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Valhalla 84: Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 to the cage accompanied by Old Way's. Punchinello Harlequin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punchinello Harlequin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres shoots and misses
and Harlequin counters with a nice leg kick.
Torres avoids the body shot from Harlequin.
Torres takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torres feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Harlequin is keeping the position.
Harlequin being controlled here, momentarily.
Harlequin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harlequin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin controlling the position.
Torres looking to sit in guard and control but Harlequin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harlequin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harlequin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Torres works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Miguel Torres wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Torres with a poor takedown
and Harlequin counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Harlequin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harlequin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.
Torres blocks a low kick nicely.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harlequin avoids it really well and circles away.
Torres blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin gets a clinch.
Torres is working for takedown but Harlequin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harlequin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harlequin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Harlequin - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Harlequin - that landed with a thud.
Harlequin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torres is breathing heavily.
A short right from Harlequin on the inside.
Torres changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harlequin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harlequin.
Harlequin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Torres takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harlequin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the cage. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harlequin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harlequin looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Harlequin throws a wild body kick that Torres sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harlequin.
Torres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlequin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harlequin pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchinello Harlequin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harlequin just misses with a punch to the body.
Harlequin stuffs the takedown.
Torres scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torres is putting a hurting on Harlequin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Torres with the ground and pound but Harlequin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Torres performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harlequin gets full guard.
Harlequin keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Harlequin pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Harlequin working a defensive guard here.
Harlequin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Torres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres postures up in Harlequin's guard and throws a big left but Harlequin blocks it.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Harlequin keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harlequin throws a leg kick but Torres moved away.
Harlequin misses with a leg kick.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harlequin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torres.
Harlequin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harlequin connects with a jab.
Torres shoots in and drives through. Harlequin sprawls well.
Harlequin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlequin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harlequin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Torres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harlequin.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Torres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torres misses with a takedown
and Harlequin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Torres's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres working a defensive guard but Harlequin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Torres isn't going anywhere.
Harlequin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harlequin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harlequin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Torres dodges the ground and pound from Harlequin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchinello Harlequin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harlequin lands a head kick. Torres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harlequin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harlequin wants it to stay on the feet.
Harlequin stuffs the takedown.
Torres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harlequin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlequin throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Torres crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Punchinello Harlequin! Punchinello Harlequin retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Punchinello Harlequin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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154 lbs
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163 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Tamad!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakai tries to clinch up.
Tamad avoids the head kick by Nakai.
A combination from Tamad does no damage.
Nakai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakai has Tamad up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nakai tries to throw a body punch but Tamad avoids it by throwing Nakai back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tamad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakai has Tamad pushed against the cage.
Tamad wants to stall.
Tamad is working for takedown but Nakai is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakai controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuki Nakai.
Nakai swings for the body but Tamad moves out of range.
Nakai pushes Tamad up against the cage in a clinch.
Tamad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tamad is trying to break the clinch but Nakai has him pressed against the cage.
Nakai is looking to control Tamad's arms but Tamad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nakai has his back to the cage.
Tamad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakai won't allow it.
Tamad looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Tamad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Nakai.
Tamad can't break the clinch.
Nakai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamad letting Nakai take a breather here.
Nakai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tamad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakai can't get the takedown.
Tamad is trying to drag Nakai to the mat but Nakai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuki Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Tamad.
Nakai effectively controlling the action here.
Tamad has Nakai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nakai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai is leaning against Tamad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakai has a couple of punches blocked by Tamad.
Nakai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tamad is trying to keep an underhook but Nakai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nakai is trying to control. Tamad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tamad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakai seems to be looking for submissions.
Tamad tries to get to full guard but Nakai has control of the leg.
Tamad trying to control from the bottom.
Nakai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tamad is just riding it out for now. Nakai eventually gives up the hold.
Nakai uses his free foot to push down on Tamad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tamad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakai fails to move to back control.
Nakai is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakai wants to control the pace but Tamad is squirming around nicely.
Tamad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nakai trying to control but Tamad is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that round.
That's time! Nakai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nakai shoots in for a double leg but Tamad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakai scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakai shoots in looking for a takedown. Tamad tries to sprawl out of it but Nakai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tamad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan Tamad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tamad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tamad fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakai clinches with his opponent.
Nakai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakai is trying to stall.
Nakai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tamad wants to take the fight to the mat but Nakai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nakai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tamad wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakai won't allow it.
Nakai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad can't break the clinch.
Tamad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakai looking to stall.
Nakai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuki Nakai.
Nakai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamad throws a head kick that misses.
Nakai darts in and clinches Tamad up against the cage.
Tamad stalling in the clinch but Nakai improves position.
Tamad is trying to drag Nakai to the mat but Nakai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yuki Nakai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Tamad.
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!
Tamad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakai is looking for a takedown.
Tamad is working for takedown but Nakai is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tamad working hard to break the clinch.
Tamad blocks an uppercut.
Nakai wants a takedown.
Tamad blocks a body shot from Nakai.
Nakai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tamad up against the cage.
Nakai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamad trying to land knees to the body.
Nakai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tamad trying to keep a closed guard but Nakai is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad wants to sweep here but Nakai controlling him for the moment.
Tamad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakai is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tamad trying to control the action but Nakai is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamad wants to free his trapped foot but Nakai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakai tries to roll over but Tamad keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakai!
Tamad trying to control but Nakai is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Nakai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tamad gets a takedown into half guard.
Tamad seems to be looking for submissions.
Nakai looking for submissions off his back.
Tamad is trying to control. Nakai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tamad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nakai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tamad raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad cracks Nakai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tamad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tamad with the ground and pound from mount.
Tamad unloading with bombs!
Nakai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tamad landing punches.
Nakai is looking to improve his position but Tamad isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakai tries to lock up and control but Tamad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamad wants to free his trapped foot but Nakai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamad uses his free foot to push down on Nakai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nakai.
Nakai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yuki Nakai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tamad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nakai because Tamad loaded up on that one.
The referee warns Nakai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tamad landing shots from mount.
Nakai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamad landing strikes from the mount.
Tamad with the ground and pound from mount.
Nakai regains half guard.
Nakai wants to get back to full guard.
Nakai won't allow Tamad to pass to mount.
Nakai trying to control but Tamad postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamad stopping the sweep attempt from Nakai.
Tamad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tamad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakai is keeping the position for now.
Nakai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamad defends well.
Tamad preventing the sweep.
Nakai keeping full guard, as Tamad tries to pass.
Tamad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakai trying to keep a closed guard but Tamad is proving a slippery customer.
Nakai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakai can't keep his opponent in guard - Tamad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nakai is refusing to be controlled, as Tamad sits in half guard.
Nakai trying to control but Tamad postures up.
Tamad working the head and body with strikes.
Nakai is pressing down on Tamad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tamad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamad stopping the sweep attempt from Nakai.
Juan Tamad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Tamad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Nakai!
In his post fight interview, Yuki Nakai gave a big smile as he said '"I came here tonight and I didn't know what to expect. I seen a lot of people hating me and I didn't know what to feel about that so I guess I didn't like you much none either. During this fight I seen a lot of changing, the way yous felt about me, and the way I felt about you. In here there wer'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazushi Sakuraba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luigi Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fry misses with a hook.
Sakuraba lands the left hand.
Fry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sakuraba scores with a decent looking hook.
Fry misses with a takedown attempt - Sakuraba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Sakuraba does no damage.
Sakuraba misses with the combination.
Sakuraba slaps away a takedown attempt from Fry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fry showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Fry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Fry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fry.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Fry tries to pass.
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.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fry trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba thows a huge punch but Fry dodges it nicely.
Sakuraba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fry sees it coming and defends easily.
Sakuraba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fry tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Fry is defending well.
Fry controlling the position for now.
Sakuraba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fry's head.
Sakuraba is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakuraba is aware though and is defending well.
Sakuraba forces his way into half guard.
Fry is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but Fry defends it.
Fry is doing well to control the position and prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
Fry is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sakuraba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fry defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Fry misses its intended target.
Sakuraba throws a series of punches but Fry moves out of range.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakuraba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fry's head.
Sakuraba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fry misses with a takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakuraba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakuraba lands with an uppercut that bounces Fry off the cage and back into range.
Sakuraba connects with a right hand. Fry shakes it off.
Fry dodges the punch combination from Sakuraba.
Fry avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazushi Sakuraba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fry dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on Fry's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
Fry fails with the takedown
and Sakuraba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a two punch combination.
Fry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakuraba's waist but Sakuraba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fry off to one side.
Sakuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakuraba thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Sakuraba coming out on top.
Fry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuraba is fending him off so far but Fry persists. Nope, Sakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.
Fry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuraba is fending him off so far but Fry persists. Nope, Sakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sakuraba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fry.
A lazy left from Sakuraba finds it's target.
Fry misses with a hook. Sakuraba ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Sakuraba.
Fry slips a jab and a cross from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakuraba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fry if he has to take too many more of those.
Fry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. Fry does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakuraba counters with a left to the body.
Fry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakuraba pinned against the cage. Sakuraba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakuraba scores with a hook.
Sakuraba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sakuraba swivels and escapes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Sakuraba does no damage.
Sakuraba punishes Fry's body with a nice straight punch.
Fry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sakuraba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fry somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Sakuraba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sakuraba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fry at a distance.
Sakuraba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakuraba scores with a decent looking hook.
Fry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sakuraba connects with a looping right hand.
Sakuraba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fry has a takedown stuffed.
Fry fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fry backs up against the cage.
Fry is rocked!
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fry.
Sakuraba lands a two punch combo.
Sakuraba slaps away a takedown attempt from Fry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba throws a sloppy head kick and Fry moves out of range easily.
Sakuraba throws a combination. Fry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fry misses with a takedown attempt
and Sakuraba counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakuraba lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakuraba, as that shot connected.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba with a jab.
Sakuraba lands a body shot.
Fry throws a hook but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Fry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakuraba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakuraba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sakuraba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fry.
Fry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakuraba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakuraba throws a head kick but Fry moves out of range.
Fry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakuraba finds it's way round the side to connect with Fry's head.
Sakuraba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakuraba jabs at Fry's body.
Sakuraba tries to bum rush Fry with a series of wild strikes but Fry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sakuraba sprawls well. Sakuraba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fry gets slowly back to his feet.
Fry looking to score a takedown here. Sakuraba is defending well but Fry drives through and ends up in Sakuraba's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry preventing the sweep.
Fry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fry is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
Fry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fry has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fry is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Sakuraba!
Kazushi Sakuraba made sure to mention his sponsor, Valhalla Fight Wear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Destroy Everything - Hatebreed. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Fry!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry connects with a solid leg kick.
Fry on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Price lands a leg kick that knocks Fry off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Fry misses
and Price counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fry's knee momentarily.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Price blocks a low kick nicely.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Price takes a swing at Fry's ribcage but misses.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price throws a push kick but Fry slaps the foot to one side.
Price jabs Fry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Price has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fry is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.
Price throws a head kick but Fry moves out of range.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Price counters by moving into the clinch.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fry.
Price looking to slow down the pace here.
Fry with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Price looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fry dodges an elbow strike from Price.
Price lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mario Fry has been cut.
Fry misses with an elbow over the top.
Fry pushes off an throws an elbow but Price leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fry being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price avoids the elbow strike from Fry, against the cage.
Price creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Price is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
Fry blocks an elbow strike from Price.
Price misses with the head strike.
Price just leaning against Fry, taking a breather.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Price throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A bit of stalling here from Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Price.
Price throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Price tries to land knees in the clinch but Fry avoids the damage to the body.
Fry avoids a wild elbow strike from Price.
Good body shot from Price.
Fry avoids a wild elbow strike from Price.
Price misses with an elbow strike.
Price misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fry as Price tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fry misses with a knee strike.
Price is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Price is keeping busy.
Fry being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Trevor Price.
Price checks a low kick from Fry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price checks a low kick from Fry.
Price walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fry blocks a head kick by Price.
Price checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Fry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fry wants to land a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Price throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fry misses with a low kick as Price jumps back.
Trevor Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price wants to slow Fry down by chopping away at his legs.
Price is looking to slow Fry down with leg kicks.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fry defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
Fry is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.
Fry tries a low kick but Price avoids it.
Fry throws a front kick aimed at Price's knee but Price avoids it well.
Fry blocks a head kick by Price.
Fry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Price throws a body punch but Fry moves out of range.
Price misses with a low kick.
Fry misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Price blocks the low kick.
Fry misses with a body kick.
Fry tries a head kick but it misses.
Price checks a low kick from Fry.
Price throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Price throws a solid leg kick but Fry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Price.
Price connects with a leg kick. Fry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick by Price misses
and Fry counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Fry throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a leg kick.
Fry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fry looks to land a body kick but Price moved away.
Price tries to land a front kick but Fry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fry throws a body kick that misses.
Fry blocks a leg kick.
Fry throws a low kick but Price avoids it.
Price takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fry throws a wild body kick that Price sees coming a mile off.
Mario Fry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Price. That did some damage!
Price moves out of range of the body kick from Fry.
Fry throws a low kick but Price moves out of range easily.
Price is looking to wear down Fry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Price checks a leg kick.
Fry is looking to score with low kicks.
Price just misses with a punch to the body.
Fry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fry tries a head kick but it misses.
Price takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Trevor Price has been cut.
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!
Fry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Price.
Price blocks a leg kick.
Fry tries to score with a low kick but Price moves his leg out of the way.
Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Fry is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Price throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fry.
Price misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fry.
A low kick from Fry misses
and Price counters with a slapping leg kick.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fry motions for Price to come forward. Fry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Price there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Price checks a low kick from Fry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fry manages to avoid it.
Fry moves out of range of the body kick.
Fry tries to land a leg kick but Price saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Fry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fry throws a head kick that misses.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Fry misses.
Price throws a leg kick but Fry checks it.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and Fry moves out of range easily.
Fry goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fry. That's going to slow Price down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fry misses with a low kick.
Price moves out of range of the leg kick from Fry.
Fry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Price.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fry avoids the head kick by Price.
A leg kick checked by Fry.
Price blocks a head kick by Fry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry throws a leg kick but Price moved away.
Fry misses with a body kick.
Good work by Price as he checks the leg kick.
Fry is looking to score with low kicks.
Fry looks to land a body kick but Price moved away.
Price lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Price counters with a low kick, right behind Fry 's knee.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fry misses with a body kick.
Fry gets tackled into the cage by Price. Price maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fry - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Price looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry avoids a wild elbow strike from Price.
Fry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.
Fry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
Fry manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Price looking to stall.
Fry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
Fry throws a leg kick but Price sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price misses with a low kick.
Fry misses with a body kick.
Price looks for the body kick but Fry saw that one coming.
Price takes a swing at Fry's ribcage but misses.
Fry misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fry.
Fry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Price blocks the body kick.
Fry moves out of range of the body kick.
Fry throws a head kick that misses.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fry.
Fry misses with a kick to the body
and Price counters with a leg kick.
Price shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fry lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fry looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fry throws a leg kick
and Price counters with a solid body kick.
Price tries to work over Fry's front leg with a kick but Fry checks it.
Fry checks a low kick from Price.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fry misses with a body kick.
Price wants to slow Fry down by chopping away at his legs.
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fry's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Fry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Fry!
After winning the bout, Mario Fry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Delight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by UFC Theme Song. Delight comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Reputation kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dutch Delight acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dutch Delight!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delight checks a leg kick.
Delight thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Delight blocks the body kick.
Delight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Delight moved out of range.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Delight.
Delight closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Dutch Delight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Delight ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Delight darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Delight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Delight putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva wants to break free but Delight has control.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to break free but Delight pushes him back against the cage.
Delight lands a damaging elbow.
Delight misses with a punch to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Delight.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Delight.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Delight trying to land knees to the body.
Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Delight looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Delight pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delight tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Delight can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Delight missing with knees to the body.
Delight trying to land knees to the body.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Delight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delight moves away.
Delight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva tries to bum rush Delight with a series of wild strikes but Delight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delight looks to clinch
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delight.
Delight clinches up against the cage.
Delight working aggressively here.
Delight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delight up against the cage.
Delight misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Delight gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva blocks a head kick by Delight.
Delight wants to clinch.
Delight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Delight tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva defending well as Delight loads up on a big left hand.
Delight blocks a head kick by Silva.
Delight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Delight in the body.
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!
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Delight.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Delight takes one to the chin there.
Delight clinches up against the cage.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Delight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delight wants to clinch.
Delight fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delight tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Delight is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dutch Delight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Delight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva cracks Delight with a good jab.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Delight tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Delight tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva throws a head kick but Delight moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Delight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Delight.
That kick from Delight tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delight rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Delight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delight trying to land knees to the body.
Delight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Delight with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Delight's head.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delight throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva throws a head kick but Delight moves out of range.
Delight wants to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Delight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Delight stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Delight.
Silva moves out of range as Delight strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Delight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Delight tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
A head kick from Delight lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Delight throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delight lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delight tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Delight avoids it.
Delight is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Delight forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva is working Delight over against the cage.
Dutch Delight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Delight missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delight doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Delight throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva lands with a hook. Delight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delight manages to avoid it.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Delight lands with a nice body punch.
Delight tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Delight misses with a wild combination.
Delight tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Delight!
Delight takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Delight misses with a low kick.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Delight darts in trying to clinch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Delight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Delight ducks down to avoid it.
Delight defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Delight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Delight counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Delight moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva digs a good hook to Delight's body.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delight.
Silva is looking to slow Delight down with leg kicks.
Delight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Delight moved out of range nicely.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delight tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Delight lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Delight moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Delight shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva avoids the body shot from Delight.
Delight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Delight throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Delight is just out of range.
Delight moves away from the strike by Silva.
Delight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Delight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Delight settles back down.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Delight's shoulder, as Delight tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delight slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delight blocks a jab.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delight to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Delight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Delight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Delight.
Silva throws a head kick but Delight moves out of range.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva scores with the left hand. Delight knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delight misses with the combination.
Delight misses with a straight left.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Delight moved out of range nicely.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Delight is just out of range.
Delight throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Delight misses with a hook.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delight lands a high kick!
Delight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Silva catches Delight right on the button with a cross.
Delight tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delight throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Delight wants to clinch.
A head kick by Delight misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Delight pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delight throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Delight unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Delight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Delight tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delight throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Delight slips the punch.
Silva blocks a jab.
Delight closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Delight. Delight maintains the clinch.
Delight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delight wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Delight moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delight is looking to clinch.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Delight slips the punch.
Delight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Delight moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delight's sensitive parts.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delight.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delight gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Delight does no damage.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Delight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delight has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Delight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Delight sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva scores with a jab. Delight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Delight is rocked!
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Delight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Delight is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Delight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Delight seems to have recovered his senses.
Delight missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Delight.
Delight tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a right hand that Delight ducks under and follows up with a left that Delight also avoids with ease.
Delight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Delight scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Delight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Delight lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Delight counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees to the body from Delight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Delight tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delight misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Delight sees coming a mile off.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Delight throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva tries to work over Delight's front leg with a kick but Delight checks it.
Delight throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva had his way with Dutch Delight in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva misses with a left hand
and Delight counters with a body kick that stops Silva in his tracks momentarily.
Delight misses with a straight right.
Delight scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Delight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Delight tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Delight tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delight tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delight tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Delight wants to clinch.
Delight wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Delight tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delight tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Delight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Delight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delight wants to clinch.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Delight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dutch Delight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Delight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Delight checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Delight is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a jab when Delight was well out of range.
Silva connects with a right hand. Delight shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Delight gets a clinch.
Silva stalls.
Delight misses with a punch to the body.
Silva blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delight tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva scores with a jab. Delight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delight throws out the jab.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Delight is just out of range.
Silva throws a series of punches but Delight moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delight.
Delight lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Delight lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delight throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva jabs Delight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva lands a body shot.
Delight dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Delight fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dutch Delight.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Rafa Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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