesn't manage to clinch there - Bustamante circles away.
Yoshihira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yoshihira is breathing heavily.
Bustamante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yoshihira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yoshihira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoshihira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yoshihira throws a right and a left that Bustamante avoids nicely.
Aurelliano Bustamante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bustamante shoots in and gets a takedown into Yoshihira's guard.
Bustamante slips nicely into half guard.
Bustamante prevents Yoshihira from standing back up.
Aurelliano Bustamante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshihira looking for submissions off his back.
Yoshihira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yoshihira wants to get back to full guard but Bustamante has passed into side control.
Bustamante decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yoshihira to his feet.
Bustamante tries for a takedown but Yoshihira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bustamante closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yoshihira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bustamante decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yoshihira to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yoshihira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yoshihira lands in his opponent's guard.
Yoshihira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bustamante is retaining full guard.
Bustamante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshihira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshihira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yoshihira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bustamante looking for subs off his back but Yoshihira has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Yoshihira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bustamante is just riding it out for now. Yoshihira eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bustamante is looking to control Yoshihira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bustamante avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenji Yoshihira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bustamante tries to clinch there but Yoshihira circles away.
Bustamante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yoshihira instigates a clinch.
Bustamante tries to pull guard but Yoshihira won't allow it.
Yoshihira lands an elbow inside that Bustamante shrugs off.
Yoshihira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bustamante avoids a wild elbow strike from Yoshihira.
Yoshihira manages to break the clinch.
Yoshihira clinches up with Bustamante and pushes him back against the cage.
Bustamante wants to take the fight to the mat but Yoshihira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurelliano Bustamante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshihira taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshihira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bustamante throws an elbow that misses.
Yoshihira tries to pull guard but Bustamante forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yoshihira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Bustamante's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bustamante tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshihira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bustamante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshihira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bustamante takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bustamante avoids the head kick by Yoshihira.
Yoshihira stuffs the takedown.
Yoshihira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bustamante closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Yoshihira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bustamante scores with punches from side control.
Yoshihira tries to bench press Bustamante off him but Bustamante keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshihira can't do much from the bottom here.
Yoshihira is looking for a sweep.
Bustamante trying to control the position but Yoshihira is working away.
Bustamante decides to stand back up. Bustamante steps back and let's Yoshihira get back to his feet.
Yoshihira tries to clinch but Bustamante is having none of it.
Bustamante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoshihira's waist but Yoshihira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bustamante off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshihira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yoshihira wants it to stay on the feet.
Yoshihira tries to clinch but Bustamante is having none of it.
Yoshihira connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshihira throws a chopping leg kick but Bustamante manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bustamante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshihira.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bustamante.
Yoshihira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bustamante trying to control the action but Yoshihira is working from the bottom.
Yoshihira is trying to control Bustamante's posture but Bustamante avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante wants to control but Yoshihira is keeping him busy.
Yoshihira wants to control but Bustamante postures up.
Bustamante moves into full mount!
Yoshihira tries to hold on but Bustamante pushes him away.
Bustamante tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bustamante lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aurelliano Bustamante.
I think Bustamante has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aurelliano Bustamante!
Aurelliano Bustamante opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karwasz Barabasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Sanchaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karwasz Barabasz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karwasz Barabasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raul Sanchaz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchaz misses with a jab to the body
letting Barabasz counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Sanchaz.
Sanchaz misses with a jab to the body
and Barabasz counters with a two punch combo.
Sanchaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barabasz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchaz.
Sanchaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barabasz!
It looks like Raul Sanchaz has been cut.
Sanchaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barabasz.
Sloppy strikes from Barabasz. Those never looked like landing.
Sanchaz looks to throw the jab but Barabasz is out of range.
Barabasz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barabasz.
Sanchaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barabasz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barabasz swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchaz cracks Barabasz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Barabasz lands a body shot.
Barabasz throws a series of punches but Sanchaz avoids them all with ease.
Sanchaz misses with a left hand
and Barabasz counters with a straight right hand.
Barabasz fails to land with a series of punches.
Sanchaz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barabasz rather than just go for the knockout.
Barabasz staying out of range there.
Barabasz throws out a loose jab but Sanchaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barabasz counters with a left to the body.
Sanchaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barabasz finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchaz's head.
Barabasz throws a nice looking combination but Sanchaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barabasz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchaz.
Sanchaz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barabasz to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barabasz misses with a looping right.
Barabasz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchaz takes a swing at Barabasz's ribcage but misses.
Sanchaz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barabasz on his heels. He'll look to pass Barabasz's guard now, I'm sure.
Barabasz is breathing heavily.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barabasz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchaz is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barabasz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanchaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barabasz is keeping the position for now.
Sanchaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sanchaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barabasz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barabasz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barabasz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchaz content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sanchaz works to advance to full mount. Barabasz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sanchaz controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barabasz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Sanchaz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Karwasz Barabasz has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barabasz is bucking up trying to escape but Sanchaz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sanchaz lands a heavy elbow.
Karwasz Barabasz's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barabasz tries to reverse the position but Sanchaz maintains control.
Sanchaz controlling from the full mount.
Sanchaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Sanchaz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchaz misses with a wild combination.
Sanchaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barabasz.
Barabasz tests Sanchaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barabasz slips under a jab from Sanchaz.
Karwasz Barabasz is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchaz misses with a body shot
and Barabasz counters with a series of strikes. Sanchaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sanchaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barabasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchaz misses with a body shot.
Barabasz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanchaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karwasz Barabasz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanchaz gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Sanchaz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchaz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanchaz lands a nice forearm strike.
Barabasz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanchaz thows a huge punch but Barabasz dodges it nicely.
Sanchaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barabasz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchaz pulls his head out easily.
Sanchaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanchaz works his way into full mount!
Barabasz regains half guard.
Sanchaz slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barabasz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raul Sanchaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barabasz!
Sanchaz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barabasz looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barabasz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sanchaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanchaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barabasz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchaz lands a nice short elbow.
Sanchaz trying to pass the guard but Barabasz defending well.
Barabasz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanchaz pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barabasz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barabasz.
Sanchaz cracks Barabasz with a big right hand but Barabasz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sanchaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barabasz walks into a jab.
Jeez, Karwasz Barabasz's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Karwasz Barabasz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Raul Sanchaz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuya Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Tigulang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Tigulang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
135 lbs
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135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuya Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Tigulang!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takeda thows a body kick. Tigulang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tigulang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takeda.
Takeda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tigulang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takeda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tigulang.
Takeda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takeda scores with a head kick. Tigulang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takeda misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takeda.
Takeda connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tigulang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takeda - the referee stops the clock and Tigulang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takeda. Tigulang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck for Tigulang with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Takeda does no damage.
Takeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeda wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazuya Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tigulang.
Takeda lands a slapping body shot.
Takeda scoring well with a low kick there.
Takeda works over Tigulang's head and body with a nice combination.
Tigulang misses the shot to the body.
Takeda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tigulang walks into a left hand.
Takeda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takeda!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tigulang takes a step back to recover.
Takeda scores with a hook to the body. Tigulang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tigulang fails with a takedown attempt.
Tigulang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Takeda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takeda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tigulang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takeda.
Takeda lands a jab to the nose.
Tigulang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tigulang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takeda thuds his shin into the meat of Tigulang's side.
Tigulang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda stuffs the takedown.
Takeda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tigulang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takeda connects with a jab.
Takeda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tigulang's sensitive parts.
Tigulang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takeda lands a head kick!
Tigulang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tigulang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Takeda!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tigulang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Tigulang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takeda is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Takeda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takeda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeda wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazuya Takeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takeda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tigulang.
Takeda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeda closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tigulang swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeda.
A left lands for Takeda.
Takeda feints a jab promting Tigulang to slip. Takeda then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tigulang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takeda scores with a head kick. Tigulang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tigulang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takeda. Takeda obviously looking to wear him down.
Takeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tigulang's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takeda.
Takeda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Takeda lands a high kick!
A left and a right from Takeda both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tigulang misses with a takedown attempt - Takeda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazuya Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tigulang.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takeda!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat.
Takeda scores with a head kick. Tigulang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No joy there for Takeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Takeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigulang throws a sloppy head kick and Takeda moves out of range easily.
Tigulang gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Tigulang taking a breather here.
Takeda pushes Tigulang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tigulang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tigulang takes a little break here. Takeda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tigulang advances to full mount.
Tigulang content just to control the position here.
Takeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Tigulang has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda wants to get back to his feet.
Tigulang controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuya Takeda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tigulang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takeda.
Kazuya Takeda is winning the standup battle so far.
Takeda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Takeda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takeda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tigulang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takeda.
Takeda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tigulang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takeda lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigulang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takeda sprawls well. Takeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tigulang gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazuya Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeda throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Tigulang or perhaps it was just good defense by Takeda which made him look bad.
Kazuya Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tigulang.
Tigulang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Takeda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tigulang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takeda connects with a body shot that sends Tigulang's belly button to the back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat.
Takeda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Takeda lands a head kick!
Gary Tigulang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Tigulang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takeda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takeda scores with a head kick. Tigulang tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tigulang shoots in looking for a takedown. Takeda tries to sprawl out of it but Tigulang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takeda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeda lands a head kick!
Tigulang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda connects with a nice looking jab.
Takeda lands a slapping body shot.
Takeda throws a head kick that half lands.
Takeda's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takeda duly obliges.
Takeda thuds his shin into the meat of Tigulang's side.
Takeda is looking to wear down Tigulang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takeda misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takeda, right into the meat.
Tigulang has a takedown stuffed.
Tigulang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Takeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takeda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takeda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takeda throws a nice head kick!
Takeda thows a body kick. Tigulang tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tigulang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tigulang shoots in but Takeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takeda connects with a high kick.
Kazuya Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takeda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuya Takeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Takeda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuya Takeda!
Kazuya Takeda very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaspar Fletch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ranger Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chang has chosen The Boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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19
138 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaspar Fletch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ranger Chang!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang shoots in for a takedown but Fletch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chang fails to land the takedown.
Fletch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fletch wants to stand up but Chang has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fletch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fletch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Chang there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang is nestled in close to Fletch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fletch tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.
Chang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fletch trying to control here.
Chang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fletch is looking for a sweep. Chang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fletch is working hard here to advance position.
Chang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chang lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Chang.
Fletch has hold of Chang's hands but Chang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fletch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chang scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chang lands with a punch from half guard.
Fletch missing with punches from the bottom.
Chang slips a nice elbow through Fletch's hands, connecting with Fletch's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletch tries to get to full guard but Chang has control of the leg.
Chang lands with a punch from half guard.
Chang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chang lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Chang.
Chang working over Fletch with some ground and pound. Fletch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fletch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chang pulls his head out easily.
Fletch is breathing heavily.
Fletch taking some punishment here, with Chang in his half guard.
Chang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fletch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chang drops an elbow to the side of Fletch's head.
Fletch is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fletch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chang lands a nice short elbow.
Chang drops an elbow to the side of Fletch's head.
Ground and pound from Chang.
Chang working the head and body with strikes.
Chang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fletch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fletch looking for submissions off his back.
Fletch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chang on the ground.
Fletch is looking to improve his position.
Chang working over Fletch with some ground and pound. Fletch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Chang connects with a nice short shot to Fletch's temple.
Chang working over Fletch with some ground and pound. Fletch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chang working over Fletch with some ground and pound. Fletch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fletch trying to control from the bottom.
Fletch has hold of Chang's hands but Chang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fletch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang winds up and cracks Fletch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chang working the head and body with strikes.
Fletch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fletch tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Chang dominated that round.
That's time! Fletch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fletch circles away.
Chang shoots for a double leg takedown but Fletch sprawls well. He's pushed Chang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fletch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fletch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fletch is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chang moves into full guard.
Ranger Chang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fletch throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chang throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Fletch is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Chang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fletch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chang is tightening it up a little... Fletch has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fletch reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fletch taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ranger Chang!
Ranger Chang decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keima Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jushin Liger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matsumoto comes to the cage accompanied by I.V. by X-Japan. Keima Matsumoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keima Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jushin Liger!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liger counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Keima Matsumoto has been cut.
Matsumoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liger.
Liger lands with a straight right. Matsumoto didn't see that one coming.
Liger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Liger enables Matsumoto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Liger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Liger controlling the position.
Matsumoto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Liger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matsumoto, into his guard.
Matsumoto is breathing heavily.
Liger trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsumoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matsumoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Liger prevents Matsumoto from getting back to his feet.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Liger from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liger lands a couple of digs.
Liger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Liger is in close to Matsumoto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Liger throws a big right hand that misses.
Liger wants to control from the top but Matsumoto keeps moving.
Liger stopping the sweep attempt from Matsumoto.
Liger landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liger working some strikes from top position.
Liger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liger stands up over Matsumoto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Liger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsumoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matsumoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matsumoto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Liger from controlling successfully.
Liger throwing strikes from guard but Matsumoto blocks nicely.
Liger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liger pushes down on Matsumoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Liger slips a nice elbow through Matsumoto's hands, connecting with Matsumoto's forehead.
Liger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Liger connects with a nice short shot to Matsumoto's temple.
Liger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Matsumoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Liger there.
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. Liger connects with a nice short shot to Matsumoto's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Liger connects with a nice short shot to Matsumoto's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsumoto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Liger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Liger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Liger lands strikes from half guard.
Liger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matsumoto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Liger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Liger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jushin Liger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keima Matsumoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matsumoto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Liger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matsumoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Liger dives on top into guard.
Matsumoto keeping moving, preventing Liger from controlling successfully.
Matsumoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Matsumoto, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Liger landing with the ground and pound.
Liger is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Matsumoto has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Liger is looking to defend but Matsumoto has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Liger! Matsumoto pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Liger taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keima Matsumoto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hindu Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - My Way. Hindu Kush will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight 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 Tokyo, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hindu Kush!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazarian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kush.
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Kazarian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kazarian as Kush shoots in.
Kush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazarian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kush quickly recovers to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kazarian seems to be working for a kimura but Kush defends the submission attempt.
Kazarian trying to control the pace.
Kazarian throws a strike but Kush avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kazarian is stalling in the full guard.
Kazarian throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazarian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kush looking for a sweep. Not yet Kush, not yet.
Kazarian landing some decent shots from guard.
Kush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazarian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kazarian trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Tony Kazarian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kush gets caught flat footed, as Kazarian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazarian looking to pass the guard.
Kazarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazarian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazarian postures up.
Kazarian stands and throws Kush's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kazarian landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to control the action but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kazarian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kush sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kush tries to bench press Kazarian off him but Kazarian keeps the position.
Kazarian throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kush parries the strikes from Kazarian easily there. Kazarian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kush to escape.
Kazarian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kazarian takes a little break here. Kush wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kazarian working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian working the head and body with strikes.
Kush tries to improve position but can't.
Kazarian tries to score with some ground and pound. Kush controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kazarian is chipping away with strikes.
Kazarian wants to control but Kush is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazarian lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazarian is looking to take a break and control but Kush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kush takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Kazarian dominated that round.
That's time! Kazarian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kazarian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kazarian looks to land a body kick but Kush moved away.
Kazarian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kush throws a hook but Kazarian avoids it easily.
Kazarian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kazarian blocks a jab.
Kazarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Tony Kazarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kazarian finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kazarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Kush is just out of range.
Kazarian moves out of range as Kush strikes.
Kush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazarian manages to avoid it.
Kush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kazarian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kazarian trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Tony Kazarian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazarian is one step ahead there.
Kazarian working some strikes from top position.
Kazarian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazarian is looking to work some ground and pound but Kush has wrist control.
Kazarian lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to control but Kush is working from the bottom.
Kazarian working some strikes from top position.
Kazarian working some strikes from top position.
Kazarian throwing strikes but missing.
Kazarian wants to control from the top but Kush keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazarian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kazarian has gone for a leg lock! Kush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kazarian's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush stands and throws Kazarian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kazarian wants to control but Kush postures up.
Kazarian prevents Kush from moving into mount.
Kazarian sneaks back into half guard.
Kush is keen to just control but Kazarian is a slippery customer.
Kazarian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kush is working away from the top position though.
Kazarian regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazarian 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.
Kush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazarian is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kush throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kazarian's body to avoid the submission. Kazarian has instead reached around Kush's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kazarian arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Kazarian!
Tony Kazarian is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Tony Kazarian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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