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Valhalla 78: Tokyo PPV PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asylum Shaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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261 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asylum Shaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Barnet!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnet clinches up with Shaco and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shaco trying to land knees to the body.
Barnet is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnet prevents it.
Shaco trying to control the position but instead, Barnet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaco into the cage.
Shaco has had enough of the clinch but Barnet keeps him there for the moment.
Shaco tries for a takedown but Barnet manages to get underhooks.
Barnet tries to break the clinch but Shaco is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaco stalls.
Barnet turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnet manages to end up in side control.
Shaco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaco tries to bench press Barnet off him but Barnet keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaco is working hard here to advance position.
Barnet controls the position.
Shaco looks to move to half guard but instead Barnet has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaco is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnet has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnet is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shaco can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnet working for a submission but Shaco is keeping him at bay.
Shaco is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnet has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnet controlling the pace for now.
Barnet looking to secure an arm triangle but Shaco defends it well.
Shaco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnet controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaco is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaco is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnet has taken his back - oops!
Barnet trying to control momentarily.
Barnet is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Shaco is defending well though. Barnet let's go of the attempt for now.
Shaco is covering up but some of the strikes from Barnet are getting through and doing damage.
Shaco breaks Barnet's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shaco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shaco, into his guard.
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!
Shaco working for a triangle but Barnet defends it easily.
Shaco is breathing heavily.
Shaco looking for subs off his back but Barnet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barnet with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnet wants to free his trapped foot but Shaco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shaco looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shaco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnet.
Shaco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnet uses it to pass to side control.
Shaco is looking for a sweep.
Barnet tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnet in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shaco tries to bench press Barnet off him but Barnet keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shaco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnet is looking to take a break and control but Shaco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnet creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnet lands a nice forearm strike.
Shaco tries to bench press Barnet off him but Barnet keeps the position.
Barnet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Shaco is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnet scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shaco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnet has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaco can't escape the position.
Barnet controlling from mount.
Shaco tries to improve his position but instead Barnet has taken his back!
Barnet is hanging on to Shaco's back as he tries to escape.
Barnet trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shaco rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnet is looking to advance position but Shaco won't allow it.
Shaco has hold of Barnet's hands but Barnet slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shaco is looking to improve his position.
Barnet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnet moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Shaco.
The referee asks Barnet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnet prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaco is not content to let Barnet control the position.
Shaco is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnet is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Barnet hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shaco with a poor takedown
and Barnet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barnet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shaco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnet 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnet.
Shaco is looking to regain half guard here but Barnet keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnet tries to advance to mount but Shaco denies him.
Shaco tries to buck Barnet off but Barnet is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaco, who protects the arm well.
Barnet trying to control the position but Shaco is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnet is working Shaco over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barnet grinds an elbow into Shaco's temple.
Shaco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaco keeps working.
Shaco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaco keeps working.
Barnet cracks Shaco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaco tries to buck Barnet off but Barnet is having none of it.
The referee asks Barnet politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Barnet prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barnet working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaco seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnet dominates the positioning.
Check out the look on Barnet's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnet wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shaco, who protects the arm well.
Barnet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaco keeps working.
Shaco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shaco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnet pulls his head out easily.
Shaco looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Barnet pushes past his half guard into mount!
Barnet connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnet landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnet with the ground and pound from mount.
Barnet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnet prevents Shaco from getting the reversal.
Barnet controlling from the full mount.
Barnet looking to control but Shaco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnet controlling his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnet with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnet controlling from the full mount.
Barnet breaks from Shaco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shaco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnet breaks from Shaco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnet controlling from the full mount.
Shaco is trying to reverse the position but instead Barnet has taken his back - oops!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaco can't escape the position.
Josh Barnet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnet just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Asylum Shaco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Barnet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Barnet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnet 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Barnet!
Josh Barnet gave a mention to Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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107 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kuusela!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Palmeiras rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuusela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Palmeiras tries for a takedown but Kuusela circles away easily
and Kuusela counters by clinching up.
Kuusela prevents a takedown attempt there.
O Palmeiras tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuusela just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusela prevents a takedown attempt there.
O Palmeiras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuusela walks away with a smile on his face. O Palmeiras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
O Palmeiras tries to clinch up but Kuusela circles away and keeps his distance.
O Palmeiras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuusela holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuusela lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela presses O Palmeiras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
O Palmeiras jumps guard but Kuusela turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
O Palmeiras has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuusela avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
O Palmeiras can't get the takedown.
A short right from Kuusela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras jumps guard but Kuusela turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuusela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Palmeiras or not.
Kuusela lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuusela is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Palmeiras is breathing heavily.
Kuusela lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kuusela as the two fighters clinch.
Kuusela is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kuusela is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuusela gets underhooks to prevent O Palmeiras's takedown attempt.
O Palmeiras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Palmeiras.
Kuusela lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela cracks O Palmeiras with a nice body shot.
O Palmeiras is trying to pull guard but Kuusela has him pressed against the cage.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusela pushes O Palmeiras back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Kuusela gets through O Palmeiras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
O Palmeiras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela lands a body shot.
Kuusela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
O Palmeiras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuusela after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Palmeiras.
Good body shot from Kuusela.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
Nice body punch from Kuusela - that landed with a thud.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kuusela - that landed with a thud.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuusela lands a body shot.
O Palmeiras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuusela lands a body shot.
O Palmeiras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuusela lands with a light punch inside.
Kuusela digs a right hand into O Palmeiras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Palmeiras's gas tank.
Kuusela lands an uppercut.
Kuusela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela lands an uppercut.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath O Palmeiras's ribcage. O Palmeiras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath O Palmeiras's ribcage. O Palmeiras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela cracks O Palmeiras with a nice body shot.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Palmeiras.
Kuusela lands a body punch.
Kuusela works on O Palmeiras's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuusela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuusela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Palmeiras or not.
Kuusela lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuusela.
Kuusela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Palmeiras tries for a takedown but Kuusela manages to get underhooks.
Kuusela lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
Kuusela lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuusela.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
O Palmeiras is trying to pull guard but Kuusela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
O Palmeiras goes for a takedown attempt but Kuusela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Palmeiras swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuusela.
Kuusela takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuusela.
Kuusela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuusela is working O Palmeiras over against the cage.
O Palmeiras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuusela is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Palmeiras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuusela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kuusela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
Kuusela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Palmeirass head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kuusela dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Palmeiras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuusela counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuusela stops a takedown attempt from O Palmeiras.
Mark Kuusela seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuusela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Palmeiras or not.
O Palmeiras tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuusela smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusela has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Palmeiras tries to pull guard but Kuusela holds him up against the cage and eventually O Palmeiras drops back down to his feet.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Kuusela - that landed with a thud.
Kuusela scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A body shot lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a right hand.
Kuusela lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuusela.
O Palmeiras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuusela is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Palmeiras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath O Palmeiras's ribcage. O Palmeiras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuusela.
Kuusela scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuusela prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuusela lands a body shot.
Kuusela lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the body.
O Palmeiras is looking for a takedown.
Kuusela lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuusela lands an uppercut.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuusela presses O Palmeiras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Palmeiras.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuusela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuusela lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela works on O Palmeiras's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuusela lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
O Palmeiras is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuusela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Kuusela.
A short left from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuusela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Palmeirass head.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
O Palmeiras tries a body shot but Kuusela blocks it.
Kuusela digs a right hand into O Palmeiras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Palmeiras's gas tank.
O Palmeiras has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuusela after a bit of a struggle.
Kuusela scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuusela presses O Palmeiras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusela presses O Palmeiras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a body punch.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath O Palmeiras's ribcage. O Palmeiras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusela throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela is working O Palmeiras over against the cage.
Kuusela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuusela lands a body punch.
Kuusela is leaning against O Palmeiras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath O Palmeiras's ribcage. O Palmeiras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuusela presses O Palmeiras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusela lands with a light punch inside.
Kuusela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Palmeiras.
Kuusela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuusela lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela lands a hook that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusela lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kuusela - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuusela digs a right hand into O Palmeiras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Palmeiras's gas tank.
Kuusela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuusela scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kuusela.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
O Palmeiras is working for takedown but Kuusela is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuusela.
Good body shot from Kuusela.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuusela.
Kuusela works on O Palmeiras's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of O Palmeiras's head.
Kuusela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuusela scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kuusela.
A short left from Kuusela.
Nice body punch from Kuusela - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusela lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuusela cracks O Palmeiras with a nice body shot.
Kuusela lands a shoulder strike.
Kuusela digs a right hand into O Palmeiras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Palmeiras's gas tank.
Kuusela lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kuusela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! O Palmeiras's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
O Palmeiras has his takedown stuffed
and Kuusela holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
O Palmeiras is trying to drag Kuusela to the mat but Kuusela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kuusela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuusela presses O Palmeiras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusela lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
Nice body punch from Kuusela - that landed with a thud.
Kuusela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Kuusela - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of O Palmeiras's head.
Nice body punch from Kuusela.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Kuusela as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kuusela.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Palmeiras backwards.
Kuusela is leaning against O Palmeiras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuusela pushes O Palmeiras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuusela is working O Palmeiras over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuusela.
Kuusela cracks O Palmeiras with a nice body shot.
Kuusela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuusela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Palmeirass head.
Kuusela scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusela pushes O Palmeiras back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
A hook to the body from Kuusela.
Kuusela is working O Palmeiras over against the cage.
Kuusela lands with a right to the head.
Kuusela scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Palmeiras tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuusela just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuusela scores with a shot to the side of O Palmeiras's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Palmeiras takes a shot to the head.
Kuusela digs a right hand underneath O Palmeiras's ribcage. O Palmeiras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O Palmeiras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuusela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
O Palmeiras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuusela counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuusela is leaning against O Palmeiras and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusela presses O Palmeiras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuusela lands a body punch.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Palmeiras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuusela works on O Palmeiras's body with a couple of short punches.
Kuusela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuusela lands with a light punch inside.
Kuusela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuusela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Palmeiras.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Palmeiras's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
Kuusela pushes O Palmeiras back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Palmeiras wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuusela has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
Good body shot from Kuusela.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusela lands a body punch.
Kuusela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Palmeiras takes a shot to the head.
Kuusela digs a right hand into O Palmeiras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O Palmeiras's gas tank.
Kuusela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuusela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nunca Subestime O Palmeiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuusela.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuusela.
O Palmeiras is trying to break the clinch but Kuusela is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Kuusela as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuusela lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuusela lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Kuusela as the two fighters clinch.
Kuusela works on O Palmeiras's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kuusela.
Kuusela presses O Palmeiras against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusela pushes O Palmeiras back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
O Palmeiras is trying to pull guard but Kuusela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuusela lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuusela.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuusela.
Kuusela scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuusela is working O Palmeiras over against the cage.
Kuusela lands a shot to the body.
O Palmeiras has Kuusela pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuusela manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuusela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuusela stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuusela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kuusela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuusela 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kuusela!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Aunor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Riley Davis enters the cage!
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135 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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135 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Aunor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riley Davis!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aunor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aunor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Aunor has his hands clasped together but Davis extends an breaks Aunor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Davis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riley Davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flair comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Reign In Blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ric Flair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Fry!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flair.
Flair shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fry defends it nicely.
Fry scoring well with a low kick there.
Flair moves out of range of the body kick.
Fry throws a solid leg kick but Flair takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fry.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fry.
Fry cracks the inside of Flair's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fry misses with a head kick.
Flair checks the leg kick.
Flair checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fry gets caught napping as Flair dives in and scores a takedown. Fry manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Flair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flair trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flair thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Flair trying to control the position from guard on top but Fry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flair forces his way into half guard.
Flair is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flair in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Fry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Flair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ric Flair!
Ric Flair looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'am the former 13 time WCW champion legendary mamber of the four horsemen '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazushi Sakuraba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips a jab and a cross from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba misses with a head kick.
Kazushi Sakuraba stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazushi Sakuraba. Kazushi Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazushi Sakuraba is defended easily by Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazushi Sakuraba. Kazushi Sakuraba does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kazushi Sakuraba to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazushi Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but Kazushi Sakuraba defending well.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to control but Kazushi Sakuraba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kazushi Sakuraba 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazushi Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kazushi Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazushi Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Kazushi Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Kazushi Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazushi Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazushi Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Kazushi Sakuraba won't allow Kazushi Sakuraba to get back to his feet.
Kazushi Sakuraba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kazushi Sakuraba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kazushi Sakuraba has escaped and now he's on top!
Kazushi Sakuraba stands up over Kazushi Sakuraba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Kazushi Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Kazushi Sakuraba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kazushi Sakuraba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kazushi Sakuraba has Kazushi Sakuraba in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazushi Sakuraba forces his way into half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Kazushi Sakuraba is controlling well.
Kazushi Sakuraba won't allow Kazushi Sakuraba to pass to mount.
Kazushi Sakuraba is pressing down on Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazushi Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kazushi Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazushi Sakuraba 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.
Kazushi Sakuraba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kazushi Sakuraba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazushi Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazushi Sakuraba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazushi Sakuraba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazushi Sakuraba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kazushi Sakuraba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazushi Sakuraba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kazushi Sakuraba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to land a combination but Kazushi Sakuraba avoids it well.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kazushi Sakuraba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kazushi Sakuraba's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Kazushi Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Kazushi Sakuraba defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazushi Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazushi Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba wriggles free and stands up.
Kazushi Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazushi Sakuraba tries to sprawl out of it but Kazushi Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a one two combo.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kazushi Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and Kazushi Sakuraba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kazushi Sakuraba!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazushi Sakuraba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Kazushi Sakuraba defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazushi Sakuraba passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba working to try and regain half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to get to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kazushi Sakuraba is surviving well by controlling Kazushi Sakuraba's body position as best he can.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes Kazushi Sakuraba's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to break free.
Kazushi Sakuraba doesn't have the hooks in and Kazushi Sakuraba manages to turn into his guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba has a closed guard, preventing Kazushi Sakuraba from standing up.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazushi Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazushi Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to keep Kazushi Sakuraba in close.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba passes Kazushi Sakuraba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Kazushi Sakuraba defends it.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to control but Kazushi Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Kazushi Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be working for a kimura but Kazushi Sakuraba defends the submission attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba has hold of Kazushi Sakuraba's hands but Kazushi Sakuraba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kazushi Sakuraba is in trouble now - Kazushi Sakuraba has advanced to mount!
Kazushi Sakuraba lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazushi Sakuraba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kazushi Sakuraba is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kazushi Sakuraba has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kazushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kazushi Sakuraba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazushi Sakuraba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kazushi Sakuraba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazushi Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kazushi Sakuraba.
Kazushi Sakuraba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Kazushi Sakuraba - just one landing.
Kazushi Sakuraba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazushi Sakuraba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazushi Sakuraba prevents Kazushi Sakuraba from moving into mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kazushi Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazushi Sakuraba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Kazushi Sakuraba is defending well.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but Kazushi Sakuraba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazushi Sakuraba to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to hold on to Kazushi Sakuraba's head to control him but Kazushi Sakuraba postures up.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Kazushi Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to stand but Kazushi Sakuraba has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kazushi Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to take a breather but Kazushi Sakuraba is having none of it.
Kazushi Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba misses with a head shot. Kazushi Sakuraba uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba has his foot on Kazushi Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazushi Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazushi Sakuraba forces his way into half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazushi Sakuraba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kazushi Sakuraba is pressing down on Kazushi Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazushi Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Kazushi Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazushi Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazushi Sakuraba pushing down on Kazushi Sakuraba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazushi Sakuraba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
Kazushi Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kazushi Sakuraba manages to get back to half guard.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazushi Sakuraba is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazushi Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazushi Sakuraba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazushi Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Kazushi Sakuraba, not yet.
Kazushi Sakuraba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazushi Sakuraba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kazushi Sakuraba!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kazushi Sakuraba waved his t-shirt featuring Valhalla Fight Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Miracle - We Ain't Scared. Grenadier has chosen Esaka '96 as his entrance music. 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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24
203 lbs
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27
181 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Panzer Grenadier!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grenadier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grenadier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
A jab lands there for Green.
A punch combination from Green misses.
Grenadier avoids the body shot from Green.
Green lands a nice hook to Grenadier's body. Grenadier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danny Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grenadier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grenadier blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grenadier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grenadier works Green's body with a nice hook.
Grenadier lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grenadier throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
A head kick from Grenadier lands but Green takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a poor cross that misses
letting Grenadier counter with a right hand.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick from Grenadier.
Grenadier connects with a crisp jab.
Green is looking to clinch but Grenadier is avoiding it.
Green chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green scores with a leg kick.
Green lands a nice shot that snaps Grenadier's head back.
Grenadier avoids the body shot from Green.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grenadier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grenadier moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Grenadier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grenadier manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grenadier throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Grenadier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grenadier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooh!!! Grenadier has knocked Green down with a huge combo! Grenadier steps away and waves a wobbly Green back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Green is rocked!
Grenadier cracks Green on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Green falls backwards against the cage. Grenadier follows up with more strikes that drop Green to his knees. Grenadier keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Green! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panzer Grenadier!
A very excited looking Panzer Grenadier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bigfoot Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne Feat. Mike Tyson - American Dream. Bigfoot Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ric Flair's chin.
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243 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bigfoot Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ric Flair!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flair will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Flair throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flair lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Flair closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flair.
Flair trying to land knees to the body.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Flair is controlling the position.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flair backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Flair.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Flair lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Flair takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Bigfoot Silva has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flair misses with a low kick.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Flair looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Flair walks into a left hand.
Flair walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flair.
Silva moves out of range as Flair throws a body kick.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Flair counters with a crisp right that sends Silva to the canvas! Flair follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Flair!
Post fight, Ric Flair took to the microphone: 'Hey Hernando, when somebody has convinced you that you're not worth anything to anybody anymore, and they spend a lot of time doing it, you start believing it yourself. To all the women out there, Space Mountain may be the oldest ride in the papark, but it has the longest line. Woooooooooooooooooo'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchinello Harlequin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torres comes into the arena with Old Way's blaring out of the sound system. Punchinello Harlequin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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143 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punchinello Harlequin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Harlequin to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres fails with the takedown
and Harlequin counters with a thumping low kick.
Torres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harlequin.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt
and Harlequin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres has his takedown stuffed
and Harlequin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torres's knee momentarily.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harlequin as he avoids it easily.
Crunch! Harlequin slams his shin into Torres's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlequin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harlequin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Harlequin.
Torres bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Torres throwing strikes but Harlequin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Harlequin taking a break here but Torres is having none of it and regains half guard.
Harlequin works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to reverse the position but Harlequin maintains control.
Torres blocking the ground and pound.
Harlequin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres tries to hold on but Harlequin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin working Torres over with strikes here.
Harlequin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Torres tries to hold on but Harlequin postures up.
Harlequin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harlequin lands a big shot there that rocks Torres but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Harlequin avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Torres can't escape the position.
Torres holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harlequin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlequin landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchinello Harlequin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harlequin scores with a shot to the body.
Harlequin shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harlequin.
Torres shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harlequin defends it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harlequin.
Harlequin instigates a clinch.
Harlequin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torres's elbow.
Harlequin swings wildly with an uppercut but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin misses with a body punch.
Harlequin stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres blocks a body shot from Harlequin.
Harlequin prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harlequin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harlequin stops a takedown attempt from Torres.
Harlequin taking a breather.
Harlequin lands a body shot.
Harlequin lands a hook that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Harlequin is leaning against Torres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harlequin is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harlequin down to the mat. Harlequin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harlequin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harlequin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harlequin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harlequin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Punchinello Harlequin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Harlequin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt
and Harlequin counters with a head kick that drops Torres to the mat! Torres scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Torres is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harlequin throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harlequin misses with a straight left.
Punchinello Harlequin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harlequin thows a body shot but no joy.
Torres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harlequin is fending him off so far but Torres persists. Nope, Harlequin circles away and we're back to standing.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres misses with a leg kick.
Torres fails with the takedown.
Harlequin instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants a takedown but no success here.
Harlequin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harlequin gets underhooks to prevent Torres's takedown attempt.
Harlequin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
Harlequin lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres is trying to drag Harlequin to the mat but Harlequin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harlequin scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Harlequin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Harlequin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torres has Harlequin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harlequin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harlequin scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Harlequin digs a right hand underneath Torres's ribcage. Torres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harlequin scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harlequin lands a left hand.
Harlequin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harlequin lands a big right hand that drops Torres! The killer instinct kicks in and Harlequin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Harlequin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchinello Harlequin!
Punchinello Harlequin is the new bantamweight champion!
Punchinello Harlequin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Hernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernando comes to the cage accompanied by HaunTed . Price has chosen Destroy Everything - Hatebreed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
265 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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22
275 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Hernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Price!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernando gets tackled into the cage by Price. Price maintains the clinch.
Price looking to stall.
Price working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Roberto Hernando has been cut.
Hernando throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hernando leaning against his opponent.
Hernando tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
Hernando is leaning against Price and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hernando content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Price blocks a body shot from Hernando.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Price misses with a body punch.
Hernando cracks Price with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Price just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernando's brow.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Hernando lands a body shot.
Price looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Hernando.
Price can't find room to land a body shot as Hernando controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to stall but Hernando improves his position.
Hernando lands a damaging elbow.
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Price lands with a kick to the temple. Hernando shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Price gets tackled into the cage by Hernando. Hernando maintains the clinch.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Hernando blocks the elbow strike.
Hernando unloads a knee to the mid-section. Price lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernando lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hernando content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price misses with an uppercut.
Price lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hernando lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Trevor Price has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price walks into a left hand.
Price pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernando is out of range and Price settles back down.
Price tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Hernando closes the distance and clinches.
Price tries to throw a body punch but Hernando avoids it by throwing Price back against the cage.
Price lands a hook to the side of the head.
Price blocks the elbow strike.
Price avoiding damage as Hernando throws knees to the body.
Price is trying to stall.
Hernando lands a good knee to the midsection. Price won't want to take too many of those.
Hernando breaks the clinch.
Hernando misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Price throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hernando holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hernando manages to break the clinch.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Price wants to clinch up but Hernando keeps it at a distance.
Price clinches.
Hernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hernando checks it well.
Trevor Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price is looking to clinch.
Price throws a head kick that Hernando semi-blocks.
Price is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a body punch
and Hernando counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price tries to clinch up but Hernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Price tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Price.
Price clinches.
Hernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Price takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Price closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Price on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price tries to clinch up but Hernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Hernando scores with a jab to the body.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Hernando dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Price is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hernando.
Hernando lands a big head kick that sends Price tumbling to the mat! Hernando takes a step backwards and waves Price back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernando wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Hernando misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Price.
Roberto Hernando is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernando tries to clinch but Price is having none of it.
Price tries to clinch but Hernando moves away
and Hernando counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Trevor Price's cut even more.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Price tries to score with a low kick but Hernando moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Price ducks down to avoid it.
Hernando tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernando.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Hernando fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Hernando stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Hernando tries a head kick but it misses.
Price motions for Hernando to come forward. Price throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price darts in trying to clinch
and Hernando counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernando throws a nice looking combination but Price bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Price tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hernando.
Hernando landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Price is breathing heavily.
Hernando lands a good knee to the midsection. Price won't want to take too many of those.
Hernando stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hernando stalling the fight.
Price takes a knee right on the jaw!
Price takes a knee right on the jaw!
Roberto Hernando has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Hernando.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hernando utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hernando landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernando is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hernando digs a right hand underneath Price's ribcage. Price let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Price on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hernando throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Hernando.
Hernando tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hernando with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hernando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Price's face.
Hernando with a knee to the head.
Price is trying to maintain a safe position but Hernando gets an underhook and turns Price into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Hernando leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernando.
Hernando landing knees to the body.
Hernando cracks Price with a nice body shot.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from Hernando.
Hernando scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernando.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hernando lands a nice knee to the body.
Hernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Price can do to turn this around?
Hernando breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Price 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Hernando dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hernando drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.
Price looking to stall.
Hernando manages to break the clinch.
Price tries to clinch up
and Hernando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Price is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernando rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters circling a little - Hernando finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
Hernando throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Price sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Price takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hernando gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hernando.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernando digs a right hand underneath Price's ribcage. Price let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Hernando.
Price's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernando goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price darts in trying to clinch
and Hernando counters with a straight right hand.
Hernando throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Price.
Hernando tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price tries to clinch up.
Hernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price throws a leg kick
and Hernando counters with a right hand to the body.
Hernando lands a big head kick that sends Price tumbling to the mat! Hernando takes a step backwards and waves Price back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Price is rocked!
Price misses with the combination.
Hernando misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Hernando blocks a head kick by Price.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses.
Hernando misses with a leg kick.
Hernando tries a low kick but Price avoids it.
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Price tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Price tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price dips to his left and cracks Hernando with an uppercut!
Hernando cracks Price with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The cut above Trevor Price's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Price plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hernando fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Price, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernando manages to break the clinch.
Price moves out of range of the body kick.
Hernando gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Price counters with a nice body shot.
Price darts in and clinches Hernando up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hernando taking a breather.
Hernando blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Hernando goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Hernando clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Hernando.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by Price.
Price wants to clinch
and Hernando makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Price fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price lands a head kick!
Price is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando throws a body punch but Price moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Hernando - just one landing.
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Hernando tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
Hernando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Hernando putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Price in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Price is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernando is leaning against Price and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hernando.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernando.
Hernando breaks from the clinch.
Price is looking to clinch.
Hernando throws a head kick that misses.
Hernando scores with a one two! Price had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Price wants to clinch
and Hernando counters with a left to the body.
Hernando gets a clinch.
Hernando breaks the clinch.
Price tries to clinch but Hernando moves out of range.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Price with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Price.
Price tries to clinch up
and Hernando counters with a one-two to the body.
Price misses with a jab to the body
and Hernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Price takes the fight into the clinch.
Hernando avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Price there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Price throws a low kick, looking for Hernando's leg but Hernando calmly moves out of range.
Hernando connects with a looping right hand.
Hernando moves out of range of the body kick from Price.
Hernando throws a right and a left that Price avoids nicely.
Hernando moves into range and clinches up with Price.
Price lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Price is stalling here.
Hernando misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Hernando had his way with Trevor Price in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Price is looking to clinch but Hernando is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hernando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hernando lands a jab to the nose.
Price throws a front kick aimed at Hernando's knee but Hernando avoids it well.
Hernando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Price throws a nice outside leg kick.
Price tries to clinch but Hernando is having none of it.
Price throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hernando lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Price backwards.
Price lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hernando lands a body punch in the clinch.
Price gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hernando lands a good knee to the midsection. Price won't want to take too many of those.
Price is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Hernando lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hernando.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernando avoids it.
Hernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernando cracks Price with a good jab.
Hernando jabs Price to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Price.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernando throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Hernando rushes Price and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Price wants to stall.
Price on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hernando scores with a shot to the side of Price's head.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Hernando in his tracks for a moment.
Hernando stalling the fight.
Price gets through Hernando's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberto Hernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hernando tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Price's elbow.
Price leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hernando lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernando comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernando on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Price landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Hernando blocks an elbow strike.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price gets through Hernando's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trevor Price has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Hernando.
Well Hernando 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Hernando!
Roberto Hernando thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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