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Valhalla 46: Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bakki yAkoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orono Wor Petchpun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakki yAkoi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bakki yAkoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orono Wor Petchpun!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wor Petchpun shoots in but yAkoi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wor Petchpun has his takedown stuffed
and yAkoi counters with a takedown into side control.
yAkoi scoring with punches from side control.
yAkoi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wor Petchpun is avoiding damage well.
Wor Petchpun on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from yAkoi crashes against the mat.
Wor Petchpun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with yAkoi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
yAkoi staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakki yAkoi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
yAkoi throws a head kick that misses
and Wor Petchpun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps yAkoi thinking.
yAkoi looks for a takedown but Wor Petchpun sprawls well.
Wor Petchpun connects with a jab.
Wor Petchpun stalks yAkoi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into yAkoi's face. yAkoi staggers backwards, shaken.
yAkoi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
yAkoi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wor Petchpun circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown by Wor Petchpun or perhaps it was just good defense by yAkoi which made him look bad.
Bakki yAkoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orono Wor Petchpun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wor Petchpun tries to clinch up.
yAkoi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wor Petchpun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from yAkoi.
yAkoi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wor Petchpun avoids it really well and circles away.
Wor Petchpun lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wor Petchpun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wor Petchpun throws a sloppy head kick
and yAkoi counters with a single leg into guard. Wor Petchpun didn't expect that.
yAkoi content to stall in guard here.
Wor Petchpun is looking for a triangle here but yAkoi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
yAkoi takes a little break here. Wor Petchpun wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wor Petchpun is not content to let yAkoi control the position.
Wor Petchpun is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
yAkoi working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
yAkoi trying to control the action but Wor Petchpun is working from the bottom.
yAkoi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
yAkoi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wor Petchpun keeps working.
yAkoi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wor Petchpun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bakki yAkoi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wor Petchpun misses with a takedown
and yAkoi counters with a solid body kick.
Wor Petchpun fails with the takedown.
Wor Petchpun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and yAkoi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wor Petchpun!
Bakki yAkoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orono Wor Petchpun.
Wor Petchpun wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by yAkoi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
yAkoi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wor Petchpun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
yAkoi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wor Petchpun is surviving well by controlling yAkoi's body position as best he can.
yAkoi is working for a guillotine from mount but Wor Petchpun frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yAkoi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wor Petchpun is looking to escape.
yAkoi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
yAkoi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wor Petchpun is wriggling around trying to escape.
yAkoi tries to control but Wor Petchpun wriggling away.
Bakki yAkoi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
yAkoi thowing shots but they're missing.
yAkoi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wor Petchpun is looking to escape.
Wor Petchpun working to try and regain half guard.
yAkoi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wor Petchpun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
yAkoi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
yAkoi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
yAkoi misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wor Petchpun tries to buck yAkoi off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wor Petchpun tries to hold on but yAkoi postures up.
Wor Petchpun can't escape the position.
yAkoi controlling from mount.
BOOM! yAkoi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
yAkoi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
yAkoi avoids the attempt from Wor Petchpun to control.
yAkoi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wor Petchpun?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wor Petchpun can do anything to dispel that myth.
yAkoi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
yAkoi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
yAkoi controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
yAkoi lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
yAkoi landing strikes from the mount and Wor Petchpun is in trouble!
yAkoi lands a heavy elbow.
yAkoi lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bakki yAkoi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
yAkoi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wor Petchpun tries to avoid it but yAkoi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wor Petchpun to the ground. Wor Petchpun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wor Petchpun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wor Petchpun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but yAkoi avoids it really well and circles away.
Wor Petchpun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and yAkoi counters with a nice uppercut.
Wor Petchpun shoots in for a double leg but yAkoi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bakki yAkoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orono Wor Petchpun.
Wor Petchpun looks to clinch
and yAkoi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wor Petchpun's guard now.
yAkoi postures up in Wor Petchpun's guard and throws a big left but Wor Petchpun blocks it.
yAkoi wants to pass the guard but Wor Petchpun is keeping the position.
yAkoi wants to control from the top but Wor Petchpun keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
yAkoi advances position into side control!
yAkoi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
yAkoi is chipping away with strikes.
yAkoi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
yAkoi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wor Petchpun for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wor Petchpun is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but yAkoi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
yAkoi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wor Petchpun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
yAkoi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
yAkoi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wor Petchpun fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
yAkoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wor Petchpun tries to work over yAkoi's front leg with a kick but yAkoi checks it.
Bakki yAkoi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orono Wor Petchpun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wor Petchpun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but yAkoi swivels and escapes.
yAkoi avoids a kick to the body.
yAkoi has a takedown stuffed.
Orono Wor Petchpun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wor Petchpun leaves yAkoi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wor Petchpun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
yAkoi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wor Petchpun as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Wor Petchpun as yAkoi shoots in.
Wor Petchpun lands a slapping body shot.
yAkoi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
yAkoi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wor Petchpun as he avoids it easily.
Bakki yAkoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wor Petchpun lands a two punch combo.
Orono Wor Petchpun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
A solid body kick from Wor Petchpun.
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 Bakki yAkoi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for yAkoi, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bakki yAkoi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Popeye Sully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Hiramatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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162 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Popeye Sully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Hiramatsu!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Hiramatsu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sully lands with a hook. Hiramatsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hiramatsu fails with the takedown.
Hiramatsu drives through and clinches with Sully against the cage.
Sully tries to circle away but Hiramatsu has him pinned against the cage.
Hiramatsu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sully clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sully controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Sully covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hiramatsu looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiramatsu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sully is defending well though. Hiramatsu let's go of the attempt for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sully is trying to stand back up.
Hiramatsu is cranking Sully's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sully! He's tightened the choke and Sully is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Hiramatsu!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roshihiro Funkiunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neisan Kaen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkiunga has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Neisan Kaen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Roshihiro Funkiunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neisan Kaen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Funkiunga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funkiunga leaves Kaen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaen fails with a takedown attempt.
Roshihiro Funkiunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neisan Kaen.
Funkiunga clinches with his opponent.
Kaen jumps guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Funkiunga is posturing up here but Kaen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Funkiunga tries to roll out but it's too tight and Funkiunga has to tap! Slick submission there by Kaen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neisan Kaen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Johnny Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Storm throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Storm lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Stark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Johnny Storm has been cut.
Stark tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark lands an overhand right.
Storm throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Stark counters with a series of strikes. Storm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Stark lands a left and a right that send Storm crashing to the mat, dazed. Stark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Storm is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Storm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Stark counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Storm to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Stark!
Our winner, Tony Stark, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Istaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Nakai (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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153 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Istaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakai shoots in for a takedown but Istaz shows good takedown defense.
Yuki Nakai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Istaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Istaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakai.
Istaz stalks Nakai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nakai's face. Nakai staggers backwards, shaken.
Nakai throws a head kick but Istaz moves out of range.
Nakai throws a head kick that misses.
Istaz takes a swing at Nakai's ribcage but misses.
Istaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakai was well out of range. Poor timing from Istaz.
Nakai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Istaz throws a push kick but Nakai slaps the foot to one side.
Nakai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Istaz.
Nakai blocks the body kick.
Nakai tries to clinch there but Istaz circles away.
Nakai tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Istaz punishes Nakai's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakai checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Istaz.
Nakai connects with a high kick.
Nakai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Istaz sprawls well initially but Nakai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Istaz tries to get to full guard but Nakai has control of the leg.
Istaz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nakai is looking for a kimura but Istaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakai to get the leverage.
Nakai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Nakai controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Istaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nakai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Istaz is looking to escape.
Istaz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai avoids the attempt from Istaz to control.
Nakai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Istaz is looking to escape.
Istaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakai there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakai throws some wild stikes that Istaz manages to avoid easily.
Nakai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Istaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nakai controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Istaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakai tries to control but Istaz wriggling away.
Istaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Istaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nakai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakai throws a wild body kick that Istaz sees coming a mile off.
Nakai throws a right and a left that Istaz avoids nicely.
A clash of legs there as Istaz blocks the low kick.
Nakai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Istaz.
Nakai tries to bum rush Istaz with a series of wild strikes but Istaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakai misses with a double jab.
Nakai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Istaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Istaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Istaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Istaz is fending him off so far but Nakai persists. Nope, Istaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Istaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Istaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nakai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Istaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakai is breathing heavily.
Istaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Istaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nakai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Istaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakai.
A nice inside leg kick there by Istaz. That's going to slow Nakai down.
Nakai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Istaz. Istaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Istaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakai is looking to clinch but Istaz is avoiding it.
Nakai wants to clinch up but Istaz keeps it at a distance.
Istaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakai throws a head kick that misses.
Istaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Istaz throws a head kick but Nakai moves out of range.
Nakai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Istaz manages to avoid it.
Istaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Istaz throws a right hand that Nakai ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakai also avoids with ease.
Istaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Istaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakai momentarily.
A low kick from Nakai misses
and Istaz counters with a good, hard body kick but Nakai shrugs it off.
No joy there for Istaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Istaz lands a high kick!
Istaz misses with the combination.
Istaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakai counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Istaz!
Istaz is working to get back to half guard.
Nakai controlling from the full mount.
Yuki Nakai has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakai trying to control but Istaz is having none of it.
Istaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakai throws some wild stikes that Istaz manages to avoid easily.
Istaz is squirming around, avoiding Nakai's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Istaz is looking to get to half guard.
Nakai looking for a guillotine from mount but Istaz is having none of it.
Nakai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Istaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Karl Istaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Istaz.
Istaz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Istaz blocks the leg kick.
Istaz scores with a head kick. Nakai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nakai fails with the takedown.
Nakai closes the distance and clinches.
Istaz scores with a knee to the head.
Nakai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Istaz trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Istaz working a defensive guard but Nakai manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Istaz wants to control but Nakai postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Istaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Istaz tries to buck Nakai off but Nakai is having none of it.
Nakai trying to control the position but Istaz is working away.
Nakai controlling from side mount.
Nakai taking a break here but Istaz is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakai is keen to just control but Istaz is a slippery customer.
Nakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Istaz defends it well.
Istaz is not content to let Nakai control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Istaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Istaz throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nakai uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Istaz wants to control but Nakai postures up.
Istaz prevents Nakai from improving position.
Istaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakai controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Istaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nakai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai wants to control but Istaz is keeping him busy.
Nakai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nakai has knee on belly and moves into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakai thowing shots but they're missing.
Istaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Nakai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakai 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Nakai!
Yuki Nakai very nearly forgot to thank Valhalla Clothing 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Owen Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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145 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elliot misses with a wild combination.
Stone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Elliot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone in side control, throwing shots but Elliot defends.
Elliot struggling a bit here.
Stone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Elliot's shoulder. That is not cool.
Elliot takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stone working the ground and pound.
Stone wants to control but Elliot is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone taking a breather here.
Elliot tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Stone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Elliot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stone lands some shots froms side control.
Stone happy to just control the position for now.
Stone throws a strike aimed at the side of Elliot's head but Elliot avoids it well.
Stone scoring with punches from side control.
Stone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Elliot to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone works to advance to full mount. Elliot defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stone working Elliot over with strikes here.
It looks like Owen Elliot has been cut.
Elliot is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stone postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Elliot in real trouble here! The ref calls for Elliot to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Stone!
Samuel Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Mouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse gets in close and tags Sakuraba with a short punch that almost sends Sakuraba to the mat! Oh Sakuraba is in big trouble! He turns his back on Mouse, trying to create some distance but Mouse rushes him, striking wildly and Sakuraba goes down! The referee tackles Mouse into the cage to end the fight! Mouse is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Mouse!
Mickey Mouse 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky The Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hitman has chosen All within My Hands as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rigan Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky The Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hitman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Machado to the ground. The Hitman is now in Machado's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Hitman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Hitman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Hitman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Hitman lands a couple of digs.
The Hitman is posturing up here but Machado has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! The Hitman tries to roll out but it's too tight and The Hitman has to tap! Slick submission there by Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rigan Machado!
Rigan Machado is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giliath Gotty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mills is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem. Carl Mills will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giliath Gotty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carl Mills!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Mills catches Gotty right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotty.
Mills scores with a shot to the body.
Gotty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mills misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills lands a head shot.
Gotty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mills sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gotty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mills sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giliath Gotty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Mills.
Mills jabs Gotty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gotty is breathing heavily.
Mills lands a jab to the nose.
Mills jabs at Gotty's body.
Mills lands with a good body shot.
Mills fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mills lands a big uppercut and Gotty crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gotty looks OK. Mills waves Gotty back to his feet!
It looks like Giliath Gotty has been cut.
Mills cracks Gotty with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mills has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gotty to stand back up!
Gotty is rocked!
Mills lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Gotty out cold! Gotty is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carl Mills!
Carl Mills was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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