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Valhalla 57: Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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243 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ric Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flair counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flair buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a head kick.
Flair gets a clinch.
Flair with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Flair's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flair connects with a solid leg kick.
Pendragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair moves out of range of the body kick from Pendragon.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Flair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flair defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pendragon.
Pendragon tries to keep at a distance but Flair has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon looks for a takedown but Flair sprawls well.
Ric Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pendragon.
Flair looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Flair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flair walks into a jab.
Flair throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Flair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pendragon.
Pendragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pendragon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ric Flair is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flair has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flair there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon lands a head kick!
Pendragon drops Flair with a beautiful combination! Flair stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pendragon is looking for the KO!
Flair is rocked!
Mike Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flair defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pendragon.
Pendragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flair turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flair slaps away a takedown attempt from Pendragon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pendragon looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pendragon.
Flair throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Mike Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown but Flair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pendragon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pendragon showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Flair is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pendragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pendragon's back!
Pendragon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Flair.
Pendragon staying busy and making it hard for Flair to control.
Flair is really struggling to control Pendragon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pendragon is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flair wants to control the position but Pendragon frees himself and scrambles - Flair manages to regain control in side control.
Pendragon is not content to let Flair control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ric Flair.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flair.
Pendragon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Flair manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pendragon wants to pass the guard but Flair is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pendragon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Pendragon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Flair slaps away a takedown attempt from Pendragon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ric Flair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flair moves into the clinch successfully.
Flair breaks from the clinch.
Flair tries to clinch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Flair ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pendragon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flair defends it nicely.
Flair connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Flair lands but Pendragon takes it in his stride.
Pendragon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flair pinned against the cage. Flair gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ric Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pendragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon slips a jab and a cross from Flair.
Flair scoring well with a low kick there.
Flair tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flair fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pendragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flair dodges the punch combination from Pendragon.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Pendragon.
Pendragon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flair lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pendragon's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flair thuds a left hand into Pendragon's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon dives in and grabs Flair's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flair pushes down on Pendragon's head and hops out.
Pendragon sizes up Flair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pendragon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flair connects with a solid leg kick.
Flair looks to land a combination but Pendragon avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pendragon throws a jab when Flair was well out of range.
Flair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Flair gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pendragon up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon managing to block the knees to the body from Flair.
Flair lands a knee to the body.
Flair breaks from the clinch.
Flair has managed to clinch.
Flair breaks the clinch.
Pendragon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flair drives through and clinches with Pendragon against the cage.
Flair stalling.
Pendragon managing to block the knees to the body from Flair.
Flair gets underhooks to prevent Pendragon's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Flair is pressed up against the cage. Pendragon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flair down to the mat. Flair avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flair throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Pendragon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flair's waist but Flair gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pendragon off to one side.
Flair is looking to slow Pendragon down with leg kicks.
Flair blocks a jab.
Pendragon tries for a takedown but Flair sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Flair.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Flair.
Flair has managed to clinch.
Pendragon avoiding damage as Flair throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flair dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Pendragon'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. This is the final round!
Flair turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flair tries to avoid it but Pendragon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flair to the ground. Flair escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flair cracks the inside of Pendragon's front leg.
Flair throws a sloppy head kick and Pendragon moves out of range easily.
Pendragon shoots in for a takedown but Flair shows good takedown defense.
Flair swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flair throws a head kick that misses.
Flair lands a high kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Flair, right into the meat.
Ric Flair is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flair throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pendragon lands with a cross.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Flair avoids them all with ease.
Pendragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pendragon misses with a takedown attempt - Flair sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ric Flair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Pendragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pendragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flair closes the distance and pushes Pendragon back into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flair obliges.
Flair lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Mike Pendragon's cut even more.
Flair unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pendragon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flair unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pendragon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair trying to land knees to the body.
Flair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Flair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flair feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pendragon's calf.
Pendragon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flair. Flair obviously looking to wear him down.
Flair throws a nice looking combination but Pendragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pendragon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flair fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pendragon, pushing him back against the cage.
Flair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flair.
Flair explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pendragon misses with a few strikes there.
Flair throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flair.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flair clinches.
Flair manages to break the clinch.
Flair scores with a leg kick.
Flair tries to clinch up.
Pendragon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flair tries to avoid it but Pendragon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flair to the ground. Flair escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flair throws a leg kick which misses Pendragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendragon tries to avoid it.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flair.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Flair.
Pendragon avoids the head kick by Flair.
Flair throws a series of punches but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon swinging wildly here.
Flair misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Flair as he connects with a hook.
Pendragon throws a shot from downtown. Flair moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flair misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pendragon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Flair - the referee stops the clock and Pendragon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Flair. Pendragon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Flair pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flair leaves Pendragon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pendragon fails with the takedown.
Flair plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ric Flair showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flair 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flair!
Ric Flair bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sakurai Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calviin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calviin Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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145 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakurai Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Calviin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Sato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Sato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sato scoring with some ground and pound.
Sato distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sato throwing strikes but missing.
Sato throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sato's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up over Sato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson stands up from Sato's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato instigates a clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Sato.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Johnson is trying to push Sato away but Sato has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato throws a big right hand that misses.
Sato passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sato is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sato.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato with the ground and pound but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johnson pushes Sato off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice shot by Sato.
Sato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Sato knows he should have avoided that one.
Sato moves into the clinch.
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sato prevents it.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Sato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson letting Sato take a breather here.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sato manages to break the clinch.
Sato has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakurai Sato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Sato works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Sato closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sato.
Johnson tries to break free but Sato pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Sato.
Stalling in the clinch from Sato.
Sato tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Sato blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato slows down the pace here.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sato has double underhooks.
Sato leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sato lands a body shot.
Sato works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Sato avoids nicely.
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato blocking some punches.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sato lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Good body shot from Sato.
Sakurai Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Sato stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Sato.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sato won't allow it.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Sato has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Sato keeps him there for the moment.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Sato prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato breaks the clinch.
Sato clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Sato.
Sato lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Sato keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Sato.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sato gets a clinch.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakurai Sato dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sato misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sato moves into the clinch.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sato lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sato prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Sato.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Sato is controlling him.
Sato has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sato prevents it.
Sato stalling in the clinch.
Sato presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sato pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sato tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson rushes Sato and presses him up against the cage.
Sato breaks the clinch.
Sato darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sato stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Sloppy strikes from Sato. Those never looked like landing.
Sato moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sato shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sato is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Sato. Those never looked like landing.
Sato bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sato somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sakurai Sato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is trying to push Sato away but Sato has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sato won't allow it.
Sato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Sato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson catches Sato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Sato closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
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!
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the cage.
Calviin Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Sakurai Sato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Sato.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakurai Sato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sato 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakurai Sato!
Sakurai Sato 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Genma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saotome comes into the arena with Everybody's Fool blaring out of the sound system. Genma Saotome had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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21
183 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genma Saotome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakuraba wants to control but Saotome is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sakuraba has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sakuraba landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saotome is looking to escape.
Sakuraba dominating with strikes here.
Sakuraba avoids the attempt from Saotome to control.
Sakuraba looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sakuraba with good strikes from the mount here!
Saotome is rocked!
Sakuraba working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Saotome is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saotome is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sakuraba locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Saotome is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Valhalla Fight Wear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bariles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bariles comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. Torres is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Old Way's. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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25
135 lbs
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27
135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erik Bariles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bariles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bariles missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bariles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Bariles throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bariles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Torres is defended easily by Bariles.
Bariles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Bariles misses with a wild body shot.
Bariles thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bariles but Bariles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Erik Bariles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Torres.
Bariles swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Bariles.
Torres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bariles swivels and escapes.
Torres is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres dives in and grabs Bariles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bariles pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Torres misses the target.
Bariles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Bariles.
A left and a right from Bariles both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Bariles.
Bariles catches Torres with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bariles slaps away a takedown attempt from Torres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bariles stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bariles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bariles tries to avoid it but Torres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bariles to the ground. Bariles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bariles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bariles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bariles throws a good cross that connects.
Bariles misses with a series of wild punches.
Bariles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bariles misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bariles, as that shot connected.
Bariles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Torres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but Bariles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bariles lands a slapping body shot.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt - Bariles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bariles misses the jab.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Bariles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bariles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Torres tries for a takedown but Bariles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bariles pinned against the cage. Bariles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres dives in and grabs Bariles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bariles pushes down on Torres's head and hops out.
Erik Bariles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Torres.
Torres shoots for a double leg takedown but Bariles sprawls well. He's pushed Torres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariles is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bariles is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Torres asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of Bariles's head but Bariles avoids it well.
Bariles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bariles to see if he's OK.
Bariles tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Torres crashes against the mat.
Bariles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Torres working the ground and pound but Bariles is defending the strikes.
Bariles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
Bariles is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
Torres working the ground and pound.
Torres tries to advance to mount but Bariles denies him.
Torres slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres moves into full mount!
Torres raining down hammerfists from mount.
Torres controlling from mount.
Torres lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bariles hang on?
Torres working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Torres is landing with some decent strikes but Bariles is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miguel Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bariles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bariles takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Torres pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Torres controlling from the full mount.
Bariles is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres cracks Bariles with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bariles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bariles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torres moves out of range as Bariles strikes.
Bariles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torres counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bariles won't be happy with that.
Torres creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Torres is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bariles's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bariles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Torres.
Torres landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Torres taking a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariles trying to remain calm as Torres controls from the top position.
Torres scores with punches from side control.
Bariles is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Torres asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Torres cracks Bariles with a big right hand but Bariles just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Torres is working Bariles over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bariles tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres just content to control the position.
Bariles struggling a bit here.
Bariles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bariles tries to get out of the position.
Torres in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bariles struggling a bit here.
Bariles is being controlled here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position but Bariles is working away.
Torres advances to mount.
Torres lands a big shot there that rocks Bariles but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Torres landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Torres.
Torres landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bariles is rocked!
Torres working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bariles turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Torres off and cradles Bariles's limp body as Torres celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Miguel Torres!
After winning the bout, Miguel Torres thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Deniro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deniro has chosen The rage as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Steve Deniro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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26
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
200 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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, Hector Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Deniro!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombard.
Lombard tries to clinch but Deniro moves out of range.
Lombard moves into the clinch.
Deniro blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Deniro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deniro is trying to break the clinch but Lombard has him pressed against the cage.
Lombard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lombard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Deniro.
Deniro has had enough of the clinch but Lombard keeps him there for the moment.
Lombard scores with a shot to the side of Deniro's head.
A head punch on the inside from Lombard fails to land.
Lombard is leaning against Deniro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deniro tries to break the clinch but Lombard is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deniro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard has a couple of punches blocked by Deniro.
Lombard has Deniro pushed against the cage.
Lombard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Lombard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lombard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombard lands a nice uppercut.
Lombard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deniro is trying to break the clinch but Lombard is controlling him.
Deniro prevents a body shot from Lombard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard swings wildly with an uppercut but Deniro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard misses with some punches.
Deniro is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombard has double underhooks.
Lombard throws a punch but it's blocked by Deniro.
Deniro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lombard has him pressed against the cage.
Deniro breaks the clinch.
Lombard lands a glancing blow to the side of Deniro's head.
Lombard tries to clinch up.
Deniro slips a jab and a cross from Lombard.
Lombard defending well as Deniro loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deniro misses with a straight right.
Deniro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deniro throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lombard counter with a right hand.
Lombard throws a body punch but Deniro moves out of range.
Lombard throws a body punch but Deniro moves out of range.
Hector Lombard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lombard tries to clinch there but Deniro circles away.
Lombard moves into the clinch.
Lombard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Deniro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deniro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deniro.
Deniro misses with a straight right.
Deniro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Lombard as he checks the leg kick.
Lombard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deniro misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Lombard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Deniro lands with a nice body punch.
Deniro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Hector Lombard has been cut.
Lombard punishes Deniro's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lombard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve Deniro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deniro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lombard sprawling to the canvas! Lombard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deniro finish him?!
Lombard is rocked!
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!
Deniro swinging wildly here.
Lombard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Deniro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Deniro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Lombard.
Lombard lands a jab to Deniro's midsection.
Deniro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deniro throws out a loose jab but Lombard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard checks a leg kick nicely.
Hector Lombard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deniro lands a big uppercut and Lombard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lombard looks OK. Deniro waves Lombard back to his feet!
Oh Lombard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hector Lombard's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombard checks a leg kick nicely.
Deniro lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lombard tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Deniro!
Post fight, an emotional Steve Deniro said 'Dont Stick Dick In Crazy'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Mesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atraeu Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nelson's choice of entrance music: Sail by AWOL Nation. Atraeu Nelson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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26
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zeus Mesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atraeu Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson punishes Mesus's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mesus's waist but Mesus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mesus as he jumps to the side.
Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mesus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mesus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mesus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson pushes down on Mesus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesus wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson stops Mesus from getting back to his feet.
Nelson wants to control but Mesus is keeping him busy.
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
Mesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mesus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mesus is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mesus!
Mesus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mesus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mesus looks a forlorn figure.
Nelson trying to control but Mesus is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesus tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mesus is looking to escape.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Nelson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mesus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mesus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesus is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Nelson is looking for submissions but instead, Mesus has regained full guard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesus keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Mesus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mesus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atraeu Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson is looking to clinch but Mesus is avoiding it.
Mesus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesus. Mesus gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Mesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson scores with a takedown into Mesus's guard.
Nelson pushes down on Mesus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesus defends it well.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mesus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mesus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mesus is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.
Nelson seems to be working for a kimura but Mesus defends the submission attempt.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Mesus is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Mesus is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mesus actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Mesus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mesus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesus is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working for a guillotine from mount but Mesus frees his head quite easily.
Nelson trying to control but Mesus is having none of it.
Mesus wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Atraeu Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nelson looking to control but Mesus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nelson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nelson looking to control but Mesus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesus has given up his back.
Nelson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mesus taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atraeu Nelson!
A victorious Atraeu Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blink Deathgrip acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rigan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blink Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado drives through with a takedown into Deathgrip's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Deathgrip keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machado is fighting to break Deathgrip's control of his arms but Deathgrip is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deathgrip lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machado!
Deathgrip with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Deathgrip looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deathgrip with a couple of short strikes.
Deathgrip tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip punching from mount but Machado doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machado is desperately trying to improve his position but Deathgrip has a good base and remains in mount.
Machado has given up his back. Will we see Deathgrip going for some submissions?
Machado tries to escape the position.
Machado trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Deathgrip is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Machado knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Machado for a finish.
Machado wants to control his opponent's hands but Deathgrip gets his hands free.
Deathgrip patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Deathgrip is not going to allow Machado to sit and survive in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machado tries to break free.
Deathgrip is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Machado is defending well though. Deathgrip let's go of the attempt for now.
Deathgrip has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathgrip looking to break Machado's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Machado remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deathgrip will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Deathgrip not allowing Machado to control his hands.
Deathgrip has got his arm under Machado's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Machado has spun round into Deathgrip's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Deathgrip working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Machado accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Machado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machado is nestled in close to Deathgrip, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathgrip is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deathgrip avoid being mounted?
Deathgrip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deathgrip looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machado postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado landing with the ground and pound.
Machado won't allow Deathgrip to sweep him here.
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Deathgrip has wrist control.
Deathgrip controlling Machado's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deathgrip manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Deathgrip gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blink Deathgrip dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Deathgrip shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machado defends it nicely.
Deathgrip tries for a takedown but Machado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deathgrip throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deathgrip off to one side.
Rigan Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Deathgrip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machado circles away.
Deathgrip looks for a takedown but Machado sprawls well.
Deathgrip misses with a straight left.
Deathgrip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deathgrip manages to avoid it.
Machado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blink Deathgrip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathgrip fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deathgrip shoots in and drives through. Machado sprawls well.
Deathgrip shoots in and drives through. Machado sprawls well.
Deathgrip scores with a decent looking hook.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deathgrip avoids it really well and circles away.
Deathgrip doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Deathgrip was not able to check.
Deathgrip is breathing heavily.
Deathgrip has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Blink Deathgrip has been cut.
Machado slips a straight right by Deathgrip.
Deathgrip shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed Deathgrip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machado gets caught napping as Deathgrip dives in and scores a takedown. Machado manages to retain guard.
Machado trying to control the position here.
Deathgrip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deathgrip defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado controls Deathgrip momentarily but Deathgrip frees himself.
Deathgrip trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado has an active guard here but Deathgrip has managed to pass into half guard.
Machado taking some punishment here, with Deathgrip in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deathgrip pulls his head out easily.
Deathgrip is stalling here. Machado is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deathgrip seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machado has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Machado misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Deathgrip gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Deathgrip is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deathgrip is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.
Deathgrip blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machado.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deathgrip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deathgrip manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Machado distracts Deathgrip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deathgrip pushes Machado off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Deathgrip throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Deathgrip only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown but Machado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado tries to move into range but Deathgrip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deathgrip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blink Deathgrip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blink Deathgrip's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deathgrip fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Deathgrip.
Deathgrip fails with a takedown attempt.
Deathgrip misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Deathgrip shoots for a takedown but Machado saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigan Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.
Machado throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Deathgrip does no damage.
Deathgrip throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deathgrip.
A low kick from Machado misses
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deathgrip throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Deathgrip only half commits.
Deathgrip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Deathgrip.
A nice combination there by Machado.
Machado lands with a right hand.
Deathgrip is rocked!
Deathgrip tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado counters with a crisp right that sends Deathgrip to the canvas! Machado follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigan Machado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joel Singapore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by John Blaze - Fat Joe Ft. Nas, Big Pun, Raekwon. 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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25
130 lbs
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135 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Singapore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blaze pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Singapore back to the cage. Blaze follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Singapore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singapore misses with a body kick.
Singapore misses with a body kick.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singapore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singapore explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blaze scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Blaze.
Blaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singapore misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Singapore misses with a head kick.
Blaze moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Singapore is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze connects with a solid leg kick.
Blaze throws out a loose jab but Singapore uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singapore looks to land a body kick but Blaze moved away.
Singapore moves into the clinch.
Singapore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blaze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Singapore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Blaze throws a right and a left that Singapore avoids nicely.
Singapore misses with a few strikes there.
Singapore looks to land a body kick but Blaze moved away.
Singapore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaze.
Blaze throws a hook but Singapore blocks it.
Nice body kick there by Blaze.
Singapore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singapore circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singapore misses with a head kick.
Singapore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blazes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Singapore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Singapore connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singapore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze thuds his right hand into Singapore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singapore manages to avoid it.
Blaze clobbers Singapore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Singapore scores with a spinning back kick!
Singapore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blaze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singapore.
Blaze works Singapore's body with a nice hook.
Blaze misses with an uppercut.
Singapore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Singapore throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze throws a low kick but Singapore moves out of range easily.
Singapore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Singapore.
Singapore gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Singapore seems to be looking for submissions.
Blaze is trying to stand up here but Singapore is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Singapore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore is keen to just control but Blaze is a slippery customer.
Blaze wants to get back to his feet.
Singapore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blaze is holding on to half guard well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singapore is looking to take a break and control but Blaze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Singapore prevents Blaze from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singapore postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Blaze to stand up.
Singapore throws the left hand but Blaze avoids the punch easily.
Singapore checks a low kick from Blaze.
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 Joel Singapore will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Singapore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaze's head.
Singapore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blaze tests Singapore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Singapore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Singapore.
Singapore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singapore seems to have got his legs back now.
Blaze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnny Blaze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singapore avoids the head kick by Blaze.
Singapore throws the kick towards the body but Blaze avoids it.
Singapore checks a low kick from Blaze.
Singapore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaze throws a body punch but Singapore moves out of range.
Singapore misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Blaze lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Singapore throws a nice head kick!
Singapore scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaze. That's going to slow Singapore down.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Singapore.
A head kick misses from Singapore.
A jab from Blaze misses.
Singapore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Singapore tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaze works Singapore's body with a nice hook.
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singapore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Singapore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Singapore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Singapore misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singapore.
Blaze misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singapore. That's going to slow Blaze down.
Singapore throws a right hand that Blaze ducks under and follows up with a left that Blaze also avoids with ease.
Blaze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Singapore checks it well.
Blaze misses with a two punch combination.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and Singapore moves out of range easily.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Singapore.
Blaze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singapore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singapore scores with a push kick.
Blaze avoids a kick to the body.
Blaze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Singapore circles away quickly and effectively.
Blaze feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singapores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singapore.
Singapore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singapore delivers a nice body kick.
Blaze checks a low kick from Singapore.
Blaze moves into range and connects with a jab.
Singapore digs a good body shot into Blaze's ribs.
Blaze lands with a hook. Singapore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blaze misses with a leg kick.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singapore was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
Blaze motions for Singapore to come forward. Blaze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blaze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blaze looks to score with a jab to the body but Singapore is just out of range.
Singapore looks to land a combination but Blaze avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Singapore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Singapore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A head kick misses from Singapore.
A good leg kick by Singapore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singapore slips a jab and a cross from Blaze.
Blaze lands with a good body shot.
Blaze waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singapore.
Singapore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blaze counters with a left and a right that stings Singapore.
A jab from Blaze misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singapore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Singapore scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Blaze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Singapore slips under a jab.
Singapore slips under a jab.
Singapore scores with a nice right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Singapore.
Singapore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze blocks a head kick by Singapore.
Singapore throws out a loose jab but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singapore ducks under a wild hook from Blaze.
Blaze throws a front kick aimed at Singapore's knee but Singapore avoids it well.
Blaze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Singapore counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Singapore misses.
A left lands for Singapore.
Blaze sizes up Singapore with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singapore cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg.
Blaze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singapore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blaze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singapore was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaze.
A bone on bone clash there as Singapore blocks the leg kick.
Singapore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Singapore counters with a big head kick but Blaze shrugs it off.
Blaze misses the shot to the body.
Blaze lands a slapping body shot.
Blaze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singapore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blaze looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Singapore scores with a punch to the head.
Singapore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Singapore.
Singapore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze throws a looping overhand right but Singapore ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Singapore moves out of range of the leg kick from Blaze.
Blaze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaze tries to land a leg kick but Singapore saw it coming and moves away.
Singapore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Blaze.
Singapore lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Singapore lands a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blaze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore with a jab.
Blaze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Singapore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Singapore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Singapore.
Blaze tries to bum rush Singapore with a series of wild strikes but Singapore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singapore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blaze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blaze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singapore is looking to land body kicks.
Singapore connects with a leg kick. Blaze looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blaze misses with a body shot.
Singapore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singapore slips under a jab from Blaze.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Singapore.
Blaze lands a jab.
Singapore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Blaze misses.
Nice shot by Singapore.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Singapore is out of range.
Singapore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blaze is able to avoid easily.
Blaze misses with a left hand
and Singapore counters with a left and a right that stings Blaze.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaze tries to land a front kick but Singapore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaze dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singapore. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Blaze.
Singapore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Singapore lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blaze will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Joel Singapore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blaze cracks Singapore with a good jab.
Singapore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaze.
Singapore is looking to land body kicks.
Singapore lands with a nice body kick.
Blaze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Singapore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaze tries to bum rush Singapore with a series of wild strikes but Singapore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singapore instigates a clinch.
Blaze has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Singapore.
Blaze tries to circle away but Singapore has him pinned against the cage.
Singapore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singapore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Singapore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaze scores with a hook to the body. Singapore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blaze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaze throws a leg kick that is checked
and Singapore counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singapore throws a nice head kick!
Singapore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Singapore.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Singapore is out of range.
A jab from Blaze does it's job there.
Singapore throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Singapore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blaze tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Singapore is in Blaze's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Singapore wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaze wants to control the position but Singapore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blaze wants to control but Singapore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singapore passes into side control, despite Blaze's attempt to control the position.
Blaze seems a little lost for a moment, as Singapore dominates the positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singapore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blaze, who protects the arm well.
Singapore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blaze keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singapore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blaze has escaped the position, nice work there.
Singapore working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blaze trying to hold on to Singapore's head to control him but Singapore postures up.
Singapore trying to control from half guard but Blaze is working away.
Blaze wants to get back to full guard.
Singapore seems to be looking for submissions.
Blaze is staying active underneath Singapore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Singapore is thwarting Blaze's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Blaze is defending against the submission attempts here by Singapore.
Singapore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blaze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Singapore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Singapore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaze sees it coming and defends easily.
Blaze is trying to stand up here but Singapore is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Singapore.
Blaze is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Singapore had his way with Johnny Blaze in 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. This is the final round!
Singapore throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaze looks to land a right hand but Singapore moved out of range.
Blaze throws a series of strikes that have Singapore backpedaling.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses
and Singapore counters with a nice body kick.
Singapore moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singapore.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singapore.
Blaze throws a lazy right hand but Singapore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaze throws a big shot that misses.
Singapore misses with a hook. Blaze ducked under it nicely.
Blaze swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Singapore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singapore closes the distance and clinches up with Blaze, looking for a takedown. Singapore pushes Blaze against the cage but Blaze circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Singapore thows a body kick. Blaze tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Singapore tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaze scores with a body shot.
Singapore throws a front kick aimed at Blaze's knee but Blaze avoids it well.
Blaze connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singapore momentarily.
Blaze misses with a looping right.
Blaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Singapore misses with a hook to the body
and Blaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blaze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singapore throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Singapore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blaze's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Blaze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singapore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blaze.
Blaze walks forward, straight into a front kick from Singapore.
Singapore checks the leg kick.
Singapore avoids the head kick by Blaze.
Nice body kick there by Singapore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blaze takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blaze blocks the body kick.
Blaze lands with a cross.
Singapore throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Singapore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze misses with a hook
and Singapore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singapore clinches with his opponent.
Singapore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Singapore.
Blaze thows a body shot but no joy.
Singapore lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blaze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singapore.
Singapore cracks the inside of Blaze's front leg.
Singapore throws a lazy right hand but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singapore slips a straight right by Blaze.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Singapore.
Singapore throws a leg kick that misses.
Joel Singapore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a double jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Blaze blocks the leg kick.
Blaze scores with a jab to the head.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Singapore is out of range.
Blaze stuns Singapore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
Blaze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnny Blaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze avoids the body shot from Singapore.
Singapore throws a sloppy head kick and Blaze moves out of range easily.
Singapore moves out of range as Blaze strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Singapore's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaze. Singapore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze jabs Singapore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Blaze.
I think Singapore 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Singapore!
Joel Singapore is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joel Singapore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nihlus The Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Samuel Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nihlus The Random!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Stone!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Random throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and The Random only half commits.
The Random scores with a head kick.
The Random tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from The Random.
Stone missing with a left hand there. The Random was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Random manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Random walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Random fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stone drops The Random with a naaaaasty hook - The Random is in real trouble here! Stone dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Stone!
An out of breath Samuel Stone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delight comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dutch Delight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Delight. Delight maintains the clinch.
Delight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delight tries to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Delight taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delight manages to get to full guard.
Delight keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Delight tries to kick Cruz off but Cruz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Delight is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Delight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Delight dodges it nicely.
Cruz works his way into side control.
Cruz cracks Delight with a big right hand but Delight just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Cruz has an Americana. Delight didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cruz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cruz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nate Cruz! Nate Cruz retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nate Cruz thanked Real Fighters Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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