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Valhalla 53: Tokyo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Aunor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roshihiro Funkiunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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134 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Aunor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roshihiro Funkiunga!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aunor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Funkiunga sprawls well. Funkiunga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aunor gets slowly back to his feet.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funkiunga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funkiunga drives through with a takedown into Aunor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aunor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkiunga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Funkiunga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aunor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funkiunga wants to pass the guard but Aunor is keeping the position.
Aunor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkiunga working some strikes from top position.
Funkiunga stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funkiunga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Aunor.
Aunor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Funkiunga jumps guard but Aunor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aunor wants a takedown.
Funkiunga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aunor prevents it.
Funkiunga is trying to break the clinch but Aunor is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funkiunga backwards.
Funkiunga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aunor or not.
Aunor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aunor prevents the takedown attempt.
Terry Aunor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roshihiro Funkiunga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aunor wants to break free but Funkiunga has control.
Aunor is trying to push Funkiunga away but Funkiunga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aunor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor leaves Funkiunga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aunor doesn't manage to clinch there - Funkiunga circles away.
Funkiunga manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aunor on his heels. He'll look to pass Aunor's guard now, I'm sure.
Aunor controls Funkiunga momentarily but Funkiunga frees himself.
Funkiunga looking to pass the guard.
Funkiunga drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aunor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funkiunga has Aunor in his guard.
Aunor trying to control but Funkiunga is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Funkiunga fails to land with a series of punches.
Aunor takes a swing at Funkiunga's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funkiunga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aunor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roshihiro Funkiunga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Funkiunga wants to clinch up but Aunor keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkiunga is defended easily by Aunor.
A bone on bone clash there as Funkiunga blocks the leg kick.
Aunor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Funkiunga manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkiunga shoots in looking for a takedown. Aunor tries to sprawl out of it but Funkiunga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aunor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aunor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funkiunga is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aunor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aunor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aunor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry Aunor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Aunor lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkiunga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Terry Aunor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roshihiro Funkiunga.
Aunor throws a head kick but Funkiunga moves out of range.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funkiunga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Funkiunga ducks right into an uppercut from Aunor.
Aunor tries to clinch up.
Aunor stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkiunga. Funkiunga gets slowly back to his feet.
Funkiunga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Terry Aunor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor clinches with his opponent.
Aunor digs a right hand underneath Funkiunga's ribcage. Funkiunga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funkiunga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aunor breaks from the clinch.
Aunor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Funkiunga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aunor moves in looking to clinch but Funkiunga pushes him off.
Funkiunga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Funkiunga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aunor!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkiunga moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aunor has worked his arm free - good work by Aunor!
Aunor is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aunor is trying to control Funkiunga's posture but Funkiunga avoids it.
A control attempt from Aunor but he's now mounted!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aunor wants to control but Funkiunga is having none of it.
Funkiunga is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aunor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aunor!
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 Terry Aunor will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Funkiunga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aunor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Funkiunga sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aunor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Funkiunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aunor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funkiunga circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkiunga misses with a series of wild punches.
Aunor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aunor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkiunga is defended easily by Aunor.
Aunor clinches with his opponent.
Aunor breaks from the clinch.
Funkiunga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkiunga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aunor's waist but Aunor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funkiunga off to one side.
Funkiunga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aunor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Funkiunga keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Funkiunga.
Terry Aunor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roshihiro Funkiunga.
Nice body punch from Aunor.
Aunor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aunor closes the distance but Funkiunga moves to the side
and Funkiunga counters with a shoot takedown. Aunor fights it but they end up in guard.
Funkiunga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funkiunga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aunor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aunor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funkiunga's guard.
Aunor stands up and waves to Funkiunga to follow him.
Funkiunga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funkiunga is fending him off so far but Aunor persists. Nope, Funkiunga circles away and we're back to standing.
Aunor is looking to wear down Funkiunga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Funkiunga is looking to clinch.
Funkiunga shoots in but no luck this time.
Aunor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Funkiunga fails to land the takedown.
Aunor throws a head kick but Funkiunga moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aunor misses with a head kick.
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 Terry Aunor.
I think Aunor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Aunor!
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. Hector Lombard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Lombard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rutten.
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.
Rutten throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rutten trying to control the action but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lombard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lombard is trying to get back to half guard.
Lombard is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rutten has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rutten decides to stand back up.
Lombard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Lombard forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard digs a right hand into Rutten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutten's gas tank.
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lombard to the mat! Lombard manages to get full guard.
Rutten 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.
Rutten is fighting to break Lombard's control of his arms but Lombard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lombard looking for a sweep. Not yet Lombard, not yet.
Lombard is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hector Lombard hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rutten closes the distance and clinches up with Lombard, looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes Lombard against the cage but Lombard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombard throws a nice looking combination but Rutten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lombard swinging wildly here.
Hector Lombard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rutten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lombard's head.
Lombard is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lombard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rutten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Lombard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutten is working away from the top position though.
Rutten is looking for a kimura but Lombard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rutten to get the leverage.
Lombard is doing well to control the position and prevent Rutten from advancing to side control.
Rutten stops Lombard from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hector Lombard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lombard moves in looking to clinch but Rutten pushes him off.
Rutten throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
Nice cross by Lombard.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten tries to clinch but Lombard moves away
and Lombard counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lombard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands a jab-cross combination.
Lombard misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Rutten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lombard, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten goes for a takedown attempt but Lombard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rutten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lombard is looking to control Rutten's arms but Rutten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lombard has his back to the cage.
Rutten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lombard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Rutten.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten tries to stall but Lombard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Lombard ducks right into an uppercut from Rutten.
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 Bas Rutten will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rutten decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rutten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rutten is working for a submission of some sort.
Lombard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rutten is working away from the top position though.
Lombard pushes Rutten off looking to stand but Rutten dives back in and keeps control.
Rutten is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lombard is just riding it out for now. Rutten eventually gives up the hold.
Rutten trying to control from half guard but Lombard is working away.
Rutten thows a huge punch but Lombard dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Lombard keeping control of the position.
Lombard trying to control here.
Bas Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutten trying to control from half guard but Lombard is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lombard sprawls well. Lombard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rutten gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten tries to clinch up.
Bas Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutten tries to clinch but Lombard is having none of it.
Rutten wants to clinch
and Lombard counters with a left to the body.
Lombard tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Lombard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutten looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lombard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Rutten.
Lombard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutten circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard drives through and clinches with Rutten against the cage.
Lombard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rutten is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutten.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
Lombard instigates a clinch.
Rutten wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutten looking for a takedown.
Rutten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Lombard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lombard prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lombard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten pushes Lombard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lombard.
Lombard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rutten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rutten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lombard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rutten.
Lombard lands with a light punch inside.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lombard lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten misses with the head strike.
Lombard lands a body punch.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lombard works the jab nicely.
Rutten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lombard is fending him off so far but Rutten persists. Nope, Lombard circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutten darts in trying to clinch
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutten lands a good knee to the midsection. Lombard won't want to take too many of those.
Lombard lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Lombard.
Lombard lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Lombard tries to stall but Rutten uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutten goes for a takedown attempt but Lombard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutten takes one on the button.
Rutten is rocked!
Hector Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Rutten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Rutten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lombard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten seems to have got his legs back now.
Lombard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Lombard swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutten.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutten pushes Lombard up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bas Rutten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with the head strike.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombard has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Lombard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombard is working Rutten over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Rutten is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lombard lands a body punch.
Lombard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombard lands a shot to the body.
Lombard lands a left hand.
Lombard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutten or not.
Lombard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Lombard.
Lombard lands a shoulder strike.
Lombard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lombard throws a big uppercut that drops Rutten! More strikes from Lombard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rutten lies dazed against the cage as Lombard celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Lombard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Singapore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Deacon Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Singapore!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singapore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Singapore shoots in and gets a takedown into Frost's guard.
Singapore drops back looking for a leg! Frost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Frost manages to kick Singapore off! Singapore jumps back into Frost's guard.
Frost keeping full guard, as Singapore tries to pass.
Singapore trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Singapore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Singapore trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Singapore sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joel Singapore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Singapore has a takedown stuffed.
Singapore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
Deacon Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singapore wants to clinch.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Singapore moves into the clinch successfully.
Singapore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singapore gets control of Frost's arms and successfully pulls guard. Singapore will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Singapore working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Singapore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singapore has his foot on Frost's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frost works his way back into a safe position though.
Singapore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frost defends it easily.
Frost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singapore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Singapore is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Singapore counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Frost's guard now.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Singapore on the ground.
Singapore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Singapore politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Singapore prefers to stall for the moment though.
Singapore tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singapore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singapore misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frost is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Singapore asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Singapore tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singapore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost 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.
Joel Singapore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Singapore wants to clinch.
Singapore wants to clinch.
Frost throws a leg kick that is checked
and Singapore counters with a takedown into side control.
Singapore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.
Singapore wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Singapore tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singapore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Singapore tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Singapore is trying to get an arm triangle but Frost is defending well.
Singapore working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singapore wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Singapore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Singapore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Singapore decides to stand back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singapore.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
and Singapore counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singapore moves away.
Singapore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frost to the mat! Frost manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking for a sweep. Not yet Frost, not yet.
Singapore gets to his feet. Frost looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Singapore moves into the clinch successfully.
Singapore jumps guard but Frost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singapore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singapore gets a clinch.
Singapore jumps guard.
Singapore trying to control the position.
Frost looking to sit in guard and control but Singapore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Singapore advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore 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.
Singapore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singapore seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Singapore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Singapore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Singapore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singapore jabs at Frost's body.
Singapore throws a head kick that half lands.
Singapore lands a high kick!
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Frost throws a jab when Singapore was well out of range.
Singapore instigates a clinch.
Singapore pulls guard successfully.
Singapore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Singapore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joel Singapore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singapore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Frost has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Singapore sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Frost is squirming around, avoiding Singapore's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singapore lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but Singapore cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Singapore controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Frost really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Singapore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Frost has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Singapore jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frost manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Singapore wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore moves into full mount!
Singapore lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Deacon Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singapore lands a big elbow.
Singapore controlling his opponent.
Singapore with the ground and pound from mount.
Joel Singapore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore looking to ground and pound but Frost is blocking nicely.
Frost is working to get back to half guard.
Singapore is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Frost can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Singapore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singapore has hold of Frost's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frost manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singapore content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Singapore locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Frost is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Singapore!
During a confident post fight interview, Joel Singapore thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ai Za (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Deniro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deniro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The rage. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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20
210 lbs
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20
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ai Za!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Deniro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Za shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deniro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Za working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Deniro parries the strikes from Za easily there. Za is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Deniro to escape.
Deniro tries to improve position but can't.
Za is trying to get an arm triangle but Deniro is defending well.
Za working the ground and pound.
Za tries to move to mount but Deniro blocks the move with his legs.
Za throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deniro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Za taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za lands a nice forearm strike.
Deniro dodges the ground and pound from Za.
Za tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Za has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Za seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Za has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Deniro!
Za can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deniro is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za looking to land elbow strikes but Deniro uses the position to regain half guard.
Deniro wants to control but Za is keeping busy.
Za sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deniro defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Za moves nicely into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deniro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Deniro, who protects the arm well.
Za working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Deniro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Za has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Za 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.
Za advances nicely into full mount.
Za in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Deniro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Za has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deniro's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za cracks Deniro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Za content just to control the position here.
Za goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Deniro is on top in guard.
Za is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deniro defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Za looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ai Za dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Deniro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Za's hands.
Deniro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Za on the side of the head.
Za looks to land a combination. Deniro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Deniro.
Za tries for a takedown but Deniro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Deniro.
Deniro misses with a double jab.
Za shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deniro but Deniro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Za fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deniro manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deniro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Za fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Za throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ai Za is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Za looks to score with a jab to the body but Deniro is just out of range.
Za misses with a wild body shot.
Za misses with a two punch combination.
Deniro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Za tries a head kick but it misses.
Za will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Za as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deniro scores with a three punch combo!
Za looks to throw the jab but Deniro is out of range.
Za blocks a jab.
Za looks to score with a jab to the body but Deniro is just out of range.
Za throws a nice looking combination but Deniro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deniro lands with a nice combination. Za backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Ai Za has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Za looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ai Za. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deniro throws an overhand right that lands on Za's shoulder, as Za tries to avoid the shot.
Za fails to land with a series of punches.
Za tries for a takedown but Deniro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deniro throws a series of punches but Za avoids them all with ease.
Deniro just misses with a punch to the body.
Za shoots in and bounces Deniro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Za tries to free his leg and advance position but Deniro is retaining full guard.
Deniro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deniro can't keep his opponent in guard - Za advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Za's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ai Za overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Za is looking to take a break and control but Deniro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Za is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deniro sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Za trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ai Za dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ai Za's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Za will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Za swinging wildly here.
Deniro fails to land with a series of punches.
Za tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deniro was well out of range. Poor timing from Za.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Za misses.
Deniro avoids the body shot from Za.
Ai Za seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Za tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Za thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Za throws a head kick but Deniro moves out of range.
Za fails with the takedown.
Deniro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Za thows a body shot but no joy.
Deniro scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Za.
Za shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deniro pinned against the cage. Deniro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Za swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deniro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deniro misses with a hook. Za ducked under it nicely.
Za is looking to wear down Deniro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Za avoids a punch combination nicely.
Za misses with a few strikes there.
Za rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deniro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Za misses with a body shot
and Deniro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Za throws a low kick but Deniro moves out of range easily.
Deniro stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ai Za. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Za rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deniro counters with a three punch combo that has Za backing up. Za nods at Deniro to acknowledge the strikes.
Za looks to land a combination but Deniro avoids it well.
Za fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deniro to the ground. Za is now in Deniro's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Za works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Za lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Za throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Za is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Za trying to pass the guard but Deniro defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Za is looking to take a break and control but Deniro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deniro trying to control here.
Ai Za is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from Za.
Za gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Za seems to be working for a kimura but Deniro defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ai Za showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Za, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ai Za!
After the big win, Ai Za made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafa Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Cruz's chin.
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146 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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152 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Cruz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silva.
Cruz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Nate Cruz has been cut.
Silva avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Rafa Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a low kick but Cruz avoids it.
Silva thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Cruz is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Cruz blocks a head kick by Silva.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz blocks the body kick.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Nate Cruz's cut even more.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruz checks it well.
Silva lands a brutal head kick. Cruz looks out on his feet and Silva throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva is the new featherweight champion!
Rafa Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky The Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Hitman comes into the arena with All within My Hands blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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218 lbs
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190 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky The Hitman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsumoto throws a shot from downtown. The Hitman moves away and avoids it.
The Hitman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Hitman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Katsumoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Hitman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The Hitman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Katsumoto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Katsumoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Hitman connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Hitman is working Katsumoto over with some ground and pound from side control.
The Hitman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Katsumoto is rocked!
The Hitman working the body and head with strikes.
Katsumoto is still in real trouble! Can The Hitman finish him?
The Hitman cracks Katsumoto with a big elbow.
The crowd goes nuts as The Hitman knocks Katsumoto out cold with a massive hammerfist! The Hitman Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky The Hitman!
Rocky The Hitman retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rocky The Hitman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Boom as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakai tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Nakai tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Nakai has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Stone avoiding damage as Nakai throws knees to the body.
Nakai is stalling here.
Nakai struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Nakai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stone tries for a takedown but Nakai manages to get underhooks.
Yuki Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stone.
Nakai manages to break the clinch.
Nakai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakai throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Stone working a defensive guard but Nakai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Stone is being controlled here.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakai trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakai passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stone!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakai throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakai punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Nakai looking to finish with strikes here!
Nakai has hold of Stone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakai unloads with some shots from mount but Stone bucks and avoids them well.
Nakai looking to control but Stone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakai unloads with some shots from mount but Stone bucks and avoids them well.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Nakai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Nakai throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stone because Nakai loaded up on that one.
Stone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakai throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakai wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone working to try and regain half guard.
Stone is squirming around, avoiding Nakai's attempts to control the action.
Nakai punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakai has control of Stone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nakai prevents Stone from getting the reversal.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that round.
That's time! Nakai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Nakai wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Nakai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakai tightens his grip and picks Stone up, before dumping him to the ground. Stone manages to land in guard.
Nakai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Nakai trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakai defends well.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Nakai from controlling successfully.
Yuki Nakai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone keeping full guard, as Nakai tries to pass.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakai wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Nakai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakai has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Nakai trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Nakai advances to half guard.
Nakai 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Stone is trying to control but Nakai manages to pass to mount!
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stone is looking to escape.
Nakai looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
Nakai tries to control but Stone wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai punching from mount but Stone doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakai wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nakai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nakai lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stone!
Nakai content just to control the position here.
Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai thowing shots but they're missing.
Nakai 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.
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nakai.
Nakai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone trying to hold on to Nakai's head to control him but Nakai postures up.
Nakai wants to take a breather but Stone is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Nakai trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Nakai.
Nakai has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Nakai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stone.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nakai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yuki Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stone.
Nakai trying to control the position but instead, Stone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakai into the cage.
Nakai is trying to trip Stone. He has hold of a leg but Stone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nakai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Nakai from controlling successfully.
Stone working for submissions but it's allowed Nakai to get to half guard.
Nakai is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Nakai moves into full mount! Stone won't be happy about that!
Nakai looking to ground and pound but Stone is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakai there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stone tries to hold on but Nakai pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nakai is working for a guillotine from mount but Stone frees his head quite easily.
Nakai prevents Stone from getting the reversal.
Stone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakai is trying to control the action in half guard but Stone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Samuel Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakai pulls his head out easily.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Nakai is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yuki Nakai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakai is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakai wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Stone is looking for a sweep. Nakai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakai throwing shots but Stone is blocking nicely.
Nakai wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Stone is not content to let Nakai control the position.
Nakai controlling the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Yuki Nakai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nakai tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakai is fending him off so far but Stone persists. Nope, Nakai circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakai trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Nakai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakai 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 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Nakai!
Yuki Nakai made sure to mention his sponsor, Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Renaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Stugatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renaud comes to the cage accompanied by Bite Marks/ Screeching Weasel. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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267 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthieu Renaud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Stugatz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stugatz slips under a jab from Renaud.
Stugatz throws out a loose jab but Renaud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stugatz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Renaud takes a step back to recover.
Stugatz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renaud darts in and clinches Stugatz up against the cage.
Stugatz digs a right hand underneath Renaud's ribcage. Renaud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Stugatz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Matthieu Renaud has been cut.
Renaud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stugatz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renaud is defending well for now.
Stugatz breaks from the clinch.
Renaud tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stugatz counters with a left and a right that hurts Renaud! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Stugatz jumps into full mount!
Renaud is breathing heavily.
Stugatz is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Renaud goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Stugatz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Stugatz!
Paulo Stugatz made sure to mention his sponsor, -OVERDOSE Factory- in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Hernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernando's entrance music is HaunTed . A fine choice. Mills has chosen LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Carl Mills acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Hernando!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carl Mills!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mills misses with a body shot.
Hernando takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hernando takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carl Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mills throws a leg kick that misses.
Mills shoots in looking for a takedown. Hernando tries to sprawl out of it but Mills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hernando manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernando checks a leg kick.
Mills ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
Mills scores with the left hand. Hernando knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hernando stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mills.
Mills tried to score with a low kick but Hernando checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills looks to throw the jab but Hernando is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
Mills fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernando. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills throws a leg kick
and Hernando counters with a head kick. That will keep Mills thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hernando slips a jab and a cross from Mills.
Mills throws a leg kick but Hernando checks it.
Hernando misses with a combination
and Mills counters with an inside leg kick.
Mills throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernando counters by clinching up.
Mills misses with a body punch.
Hernando tries a knee to the head but Mills blocks it.
Mills is trying to force a seperation but Hernando has the dominant position.
Mills tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mills throws a low kick but Hernando moves out of range easily.
Hernando closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mills cracks a nice hook into Hernando's ribs.
Mills scores with the left hand. Hernando knows he should have avoided that one.
Mills throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernando.
Hernando blocks a leg kick.
Mills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mills throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Mills.
Mills misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to land a leg kick but Hernando saw it coming and moves away.
Hernando scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hernando tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Hernando.
Hernando lands a head kick. Mills smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mills misses with a combination
and Hernando counters with a low kick, right behind Mills 's knee.
Mills scores with a jab. Hernando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mills walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
A punch combination from Mills misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mills lands with a straight right. Hernando didn't see that one coming.
Mills avoids the head kick by Hernando.
Mills scores with the left hand. Hernando knows he should have avoided that one.
Hernando lands an overhand right.
Hernando tries to clinch but Mills moves out of range.
Hernando takes the fight into the clinch.
Hernando scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernando breaks the clinch.
Mills throws a leg kick
and Hernando counters with a two punch combo.
Hernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roberto Hernando is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernando moves in looking to clinch but Mills pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carl Mills 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.
Hernando takes one on the button.
A shot to the body from Mills misses
and Hernando counters with a one-two to the body.
Hernando misses with a double jab
and Mills counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roberto Hernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mills misses with a body kick.
Mills is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Roberto Hernando has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernando lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hernando.
Carl Mills seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mills displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mills throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
Mills throws a leg kick
and Hernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mills tried to score with a low kick but Hernando checks it.
Hernando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mills jabs at Hernando's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando misses with a two punch combination.
Mills throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mills rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernando moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Mills.
Hernando ducks under a wild hook from Mills.
Mills throws a push kick but Hernando slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Hernando.
Hernando doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mills lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernando backs up against the cage.
Mills swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hernando counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mills dodges the punch combination from Hernando.
Mills lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mills is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernando rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mills looks to land a right hand but Hernando moved out of range.
Mills lands a jab to Hernando's midsection.
Mills misses with a looping right.
Mills throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mills tries to work over Hernando's front leg with a kick but Hernando checks it.
Mills connects with a jab.
Mills throws a right and a left that Hernando avoids nicely.
Hernando gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernando lands a knee to the head.
Hernando slows down the pace here.
Mills breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernando is able to avoid easily.
Mills misses with an uppercut. Hernando saw that one coming.
Mills throws a leg kick
and Hernando counters with a thumping low kick.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Hernando with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mills to score with a decent uppercut.
Mills lands a nice looking body shot.
Mills misses with a kick to the body.
Hernando tries to clinch there but Mills circles away.
Mills swinging wildly here.
Hernando shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a combination that misses
and Hernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mills scores with a leg kick.
Mills throws a right and a left that Hernando avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills lands with a good body shot.
Mills scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernando wants to clinch up but Mills keeps it at a distance.
Mills avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mills fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mills throws a hook to the side of Hernando's head but Hernando sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mills finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Hernando's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mills misses with a low kick.
Mills looks for the body kick but Hernando saw that one coming.
Mills wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mills catches Hernando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mills throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernando.
Mills throws a low kick but Hernando avoids it.
Hernando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mills throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mills thows a leg kick but Hernando checks it
and Hernando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mills throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills's corner calls for a 1-2. Mills obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses.
Hernando keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Hernando moved out of range nicely.
Mills scores with a body shot.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hernando misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Mills.
Mills lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mills misses with a body kick.
Mills throws a lazy right hand but Hernando sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mills misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Hernando as Mills shoots in.
Mills takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernando closes the distance and clinches.
Hernando landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mills tries a body shot but Hernando blocks it.
Mills is trying to break the clinch but Hernando has him pressed against the cage.
Mills fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando lands a good knee to the midsection. Mills won't want to take too many of those.
Hernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Hernando.
Horrible takedown by Mills or perhaps it was just good defense by Hernando which made him look bad.
Hernando keeps Mills at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernando tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mills lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mills.
Mills blocks a head kick by Hernando.
Hernando drives through and clinches with Mills against the cage.
Hernando missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mills as Hernando tries to tie him up.
Mills lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hernando.
Hernando lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando trying to stall but Mills improves his position.
Hernando landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mills's face.
Mills breaks from the clinch.
Mills tries to work over Hernando's front leg with a kick but Hernando checks it.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mills connects with a single shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mills.
Roberto Hernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Mills.
Mills 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernando takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mills lands a jab to Hernando's midsection.
Mills misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Roberto Hernando did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Roberto Hernando's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mills stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hernando.
Hernando looks to land a combination. Mills sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hernando throws a right hand that misses
and Mills counters with a left to the body.
Mills has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mills there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Hernando moved out of range nicely.
Hernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mills throws a leg kick but Hernando sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernando takes the fight into the clinch.
Mills lands a left hand.
Hernando scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Hernando.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hernando obliges.
Hernando manages to break the clinch.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando slips a straight right by Mills.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mills throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hernando throws a hook but Mills avoids it easily.
Hernando loads up on a big right hand but Mills slips the punch.
Hernando throws a front kick that sends Mills stumbling back into the cage.
Hernando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mills takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mills throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
Hernando with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills takes a swing at Hernando's ribcage but misses.
Mills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Hernando turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mills keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernando sprawls well. He's pushed Mills's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mills wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
Hernando moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mills paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Hernando checks a low kick from Mills.
Mills misses with an uppercut.
Hernando throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernando lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hernando throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mills swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernando throws a series of punches but Mills avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Mills, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hernando tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mills scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Mills is predictable there
and Hernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernando tries to clinch up.
Mills paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mills.
Mills misses with a low kick.
Mills throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Hernando misses.
Good leg kick by Mills there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernando cracks Mills with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mills wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
Mills lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Hernando had his way with Carl Mills in that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Hernando's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mills misses with a combination
and Hernando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernando fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mills, pushing him back against the cage.
Hernando connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hernando using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hernando back to the cage. Mills follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hernando takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Hernando slips a straight right by Mills.
Mills is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mills throws a combination that misses
and Hernando counters by moving into the clinch.
Hernando scores with a knee to the head.
Hernando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mills blocks it with crossed arms.
Mills blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernando missing with knees to the body.
Mills looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hernando blocks an uppercut.
Mills is working Hernando over against the cage.
Hernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Mills. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Mills finds it's target.
Mills throws a series of punches but Hernando avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Mills misses
and Hernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernando looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando tries to clinch there but Mills circles away.
Hernando fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mills with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Mills is just out of range.
Hernando scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A clash of legs there as Hernando blocks the low kick.
Hernando tries to clinch up but Mills circles away and keeps his distance.
Mills throws a nice looking combination but Hernando bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mills throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mills closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernando circles away.
Mills wants to slow Hernando down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills avoids the head kick by Hernando.
Mills scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mills throws out a leg kick but Hernando moves out of range and Mills only half commits.
Hernando slips a jab and a cross from Mills.
Hernando checks a leg kick.
Mills scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernando blocks the body kick.
Hernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mills throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernando.
Hernando throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mills misses with a takedown attempt - Hernando sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hernando doesn't manage to clinch there - Mills circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando has closed the distance and engaged Mills in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernando is trying to maintain a safe position but Mills gets an underhook and turns Hernando into the cage.
Hernando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mills blocks it with crossed arms.
Mills presses Hernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mills tries to work over Hernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernando gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hernando counters with a series of strikes. Mills will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hernando throws a series of punches but Mills avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good shot there by Mills.
Hernando takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hernando tries to clinch but Mills moves out of range.
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 Roberto Hernando.
I think Hernando has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Mills! Carl Mills retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Carl Mills thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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