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Valhalla 43: Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atraeu Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Joker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sail by AWOL Nation. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atraeu Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neo Joker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joker fails with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joker closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Joker pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Joker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Atraeu Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Joker.
Nelson dives in and grabs Joker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joker pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joker off to one side.
Joker forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Joker to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
Joker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nelson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Joker is looking to defend but Nelson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Joker! Nelson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Joker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Atraeu Nelson!
A very excited looking Atraeu Nelson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bakki yAkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bakki yAkoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yAkoi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sparks's head.
Sparks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but yAkoi circles away quickly and effectively.
yAkoi slips under a jab.
yAkoi misses with a head kick.
yAkoi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
yAkoi tries to bum rush Sparks with a series of wild strikes but Sparks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sparks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching yAkoi on his heels. He'll look to pass yAkoi's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
yAkoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparks trying to control but yAkoi is working from the bottom.
Sparks stops yAkoi from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yAkoi keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
yAkoi wants to stand up but Sparks is controlling him.
Ricky Sparks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. yAkoi quickly recovers to half guard.
yAkoi tries to kick Sparks off but Sparks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks stalling.
Sparks trying to control from half guard but yAkoi is working away.
Sparks looks to land a strike but yAkoi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sparks is working yAkoi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yAkoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but yAkoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
yAkoi tries to improve position but can't.
Sparks working the ground and pound.
Sparks controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sparks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
yAkoi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sparks's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
yAkoi is trying to stand up here but Sparks is controlling him well.
yAkoi kicks Sparks off and gets back to his feet.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on yAkoi's shoulder, as yAkoi tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks blocks the body kick.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by yAkoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sparks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sparks thows a body shot but no joy.
Sparks lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by yAkoi. That's going to slow Sparks down.
yAkoi misses with a kick to the body.
Sparks looks to land a left hand but yAkoi moved out of range nicely.
yAkoi misses with a wild combination.
yAkoi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of yAkoi's head but yAkoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from yAkoi.
Sparks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
yAkoi dips to his left and cracks Sparks with an uppercut!
Sparks avoids the head kick by yAkoi.
A looping hook to the body misses from yAkoi. Sparks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. yAkoi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparks is in yAkoi's guard.
Sparks wants to control from the top but yAkoi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks won't allow yAkoi to get back to his feet.
Sparks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparks with a flurry of punches that miss.
yAkoi keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricky Sparks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
yAkoi throws a sloppy head kick and Sparks moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from yAkoi.
yAkoi lands a front kick.
yAkoi tries a head kick but it misses.
yAkoi tries a head kick but it misses.
yAkoi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparks circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. yAkoi tries to avoid it but Sparks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag yAkoi to the ground. yAkoi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - yAkoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. yAkoi defends it nicely.
Bakki yAkoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
yAkoi throws a leg kick but Sparks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparks blocks a head kick by yAkoi.
yAkoi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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 Bakki yAkoi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
yAkoi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
yAkoi checks a low kick from Sparks.
Bakki yAkoi is winning the standup battle so far.
yAkoi throws a right and a left that Sparks avoids nicely.
Sparks throws a jab when yAkoi was well out of range.
Sparks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sparks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
yAkoi wants to stand and escape but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks wants to control from the top but yAkoi keeps moving.
yAkoi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yAkoi wants to stand but Sparks is controlling the position.
Sparks sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparks stops yAkoi from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricky Sparks.
yAkoi moves out of range of the body kick from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yAkoi throws a sloppy head kick and Sparks moves out of range easily.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by yAkoi.
Sparks fails to land the takedown.
Sparks throws a lazy right hand but yAkoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
yAkoi avoids a kick to the body.
Sparks loads up on a big right hand but yAkoi slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yAkoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparks throws a leg kick
and yAkoi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sparks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bakki yAkoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
yAkoi throws a wild body kick that Sparks sees coming a mile off.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says yAkoi as he avoids it easily.
yAkoi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
yAkoi stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparks. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet.
Bakki yAkoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Sparks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
yAkoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
Sparks blocks a head kick by yAkoi.
yAkoi throws a right and a left that Sparks avoids nicely.
yAkoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
yAkoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
A head kick misses from yAkoi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Sparks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Sparks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mullah Omar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar comes to the cage accompanied by Afghan Pesarak. Saotome is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blue Orchid. Genma Saotome will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mullah Omar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genma Saotome!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saotome closes the distance and pushes Omar back into the cage.
Omar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saotome prevents it.
Saotome jumps guard and drags Omar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Omar stands up over Saotome, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Omar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Omar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saotome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Omar landing with the ground and pound.
Omar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saotome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omar postures up and lands a big shot to Saotome's brow.
Saotome is trying to keep Omar in close.
Omar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saotome's head.
Omar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saotome looking to control.
Omar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Omar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saotome is rocked!
Saotome is trying to keep Omar in close.
Saotome is still in real trouble! Can Omar finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omar is in close to Saotome's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Omar postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Saotome covers up, he's hurt! Omar keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Omar and the ref steps in to end the fight! Omar can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mullah Omar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Nakai (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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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nakai quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nakai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Nakai is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakamura.
Nakai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nakai.
Nakai working a defensive guard here.
Nakai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nakamura!
Nakai content just to control the position here.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Nakai pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai wants to control the pace but Nakamura is squirming around nicely.
Nakai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nakamura is surviving well by controlling Nakai's body position as best he can.
Nakamura trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nakamura is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Nakai pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai punching from mount but Nakamura doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nakamura can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nakamura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakamura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakai on the ground.
Nakai controlling from mount.
Nakai prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nakai tries to control but Nakamura wriggling away.
Nakai postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nakamura looks a forlorn figure.
Nakai avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.
Nakai looking for a guillotine from mount but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakai is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Nakai extends the arm and Nakamura is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Nakai!
Yuki Nakai decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Egardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ohshima Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Egardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ohshima Sato!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egardo throws a series of strikes that have Sato backpedaling.
Egardo misses with a series of wild punches.
Egardo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Egardo circles away.
Egardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Egardo throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egardo. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egardo throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egardo scores with the left hand. Sato knows he should have avoided that one.
Egardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Egardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Egardo swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato throws a hook but Egardo blocks it.
Sato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Egardo does no damage.
Egardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Egardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Egardo does no damage.
Egardo works Sato's body with a nice hook.
Egardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Egardo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Egardo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egardo misses with a left hand
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Fernando Egardo has been cut.
Egardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sato at a distance.
Sato misses with a looping left.
Egardo moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egardo misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
A right hand to the body from Egardo.
Egardo scores with a shoulder strike.
Egardo avoids the elbow strike from Sato, against the cage.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
Egardo misses with a body punch.
Egardo lands a left hand.
Egardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Egardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Egardo as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato slows down the pace here.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato stalling in the clinch but Egardo improves position.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egardo backwards.
Egardo scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Egardo as Sato tries to tie him up.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Egardo controls his hands.
Egardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sato is trying to stall.
Egardo misses with the head strike.
Egardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Egardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Egardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Egardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Egardo up against the cage.
Egardo blocking some punches.
Egardo works on Sato's body with a couple of short punches.
Egardo working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Egardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Sato misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Egardo misses with a punch to the body.
Egardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egardo throws a head punch that misses.
Sato blocks a body shot from Egardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Egardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fernando Egardo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egardo.
Sato slips a straight right by Egardo.
Egardo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Egardo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Sato throws a poor cross that misses
and Egardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egardo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Egardo lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egardo lands an overhand right.
Sato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Egardo back to the cage. Sato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sato scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sato off the cage and back into range.
Sato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Egardo cracks Sato with an open hand slap.
Egardo tries to clinch there but Sato circles away.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Egardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egardo thows a body shot but no joy.
Egardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Egardo misses.
Egardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sato is looking to clinch.
Egardo closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Egardo as Sato tries to tie him up.
Egardo tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Egardo back against the cage.
Egardo misses with some punches.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egardo tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Egardo back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Egardo is working Sato over against the cage.
Egardo misses with a body punch.
Egardo misses with some punches.
Egardo being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato pushes Egardo up against the cage in a clinch.
Egardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egardo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Egardo pushes Sato back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Sato.
Egardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato throws a punch but it's blocked by Egardo.
Egardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Sato wants to get back to striking at distance but Egardo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
A shot in the inside from Egardo.
Fernando Egardo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egardo lands with a right to the head.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Egardo tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Egardo back against the cage.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Egardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Egardo is working Sato over against the cage.
Egardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Egardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Egardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ohshima Sato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fernando Egardo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Egardo throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.
Egardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Egardo misses with a wild combination.
Sato moves into the clinch.
Egardo lands with a short shot to the head.
Sato blocking some punches.
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Sato pushes Egardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Egardo tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sato - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Egardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Egardo misses with a body punch.
Sato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Egardo avoids it.
Egardo misses with some punches.
Egardo working aggressively here.
Sato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egardo has him pressed against the cage.
Egardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato prevents a body shot from Egardo.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egardo scores with a shot to the side of Sato's head.
Egardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Egardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Egardo is keeping busy.
Egardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Egardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Egardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Egardo.
Sato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sato prevents a body shot from Egardo.
Egardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Egardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Egardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Egardo tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Egardo back against the cage.
Egardo can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Egardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Egardo.
Egardo has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
Sato tries a body shot but Egardo blocks it.
Egardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Egardo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egardo tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sato.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Egardo misses with a punch to the body.
Sato throws a head punch that misses.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Egardo misses with a body punch.
Sato wants to break free but Egardo has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egardo digs a right hand underneath Sato's ribcage. Sato let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Egardo digs a right hand into Sato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sato's gas tank.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Egardo working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Egardo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Egardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato working aggressively here.
Egardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato is looking to break free of the clinch but Egardo has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Egardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egardo 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 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Egardo!
Fernando Egardo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Valhalla Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigan Machado is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ai Za!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rigan Machado!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Za throws a big shot that misses.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Za checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown but Za manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ai Za seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Za keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Za.
Za fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machado tries to sprawl but Za drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Za thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Za.
Za thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Za throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking to improve his position.
Za missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Za thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Za has control of the leg.
Za is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Za is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado trying to control here.
Machado wants to improve his position but Za is controlling well.
Za throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Za is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.
Za controlling the action here.
Machado trying to control but Za postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Za is staying active.
Za is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Za tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Za is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position.
Za takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Za trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
Machado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Za.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za prevents Machado from improving his position.
Machado has hold of Za's hands but Za slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Za seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Za's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Za's back!
Za showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado scores with punches and elbows.
Machado softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Za rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Za is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Machado scores with a couple of nice shots.
Za trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ai Za will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Za throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Za swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Za scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Machado moves into full guard.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado has an active guard here but Za has managed to pass into half guard.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Za wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado is trying to maintain the position but Za is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Za looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Machado trying to hold on to Za's head to control him but Za postures up.
Za is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Za is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ai Za overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Za throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Za is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Za!
Machado lands with some strikes.
Za really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado dominating with strikes here.
Machado is landing with some decent strikes but Za is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Ai Za has been cut.
Machado is landing with some decent strikes but Za is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Za is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Za that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Machado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Za in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Machado goes for an armbar but Za turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Za.
Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Za doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Za manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Za pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Za has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Za is aware though and is defending well.
Za wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Za postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Za trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado 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.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Za from controlling successfully.
Machado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Za is really struggling to control Machado but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Machado has his foot on Za's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Za works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ai Za'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Machado slips a jab and a cross from Za.
Za tries to keep at a distance but Machado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machado managing to block the knees to the body from Za.
Za fails to pull guard.
Za is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Za pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado tries for a takedown but Za circles away easily
and Za counters with a one-two to the body.
Za closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machado to the mat! Machado manages to get full guard.
Machado working for a triangle but Za defends it easily.
Za throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws his legs up looking for a submission but Za uses it to pass to side control.
Machado takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machado is not content to let Za control the position.
Za misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Machado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Za's best efforts.
Za is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado wants to control but Za is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Machado to regain full guard.
Za with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Za sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Za throwing hammer fists to the chest of Machado. What's that going to do exactly?
Za is in a horrible position here. Machado smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Machado punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ai Za's cut is getting worse.
Za doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking to ground and pound but Za is blocking nicely.
Za taking shots to the head.
Ai Za's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Machado landing strikes from the mount and Za is in trouble!
Jeez, Ai Za's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ai Za's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rigan Machado!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Istaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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152 lbs
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153 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Istaz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Istaz looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Istaz tries to score with a low kick but Cruz moves his leg out of the way.
Istaz throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Istaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Cruz clinches up with Istaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Istaz is trying to keep an underhook but Cruz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Istaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Istaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Istaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Istaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
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. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Istaz's temple.
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz misses with a head shot. Istaz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Istaz is keeping the position.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz is in close to Istaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz postures up in Istaz's guard and throws a big left but Istaz blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Istaz is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Istaz keeps moving.
Istaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istaz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cruz.
Istaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Istaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Istaz off and has taken his back!
Cruz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cruz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cruz biding his time, controlling Istaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with an elbow to the head.
Cruz has the hooks in. Istaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cruz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cruz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz is controlling the position but Istaz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Cruz with the ground and pound but Istaz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Istaz keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Istaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Istaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cruz, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Cruz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Istaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Istaz takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Istaz misses with a head kick.
Istaz throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Istaz.
Istaz scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Istaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Istaz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Istaz throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Istaz!
Istaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruz back to the cage. Istaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Istaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Istaz throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Karl Istaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Istaz digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Istaz.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Istaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Istaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Istaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick from Istaz.
Cruz swings for the body but Istaz moves out of range.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Istaz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Istaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Karl Istaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Istaz throws a nice head kick!
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Istaz is breathing heavily.
Cruz cracks Istaz with a solid left hand.
Cruz advances position into side control!
Cruz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Istaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz wants to control but Istaz is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Istaz 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.
A close second round but Karl Istaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cruz scores with a body shot.
Donk. Cruz catches Istaz right on the button with a cross.
Istaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
Istaz is trying to push Cruz away but Cruz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cruz has Istaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Istaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Istaz is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz prevents Istaz from breaking the clinch.
Istaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Istaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Istaz throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Istaz misses with a body shot
and Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Istaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Istaz scores with a leg kick.
Istaz lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Istaz throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Istaz cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.
Istaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karl Istaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Istaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Istaz is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but Istaz defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Istaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Istaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Istaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Istaz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz trying to control the action but Istaz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Istaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Istaz gets back to full guard.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Istaz keeps moving.
Istaz 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Istaz keeps moving.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Cruz!
Nate Cruz made sure to mention his sponsor, Raw Edge Gear (R.E.G) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Archangel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky The Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hitman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All within My Hands kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crash Archangel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky The Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hitman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Hitman working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hitman scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Hitman cracks Archangel with a solid left hand.
The Hitman won't allow Archangel to sweep him here.
The Hitman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Hitman advances to half guard.
The Hitman lands strikes from half guard.
Archangel is rocked!
The Hitman throwing shots but Archangel is blocking nicely.
Oh Archangel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Hitman prevents Archangel from standing back up.
Archangel seems to have got his legs back now.
The Hitman is thwarting Archangel's attempts to control the position.
Archangel is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Hitman lands a nice short elbow.
The Hitman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Hitman is trying to control. Archangel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Hitman prevents Archangel from improving his position.
The Hitman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archangel is trying to stand.
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. The Hitman connects with a nice short shot to Archangel's temple.
Archangel tries to get to full guard but The Hitman has control of the leg.
The Hitman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The Hitman lands strikes from half guard.
Archangel gets back to full guard.
The Hitman connects with a couple of short punches.
The Hitman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archangel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The Hitman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The Hitman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Hitman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Archangel keeping moving, preventing The Hitman from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hitman landing with the ground and pound.
Archangel looking to control.
The Hitman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Archangel's head.
The Hitman chips away with some ground and pound.
Archangel keeping moving, preventing The Hitman from controlling successfully.
Archangel wants to sweep but no luck.
The Hitman arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Archangel's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky The Hitman! Rocky The Hitman retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rocky The Hitman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trapp Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trapp Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba clinches up with Deathgrip and pushes him back against the cage.
Deathgrip manages to break the clinch.
Deathgrip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakuraba looks to land a combination. Deathgrip sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deathgrip takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Deathgrip misses.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakuraba as he jumps to the side.
Sakuraba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deathgrip.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trapp Deathgrip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba swings widly with a right hand
and Deathgrip counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deathgrip prevents Sakuraba from improving his position.
Sakuraba won't allow Deathgrip to pass to mount.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deathgrip missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Deathgrip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Deathgrip is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deathgrip trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba is trying to stand back up but Deathgrip is controlling him
Sakuraba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathgrip is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathgrip prevents Sakuraba from getting the reversal.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Deathgrip working for a submission but Sakuraba is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Deathgrip looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sakuraba is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deathgrip tries to control but Sakuraba wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakuraba is trying to escape the mount.
Deathgrip tries to control but Sakuraba wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deathgrip is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sakuraba can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sakuraba working to try and regain half guard.
Deathgrip trying to control but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Deathgrip looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Deathgrip takes Sakuraba's back.
Sakuraba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathgrip is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sakuraba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sakuraba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Deathgrip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Deathgrip has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sakuraba turns into Deathgrip and is now in his guard.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Deathgrip keeps moving.
Deathgrip is working an open guard so Sakuraba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deathgrip misses with an uppercut.
Deathgrip shoots in looking for a takedown. Sakuraba tries to sprawl out of it but Deathgrip keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sakuraba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deathgrip fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trapp Deathgrip dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deathgrip misses with a looping right.
Deathgrip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sakuraba momentarily.
Deathgrip misses with a straight right.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deathgrip has his takedown stuffed
and Sakuraba counters with a single leg into guard. Deathgrip didn't expect that.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Deathgrip gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deathgrip wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Deathgrip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Deathgrip defends easily.
Sakuraba is trying to keep Deathgrip in close.
Deathgrip tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Deathgrip works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba pushes Deathgrip off looking to stand but Deathgrip dives back in and keeps control.
Deathgrip with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Deathgrip is working for a submission of some sort.
Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Sakuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deathgrip is aware though and is defending well.
Deathgrip content to stall in guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
Sakuraba 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
Deathgrip missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sakuraba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deathgrip is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sakuraba is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown but Deathgrip manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakuraba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Deathgrip misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deathgrip.
Deathgrip shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba defends it nicely.
Sakuraba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakuraba wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trapp Deathgrip.
Deathgrip shoots in and gets a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deathgrip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Deathgrip postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deathgrip drops back looking for a leg! Sakuraba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sakuraba manages to kick Deathgrip off! Deathgrip jumps back into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathgrip doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathgrip manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Deathgrip misses with a two punch combination.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deathgrip defends it nicely.
Deathgrip lands a jab to Sakuraba's midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Deathgrip as Sakuraba shoots in.
Deathgrip decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Deathgrip trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deathgrip stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Deathgrip from controlling successfully.
Deathgrip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deathgrip with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuraba is looking for a triangle but Deathgrip pushes his legs off easily.
Sakuraba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Deathgrip regains half guard.
Deathgrip is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deathgrip manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Deathgrip is pulling down on Sakuraba's head to control his posture.
Deathgrip keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Deathgrip wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Trapp Deathgrip has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deathgrip is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathgrip working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Deathgrip looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba advances position into side control!
Sakuraba swings around for an armbar but Deathgrip sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba can't keep his opponent in guard - Deathgrip advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deathgrip is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Deathgrip's head to control him but Deathgrip postures up.
Sakuraba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deathgrip landing some decent shots from guard.
Deathgrip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deathgrip trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Deathgrip drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Deathgrip jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deathgrip is controlling him.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deathgrip defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trapp Deathgrip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deathgrip has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trapp Deathgrip!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Trapp Deathgrip made sure he mentioned F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derric Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is John Blaze - Fat Joe Ft. Nas, Big Pun, Raekwon. Rose is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks. Derric Rose will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derric Rose!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze throws out a powerful jab.
Rose misses with a straight left.
Rose chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaze can pounce on him.
Blaze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze throws a big shot that misses.
Blaze lands with a right that hurts Rose. Rose looks to clinch but Blaze throws a short knee that drops Rose. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Johnny Blaze!
Johnny Blaze is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Johnny Blaze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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pop
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