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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Ewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Macconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Ewer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Ewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Macconi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macconi dives in and grabs Ewer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ewer pushes down on Macconi's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Ewer or perhaps it was just good defense by Macconi which made him look bad.
Macconi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Macconi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ewer.
Macconi lands strikes from half guard.
Ewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macconi.
It looks like Macconi is going to stand back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Macconi moves into full mount! Ewer won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macconi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Macconi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ewer taking shots to the head.
Ewer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ewer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ewer is looking to escape.
Macconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ewer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Macconi lands a nice shot to the head.
Macconi controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macconi lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewer is squirming around, avoiding Macconi's attempts to control the action.
Macconi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Macconi scoring with strikes but Ewer is staying in there.
Macconi content just to control the position here.
Macconi dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macconi is landing with some decent strikes but Ewer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macconi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ewer hang on?
Macconi controlling from mount.
Macconi landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macconi dominating with strikes here.
Macconi controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Macconi 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.
Macconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ewer defends it nicely.
Ewer shoots in for a takedown but Macconi shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Ewer.
Macconi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ewer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Macconi 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.
Macconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ewer keeps working.
Ewer wants to get back to his feet.
Macconi advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macconi scoring with strikes but Ewer is staying in there.
Macconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ewer is looking to escape.
Macconi controlling the position easily from mount.
Joe Macconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macconi lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macconi landing strikes from the mount.
Macconi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewer tries to reverse the position but Macconi maintains control.
Macconi landing shots from mount.
Ewer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Macconi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ewer is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macconi controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macconi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Macconi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Macconi landing strikes from the mount and Ewer is in trouble!
Macconi with a couple of short strikes.
Ewer is rocked!
Macconi controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macconi landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macconi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ewer hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Macconi 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!
Ewer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ewer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Macconi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ewer is looking to clinch but Macconi is avoiding it.
Macconi shoots in for a double leg but Ewer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macconi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ewer was covering up waiting for the punch and Macconi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ewer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Macconi is now in half guard.
Macconi controlling the pace.
Macconi is thwarting Ewer's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macconi trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Macconi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macconi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ewer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryan Ewer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Macconi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ewer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ewer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Macconi.
Macconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ewer sprawls well. Ewer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Ewer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Macconi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ewer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Macconi is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macconi connects with a couple of short punches.
Macconi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macconi gets to his feet. Ewer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macconi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ewer swivels and escapes.
Ewer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macconi.
Ewer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryan Ewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewer lands a head kick!
Macconi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ewer.
Ewer closes the distance but Macconi moves to the side
and Macconi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ewer's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macconi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ewer is retaining full guard.
Macconi looking to sit in guard and control but Ewer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macconi looking for a sweep. Not yet Macconi, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Macconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macconi 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Macconi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiromitsu Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Koh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiromitsu Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Koh!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koh lands with a good body shot.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koh is out of range.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koh.
Koh feints a jab promting Tanaka to slip. Koh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tanaka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tanaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses.
Koh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koh won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tanaka works to advance to full mount. Koh defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tanaka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Koh hang on?
You get the feeling that Koh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tanaka controlling his opponent.
Tanaka cracks Koh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koh is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BOOM! Tanaka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tanaka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Koh?
Koh is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanaka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tanaka prevents Koh from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka content just to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koh really wants to buck Tanaka off and get back to his feet.
Koh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tanaka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tanaka landing strikes from the mount.
Tanaka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tanaka landing strikes from the mount and Koh is in trouble!
Tanaka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tanaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tanaka controlling from mount.
Koh working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Tanaka.
Koh is rocked!
Tanaka drops a big elbow. That's hurt Koh! More shots from Tanaka and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiromitsu Tanaka!
Hiromitsu Tanaka made sure to mention his sponsor, Global Empire MMA Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blue Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blue Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, James Black!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Steel.
Steel throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel's brow.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Black misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steel counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steel has hold of Black's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Black seems comfortable defending it but Steel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Black is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Black is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Steel couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blue Steel!
Blue Steel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jung Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eiji Tate has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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210 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jung Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eiji Tate!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sung.
A punch combination from Tate misses.
A combination from Tate does no damage.
Sung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sung tightens his grip and picks Tate up, before dumping him to the ground. Tate manages to land in guard.
Sung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tate wants to stand and escape but Sung is having none of it.
Tate wants to sweep here but Sung controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tate can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tate throws out the jab.
Tate takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sung. Sung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tate throws a right and a left that Sung avoids nicely.
Tate fails to land with a series of punches.
Sung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tate.
It looks like Jung Sung has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Sung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tate throws a right and a left that Sung avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung 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.
Sung throwing strikes from guard but Tate blocks nicely.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Sung from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung Sung has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sung scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Tate does no damage.
Sung scoring well with a low kick there.
Tate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sung counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sung keeps Tate at a distance using the push kick.
Tate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Tate.
Tate looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Tate. Those never looked like landing.
Sung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Sung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung connects with an inside leg kick.
Sung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate.
Tate dodges the punch combination from Sung.
Tate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tate tries to bum rush Sung with a series of wild strikes but Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Tate.
Tate tries to keep at a distance but Sung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sung can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jung Sung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jung Sung's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sung.
Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tate defending well though.
Sung lands with a punch from half guard.
Tate is looking to improve his position.
Tate is staying active underneath Sung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sung.
Sung winds up and cracks Tate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sung working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sung is trying to control the action in half guard but Tate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tate tries to kick Sung off but Sung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sung lands with a punch from half guard.
Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tate defending well though.
Tate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sung controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sung winds up and cracks Tate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung is trying to control the action in half guard but Tate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sung is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sung throwing shots but Tate is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Sung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jung Sung's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate lands with a cross.
Tate looks to land a right hand but Sung moved out of range.
Sung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tate throws a shot from downtown. Sung moves away and avoids it.
Sung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tate.
Tate throws a nice looking combination but Sung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sung throws a hook to the side of Tate's head but Tate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate tries to bum rush Sung with a series of wild strikes but Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sung swings for the body but Tate moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tate just misses with a punch to the body.
Eiji Tate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Sung.
Sung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sung wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sung.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jung Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tate is defending well.
Tate dodges an elbow strike from Sung.
Still in the clinch, Tate scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Sung is controlling him.
Sung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tate gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tate gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tate prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tate prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate is trying to break the clinch but Sung has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tate avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tate prevents the takedown attempt.
Tate lands with a light punch inside.
Sung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tate gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tate pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eiji Tate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Tate. Those never looked like landing.
Eiji Tate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tate lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tate walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sung.
Sung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tate misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jung Sung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to 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!
Sung throws a series of punches but Tate moves out of range.
Tate throws a series of punches but Sung avoids them all with ease.
Tate misses with a combination
and Sung counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sung.
Tate misses with an uppercut
and Sung counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tate's guard now.
Sung sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sung passes Tate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eiji Tate.
I think Sung 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jung Sung!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chiang Kai Shek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tao Kiloumpolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao Kiloumpolo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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262 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chiang Kai Shek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tao Kiloumpolo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Shek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiloumpolo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kai Shek is able to avoid easily.
Kai Shek throws a jab when Kiloumpolo was well out of range.
Kiloumpolo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kai Shek.
Kiloumpolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai Shek.
Kiloumpolo tries a low kick but Kai Shek avoids it.
Kai Shek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kai Shek throws the left hand but Kiloumpolo avoids the punch easily.
Kiloumpolo scores with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kai Shek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kai Shek misses with an uppercut.
Kiloumpolo throws a right hand that misses
and Kai Shek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tao Kiloumpolo has been cut.
Kai Shek throws out a loose jab but Kiloumpolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiloumpolo throws a chopping leg kick but Kai Shek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiloumpolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kai Shek lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai Shek.
Kai Shek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiloumpolo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kiloumpolo staying out of range there.
Kiloumpolo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kiloumpolo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A combination from Kiloumpolo does no damage.
Kai Shek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kiloumpolo counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Kiloumpolo blocks the leg kick.
Kiloumpolo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kai Shek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiloumpolo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kai Shek throws a hook but Kiloumpolo avoids it easily.
Kai Shek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiloumpolo at a distance.
A jab from Kiloumpolo finds it's way through Kai Shek's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo throws a leg kick which misses Kai Shek's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai Shek tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Kai Shek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kiloumpolo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kiloumpolo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kai Shek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai Shek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiloumpolo.
Kiloumpolo misses with a low kick.
Kiloumpolo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai Shek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai Shek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Kai Shek.
Kiloumpolo ducks under a wild hook from Kai Shek.
Kai Shek slips a jab from Kiloumpolo.
Danga de danga de dang - Kai Shek scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo throws out a leg kick but Kai Shek moves out of range and Kiloumpolo only half commits.
Kiloumpolo throws a jab when Kai Shek was well out of range.
Kai Shek missing with a left hand there. Kiloumpolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tao Kiloumpolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiloumpolo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai Shek moves out of range of the leg kick from Kiloumpolo.
Kai Shek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kai Shek misses with an uppercut. Kiloumpolo saw that one coming.
Kiloumpolo misses with a low kick.
Kiloumpolo connects with an inside leg kick.
Kai Shek misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Kiloumpolo finds it's target.
Kiloumpolo scores with the left hand. Kai Shek knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo looks to land a left hand but Kai Shek moved out of range nicely.
Kiloumpolo throws a leg kick but Kai Shek checks it.
Kiloumpolo sizes up Kai Shek with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kiloumpolo throws a hook but Kai Shek blocks it.
Jab, jab by Kiloumpolo - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiloumpolo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiloumpolo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai Shek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kiloumpolo jabs Kai Shek to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kiloumpolo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kai Shek is out of range and Kiloumpolo settles back down.
Kai Shek stuns Kiloumpolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kai Shek missing with a left hand there. Kiloumpolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiloumpolo misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tao Kiloumpolo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tao Kiloumpolo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kiloumpolo wants to slow Kai Shek down by chopping away at his legs.
Kai Shek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiloumpolo.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kiloumpolo has eaten all the pies!
Kai Shek checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kiloumpolo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kai Shek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kai Shek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kiloumpolo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai Shek works over Kiloumpolo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kai Shek keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiloumpolo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai Shek's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Kai Shek misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Kai Shek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kiloumpolo wants to land a leg kick but Kai Shek is out of range.
Kai Shek throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiloumpolo.
Kai Shek throws an overhand right that lands on Kiloumpolo's shoulder, as Kiloumpolo tries to avoid the shot.
Kiloumpolo looks to land a combination but Kai Shek avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai Shek's sensitive parts.
Kiloumpolo lands with a nice body kick.
Kiloumpolo throws a head kick that misses.
Kai Shek misses with a hook. Kiloumpolo ducked under it nicely.
Kiloumpolo throws a hook but Kai Shek avoids it easily.
Kiloumpolo slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kiloumpolo.
Kai Shek slips a jab and a cross from Kiloumpolo.
Kai Shek loads up on a big right hand but Kiloumpolo slips the punch.
Kai Shek defending well as Kiloumpolo loads up on a big left hand.
Kiloumpolo throws a leg kick but Kai Shek sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo throws out a leg kick but Kai Shek moves out of range and Kiloumpolo only half commits.
Kai Shek looks to throw the jab but Kiloumpolo is out of range.
Kai Shek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kiloumpolo throws a leg kick but Kai Shek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kai Shek throws a hook to the side of Kiloumpolo's head but Kiloumpolo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiloumpolo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai Shek avoids a kick to the body.
Kiloumpolo is looking to clinch but Kai Shek is avoiding it.
Kiloumpolo misses with a low kick.
Tao Kiloumpolo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiloumpolo. Kai Shek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiloumpolo throws a front kick aimed at Kai Shek's knee but Kai Shek avoids it well.
Kiloumpolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai Shek throws a good cross that connects.
Kiloumpolo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai Shek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiloumpolo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Kai Shek misses.
Kiloumpolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiloumpolo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That has opened up Tao Kiloumpolo's cut even more.
Kiloumpolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tao Kiloumpolo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kai Shek.
Kiloumpolo defending well as Kai Shek loads up on a big left hand.
Kiloumpolo misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kiloumpolo.
Kiloumpolo wants to clinch but Kai Shek slips to the side
and Kai Shek counters with a straight right hand.
Kiloumpolo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai Shek lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiloumpolo's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai Shek misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai Shek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiloumpolo misses with an uppercut.
Kiloumpolo misses with a low kick.
Kiloumpolo misses with a wild body shot.
Kiloumpolo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kai Shek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai Shek throws a hook but Kiloumpolo blocks it.
Kiloumpolo misses with a double jab.
Kiloumpolo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai Shek is out of range.
Kai Shek missing with a left hand there. Kiloumpolo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kai Shek working aggressively here.
Kiloumpolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Chiang Kai Shek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tao Kiloumpolo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kiloumpolo misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiloumpolo.
Kiloumpolo throws a series of punches but Kai Shek avoids them all with ease.
Kiloumpolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiloumpolo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiloumpolo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kai Shek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kiloumpolo takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Kai Shek scores with a four punch combination!
Kiloumpolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiloumpolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kai Shek lands with a cross.
The cut above Tao Kiloumpolo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiloumpolo ducks under a wild hook from Kai Shek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kiloumpolo. Those never looked like landing.
Kiloumpolo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiloumpolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiloumpolo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kai Shek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kai Shek connects with a body shot that sends Kiloumpolo's belly button to the back.
Kai Shek connects with a single shot there.
Kai Shek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiloumpolo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kai Shek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai Shek works Kiloumpolo's body with a nice hook.
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!
Kiloumpolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai Shek.
Kai Shek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kai Shek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tao Kiloumpolo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kai Shek punishes Kiloumpolo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kai Shek throws the left hand but Kiloumpolo avoids the punch easily.
Kai Shek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiloumpolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai Shek.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kai Shek darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kai Shek throws out a loose jab but Kiloumpolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai Shek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai Shek just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiloumpolo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai Shek.
Kai Shek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kiloumpolo on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kai Shek.
Kiloumpolo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kai Shek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai Shek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiloumpolo staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Kiloumpolo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kiloumpolo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kiloumpolo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kiloumpolo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai Shek throws out a loose jab but Kiloumpolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai Shek moves out of range of the leg kick from Kiloumpolo.
Kiloumpolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai Shek loads up on a big right hand but Kiloumpolo slips the punch.
Kiloumpolo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kiloumpolo looks to throw the jab but Kai Shek is out of range.
Kai Shek looks to throw the jab but Kiloumpolo is out of range.
Kiloumpolo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kai Shek thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai Shek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kai Shek lands a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tao Kiloumpolo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chiang Kai Shek!
During a confident post fight interview, Chiang Kai Shek thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yap Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yap Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frazier lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Frazier throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Frazier keeps it at a distance.
Frazier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Frazier does no damage.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frazier takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Frazier gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Frazier manages to retain guard.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frazier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frazier scores with a nice right hand.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Frazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Taylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Frazier hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Frazier's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yap Taylor.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yap Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frazier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frazier can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor is pushing Frazier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taylor throws an elbow but misses.
Taylor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frazier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Frazier.
Taylor has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frazier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor drives through and clinches with Frazier against the cage.
Frazier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frazier can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Frazier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yap Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier is trying to break free.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Frazier.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frazier working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frazier misses with a body punch.
Frazier cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Frazier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Frazier.
Joe Frazier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Frazier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is working for takedown but Frazier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor is looking for a takedown.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor is looking to control Frazier's arms but Frazier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier can't break the clinch.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frazier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier blocks the elbow strike.
Frazier scores with a hook to the body.
Frazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Frazier.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frazier lands with a right to the head.
Taylor prevents Frazier from breaking the clinch.
Frazier lands a right hand.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor trying to stall but Frazier improves his position.
Frazier lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Frazier lands with a left to the head.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
Frazier is working Taylor over against the cage.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Frazier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.
Taylor has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Frazier is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Frazier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Frazier catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frazier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frazier drops Taylor with a beautiful combination! Taylor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frazier is looking for the KO!
It looks like Yap Taylor has been cut.
Yap Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Frazier keeps it at a distance.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Frazier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frazier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frazier lands with a nice body punch.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frazier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Taylor is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Frazier just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Taylor has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Frazier!
Our winner, Joe Frazier, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cees Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jakasashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cees Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jakasashii!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jakasashii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jakasashii fails to land the takedown.
Gunn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakasashii is fending him off so far but Gunn persists. Nope, Jakasashii circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakasashii scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Jakasashii is working for a kimura here but Gunn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jakasashii's guard.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jakasashii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Jakasashii's legs - danger averted.
Gunn trying to control but Jakasashii is working from the bottom.
Jakasashii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakasashii keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Jakasashii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jakasashii is keeping the position for now.
Jakasashii has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gunn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jakasashii.
Jakasashii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jakasashii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gunn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jakasashii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to hold on to Jakasashii's head to control him but Jakasashii postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakasashii to get the leverage.
Gunn wants to control but Jakasashii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jakasashii pulls his head out easily.
Gunn trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii seems to be working for a kimura but Gunn defends the submission attempt.
Jakasashii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Jakasashii is trying to work for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn is trying to maintain the position but Jakasashii is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii is working for a kimura but Gunn is defending it quite comfortably.
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jakasashii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakasashii.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakasashii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunn is just riding it out for now. Jakasashii eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jakasashii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jakasashii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunn scores with a nice head shot.
Jakasashii shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gunn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gunn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakasashii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakasashii seems to be working for a kimura but Gunn defends the submission attempt.
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Jakasashii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunn sees it coming and defends easily.
Jakasashii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jakasashii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to roll over but Jakasashii keeps him under control.
Gunn is defending against the submission attempts here by Jakasashii.
Gunn actively working from the bottom here.
Gunn trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jakasashii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jakasashii is working for a submission of some sort.
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakasashii to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunn wants to control but Jakasashii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jakasashii is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakasashii to get the leverage.
Jakasashii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Jakasashii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jakasashii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gunn sprawls well initially but Jakasashii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jakasashii seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn gets full guard.
Jakasashii prevents Gunn from getting back to his feet.
Jakasashii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jakasashii has Gunn in his guard.
Jakasashii has his foot on Gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
Jakasashii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jakasashii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Jakasashii's legs - danger averted.
Jakasashii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gunn uses it to pass to side control.
Jakasashii is trying to get back to half guard.
Jakasashii is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gunn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jakasashii is looking to improve his position but Gunn isn't that keen on the idea.
Jakasashii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking to secure an arm triangle but Jakasashii defends it well.
Gunn looking to control but Jakasashii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jakasashii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunn wants to control the pace but Jakasashii is squirming around nicely.
Gunn is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Jakasashii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jim Jakasashii has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to control the pace but Jakasashii is squirming around nicely.
Jakasashii is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jakasashii is looking to escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jakasashii is trying desperately to improve position.
Jakasashii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunn wants to pass to mount but Jakasashii is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cees Gunn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cees Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cees Gunn.
I think Jakasashii 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Jakasashii!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Kei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeya Akazumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akazumi has chosen Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Haruka Kanata as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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176 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeya Akazumi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akazumi.
Kei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akazumi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kei won't be happy with that.
Akazumi tries for a kimura but Kei is defending well.
Akazumi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kei is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kei looking for a sweep but Akazumi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kei is working to get back to half guard.
Akazumi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kei manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akazumi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kei is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kei tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kei thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akazumi's head.
Kei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akazumi defending well though.
Akazumi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kei looks to land a strike but Akazumi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Akazumi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kei in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akazumi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kei throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akazumi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akazumi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kei's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akazumi wants to control from the top but Kei keeps moving.
Kei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akazumi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kei can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akazumi controls the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kei is looking for a triangle here but Akazumi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kei is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akazumi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akazumi wants to control but Kei is keeping him busy.
Kei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akazumi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akazumi tries for a kimura but Kei is defending well.
Akazumi tries for a kimura but Kei is defending well.
Kei is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akazumi off and has taken his back!
Akazumi is in a bad position with Kei working for a choke. Akazumi manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Kei is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akazumi defends well.
Kei has his foot on Akazumi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akazumi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akazumi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kei is breathing heavily.
Akazumi chips away with some ground and pound.
Kei is looking for a triangle here but Akazumi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Akazumi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akazumi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akazumi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akazumi advances to mount.
Kei is trying to escape the mount.
Kei is trying to reverse the position but instead Akazumi has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeya Akazumi dominated 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.
Kei throws a poor cross that misses
and Akazumi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akazumi in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kei tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Akazumi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeya Akazumi!
In his post fight interview, Takeya Akazumi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erick Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Possu Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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21
154 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erick Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Possu Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Jokinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noble back to the cage. Jokinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jokinen jabs Noble right on the nose. Noble blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen connects with a looping right hand.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noble at a distance.
Noble moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a swing at Noble's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen lands a jab to Noble's midsection.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Noble off the cage and back into range.
Noble throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Noble rushes Jokinen and presses him up against the cage.
Noble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noble jumps into guard, dragging Jokinen to the mat.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Noble is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Noble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Possu Jokinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Noble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noble tries to move into range but Jokinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jokinen swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
Noble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Noble slips the punch.
Jokinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noble back to the cage. Jokinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noble.
Noble has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noble swivels and escapes.
Noble misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noble throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noble staying out of range there.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Noble moves away and avoids it.
Possu Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noble. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noble doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Noble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noble is in Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen controlling the position.
Jokinen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Noble connects with a jab.
Noble misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jokinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noble in his tracks.
Jokinen feints a jab promting Noble to slip. Jokinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Noble slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Noble wants to clinch.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jokinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Noble had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Noble's head back.
Noble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noble has time to react.
Noble walks into a jab.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Noble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jokinen lands with a right hand.
Noble tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Noble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noble looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jokinen scores with a four punch combination!
Noble takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noble takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Noble throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Noble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Noble working the ground and pound from side control.
Noble fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noble creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jokinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Noble has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jokinen!
BOOM! Noble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Possu Jokinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noble throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noble checks a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with the combination.
Noble with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Jokinen.
Noble moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
Noble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noble's head backwards.
Noble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Noble feints and as Jokinen raises his hands in defense, Noble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jokinen working for a triangle but Noble defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noble pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble slows the pace down in half guard.
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. Noble connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noble.
Noble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jokinen manages to get to full guard.
Noble wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen seems keen to control Noble's posture.
Noble stands up over Jokinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noble wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Noble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jokinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Noble postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Noble has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Noble's head.
Noble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble takes one on the button.
Jokinen cracks Noble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Noble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen lands with a straight right. Noble didn't see that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noble goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jokinen prevents it.
Noble tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noble.
Jokinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jokinen lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the head.
Possu Jokinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A cross from Noble lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jokinen works Noble's body with a nice hook.
Noble looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
Noble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Noble's head back.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Noble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, jab by Jokinen - just one landing.
Noble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Noble.
Noble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jokinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Possu Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Noble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jokinen tries to avoid it but Noble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jokinen to the ground. Jokinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noble is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jokinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Noble kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Possu Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Noble throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jokinen is defended easily by Noble.
Noble throws a solid leg kick but Jokinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noble.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Noble circles away.
Noble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen swings for the body but Noble moves out of range.
Noble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jokinen lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Noble misses its intended target.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Noble misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Jokinen misses.
Noble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noble was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
A big left from Noble misses.
Noble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Noble.
Noble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen works Noble's body with a nice hook.
Noble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen misses with a looping left.
Noble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokinen as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Noble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Noble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks.
No joy there for Jokinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Noble is out of range.
Noble swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Noble.
Noble throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Noble working the ground and pound.
Jokinen is looking to reverse the position.
Noble throws an elbow but Jokinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Noble trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Noble cracks Jokinen with a big right hand but Jokinen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noble trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Noble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jokinen, who protects the arm well.
Jokinen is looking to regain half guard here but Noble keeps moving and retains side control.
Noble trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Possu Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Possu Jokinen.
I've got Jokinen 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Possu Jokinen!
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