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RR 19 - Kuukeri vs Watson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Strongback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tap Or SNap by E-town Concrete. Lou Strongback has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lou Strongback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Malenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko fails with the takedown
and Malenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strongback swinging wildly here.
Strongback lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malenko backs up against the ropes.
Strongback scores with a three punch combo!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malenko.
Malenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lou Strongback has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Malenko.
A punch combination from Strongback misses.
Strongback fails to land with a series of punches.
Strongback tries a head kick but it misses.
Strongback throws a series of strikes that have Malenko backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strongback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Strongback.
The fighters circling - Strongback throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Strongback as Malenko shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Strongback as Malenko shoots in.
Strongback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strongback closes the distance and pushes Malenko back into the ropes.
Malenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strongback is defending well.
Malenko has clasped his hands together around Strongback's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Strongback is looking for a sweep.
Malenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Malenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strongback knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malenko on the ground.
Malenko wants to control but Strongback is keeping him busy.
Malenko prevents Strongback from escaping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malenko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strongback, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malenko is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Strongback is trying to escape and Malenko transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Strongback is forced to tap! Nice work there by Malenko! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Malenko!
Dean Malenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psil Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samor Kanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanen has chosen BURN ONE DOWN as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Psil Ander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samor Kanen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanen lands a nice looking body kick.
Kanen tries to bum rush Ander with a series of wild strikes but Ander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanen connects with a crisp jab.
Kanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanen throws a leg kick which misses Ander's front leg but catches the back leg as Ander tries to avoid it.
Kanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ander was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanen.
Kanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ander's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ander is looking to clinch but Kanen is avoiding it.
Ander throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kanen.
Kanen moves out of range of the body kick from Ander.
A jab lands there for Kanen.
Kanen missing with a left hand there. Ander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ander checks a low kick from Kanen.
Kanen tries to bum rush Ander with a series of wild strikes but Ander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kanen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kanen avoids the head kick by Ander.
Ander throws a head kick but Kanen moves out of range.
Ander misses with a kick to the body
letting Kanen counter with a right hand.
Ander is rocked!
Kanen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ander off his feet! Ander tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samor Kanen!
Samor Kanen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nong Noksam (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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nong Noksam!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Ross or perhaps it was just good defense by Noksam which made him look bad.
Left hook, right uppercut from Noksam.
Noksam looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Noksam throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Ross goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Nong Noksam has been cut.
Noksam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ross was covering up waiting for the punch and Noksam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Noksam postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Noksam stands up over Ross, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noksam throwing strikes from guard but Ross blocks nicely.
Noksam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noksam cracks Ross with a solid left hand.
Ross is trying to keep Noksam in close.
Noksam works over Ross with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noksam lands a couple of elbows.
Noksam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noksam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noksam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noksam trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross looking for a sweep. Not yet Ross, not yet.
Noksam working some strikes from top position.
Noksam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noksam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Noksam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noksam is in close to Ross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noksam wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Noksam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noksam postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Noksam works over Ross with some ground and pound from guard.
Ross is trying to keep Noksam in close.
Noksam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Noksam controlling from the top position.
Noksam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ross looking for a sweep. Not yet Ross, not yet.
Noksam looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noksam trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Noksam stopping the sweep attempt from Ross.
Ross looking to control.
Noksam landing some decent shots from guard.
Noksam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ross looking for a guillotine here but Noksam defends easily.
Noksam works over Ross with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Noksam scoring with some ground and pound.
Noksam is in close to Ross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noksam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Noksam throws a big elbow that misses.
Noksam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noksam wants to pass the guard but Ross is keeping the position.
Noksam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noksam connects with a couple of short punches.
Noksam lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nong Noksam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nong Noksam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noksam stuffs the takedown.
Noksam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noksam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ross counters with a low kick, right behind Noksam 's knee.
Noksam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noksam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noksam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ross dives in and grabs Noksam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Noksam pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noksam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noksam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noksam lands a jab-cross combination.
Noksam keeps the fight on the outside.
Nong Noksam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noksam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ross counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noksam pushes Ross up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noksam tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Noksam back against the ropes.
Ross blocks a body shot from Noksam.
Ross is trying to maintain a safe position but Noksam gets an underhook and turns Ross into the ropes.
Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noksam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ross looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ross takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Noksam wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
Noksam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ross is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Noksam is putting a hurting on Ross here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noksam landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Noksam connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ross some visible discomfort.
Ross wants to control but Noksam postures up.
Ross taking a bit of punishment here - Noksam scoring with strikes.
Noksam lands an elbow.
Ross is looking for a sweep.
Noksam working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ross wants to control but Noksam postures up.
Ross taking a bit of punishment here - Noksam scoring with strikes.
Noksam grinds an elbow into Ross's temple.
Noksam is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ross will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noksam scoring with punches from side control.
Noksam working the body and head with strikes.
Noksam in side control lands a decent elbow.
Noksam scoring with punches from side control.
Noksam lands some shots froms side control.
Ross is looking to reverse the position.
Noksam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Noksam cracks Ross with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Noksam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noksam cracks Ross with a big elbow.
Ross tries to buck Noksam off but Noksam is having none of it.
Noksam cracks Ross with a big right hand but Ross just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Noksam working the ground and pound.
Ross tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Noksam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noksam scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ross to see if he's OK.
Noksam trying to control the position but Ross is working away.
Noksam working the ground and pound.
Noksam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Noksam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ross sneaks back into half guard.
Noksam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Noksam working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ross tries to get to full guard but Noksam has control of the leg.
Noksam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Noksam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nong Noksam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nong Noksam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Noksam misses the shot to the body.
Noksam throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Noksam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noksam throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Noksam misses with a wild combination.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ross tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Noksam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noksam drives through with a takedown into Ross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ross is looking to stand up but Noksam isn't so interested in that idea.
Noksam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noksam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Noksam is in close to Ross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noksam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Noksam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noksam is in close to Ross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noksam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Noksam scoring with some ground and pound.
Ross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noksam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noksam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ross wants to sweep here but Noksam controlling him for the moment.
Noksam throwing strikes but missing.
Ross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noksam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Noksam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Noksam throws a big elbow that misses.
Noksam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noksam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noksam tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
Noksam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noksam postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Noksam chips away with some ground and pound.
Ross not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noksam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Noksam is working Ross over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Noksam has picked Ross up and slammed him! Ross can't keep hold of the triangle and Noksam manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ross struggling a bit here.
Noksam landing a few strikes.
Noksam cracks Ross with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Noksam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Noksam lands some shots froms side control.
Noksam working away.
Noksam scores with punches from side control.
Noksam working the head with strikes.
The referee asks Noksam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Noksam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noksam working the ground and pound from side control.
Noksam lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noksam scoring with punches from side control.
Noksam works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Noksam scoring with punches and elbows.
Noksam lands some shots froms side control.
Ross takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Noksam wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
Noksam working the head and body with strikes.
Noksam landing a few strikes.
Ross takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ross is working to avoid the ground and pound but Noksam connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noksam cracks Ross with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Noksam working the head with strikes.
Steve Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noksam working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nong Noksam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noksam 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nong Noksam!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Langham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken has chosen 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday as his entrance music. The key to victory for Chris Langham has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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169 lbs
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182 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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Langham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcracken dives in and scores a takedown into Langham's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mcracken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Langham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcracken throws a strike but Langham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mcracken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langham preventing the sweep.
Mcracken has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Langham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcracken is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcracken has escaped and now he's on top!
Langham looking for a guillotine here but Mcracken defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken lands a couple of digs.
Mcracken trying to control but Langham is working from the bottom.
Mcracken is looking to work some ground and pound but Langham has wrist control.
Langham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Langham working for a triangle but Mcracken defends it easily.
Langham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcracken controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Langham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcracken controls the pace.
Mcracken preventing the sweep.
Mcracken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Langham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcracken makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Langham is looking for a triangle but Mcracken pushes his legs off easily.
Mcracken not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcracken trying to control but Langham is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil Mcracken has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mcracken scores with a takedown into Langham's guard.
Mcracken throwing strikes from guard but Langham blocks nicely.
Mcracken cracks Langham with a solid left hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Langham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcracken.
Langham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcracken is one step ahead there.
Langham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mcracken turns into him and now he's in Langham's guard.
Mcracken works over Langham with some ground and pound from 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!
Mcracken wants to control from the top but Langham keeps moving.
Mcracken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langham has his foot on Mcracken's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcracken works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcracken with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcracken is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Mcracken dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Mcracken shoots in and bounces Langham off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mcracken trying to control but Langham is working from the bottom.
Langham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcracken defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mcracken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mcracken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Langham is keeping the position for now.
Mcracken postures up and lands a big shot to Langham's brow.
Mcracken passes into half guard.
Mcracken prevents Langham from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken drops an elbow to the side of Langham's head.
Phil Mcracken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcracken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mcracken trying to control the pace.
Langham has hold of Mcracken's hands but Mcracken slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Langham is rocked!
Langham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Langham wants to sweep here but Mcracken controlling him for the moment.
Mcracken advances position into side control!
Mcracken is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Langham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langham tries to buck Mcracken off but Mcracken is having none of it.
Langham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Langham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langham is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcracken tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcracken working the ground and pound.
Mcracken lands a strong strike to the head of Langham. That's dazed him! Mcracken looking to finish here. Langham is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mcracken lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Mcracken!
A very excited looking Phil Mcracken rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Quitoriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Quitoriano had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Quitoriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Quitoriano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quitoriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Quitoriano. Quitoriano gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Quitoriano is avoiding it.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quitoriano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Quitoriano moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Quitoriano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Quitoriano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aldo was covering up waiting for the punch and Quitoriano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Quitoriano drops back looking for a leg! Aldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldo manages to kick Quitoriano off! Quitoriano jumps back into Aldo's guard.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quitoriano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quitoriano wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quitoriano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quitoriano, into his guard.
Quitoriano working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quitoriano is keeping the position for now.
Aldo is posturing up here but Quitoriano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Aldo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Aldo has to tap! Slick submission there by Quitoriano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Quitoriano!
Vincent Quitoriano took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'am the best in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivin St Daintoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin's entrance music is Motorhead-Killed by death. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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255 lbs
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263 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivin St Daintoro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Daintoro throws a right hand that Austin ducks under and follows up with a left that Austin also avoids with ease.
St Daintoro throws a combination that misses
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut.
Austin scores with a jab to the body.
St Daintoro lands with a straight right. Austin didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Steve Austin has been cut.
St Daintoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
St Daintoro misses with a wild combination.
St Daintoro scores with a hook to the body. Austin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Austin blocks a jab.
St Daintoro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Daintoro throws a combination. Austin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Daintoro throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Daintoro.
Olivin St Daintoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Daintoro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
St Daintoro misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Daintoro connects with a leg kick. Austin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circle momentarily. St Daintoro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but St Daintoro is just out of range.
St Daintoro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Austin counters with a left to the body.
St Daintoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Daintoro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin misses the shot to the body.
Austin dodges the punch combination from St Daintoro.
St Daintoro takes one to the side of the head.
St Daintoro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Nice shot lands for Austin.
Austin moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St Daintoro to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Austin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Olivin St Daintoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Daintoro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Austin has time to react.
Austin is rocked!
St Daintoro misses with a double jab.
Austin misses the body punch
and St Daintoro counters with a huge head kick that drops Austin! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olivin St Daintoro!
A pretty intense looking Olivin St Daintoro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Lunde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorpe's entrance music is Limelight by Rush. A fine choice. Lunde is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time to say goodbye. Hank Lunde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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286 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Thorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Lunde!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorpe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lunde.
It looks like Scott Thorpe has been cut.
Thorpe avoids the body shot from Lunde.
Lunde shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lunde showed some decent athleticism there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lunde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lunde wants to pass to mount but Thorpe is defending the position.
Lunde prevents Thorpe from standing back up.
Thorpe is refusing to be controlled, as Lunde sits in half guard.
Lunde sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorpe defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunde misses with a head shot. Thorpe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lunde postures up and lands a big shot to Thorpe's brow.
Thorpe wants to get back to his feet but Lunde is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lunde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorpe is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lunde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorpe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lunde.
Lunde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thorpe is keeping the position for now.
Lunde has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe is looking to stand up but Lunde isn't so interested in that idea.
Lunde throws a big right hand that misses.
Lunde missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thorpe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lunde on the ground.
Lunde postures up in Thorpe's guard and throws a big left but Thorpe blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lunde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lunde throws a strike but Thorpe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lunde looking to control.
Lunde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorpe is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorpe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lunde wants to sweep but no luck.
Lunde pulls Thorpe in to control the position.
Lunde is trying to keep Thorpe in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lunde holds on and takes a little breather.
Lunde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thorpe staying out of range there.
Thorpe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lunde sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lunde feints a jab promting Thorpe to slip. Lunde then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thorpe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe throws a body punch but Lunde moves out of range.
Lunde moves away from the strike by Thorpe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lunde.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lunde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorpe defends it nicely.
Lunde shoots in but no luck this time.
Lunde swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorpe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lunde manages to avoid it.
Lunde throws a right hand that misses
and Thorpe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lunde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorpe's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lunde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Thorpe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lunde ducks under a wild hook from Thorpe.
Thorpe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lunde to the ground. Thorpe is now in Lunde's guard.
Thorpe trying to control but Lunde is working from the bottom.
Thorpe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lunde keeping full guard, as Thorpe tries to pass.
Thorpe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lunde working a defensive guard here.
Lunde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lunde is trying to control the position but Thorpe postures up.
Lunde managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorpe with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunde is trying to keep Thorpe in close.
Lunde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hank Lunde hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thorpe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lunde.
Lunde throws a shot from downtown. Thorpe moves away and avoids it.
Scott Thorpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lunde shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thorpe's guard.
Lunde trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lunde throwing strikes but missing.
Thorpe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lunde tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorpe is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lunde accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lunde trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorpe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lunde throws a big elbow that misses.
Lunde throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorpe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lunde stops Thorpe from standing up.
Lunde is in close to Thorpe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorpe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thorpe tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorpe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunde trying to control but Thorpe is working from the bottom.
Lunde is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorpe has wrist control.
Lundeis looking to pass into half guard but Thorpe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thorpe is in guard.
Lunde tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lunde throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thorpe preventing the sweep.
Thorpe wants to get up but he can't break Lunde's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lunde manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lunde misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunde tries to control but Thorpe wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poor strikes thrown by Lunde there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lunde throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thorpe because Lunde loaded up on that one.
Lunde throws some wild stikes that Thorpe manages to avoid easily.
Thorpe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Thorpe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lunde.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunde scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thorpe?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Lunde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Thorpe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lunde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorpe tries to avoid it but Lunde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorpe to the ground. Thorpe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thorpe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice takedown defense from Thorpe. No joy for Lunde on that attempt.
Thorpe ducks under a wild hook from Lunde.
Thorpe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lunde fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott Thorpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Lunde.
Lunde misses with a takedown
and Thorpe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thorpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lunde pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lunde wants a takedown but no success here.
Lunde tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorpe just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lunde has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thorpe is trying to keep an underhook but Lunde manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lunde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thorpe is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunde not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lunde is trying to work for a kimura but Thorpe is defending well.
Still in half guard, Lunde seems content to control.
Thorpe kicks Lunde off and gets back to his feet.
Thorpe tries to close the distance and clinch but Lunde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Lunde does it's job there.
Lunde shoots in and drives through. Thorpe sprawls well.
Lunde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lunde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorpe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorpe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorpe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thorpe manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorpe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thorpe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lunde.
Lunde throws a series of strikes that have Thorpe backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorpe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lunde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thorpe somewhat.
Thorpe misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lunde jabs Thorpe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Thorpe as Lunde shoots in.
Hank Lunde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lunde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lunde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorpe's guard.
Lunde trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lunde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thorpe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scott Thorpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunde tries to free his leg and advance position but Thorpe is retaining full guard.
Lunde trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lunde lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thorpe wants to stand up but Lunde is controlling him.
Lunde wants to control from the top but Thorpe 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lunde loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Lunde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lunde 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Lunde!
Hank Lunde thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tadayoshi Ishimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishimaru comes to the ring accompanied by Break. Tadayoshi Ishimaru had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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147 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Wright!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishimaru looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Ishimaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ishimaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ishimaru.
Ishimaru misses the jab.
Ishimaru lands a body shot.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ishimaru connects with a body shot.
Ishimaru circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ishimaru counters by moving into the clinch.
Ishimaru controlling the action here for a moment.
Ishimaru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright fails to pull guard.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Wright.
Ishimaru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
Ishimaru misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimaru lands with a short shot to the head.
Ishimaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimaru tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Ishimaru back against the ropes.
Ishimaru tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright tries to score a body lock takedown but Ishimaru shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ishimaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ishimaru pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ishimaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ishimaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishimaru.
Ishimaru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ishimaru misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimaru gets underhooks to prevent Wright's takedown attempt.
Ishimaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ishimaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ishimaru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright tightens his grip and picks Ishimaru up, before dumping him to the ground. Ishimaru manages to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ishimaru wants to improve his position but instead Wright has moved into half guard.
Ishimaru tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Ishimaru is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wright jumps into side control!
Ishimaru sneaks back into half guard.
Wright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru trying to control but Wright postures up.
Ishimaru missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimaru gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wright tries to clinch but Ishimaru is having none of it.
Wright tries to clinch but Ishimaru is having none of it.
Wright tries to clinch up
and Ishimaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright tries to clinch but Ishimaru moves away
and Ishimaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Wright throws a wild body kick that Ishimaru sees coming a mile off.
Ishimaru tries to keep at a distance but Wright has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ishimaru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wright up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ishimaru fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Wright pulls guard successfully.
Wright looking to control but Ishimaru passes into half guard.
Ishimaru thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Ishimaru trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
Wright is not content to let Ishimaru control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wright is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wright wants to clinch but Ishimaru slips to the side
and Ishimaru counters with a leg kick.
Ishimaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Ishimaru forces Wright back against the ropes and clinches.
Ishimaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright blocks a body shot from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ishimaru misses with some punches.
Wright tries for a takedown but Ishimaru manages to get underhooks.
Ishimaru trying to control the position but instead, Wright has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ishimaru into the ropes.
Ishimaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ishimaru pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ishimaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright tries for a takedown but Ishimaru manages to get underhooks.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Wright.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ishimaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishimaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishimaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishimaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishimaru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ishimaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Ishimaru misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ishimaru misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishimaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Ishimaru gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Ishimaru.
Ishimaru tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishimaru misses with a punch to the body.
Ishimaru has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright has managed to clinch.
Ishimaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Ishimaru manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Ishimaru.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
Ishimaru gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright blocks a body shot from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru controlling the action here for a moment.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishimaru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Ishimaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ishimaru pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ishimaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Ishimaru walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wright checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ishimaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright wants to clinch but Ishimaru slips to the side
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anthony Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadayoshi Ishimaru is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Ishimaru takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anthony Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Ishimaru misses its intended target.
Anthony Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright thows a body shot but no joy.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tadayoshi Ishimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Wright.
Ishimaru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ishimaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Ishimaru counters with a one-two to the body.
Wright tries to clinch but Ishimaru moves away
and Ishimaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ishimaru!
Ishimaru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through Ishimaru's defenses.
Wright tries to clinch up
and Ishimaru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ishimaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Ishimaru connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright closes the distance and pushes Ishimaru back into the ropes.
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishimaru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishimaru lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ishimaru tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Ishimaru.
Ishimaru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ishimaru tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ishimaru's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishimaru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wrights head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright wants to take the fight to the mat but Ishimaru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tadayoshi Ishimaru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ishimaru, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tadayoshi Ishimaru!
After the big win, Tadayoshi Ishimaru made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Condemned and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Saunier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunier's entrance music is Muse - Hysteria. A fine choice. Matthieu Saunier has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthieu Saunier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunier wants to clinch.
Santoro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Santoro preventing the sweep.
Santoro stays in close to Saunier's body and controls the position.
Saunier is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santoro is controlling him.
Saunier looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santoro passes into half guard.
Santoro drops an elbow to the side of Saunier's head.
Santoro is trying to control. Saunier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saunier tries to kick Santoro off but Santoro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Saunier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santoro wants to pass the guard but Saunier is defending well.
Saunier tries to get to full guard but Santoro has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saunier keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santoro connects with a nice short shot to Saunier's temple.
Saunier wants to get back to full guard.
Santoro uses his free foot to push down on Saunier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saunier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santoro cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santoro wants to control the pace but Saunier is squirming around nicely.
Saunier taking shots to the head.
Saunier is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro lands a heavy elbow.
Saunier takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santoro scoring with strikes but Saunier is staying in there.
Saunier is rocked!
Santoro lands a big shot there that rocks Saunier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Saunier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santoro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Saunier badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Santoro around the waist but Santoro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Santoro is the winner by TKO! Santoro jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Santoro!
Nicky Santoro gave a mention to [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « AJFC↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelli Kuukeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by How Much For One Rib?. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelli Kuukeri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mason Watson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuukeri closes the distance and clinches up with Watson, looking for a takedown. Kuukeri pushes Watson against the ropes but Watson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Watson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watson controlling from the top position.
Kuukeri is trying to keep Watson in close.
Kuukeri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuukeri controls Watson momentarily but Watson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson advances position into side control!
Kuukeri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kuukeri is looking for a sweep. Watson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kuukeri!
Kuukeri wants to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
Kuukeri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Watson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri regains half guard.
Watson trying to control the action but Kuukeri is working from the bottom.
Kuukeri actively working from the bottom here.
Watson works his way into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuukeri is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri tries to hold on but Watson pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kuukeri tries to reverse the position but Watson maintains control.
Watson looking to control but Kuukeri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kuukeri can't escape the position.
Watson controlling the pace for now.
Kuukeri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri wants to control but Watson is having none of it.
Kuukeri can't escape the position.
Watson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuukeri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuukeri is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson tries to control but Kuukeri wriggling away.
Kuukeri gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson 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.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Kuukeri's head back.
Watson misses with an uppercut. Kuukeri saw that one coming.
Kuukeri dives in and grabs Watson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watson pushes down on Kuukeri's head and hops out.
Kuukeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuukeri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuukeri shoots for a takedown but Watson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelli Kuukeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuukeri has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukeri tries for a takedown but Watson circles away easily
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Kuukeri shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.
Watson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuukeri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kuukeri working aggressively here.
Kuukeri stalling against the ropes.
Kuukeri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kuukeri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Kuukeri avoids it by throwing Watson back against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Watson.
It looks like Nelli Kuukeri has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuukeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Watson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kuukeri is looking for a takedown.
Watson lands a body punch.
Kuukeri wants to take the fight to the mat but Watson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuukeri is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Watson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kuukeri wants a takedown but no success here.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson works on Kuukeri's body with a couple of short punches.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kuukeri avoiding damage as Watson throws knees to the body.
Kuukeri tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Kuukeri avoids it by throwing Watson back against the ropes.
Watson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuukeris head.
Kuukeri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watson prevents it.
Kuukeri is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuukeri working aggressively here.
Kuukeri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watson pushes Kuukeri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuukeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Kuukeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuukeri breaks from the clinch.
Kuukeri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Watson lands a left and a right that send Kuukeri crashing to the mat, dazed. Watson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kuukeri is rocked!
Kuukeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
Watson throws a jab when Kuukeri was well out of range.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuukeri.
Watson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuukeri.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuukeri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuukeri shoots and misses
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelli Kuukeri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Watson wants to clinch.
Kuukeri tries for a takedown but Watson circles away easily
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Kuukeri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watson circles away.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Kuukeri sees coming a mile off.
Kuukeri misses with a body punch
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuukeri as he jumps to the side.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Kuukeri slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelli Kuukeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuukeri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuukeri connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Watson misses with a head kick.
Kuukeri is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuukeri is defended easily by Watson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelli Kuukeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuukeri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Watson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Watson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kuukeri is in Watson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuukeri wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Watson looking for a guillotine here but Kuukeri defends easily.
Kuukeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson controlling Kuukeri's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Watson's head.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Kuukeri from controlling successfully.
Kuukeriis looking to pass into half guard but Watson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Watson is in guard.
Kuukeri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Watson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri has an active guard here but Watson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nelli Kuukeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuukeri works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuukeri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kuukeri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kuukeri trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelli Kuukeri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuukeri fails to land the takedown.
Kuukeri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuukeri isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Watson stacks Kuukeri on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Watson!
Kuukeri is trying to improve his position.
Kuukeri seems a little lost for a moment, as Watson dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kuukeri's legs.
Watson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuukeri keeps working.
Kuukeri struggling a bit here.
Watson controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Watson decides to stand back up. Watson steps back and let's Kuukeri get back to his feet.
Kuukeri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelli Kuukeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson lands with a slapping head kick.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuukeri just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuukeri was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Kuukeri has Watson pulled in close to control his posture.
Kuukeri working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Watson has passed into half guard!
Kuukeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Watson pulls his head out easily.
Kuukeri looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control the action but Kuukeri is working from the bottom.
Kuukeri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuukeri wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuukeri is refusing to be controlled, as Watson sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Nelli Kuukeri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kuukeri shoots in but Watson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Watson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuukeri counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuukeri is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukeri advances nicely into full mount.
Watson regains half guard.
Kuukeri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuukeri wants to pass the guard but Watson is defending well.
Watson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kuukeri escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kuukeri!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri scoring with punches and elbows.
Kuukeri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Watson is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuukeri working away.
Kuukeri landing a few strikes.
Watson is looking to regain half guard here but Kuukeri keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kuukeri's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Watson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuukeri pulls his head out easily.
Watson tries to kick Kuukeri off but Kuukeri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuukeri misses with a head shot. Watson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Watson controls Kuukeri momentarily but Kuukeri frees himself.
Kuukeri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukeri throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard.
Kuukeri keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelli Kuukeri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Watson!
Mason Watson is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Watson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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