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Rivals X: Short vs. Tumbling PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Broflovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broflovski comes to the cage accompanied by The Jew Song. Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Darude- Sandstorm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kyle Broflovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Kyle Broflovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broflovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Broflovski improves position.
Diaz crunches a lovely knee into Broflovski's ribcage.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Broflovski backpedaling.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Broflovski wants a takedown.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Broflovski avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Broflovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Broflovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broflovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Broflovski keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Broflovski is trying to drag Diaz to the mat but Diaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Broflovski is keeping busy.
Diaz is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Broflovski has denied him.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Broflovski has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Broflovski.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Broflovski.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Diaz with that takedown attempt.
Broflovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Broflovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Hendo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broflovski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Broflovski getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Broflovski is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broflovski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broflovski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kyle Broflovski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Broflovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz trying to stall but Broflovski improves his position.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Broflovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Broflovski shows good takedown defense.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Broflovski shows good takedown defense.
Broflovski gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Broflovski controlling from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kyle Broflovski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Broflovski against the cage.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Broflovski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Broflovski managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Broflovski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Broflovski is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hendo Diaz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diaz thumps Broflovski with a low kick.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Broflovski shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Broflovski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Broflovski lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broflovski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diaz's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broflovski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Broflovski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Broflovski just wasn't active enough.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Broflovski avoids the damage to the body.
Broflovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Broflovski tries to avoid it but Diaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Broflovski to the ground. Broflovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyle Broflovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hendo Diaz.
Broflovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Broflovski wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Broflovski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Broflovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diaz.
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 Kyle Broflovski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Broflovski.
Broflovski wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Broflovski won't allow it.
Diaz is stalling here.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Broflovski is controlling the position.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Broflovski.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Broflovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Broflovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broflovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broflovski tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Broflovski managing to block the knees to the body from Diaz.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Broflovski has him pressed against the cage.
Broflovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz clinches up with Broflovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Broflovski tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Broflovski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Diaz regains guard immediately.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hendo Diaz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Broflovski.
Broflovski fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Broflovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Broflovski wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Broflovski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Broflovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
Broflovski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Broflovski has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz looking to stall.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Broflovski avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendo Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Diaz!
Hendo Diaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Alvares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santiago Alvares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvares gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvares trying to strike off his back.
Alvares is working an open guard so Wallace takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Alvares jumps back.
Alvares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace scores with a takedown into Alvares's guard.
Alvares wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wallace manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace wants to stand and escape but Alvares is having none of it.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Alvares tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvares is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Alvares controlling him for the moment.
Alvares looking to sit in guard and control but Wallace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvares is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alvares is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wallace, into his guard.
Wallace is controlling Alvares's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvares trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvares is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wallace holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wallace is controlling Alvares's posture.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace looks gassed!
Wallace has control of Alvares's left arm, preventing Alvares from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Wallace was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvares somewhat.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Alvares.
Alvares looking to score a takedown here. Wallace is defending well but Alvares drives through and ends up in Wallace's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvares is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control.
Alvares postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Alvares tries to pass.
Alvares wanted to stand there but Wallace had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wallace is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Alvares keeps moving.
Alvares pushes Wallace off and gets back to his feet.
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 Santiago Alvares will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvares's waist but Alvares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wallace off to one side.
Alvares looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvares passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alvares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wallace some visible discomfort.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
Alvares trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Wallace throws Alvares to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvares closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage.
Alvares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvares wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Alvares leaves Wallace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvares rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Alvares is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Alvares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Alvares manages to get underhooks.
Alvares has clasped his hands together around Wallace's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wallace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvares.
Alvares decides to stand and escape the position.
Alvares tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wallace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Alvares is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvares wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Wallace controlling the position well here. Alvares rolled but Wallace kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wallace has the hooks in. Alvares is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alvares is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wallace.
Alvares fending off the submission attempt from Wallace.
Wallace is controlling the position but Alvares somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvares flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wallace prevents Alvares from standing back up.
Alvares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvares is not content to let Wallace control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace stops Alvares from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Alvares dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wallace will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvares clinches with his opponent.
Wallace slows down the pace here.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Alvares.
Wallace throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alvares.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Alvares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvares tightens his grip and picks Wallace up, before dumping him to the ground. Wallace manages to land in guard.
Wallace trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wallace 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.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvares postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvares missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santiago Alvares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Alvares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Alvares manages to pass to side control.
Alvares thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Alvares trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Alvares is thwarting Wallace's attempts to control the position.
Alvares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alvares uses his free foot to push down on Wallace's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wallace.
Wallace gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvares wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Alvares scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallace gets back to full guard.
Alvares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvares content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvares trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Jamie Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Alvares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Alvares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvares has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Alvares!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meogeedo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meogeedo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Do slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Do swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida throws a leg kick but Do checks it.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Do looks for a takedown but Machida sprawls well.
Do swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machida moves away from the strike by Do.
Meogeedo Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida tries to score with a low kick but Do moves his leg out of the way.
Do misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Do blocks the body kick.
Do throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Do feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Machida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Machida.
A slow jab from Do misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Do.
Machida jabs at Do's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Do misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Do throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meogeedo Machida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Do's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Do checks a leg kick.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida tries to clinch up but Do circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Do circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida moves out of range as Do strikes.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Machida misses.
Do moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Do throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Do.
Do lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machida circles away quickly and effectively.
Do avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Do blocks a head kick by Machida.
Do slips a straight right by Machida.
Machida blocks a jab.
Do circles away from the clinch attempt
and Do counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Do shoots for a double leg takedown but Machida sprawls well. He's pushed Do's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Do looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
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 Michael Do will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Do rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida staying out of range there.
Do avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Do manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida scores with a body shot.
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Do off balance momentarily.
Meogeedo Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do with a hook.
Do swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Do sees coming a mile off.
Machida tries to clinch but Do moves away
and Do counters with a stiff right hand.
Do fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Do.
Do misses with a straight right.
Machida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Do tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Do circles away.
Machida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Do swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Do misses with a hook
and Machida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do avoids the head kick by Machida.
Do swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Do counters with a left to the body.
Do blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meogeedo Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meogeedo Machida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yugi Kantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mon Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yugi Kantana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mon Key!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Key.
Key with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kantana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Key's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kantana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Key's guard.
Key tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kantana has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kantana looking to secure an arm triangle but Key defends it well.
Kantana goes for an armbar but Key turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Key.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key throws a big right hand that misses.
Key throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kantana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kantana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantana wants to stand up but Key is controlling him.
Kantana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kantana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Key throws a big right hand that misses.
Key throws a big elbow that misses.
Key must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Key throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kantana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Key is looking to work some ground and pound but Kantana has wrist control.
Key throws a strike but Kantana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Key is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kantana is aware though and is defending well.
Key looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Key has Kantana pulled in close to control his posture.
Kantana wants to get up but he can't break Key's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Key is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Key looks gassed!
Key with the ground and pound but Kantana uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key is sitting in close to Kantana's body. Kantana has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Key is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Key is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kantana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yugi Kantana!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rude has chosen Face fucked by PISSING RAZORS as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Rude!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rude misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Rude saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rude misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rude wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Rude really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rude blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson 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.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rude defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Rude dodges it nicely.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Rude dodges it nicely.
Johnson trying to control the action but Rude is working from the bottom.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rude holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson stops Rude from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rude taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Rude dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rude on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Rude blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rude's head.
Johnson 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.
Rude has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rude is trying to stand.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rude knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rude does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rude doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Rude regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rude trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Rude is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rude wants to get back to his feet.
Rude keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is trying to control. Rude wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Johnson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rude misses with an uppercut.
Rude throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rude manages to avoid it.
Rude throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chad Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Rude.
Rude slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rude moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Rude counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rude does it's job there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rude misses with a double jab.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Rude sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rude scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rick Rude seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rick Rude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rude was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Rude.
Rude leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rude lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rude lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rude counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rude sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rude lands a body shot.
Rude swinging wildly here.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rude finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Rude lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swings for the body but Rude moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rude counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Rude!
A pretty intense looking Rick Rude took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Agullana (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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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Agullana!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Graves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Agullana moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Graves throws a sloppy head kick and Agullana moves out of range easily.
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryan Agullana has been cut.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Graves landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Graves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Agullana blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is stalling here.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Agullana blocks with his arms.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Agullana blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graves trying to stall but Agullana improves his position.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Agullana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agullana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Agullana wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcus Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Agullana.
Agullana wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Agullana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Agullana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agullana goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Agullana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Graves as he jumps to the side.
Agullana shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agullana has managed to clinch.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Agullana blocks it.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Agullana blocks it.
Agullana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Agullana managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Agullana tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves is trying to stall.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agullana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graves walks away with a smile on his face. Agullana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good exchange - Agullana coming out on top.
It looks like Marcus Graves has been cut.
Marcus Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves stuffs the takedown.
A big left from Graves misses.
Agullana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Agullana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Agullana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Graves circles away quickly and effectively.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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.
The referee is keeping an eye on Graves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Graves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Graves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Agullana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graves defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Agullana. That snapped Graves's head back.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agullana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Agullana.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Agullana is defended easily by Graves.
Agullana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Agullana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Agullana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Agullana avoids the head kick by Graves.
Agullana throws a series of punches but Graves moves out of range.
Graves closes the distance and pushes Agullana back into the cage.
Marcus Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Agullana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Graves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marcus Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Agullana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Agullana is blocking nicely.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Agullana's ribcage.
Agullana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graves is defending well.
Graves just leaning against Agullana, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graves is pressed up against the cage. Agullana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Graves down to the mat. Graves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Agullana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Agullana stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.
Agullana takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Agullana both land. Nice combination.
Graves throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Agullana's head.
Agullana tries for a takedown but Graves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Agullana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graves defends it nicely.
Graves has Agullana up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Agullana fails to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Agullana blocks it with crossed arms.
Agullana successfully pulls guard.
Agullana wants to stand up but Graves is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agullana scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Graves darts in and clinches Agullana up against the cage.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Agullana blocks with his arms.
Graves looking to slow down the pace here.
Agullana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Agullana tries for a takedown but Graves manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Agullana is looking for a takedown.
Graves landing knees to the head.
Agullana is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Agullana is trying to break free.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Agullana avoids the damage to the body.
Graves with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agullana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agullana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Graves circles away.
Agullana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 Marcus Graves will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Graves is looking to clinch but Agullana is avoiding it.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graves wants it to stay on the feet.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Graves connects with a high kick.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Agullana misses with a takedown attempt - Graves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Agullana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Graves thuds his shin into the meat of Agullana's side.
Graves tries to clinch there but Agullana circles away.
Agullana fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcus Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Agullana.
Graves throws a nice head kick!
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agullana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves is looking to clinch but Agullana is avoiding it.
Marcus Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves stuffs the takedown attempt from Agullana. Agullana gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Agullana blocks with his arms.
Graves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Agullana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agullana is working for takedown but Graves is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Agullana's ribcage.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Agullana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Agullana blocks with his arms.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Agullana blocks it.
Agullana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Graves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Agullana avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Agullana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves stops a takedown attempt from Agullana.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Agullana is blocking nicely.
Agullana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Agullana changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Agullana pushes him off.
Ryan Agullana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agullana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agullana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Agullana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Graves swivels and escapes.
Graves throws a head kick that Agullana semi-blocks.
Agullana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Agullana fails with the takedown.
Graves forces Agullana back against the cage and clinches.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Agullana.
Ryan Agullana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves crunches a lovely knee into Agullana's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Graves!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Ishizaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishizaki has chosen Captain Tsubasa as his entrance music. Ryo Ishizaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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165 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caleb Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Ishizaki!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishizaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Ishizaki's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ishizaki keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to stand but Ishizaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ishizaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Ishizaki is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith stands up from Ishizaki's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ishizaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ishizaki can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Ishizaki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ishizaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ishizaki tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Ishizaki.
Ishizaki has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishizaki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ishizaki's guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ishizaki keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishizaki keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Ishizaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ishizaki wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking to stand up but Ishizaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith is trying to control the position but Ishizaki postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ishizaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is looking to stand up but Ishizaki won't let him.
Ishizaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ishizaki seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ishizaki sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Caleb Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishizaki wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
Smith is thwarting Ishizaki's attempts to control the position.
Smith not doing much here.
Ishizaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ryo Ishizaki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ishizaki's half guard.
Ishizaki is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ishizaki manages to get to full guard.
Ishizaki keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Caleb Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith feints and as Ishizaki raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ishizaki controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ishizaki is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Caleb Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Ishizaki saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ishizaki did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Smith dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ishizaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ishizaki sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ishizaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ishizaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Ishizaki to sweep him here.
Ishizaki being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ishizaki looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ishizaki is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working over Ishizaki with some ground and pound. Ishizaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ishizaki is looking to improve his position.
Smith trying to control the action but Ishizaki is working from the bottom.
Ishizaki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Ishizaki is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caleb Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ishizaki can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Ishizaki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ishizaki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ishizaki preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishizaki wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Ishizaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith controlling Ishizaki's posture.
Ishizaki trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ryo Ishizaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Caleb Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ishizaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith avoids the body shot from Ishizaki.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiesiek Kolano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wiesiek Kolano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolano misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith is looking to advance position but Kolano won't allow it.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kolano tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Kolano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kolano doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kolano wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kolano dives on top into guard.
Kolano trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith has his foot on Kolano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolano works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolano trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolano defends well.
Kolano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolano passes into half guard.
Kolano seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolano pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kolano is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to control but Kolano postures up.
Kolano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is not content to let Kolano control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wiesiek Kolano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kolano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kolano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith looking to control.
Kolano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kolano has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Kolano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Kolano from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolano looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kolano trying to control the position.
Kolano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kolano is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Kolano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolano trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wiesiek Kolano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kolano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolano is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolano trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolano passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolano pulls his head out easily.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Kolano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kolano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kolano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in trouble now - Kolano has advanced to mount!
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kolano.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kolano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kolano wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolano misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiesiek Kolano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Smith gets a double leg takedown into Kolano's guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kolano looking to control.
Kolano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kolano wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Kolano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith prevents Kolano from improving his position.
Kolano works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kolano holds on and takes a little breather.
Kolano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Kolano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kolano controlling the position easily from mount.
Kolano looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kolano is stalling here but it's allowed Smith to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolano trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kolano passes into half guard.
Kolano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolano pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolano is looking for a kimura here.
Scott Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiesiek Kolano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kolano is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wiesiek Kolano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiesiek Kolano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris To Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Tumbling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tumbling has chosen Heartbreaker as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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159 lbs
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169 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris To Short !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ben Tumbling!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
To Short throws a half hearted mid kick.
To Short fails with an attempt to clinch.
To Short has managed to clinch.
To Short gets control of Tumbling's arms and successfully pulls guard. To Short will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tumbling gets to his feet. To Short looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
To Short fails with a takedown attempt.
Tumbling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by To Short .
To Short throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
To Short fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tumbling, pushing him back against the cage.
To Short lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tumbling is pressed up against the cage. To Short has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tumbling down to the mat. Tumbling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tumbling swats away the attempt to clinch by To Short .
A jab lands there for Tumbling.
To Short tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
To Short checks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tumbling tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and To Short avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from To Short .
To Short avoids the elbow strike from Tumbling, against the cage.
To Short is looking to control Tumbling's arms but Tumbling gets an underhook and turns him. Now To Short has his back to the cage.
Tumbling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tumbling struggles to land a body shot inside as To Short controls his hands.
To Short scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tumbling has had enough of the clinch but To Short keeps him there for the moment.
To Short throws a punch but it's blocked by Tumbling.
Tumbling tries to break free but To Short pushes him back against the cage.
To Short breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tumbling misses with a wild combination.
Tumbling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches To Short napping and manages to drive through into side control!
To Short is looking to regain half guard here but Tumbling keeps moving and retains side control.
Tumbling avoids the strikes from the bottom by To Short .
Tumbling wants to lay and pray for a moment but To Short keeps working.
To Short tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tumbling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Short wants to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
To Short is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tumbling's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
To Short trying to hold on to Tumbling's head to control him but Tumbling postures up.
To Short looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
To Short tries to roll over but Tumbling keeps him under control.
Tumbling wants to advance to full mount but To Short doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
To Short keeping moving, preventing Tumbling from controlling successfully.
Tumbling passes To Short 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tumbling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed To Short 's head.
To Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
To Short actively working from the bottom here.
To Short misses with some strikes from the bottom.
To Short gets full guard.
To Short is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tumbling wants to stand but To Short has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tumbling preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
To Short keeping full guard, as Tumbling tries to pass.
To Short keeping moving, preventing Tumbling from controlling successfully.
To Short is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tumbling has his hands clasped together but To Short extends an breaks Tumbling's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by To Short .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris To Short !
Chris To Short retains his lightweight title!
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