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Hyabusa vs. Jokinen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let It Rock. 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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217 lbs
29 - 23 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Sen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sen avoids it really well and circles away.
Nguyen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sen tries to buck Nguyen off but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen tries to stand but Sen is controlling his head.
Sen is pushing Nguyen's head away, looking to escape. Nguyen manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen wants to stand but Sen has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nguyen scores with a takedown into Sen's guard.
Sen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nguyen!
Sen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We're going to have a standup here because Jin Sen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sen feints and then cracks Nguyen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nguyen down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sen misses.
Nguyen is looking to land body kicks.
Jin Sen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nguyen is defended easily by Sen.
Nguyen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jin Sen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nguyen.
Nguyen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sen counters with a three punch combo that has Nguyen backing up. Nguyen nods at Sen to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Nguyen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Sen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Sen 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.
Nguyen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sen pinned against the cage. Sen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sen connects with the punch.
Nguyen throws a series of punches but Sen moves out of range.
Nguyen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sen, right into the meat.
Nguyen misses with a two punch combination.
Sen swinging wildly here.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a right and a left that Sen avoids nicely.
Sen swings for the body but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen misses with a jab to the body
and Sen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nguyen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nguyen takes one to the side of the head.
Sen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jin Sen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sen tests Nguyen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sen staying out of range there.
Nguyen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nguyen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to clinch but Sen moves out of range.
Nguyen takes a swing at Sen's ribcage but misses.
Alex Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sen digs a good body shot into Nguyen's ribs.
Sen throws a head kick that Nguyen semi-blocks.
Nguyen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sen.
Sen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nguyen.
Nguyen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nguyen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nguyen somewhat.
Jin Sen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Nguyen.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Sen as Nguyen shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a low kick.
Nguyen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Sen misses.
Nguyen throws a low kick but Sen moves out of range easily.
Sen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sen lands a nice shot that snaps Nguyen's head back.
Sen stuffs the takedown attempt from Nguyen. Nguyen gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sen.
Sen catches Nguyen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nguyen throws a nice looking combination but Sen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen moves in looking to clinch but Sen pushes him off.
Nguyen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sen moves away.
Sen stuffs the takedown.
Sen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Sen ducks down to avoid it.
Nguyen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nguyen's sensitive parts.
Sen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nguyen throws a right hand that Sen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sen also avoids with ease.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nguyen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nguyen.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Sen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Sen avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sen's half guard.
Sen tries to kick Nguyen off but Nguyen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nguyen wants to stand up but Sen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jin Sen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sen avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nguyen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nguyen is looking to clinch but Sen is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sen.
Sen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Nguyen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nguyen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sen misses with a straight left.
Nguyen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nguyen misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Sen.
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Nguyen.
Nguyen wants to clinch but Sen slips to the side
and Sen counters with a leg kick.
Sen cracks the inside of Nguyen's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nguyen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sen scores with a leg kick.
Sen dips to his left and cracks Nguyen with an uppercut!
Sen throws a leg kick which misses Nguyen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nguyen tries to avoid it.
Nguyen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sen rather than just go for the knockout.
Sen misses with a double jab.
Sen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nguyen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Nguyen misses.
Nguyen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sen finish him?
Sen scores with a spinning back kick!
Nguyen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sen throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nguyen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sen slips a straight right by Nguyen.
Nguyen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sen thows a body shot but no joy.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sen.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown but Sen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nguyen. That did some damage!
Sen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nguyen can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sen digs a good hook to Nguyen's body.
Alex Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sen. Sen obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Sen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Sen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Is Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ichiro Yamamoto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichiro Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kato Is Back!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Crunch! Yamamoto slams his shin into Is Back's torso.
Is Back lands a jab to Yamamoto's midsection.
Yamamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Is Back. That did some damage!
Is Back scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Is Back counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Is Back stuffs the takedown.
Is Back stuffs the takedown attempt from Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Is Back counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ichiro Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Is Back connects with a jab.
Yamamoto scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Is Back lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Is Back stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Is Back wants it to stay on the feet.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Is Back lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Is Back punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Is Back jabs at Yamamoto's body.
Is Back thuds his right hand into Yamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Is Back jabs at Yamamoto's body.
Is Back scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Is Back connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Is Back thumps Yamamoto with a low kick.
Is Back has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Is Back lands a slapping body shot.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Is Back circles away and keeps his distance.
Is Back throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto moves forwards but Is Back connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Is Back sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yamamoto lands with a nice body kick.
Is Back lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Is Back, right into the meat.
Is Back throws a series of strikes that have Yamamoto backpedaling.
Is Back scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Is Back scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Is Back saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Is Back is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Is Back counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Is Back goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto scores with a head kick.
Is Back blocks a head kick by Yamamoto.
Is Back works Yamamoto's body with a nice hook.
Is Back dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Is Back cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Is Back connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto shoots in for a double leg but Is Back sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Is Back moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamamoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Is Back sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kato Is Back is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Is Back goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Is Back connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto is looking to clinch but Is Back is avoiding it.
Is Back moves out of range of the body kick from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Is Back, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Is Back against the cage but Is Back circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Yamamoto. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yamamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Is Back lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Is Back's waist but Is Back gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamamoto off to one side.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Is Back lands a two punch combo.
Yamamoto is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Is Back cracks Yamamoto with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yamamoto falls to his knees and Is Back doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kato Is Back!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Macconi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Tczho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tczho has chosen Scottish bagpipes as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Macconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benji Tczho!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tczho throws a sloppy head kick and Macconi moves out of range easily.
Tczho wants to clinch.
No luck for Macconi with that takedown attempt.
Tczho misses with a series of wild punches.
Tczho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macconi defends it nicely.
Tczho shoots in for a double leg but Macconi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Tczho's guard.
Tczho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Macconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macconi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Macconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Macconi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Macconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tczho has closed the distance and engaged Macconi in a clinch.
Macconi is trying to break the clinch but Tczho is controlling him.
Tczho is fighting off a takedown attempt but Macconi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tczho to the mat. Tczho regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Tczho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Macconi is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tczho pulls Macconi in close to his closed guard and prevents Macconi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macconi forces his way into half guard.
Macconi controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tczho is trying to stand up here but Macconi is controlling him well.
Tczho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Macconi pulls his head out easily.
Macconi is taking a breather. Tczho says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macconi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tczho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macconi.
Tczho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tczho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Tczho misses.
Tczho tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Macconi.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macconi is defended easily by Tczho.
Macconi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tczho tries to avoid it but Macconi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tczho to the ground. Tczho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macconi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tczho is trying to stand back up but Macconi is controlling him
Macconi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tczho is trying to stand back up but Macconi is controlling him
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Macconi wants to control but Tczho is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Macconi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tczho tries to clinch there but Macconi circles away.
Tczho misses with a series of wild punches.
Tczho leaves Macconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macconi dives in and scores a takedown into Tczho's guard.
Tczho is looking for a triangle here but Macconi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Macconi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tczho to his feet.
Macconi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tczho tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Macconi is in Tczho's guard.
Macconi gets to his feet. Tczho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macconi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tczho's half guard.
Macconi stops Tczho from getting back to his feet.
Tczho actively working from the bottom here.
Macconi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joe Macconi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macconi prevents Tczho from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macconi slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tczho is trying to maintain the position but Macconi is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Macconi is nestled in close to Tczho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tczho trying to hold on to Macconi's head to control him but Macconi postures up.
Macconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tczho's head.
Tczho strikes from the bottom but Macconi passes into mount!
Macconi controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macconi looking to control but Tczho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tczho is trying desperately to improve position.
Macconi controlling his opponent.
Tczho tries to reverse the position but Macconi maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macconi working the ground and pound effectively.
Macconi controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Tczho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Macconi controlling the position easily from mount.
Tczho is trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tczho bucks Macconi off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Macconi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Macconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tczho is fending him off so far but Macconi persists. Nope, Tczho circles away and we're back to standing.
Macconi tries to keep at a distance but Tczho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tczho is struggling to control the position.
Macconi blocks a body shot from Tczho.
Macconi avoids a wild elbow strike from Tczho.
Macconi jumps into guard, dragging Tczho to the mat.
Tczho stands up and waves to Macconi to follow him.
Macconi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tczho is looking to clinch.
Macconi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Macconi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Macconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tczho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tczho breaks the clinch.
Joe Macconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macconi throws a series of punches but Tczho avoids them all with ease.
Tczho rushes Macconi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tczho breaks the clinch.
Tczho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macconi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tczho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tczho missing with knees to the body.
Tczho unloads a knee to the mid-section. Macconi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Macconi has Tczho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tczho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tczho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tczho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tczho lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macconi trying to control the position.
Tczho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Macconi, up you get!
Tczho doesn't manage to clinch there - Macconi circles away.
Tczho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Macconi fails to land with a series of punches.
Macconi works over Tczho's head and body with a nice combination.
Macconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tczho defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tczho as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Tczho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tczho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macconi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tczho forces Macconi back against the cage and clinches.
Macconi wants to take the fight to the mat but Tczho manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Macconi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tczho gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tczho scores with a knee to the head.
Tczho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tczho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Macconi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Macconi gets caught napping as Tczho dives in and scores a takedown. Macconi manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macconi wants to stand up but Tczho is controlling him.
Tczho wants to stand but Macconi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Benji Tczho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macconi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tczho stands up and waves to Macconi to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benji Tczho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macconi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Macconi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Matsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles St Lickitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Lickitung has chosen Pokemon Red Gym Leader Battle Music as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddy Matsui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles St Lickitung!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Lickitung drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St Lickitung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matsui is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. St Lickitung is aware though and is defending well.
St Lickitung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matsui is looking for a triangle but St Lickitung pushes his legs off easily.
Matsui is looking for a triangle but St Lickitung pushes his legs off easily.
Matsui looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Lickitung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Lickitung postures up in Matsui's guard and throws a big left but Matsui blocks it.
Matsui keeping moving, preventing St Lickitung from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Lickitung throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsui keeping moving, preventing St Lickitung from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles St Lickitung was stalling too much, according to the referee.
St Lickitung scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Lickitung tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matsui's legs.
St Lickitung is trying to get an arm triangle but Matsui is defending well.
St Lickitung gets to mount! Matsui was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Matsui sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St Lickitung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsui defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsui looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St Lickitung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsui keeps working.
St Lickitung is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
St Lickitung forces the positional change into back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsui is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Lickitung has the hooks in. Matsui is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
St Lickitung tries to keep control of the position but Matsui is staying busy.
St Lickitung lands a shot to the head.
St Lickitung keeps control of the position as Matsui tries to break free.
St Lickitung controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matsui turns into St Lickitung and is now in his guard.
St Lickitung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsui is one step ahead there.
St Lickitung is looking to sinch up a triangle. Matsui throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to St Lickitung's body to avoid the submission. St Lickitung has instead reached around Matsui's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! St Lickitung arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles St Lickitung!
Charles St Lickitung spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryou Misaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Black is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryou Misaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, James Black!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Misaki's waist but Misaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Black throws a hook to the side of Misaki's head but Misaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black takes a swing at Misaki's ribcage but misses.
James Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black rushes Misaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Misaki lands an elbow inside that Black shrugs off.
Misaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Misaki's brow.
Black looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misaki lands a damaging elbow.
Misaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Black tries to pull guard but Misaki won't allow it.
Ryou Misaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Black.
Black creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Black.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Misaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Misaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like James Black has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Black jumps guard but Misaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Black is struggling to control the position.
Misaki trying to land knees to the body.
Misaki lands an elbow inside.
Misaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Misaki prevents Black from breaking the clinch.
Black looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Misaki lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Misaki.
Misaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Misaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black tries to pull guard but Misaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Black looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black is trying to pull guard but Misaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Misaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Misaki missing with knees to the body.
Misaki blocks an elbow strike.
Black controlling the action here for a moment.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black is looking to control Misaki's arms but Misaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misaki landing knees to the head.
Misaki lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
Black misses with the head strike.
Black jumps guard but Misaki stands there with Black around his waist. Black gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Misaki.
Misaki crunches a lovely knee into Black's ribcage.
Misaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misaki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms.
Misaki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Black in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Black pushes off an throws an elbow but Misaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Black is trying to pull guard but Misaki has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
Misaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misaki.
Black tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black has had enough of the clinch but Misaki keeps him there for the moment.
Black looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misaki working Black over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misaki looking to throw knees to the head but Black is blocking nicely.
Black jumps guard but Misaki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Misaki's brow.
Misaki scores a nice knee to the body.
Misaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Misaki managing to block the knees to the body from Black.
Black misses with an elbow strike.
Misaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Black takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up James Black's cut even more.
Black throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Misaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryou Misaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Black'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.
Black has Misaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Misaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misaki lands an elbow just above Black 's eye.
Black working hard to break the clinch.
Misaki lands an elbow inside that Black shrugs off.
Black tries to pull guard but Misaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Black drops back down to his feet.
Misaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Misaki.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Black tries to break the clinch but Misaki is controlling the position.
Misaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
Black wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Misaki lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryou Misaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Misaki lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above James Black's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with an elbow over the top.
Black fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryou Misaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Black.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Misaki avoids the damage to the body.
Misaki scores with a knee to the head.
Black is looking to control Misaki's arms but Misaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misaki smiles and moves away.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Misaki looks to clinch
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Misaki is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misaki tries to clinch up
and Black counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misaki tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misaki manages to avoid it.
Black gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Misaki is defending well.
Misaki tries to control but Black manages to take his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black has got his arm under Misaki's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Misaki has spun round into Black's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Black wants to control but Misaki passes easily into half guard.
Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Misaki pulls his head out easily.
Misaki is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Black's thigh. Black counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Misaki tries to stand but Black is controlling from the bottom.
Black is looking for a triangle but Misaki pushes his legs off easily.
Misaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Misaki is one step ahead there.
Misaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Black looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Black looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Black!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries for a kimura but Misaki is defending well.
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!
Misaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Misaki is trying to control Black's posture but Black avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Misaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Misaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
Misaki lands an elbow that stopped Black in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
Misaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it.
Misaki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black breaks from the clinch.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Misaki pinned against the cage. Misaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Misaki tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Misaki walks into a left hand.
Black lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Misaki, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Misaki against the cage but Misaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Misaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Misaki. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Ryou Misaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Black.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Misaki pinned against the cage. Misaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Misaki is looking to clinch.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Misaki pinned against the cage. Misaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Misaki clinches up with Black and pushes him back against the cage.
Misaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misaki misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Misaki lands an elbow just above Black 's eye.
Misaki lands a nice elbow.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Misaki.
Misaki lands a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Misaki's brow.
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black is looking to control Misaki's arms but Misaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Black has his back to the cage.
Misaki lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misaki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James Black's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Black has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Misaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Black's defenses.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Misaki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misaki smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
Misaki dodges an elbow strike from Black.
Black pulls guard effortlessly.
Misaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Misaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Misaki is looking to advance position but Black has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Black is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Misaki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!
Black is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Misaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Misaki shrugs it off.
Misaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black working for a submission but Misaki is keeping him at bay.
Black looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Misaki is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Black 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Black!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers gets caught flat footed, as Holmes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rivers wants to control but Holmes passes easily into half guard.
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivers sees it coming and defends easily.
Holmes is looking for a kimura here.
Rivers is pressing down on Holmes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rivers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holmes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rivers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rivers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rivers!
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers trying to control the position but Holmes is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to control but Rivers postures up.
Holmes is trying to improve his position.
Rivers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rivers trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Holmes sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Holmes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaron Rivers!
Aaron Rivers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Llama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Llama!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llama throws out a loose jab but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur throws a leg kick but Llama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. MacArthur catches Llama right on the button with a cross.
MacArthur needs to keep his hands up - Llama had a free shot at his head there.
MacArthur connects with a body shot that sends Llama's belly button to the back.
Llama with a jab.
Llama checks a leg kick.
MacArthur looks to land a combination but Llama avoids it well.
MacArthur fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur connects with a body shot.
MacArthur moves in looking to clinch but Llama pushes him off.
MacArthur misses with a looping right.
MacArthur rushes Llama and presses him up against the cage.
Llama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
Llama throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Llama.
MacArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Llama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by MacArthur.
Llama swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Llama misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Llama lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Llama avoids the damage to the body.
MacArthur with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Llama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Llama has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur.
Llama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur tries to score a body lock takedown but Llama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Llama gets through MacArthur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Llama has a couple of punches blocked by MacArthur.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
Llama blocks a body shot from MacArthur.
MacArthur working aggressively here.
Llama swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur.
Llama misses with the head strike.
MacArthur looking for a takedown.
MacArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur pushes off an throws an elbow but Llama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacArthur can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llama takes a shot to the head.
MacArthur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Llama managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but Llama blocks it.
MacArthur digs a right hand into Llama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Llama's gas tank.
MacArthur has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Llama regains guard immediately.
MacArthur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur throws a big elbow that misses.
MacArthur wants to control from the top but Llama keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Llama pulls MacArthur in to control the position.
Llama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Llama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacArthur.
MacArthur trying to control the position from guard on top but Llama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur throws an elbow that misses. Llama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacArthur's guard. Nice move by Llama!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Llama wants to stand but MacArthur is controlling his posture from full guard.
MacArthur is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llama wanted to stand there but MacArthur had control of the position.
MacArthur pulls Llama in close to his closed guard and prevents Llama from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Douglas MacArthur just wasn't active enough.
A jab from MacArthur finds it's way through Llama's defenses.
MacArthur looks to land a combination but Llama avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Llama just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llama moves into the clinch.
MacArthur lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas MacArthur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Llama.
MacArthur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
MacArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llama.
MacArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from MacArthur misses.
MacArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of Llama's head.
Llama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacArthur.
Llama throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Llama trying to control the position but instead, MacArthur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Llama into the cage.
A short right from MacArthur.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacArthur blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacArthur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur.
MacArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Llama controls the action.
Llama misses with the head strike.
Llama misses with the head strike.
MacArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Llama blocks it with crossed arms.
Douglas MacArthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Llama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur gets through Llama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacArthur.
MacArthur blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Llama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Llama pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacArthur walks into a straight right hand from Llama.
The fighters circling - MacArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Llama throws a hook to the side of MacArthur's head but MacArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur with a jab.
Llama scores with a jab.
MacArthur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Llama.
MacArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Llama loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur slips the punch.
Llama swats away the attempt to clinch by MacArthur.
MacArthur tried to score with a low kick but Llama checks it.
Llama tries to keep at a distance but MacArthur has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur misses with the head strike.
Llama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur gets through Llama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Llama misses with some punches.
MacArthur works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Llama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacArthur stopping the sweep attempt from Llama.
Llama wants to stand and escape but MacArthur is having none of it.
MacArthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Llama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacArthur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur forces his way into half guard.
MacArthur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacArthur 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.
MacArthur throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Llama to regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacArthur looking to pass the guard.
Llama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacArthur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacArthur with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacArthur prevents Llama from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas MacArthur dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
MacArthur moves in looking to clinch but Llama pushes him off.
Llama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Llama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Llama looks to land a right hand but MacArthur moved out of range.
MacArthur blocks a head kick by Llama.
MacArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by MacArthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Llama tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Llama.
MacArthur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacArthur.
MacArthur throws a hook but Llama avoids it easily.
Llama throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur's shoulder, as MacArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Llama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Llama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Llama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur throws a right and a left that Llama avoids nicely.
MacArthur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Llama counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Llama throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur.
MacArthur misses with a body shot.
MacArthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Llama's head backwards.
Llama misses with a hook.
Llama throws a series of punches but MacArthur avoids them all with ease.
MacArthur tries to clinch up but Llama circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur throws a hook to the side of Llama's head but Llama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Llama scores with a nice head shot.
Llama looks to land a right hand but MacArthur moved out of range.
MacArthur missing with a left hand there. Llama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur throws an off balance right hand
and Llama counters with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur looks to land a right hand but Llama moved out of range.
Llama's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacArthur under the eye.
MacArthur ducks under a wild hook from Llama.
Good exchange - MacArthur coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur misses with a hook.
Llama misses with a hook.
MacArthur throws a looping overhand right but Llama ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Llama misses.
MacArthur moves into the clinch.
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!
MacArthur scores with a knee to the head.
MacArthur tries to score a body lock takedown but Llama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Douglas MacArthur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacArthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Llama's efforts to push away.
MacArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Llama backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Llama.
MacArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Llama's elbow.
MacArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur blocking some punches.
MacArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llama misses with some punches.
Llama stops a takedown attempt from MacArthur.
Llama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Llama throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur misses with a knee strike.
Akira Llama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur keeps control of Llama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Llama throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur.
MacArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Llama lands with a short shot to the head.
MacArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Llama's elbow.
Llama misses with a punch on the inside.
Llama takes a shot to the head.
MacArthur blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llama lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Llama backwards.
MacArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Llama misses with some punches.
MacArthur lands a nice knee to the body.
Llama is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur has double underhooks.
MacArthur lands with a right to the head.
Llama misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Llama has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MacArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur lands a shoulder strike.
Llama scores with a shot to the side of MacArthur's head.
MacArthur digs a right hand underneath Llama's ribcage. Llama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacArthur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Llama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Llama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Llama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas MacArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas MacArthur!
Douglas MacArthur gave a mention to Global Empire MMA Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sang Min Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luigi Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Min Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luigi Fry!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Fry slips a jab and a cross from Kim.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Fry moves away and avoids it.
Fry misses the shot to the body.
Fry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kim napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kim is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fry is controlling him well.
Fry throws an elbow but Kim slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kim regains half guard.
Kim is looking to control Fry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Fry seems to be working for a kimura but Kim defends the submission attempt.
Fry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Fry has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fry's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fry's back!
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Kim controlling well, preventing Fry from escaping the position.
Kim trying to control momentarily.
Kim controls the action.
Fry tries to break free.
Kim not allowing Fry to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kim's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kim has the hooks in. Fry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kim trying to control.
Kim has the hooks in. Fry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fry wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fry breaks Kim's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kim keeping full guard, as Fry tries to pass.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fry is in close to Kim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fry stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Fry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Kim is looking to sweep but instead, Fry has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to improve his position but Fry is controlling well.
Fry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kim gets full guard.
Kim trying to strike off his back.
Kim has Fry pulled in close to control his posture.
Fry wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Fry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fry trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kim trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luigi Fry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fry keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Fry.
Sang Min Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry moves away from the strike by Kim.
Kim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fry, pushing him back against the cage.
Fry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fry takes a shot to the head.
Kim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
Kim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Fry blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Fry has had enough of the clinch but Kim keeps him there for the moment.
Kim prevents Fry from breaking the clinch.
Kim content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Fry is trying to break the clinch but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Fry has had enough of the clinch but Kim keeps him there for the moment.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Fry's head.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kim keeps control of Fry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Kim.
Fry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fry has had enough of the clinch but Kim keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kim lands an elbow inside that Fry shrugs off.
Fry is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but Fry avoids the damage to the body.
Fry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Fry blocks it.
Fry is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Fry wants to break free but Kim has control.
Kim taking a breather.
Kim with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Kim.
Kim prevents Fry from breaking the clinch.
Fry is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Fry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim is looking to control Fry's arms but Fry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kim has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry looking to stall.
Fry tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the cage.
Kim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fry is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Kim pushes off an throws an elbow but Fry leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fry is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim is working Fry over against the cage.
Kim tries a body shot but Fry blocks it.
Fry working hard to break the clinch.
Kim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Fry can't break the clinch.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Kim connects with a knee to the head.
Sang Min Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Fry's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fry avoiding damage as Kim throws knees 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!
Fry is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
Kim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fry tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kim obliges.
Kim lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim is looking to control Fry's arms but Fry gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kim has his back to the cage.
Kim unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sang Min Kim dominated that second round.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kim lands a jab to Fry's midsection.
Fry misses with a looping right.
Fry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Kim.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim clobbers Fry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fry throws a right hand that misses
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Fry blocks a head kick by Kim.
Kim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fry moves away.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fry looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Fry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fry showed some decent athleticism there.
Kim is positioning himself well to prevent Fry advancing to mount.
Fry wants to free his trapped foot but Kim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fry is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Fry is very close to passing his half guard.
Fry wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Fry trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fry.
Fry is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry 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.
Fry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kim wants to control but Fry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim is looking for a sweep. Fry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fry.
Luigi Fry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kim wants to control but Fry is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kim.
Fry postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Fry preventing the sweep.
Fry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim has his hands on Fry's head, controlling the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Fry from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fry trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
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 Sang Min Kim.
I think Kim 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sang Min Kim!
A very excited looking Sang Min Kim rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michak Ropuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropuia comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the pain - Slayer. Paulsen has chosen Papa Roach - Do or die 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michak Ropuia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Morten Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paulsen cracks Ropuia with an open hand slap.
Ropuia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paulsen.
Paulsen stuffs the takedown.
A jab lands there for Paulsen.
Paulsen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paulsen duly obliges.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paulsen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulsen scores with a leg kick.
Paulsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ropuia's head backwards.
Ropuia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ropuia is rocked!
Ropuia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Ropuia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morten Paulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulsen lands with a shot to the body.
Paulsen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ropuia to the canvas! Ropuia doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Paulsen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morten Paulsen!
After winning the bout, Morten Paulsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Possu Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hayabusa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bombs Away. Possu Jokinen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Hayabusa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Possu Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hayabusa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Hayabusa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Hayabusa.
Horrible takedown by Hayabusa or perhaps it was just good defense by Jokinen which made him look bad.
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hayabusa's guard.
Hayabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Hayabusa is keeping the position.
Hayabusa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Possu Jokinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hayabusa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Possu Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayabusa is looking to clinch.
Hayabusa thows a body shot but no joy.
Hayabusa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayabusa.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a two punch combination.
Hayabusa misses with a looping right.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Hayabusa slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hayabusa's head backwards.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Hayabusa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hayabusa throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen shoots in but Hayabusa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayabusa drives through with a takedown into Jokinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Hayabusa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hayabusa looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hayabusa preventing the sweep.
Hayabusa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokinen wants to stand but Hayabusa is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control the position here.
Hayabusa 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.
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.
Hayabusa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jokinen sprawls well. He's pushed Hayabusa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hayabusa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hayabusa thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Jokinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayabusa.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Jokinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left and a right from Jokinen both land. Nice combination.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akira Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Possu Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with the left hand. Hayabusa knows he should have avoided that one.
Jokinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hayabusa scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jokinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayabusa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jokinen won't allow Hayabusa to sweep him here.
Hayabusa throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Possu Jokinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hayabusa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jokinen. Jokinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Jokinen finds it's target.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Hayabusa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayabusa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jokinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jokinen throws a series of punches but Hayabusa moves out of range.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hayabusa defends it nicely.
Hayabusa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Possu Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Hayabusa avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen throws a right hand that Hayabusa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayabusa also avoids with ease.
Jokinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayabusa.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayabusa misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Hayabusa takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Hayabusa has Jokinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayabusa gets underhooks to prevent Jokinen's takedown attempt.
Akira Hayabusa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Possu Jokinen.
Hayabusa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hayabusa fails to land.
Hayabusa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Hayabusa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jokinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa throws a big right hand that misses.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jokinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Possu Jokinen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hayabusa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Hayabusa's head back.
Jokinen clinches up with Hayabusa and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayabusa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jokinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen jumps guard but Hayabusa stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jokinen is pressed up against the cage. Hayabusa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jokinen down to the mat. Jokinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jokinen drives through with a takedown into Hayabusa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jokinen wanted to stand there but Hayabusa had control of the position.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
Jokinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayabusa trying to hold on to Jokinen's head to control him but Jokinen postures up.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Hayabusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is defending against the submission attempts here by Jokinen.
Hayabusa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jokinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hayabusa kicks Jokinen off and gets to his feet.
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!
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Hayabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen dips to his left and cracks Hayabusa with an uppercut!
Jokinen throws a right hand that Hayabusa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayabusa also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Possu Jokinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayabusa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayabusa.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jokinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hayabusa's guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayabusa is retaining full guard.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Hayabusa trying to control the position.
Hayabusa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Possu Jokinen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Hayabusa with a series of wild strikes but Hayabusa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayabusa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hayabusa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jokinen quickly recovers to half guard.
Hayabusa prevents Jokinen from standing back up.
Hayabusa trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jokinen defends it well.
Jokinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hayabusa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hayabusa's back!
Jokinen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hayabusa up.
Jokinen is trying to stick to Hayabusa's back but Hayabusa is turning into Jokinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jokinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jokinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayabusa pushing down on Jokinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jokinen has Hayabusa pulled in close to control his posture.
Jokinen wants to stand and escape but Hayabusa is having none of it.
Hayabusa passes into half guard.
Hayabusa lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jokinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jokinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayabusa seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hayabusa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Jokinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Hayabusa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hayabusa manages to pass to mount!
Hayabusa prevents Jokinen from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Possu Jokinen just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jokinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hayabusa with a jab.
Hayabusa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jokinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hayabusa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayabusa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen jabs Hayabusa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayabusa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayabusa gets a clinch.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Possu Jokinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Hayabusa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hayabusa pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayabusa misses with a few strikes there.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jokinen sprawls well. Jokinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hayabusa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jokinen is thwarting Hayabusa's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a right hand.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayabusa moves away.
Jab by Hayabusa.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayabusa.
Hayabusa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayabusa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayabusa wants to clinch.
Hayabusa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Hayabusa is defending well.
Hayabusa is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Hayabusa won't allow it.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Hayabusa is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control from the bottom.
Hayabusa wants to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Hayabusa won't allow it.
Jokinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen is stalling here. Hayabusa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jokinen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hayabusa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Hayabusa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jokinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hayabusa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
Hayabusa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jokinen?
Jokinen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jokinen trying to control here.
Hayabusa trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Possu Jokinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hayabusa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayabusa misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen thuds his right hand into Hayabusa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen throws a right hand that Hayabusa ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayabusa also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayabusa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jokinen scores with a jab.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hayabusa to the ground. Jokinen is now in Hayabusa's guard.
Hayabusa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
Jokinen trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa has an active guard here but Jokinen has managed to pass into half guard.
Hayabusa is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa moves into full guard.
Jokinen trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Jokinen wants to stand and escape but instead Hayabusa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Akira Hayabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayabusa trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen wants to sweep here but Hayabusa controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayabusa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jokinen regains half guard.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hayabusa.
Jokinen trying to hold on to Hayabusa's head to control him but Hayabusa postures up.
Jokinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hayabusa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hayabusa!
Jokinen looking to finish Hayabusa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hayabusa!
Jokinen controlling the pace for now.
Jokinen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hayabusa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hayabusa!
Possu Jokinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Possu Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Possu Jokinen! Possu Jokinen retains his lightweight title!
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