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Escape The Cage.14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felix Laniyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Kosaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laniyan's entrance music is Hot tottie. A fine choice. Felix Laniyan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuki Kosaka's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Felix Laniyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Kosaka!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laniyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kosaka.
Kosaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laniyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosaka keeping moving, preventing Laniyan from controlling successfully.
Laniyan pushes down on Kosaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kosaka wants to improve his position but Laniyan is controlling well.
Laniyan prevents Kosaka from standing back up.
Laniyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kosaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laniyan.
Laniyan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laniyan is working away from the top position though.
Kosaka controlling the position well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kosaka moves out of range as Laniyan throws a body kick.
Kosaka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kosaka tries to control but Laniyan wriggling away.
Laniyan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Laniyan dives in and grabs Kosaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kosaka pushes down on Laniyan's head and hops out.
Kosaka is looking to clinch but Laniyan is avoiding it.
Laniyan has a takedown stuffed.
Laniyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kosaka rushes Laniyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laniyan tries to pull guard but Kosaka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Laniyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosaka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Laniyan uses from the top position.
Laniyan looking to sit in guard and control but Kosaka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laniyan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kosaka's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka looking to control.
Kosaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kosaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kosaka has his hands on Laniyan's head, controlling the position.
Laniyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kosaka striking off his back but it's not causing Laniyan any problems.
Laniyan stops Kosaka from standing up.
Laniyan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuki Kosaka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kosaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kosaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laniyan quickly recovers to half guard.
Kosaka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kosaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laniyan trying to control but Kosaka postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Kosaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kosaka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Laniyan quickly recovers to half guard.
Kosaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laniyan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laniyan wants to improve his position but Kosaka is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kosaka in particular looking to stall.
Laniyan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laniyan tries to get out of the position.
Kosaka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laniyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laniyan tries to kick Kosaka off but Kosaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yuki Kosaka wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kosaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Laniyan. Laniyan gets slowly back to his feet.
Kosaka moves into range and clinches up with Laniyan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laniyan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kosaka jumps guard.
Laniyan drops back looking for a leg! Kosaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kosaka manages to kick Laniyan off! Laniyan jumps back into Kosaka's guard.
Laniyan advances to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laniyan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kosaka defending well though.
Yuki Kosaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laniyan prevents Kosaka from improving his position.
Kosaka missing with punches from the bottom.
Laniyan throwing shots but Kosaka is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Laniyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Laniyan's back!
Laniyan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Laniyan is trying to get back to his feet but Kosaka has full control of the position and if anything, Laniyan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kosaka looking for the choke from the back.
Kosaka punches Laniyan on the ear.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosaka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Laniyan is defending well though. Kosaka let's go of the attempt for now.
Kosaka punches Laniyan on the ear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka struggling to keep hold of the position.
Laniyan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Laniyan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laniyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laniyan is looking to escape.
Laniyan is looking to improve his position but Kosaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Kosaka wants to control the pace but Laniyan is squirming around nicely.
Laniyan is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Laniyan turns into him and now he's in Kosaka's guard.
Kosaka keeping full guard, as Laniyan tries to pass.
Laniyan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kosaka is adopting a defensive guard.
Kosaka working for a triangle but Laniyan defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Kosaka 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! This is the final round!
Laniyan shoots in but Kosaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kosaka takes one on the button.
Kosaka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laniyan is staying active underneath Kosaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kosaka escapes and gets back to his feet.
Laniyan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kosaka to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Laniyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosaka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Kosaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laniyan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kosaka.
Laniyan drops his hands momentarily and Kosaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kosaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kosaka closes the distance and clinches.
Laniyan looking to throw knees to the head but Kosaka is blocking nicely.
Kosaka gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Laniyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kosaka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kosaka tries to control but Laniyan wriggling away.
Laniyan can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosaka working Laniyan over with strikes here.
Laniyan is bucking up trying to escape but Kosaka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kosaka stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
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!
Laniyan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kosaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Laniyan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Laniyan wants to pass the guard but Kosaka is keeping the position.
Kosaka is pulling down on Laniyan's head to control his posture.
Kosaka is trying to control the position but Laniyan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laniyan pushing down on Kosaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosaka gets back to full guard.
Laniyan won't allow Kosaka to sweep him here.
Kosaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kosaka lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Laniyan!
Laniyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laniyan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Laniyan tries to escape but Kosaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laniyan trying to get back to his feet but Kosaka is in full control for now.
Laniyan trying to control the hands but Kosaka won't let him.
Kosaka is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kosaka lands a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laniyan fending off the submission attempt from Kosaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Kosaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kosaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Kosaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eanes McChance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with Azad - Bandog blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronko Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eanes McChance!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McChance fails to land the takedown.
McChance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
McChance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but McChance blocks nicely.
Johnson passes McChance's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
Johnson cracks McChance with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McChance is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. McChance defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McChance is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McChance looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McChance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with strikes but McChance is staying in there.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McChance is rocked!
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McChance can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson cracks McChance with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and McChance is in trouble!
McChance is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but McChance frees his head quite easily.
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but McChance is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
McChance can't escape the position.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McChance takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McChance is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
McChance taking shots to the head.
McChance looks gassed!
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McChance in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! McChance has his hands clasped together but Johnson breaks the hold and McChance is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bronko Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TChalla Ojurere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TChalla Ojurere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamie Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojurere blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Ojurere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ojurere.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Ojurere saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ojurere lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ojurere.
It looks like Jamie Thomas has been cut.
Ojurere throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ojurere sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
TChalla Ojurere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Thomas.
Thomas throws a right hand that Ojurere ducks under and follows up with a left that Ojurere also avoids with ease.
Ojurere throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ojurere throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas wants to control from the top but Ojurere keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas stops Ojurere from standing up.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Ojurere keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamie Thomas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ojurere.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Ojurere works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Ojurere throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Ojurere is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Ojurere back into the cage.
Thomas keeps control of Ojurere as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas pulls Ojurere into guard.
Ojurere stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Ojurere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ojurere tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Ojurere.
Thomas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ojurere is trying to defend but Thomas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ojurere is breathing heavily.
Thomas stands up and beckons Ojurere to join him on the feet.
Ojurere showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ojurere counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Ojurere lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ojurere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ojurere pinned against the cage. Ojurere gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ojurere misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Ojurere both land. Nice combination.
Ojurere misses with a two punch combination.
Ojurere stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ojurere wants it to stay on the feet.
Ojurere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ojurere misses.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Ojurere scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas looks for a takedown but Ojurere sprawls well.
Ojurere with a nice cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas throws a head kick that half lands.
Ojurere throws a combination. Thomas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ojurere thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
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 TChalla Ojurere will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ojurere looks for the body kick but Thomas saw that one coming.
Ojurere misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Ojurere is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Ojurere's guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ojurere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas won't allow Ojurere to get back to his feet.
Thomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Ojurere won't let him.
Thomas prevents Ojurere from getting back to his feet.
Ojurere keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamie Thomas.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ojurere as he avoids it easily.
Ojurere is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ojurere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
TChalla Ojurere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ojurere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ojurere counters with a one-two to the body.
Ojurere throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
TChalla Ojurere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
TChalla Ojurere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Thomas.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Ojurere shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ojurere connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ojurere to the mat! Ojurere manages to get full guard.
Ojurere uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ojurere's waist but Ojurere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Ojurere lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ojurere lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Ojurere lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick by Ojurere misses
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ojurere is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Ojurere is retaining full guard.
Ojurere pushes Thomas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ojurere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ojurere is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ojurere sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ojurere throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ojurere lands a right hook to the body.
Ojurere throws a shot to the body.
Ojurere with a hook.
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas prevents Ojurere from breaking the clinch.
Thomas tries to stall but Ojurere uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Ojurere cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Ojurere fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ojurere is working the combinations to good effect here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ojurere slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ojurere lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamie Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jamie Thomas's cut.
That's time! Ojurere's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ojurere falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.
Ojurere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ojurere defends it nicely.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Ojurere sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Ojurere does no damage.
Ojurere is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ojurere scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas tries to clinch but Ojurere is having none of it.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ojurere as he avoids it easily.
TChalla Ojurere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Thomas.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ojurere tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojurere scores with a body shot.
Ojurere shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Ojurere to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ojurere's elbow.
Ojurere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ojurere's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Ojurere breaks from the clinch.
Ojurere lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Ojurere lands a two punch combo.
TChalla Ojurere is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ojurere stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ojurere shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas eats them both and turns towards Ojurere to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ojurere!
Ojurere is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Thomas misses with a head shot.
Jamie Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Thomas is working for a guillotine from mount but Ojurere frees his head quite easily.
Ojurere is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working for a guillotine from mount but Ojurere is in no mood to give up.
Ojurere is trying to stand.
Thomas controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ojurere has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to TChalla Ojurere.
I think Ojurere 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... TChalla Ojurere!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamar Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Darude- Sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Stevenson's choice of entrance music: XV ft. Pusha T- Awesome. This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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20
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hendo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lamar Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Stevenson takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevenson looks gassed!
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Diaz.
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz with a knee to the head.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Stevenson against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diaz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stevenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
Stevenson just leaning against Diaz, taking a breather.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stevenson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stevenson can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Hendo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Stevenson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Diaz clinches.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diaz to keep the fight standing.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Hendo Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Nice body kick from Diaz.
Diaz clinches up with Stevenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevenson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Diaz lands a nice elbow.
Diaz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stevenson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Diaz.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendo Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Stevenson stalling against the cage.
Stevenson is looking to control Diaz's arms but Diaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stevenson has his back to the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stevenson obliges.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diaz misses with a knee to the head.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diaz lands a damaging elbow.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Stevenson.
Diaz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevenson's defenses.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Stevenson 's eye.
Stevenson misses with a knee to the head.
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diaz's elbow.
Stevenson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz trying to land knees to the body.
Stevenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Stevenson's head and hops out.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson blocks the elbow strike.
Stevenson jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Stevenson around his waist. Stevenson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hendo Diaz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Diaz blocks with his arms.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stevenson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Stevenson's takedown attempt.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Stevenson around his waist. Stevenson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stevenson throws an elbow that misses.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevenson backs up against the cage.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Stevenson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendo Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stevenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
Hendo Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz managing to block the knees to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diaz is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stevenson.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Diaz landing knees to the head.
Stevenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stevenson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Diaz lands a knee to the body.
Stevenson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diaz uses from the top position.
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hendo Diaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson gets a clinch.
Stevenson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Stevenson working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz lands an elbow just above Stevenson 's eye.
Diaz looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Stevenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hendo Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Stevenson with that takedown attempt.
Hendo Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diaz is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevenson.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stevenson is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Diaz won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Stevenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Stevenson tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stevenson misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz connects with a knee to the head.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Diaz scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Stevenson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stevenson misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Stevenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Stevenson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stevenson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz misses with a knee strike.
Stevenson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz landing knees to the body.
Stevenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Diaz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diaz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendo Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz scores with a one two! Stevenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stevenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Stevenson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Lamar Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevenson looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendo Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendo Diaz!
A very excited looking Hendo Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norton comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - Cry of the Blackbirds. Vega has chosen Skindred - Rat Race as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jim Norton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrey Vega's chin.
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200 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrey Vega!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vega misses with a two punch combination.
Norton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norton shoots and misses
and Vega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norton's head backwards.
Norton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Norton takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Norton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Vega scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jim Norton has been cut.
Jim Norton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Vega.
Norton shoots and misses
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Norton shoots in for a takedown but Vega shows good takedown defense.
Vega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vega wants it to stay on the feet.
Norton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Vega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norton is rocked!
Vega connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Norton tumbling to the canvas! Vega pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Norton was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrey Vega!
Post fight, Andrey Vega stared into the camera and said '- Hi Barbie!
- Hi Ken!
- You Wanna Go For A Ride?
- Sure, Ken!
- Jump In!
- Ha Ha Ha Ha!
I'm A Barbie Girl In The Barbie World
Life In Plastic, It's Fantastic
You Can Brush My Hair, Undress Me Everywhere
Imagination, Life Is Your Creation
Come On, Barbie, Let's Go Party '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caio Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Magalhaes tries to kick Pierre off but Pierre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pierre throwing shots but Magalhaes is blocking nicely.
Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Pierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magalhaes wants to get back to full guard.
Magalhaes is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Pierre.
Pierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magalhaes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magalhaes is looking to improve his position.
Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Pierre there.
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Pierre lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Pierre.
Pierre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Magalhaes is rocked!
Magalhaes has hold of Pierre's hands but Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Magalhaes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pierre is nestled in close to Magalhaes, 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.
Pierre lands a big elbow - Magalhaes is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ottway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takamoura Mamarou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamarou comes into a darkened arena with his song building. R Kelly-World Greatest kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Takamoura Mamarou looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Ottway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamoura Mamarou!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ottway as Mamarou shoots in.
Ottway closes the distance and clinches up with Mamarou, looking for a takedown. Ottway pushes Mamarou against the cage but Mamarou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ottway shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mamarou sprawls well. Mamarou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ottway gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamarou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ottway avoids it really well and circles away.
Mamarou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mamarou showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mamarou 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.
Mamarou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ottway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mamarou is working for a submission of some sort.
Mamarou wants to control but Ottway is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottway wants to get back to his feet.
Mamarou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mamarou uses his free foot to push down on Ottway's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ottway.
Mamarou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ottway has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ottway is trying desperately to improve position.
Mamarou working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ottway looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Mamarou! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Takamoura Mamarou!
Takamoura Mamarou made sure to mention his sponsor, [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Flinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxi Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Flinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maxi Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flinch counters with a takedown into side control.
Flinch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Flinch in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is trying to control Flinch's posture but Flinch avoids it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Maxi Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Silva shoots in but Flinch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Flinch counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Robert Flinch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flinch with a nice head shot there.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Flinch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flinch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva controls Flinch momentarily but Flinch frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Flinch doesn't defend quickly enough and Silva has managed to lock this one up! Can Flinch escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silva on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxi Silva!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Sweatpants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweatpants is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Earl - Earl Sweatshirt. The key to victory for Tony Tits has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Tits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earl Sweatpants!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tits pushes Sweatpants up against the cage in a clinch.
Tits tries to break free but Sweatpants pushes him back against the cage.
Tits goes for a takedown attempt but Sweatpants pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tits's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Tits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tits has his takedown stuffed
and Sweatpants counters with a straight right hand.
Tits shoots and misses
and Sweatpants counters with a left and a right that stings Tits.
Sweatpants throws a head kick that misses.
Tits fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sweatpants, pushing him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tits obliges.
Tits with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tits gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tits is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sweatpants has one foot on Tits's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tits has his takedown stuffed
and Sweatpants counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sweatpants tries to keep at a distance but Tits has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tits has Sweatpants pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sweatpants manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tits throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sweatpants blocks it with crossed arms.
Sweatpants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweatpants connects with a crisp jab.
Tits doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a head kick.
Tits has his takedown stuffed
and Sweatpants counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tits shoots and misses
enabling Sweatpants to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweatpants scores with a head kick. Tits tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tits with a poor takedown
enabling Sweatpants to counter with a crisp jab.
Sweatpants lands with an uppercut that bounces Tits off the cage and back into range.
Tits misses with a takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sweatpants. Those never looked like landing.
Tony Tits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tits has his takedown stuffed
and Sweatpants counters with a head kick. That will keep Tits thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sweatpants misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweatpants throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sweatpants displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tits.
Tits gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sweatpants counters with a stiff right hand.
Tits has his takedown stuffed
and Sweatpants counters with a straight right hand.
Tits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tits closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tits wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweatpants manages to break the clinch.
Tits doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tits takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tits misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sweatpants wants the takedown. Tits is fighting it off but Sweatpants persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tits's guard against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweatpants throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tits is looking for a triangle but Sweatpants pushes his legs off easily.
Tits looking for a guillotine here but Sweatpants defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earl Sweatpants will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sweatpants will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tits fails with the takedown
letting Sweatpants counter with a right hand.
Tits misses with a takedown attempt
and Sweatpants cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tits has closed the distance and engaged Sweatpants in a clinch.
Tits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sweatpants lands a glancing blow to the side of Tits's head.
Tits tries for a takedown but Sweatpants circles away easily
and Sweatpants counters with a big head kick but Tits shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Tits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a one-two to the body.
Sweatpants swinging wildly here.
Tits tries for a takedown but Sweatpants circles away easily
letting Sweatpants counter with a right hand.
Tits with a poor takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tits moves into the clinch.
Tits is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sweatpants is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tits to the mat. Tits regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tits has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweatpants can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tits throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweatpants lands a couple of elbows.
Tits wants to sweep but no luck.
Tits is looking for a triangle but Sweatpants pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sweatpants cracks Tits with a solid left hand.
Tits looking for subs off his back but Sweatpants has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tits is looking to get back to full guard here but Sweatpants has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweatpants landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweatpants landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tits is trying to get back to half guard.
Sweatpants has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tits tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tits is trying to escape the mount.
Sweatpants dominating with strikes here.
Tits is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Sweatpants.
Sweatpants is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tits is trying desperately to improve position.
Sweatpants punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Sweatpants 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sweatpants scores with a nice right hand.
Tits moves into range and clinches up with Sweatpants.
Tits throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sweatpants blocks it with crossed arms.
Tits missing with knees to the body.
Sweatpants gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tits.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sweatpants in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tits has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sweatpants avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tits tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sweatpants smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Tits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tits blocks a head kick by Sweatpants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tits dodges the punch combination from Sweatpants.
Tits tries for a takedown but Sweatpants circles away easily
and Sweatpants counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sweatpants scores with a head kick.
Tits has his takedown stuffed
and Sweatpants counters with a leg kick.
Tits doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sweatpants changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a body kick that stops Tits in his tracks momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sweatpants.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tits.
Sweatpants scores with a jab to the body.
Tits tries for a takedown but Sweatpants circles away easily
and Sweatpants counters with a nice body kick.
Tits fails with the takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a straight right hand.
Sweatpants lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sweatpants slaps away a takedown attempt from Tits, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tits staying out of range there.
Earl Sweatpants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sweatpants, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tits changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sweatpants tries to avoid it but Tits manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sweatpants to the ground. Sweatpants escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tits with a poor takedown
and Sweatpants counters with a stiff right hand.
Tits with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sweatpants counters with a stiff right hand.
Tits looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sweatpants scores with a jab to the head.
Tits clinches.
Tits looking for a takedown.
Sweatpants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tits pushes Sweatpants up against the cage in a clinch.
Tits tries a knee to the head but Sweatpants blocks it.
Sweatpants gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tits tries a knee to the head but Sweatpants blocks it.
Tits with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tits is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sweatpants gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sweatpants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tits shoots and misses
and Sweatpants counters with a left and a right that stings Tits.
Tits gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sweatpants counters with a left and a right that stings Tits.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tits misses with a takedown attempt
and Sweatpants connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tony Tits has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Earl Sweatpants is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick from Sweatpants lands but Tits takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Earl Sweatpants.
I've got Sweatpants winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Earl Sweatpants!
Our winner, Earl Sweatpants, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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