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AJFC 21: Herman vs Donitz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Du Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brosif Stalin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brosif Stalin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Du Dong's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Du Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brosif Stalin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stalin throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Stalin - just one landing.
Dong forces Stalin back against the cage and clinches.
Dong has Stalin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stalin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalin manages to break the clinch.
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stalin gets full guard.
Stalin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dong 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.
Dong stops Stalin from standing up.
Stalin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stalin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stalin wriggles free and stands up.
Stalin throws a right and a left that Dong avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brosif Stalin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stalin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dong to stand up.
Dong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stalin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Stalin lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalin misses with a double jab.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalin throws a one two combo.
Dong misses with a two punch combination.
Stalin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Dong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stalin swivels and escapes.
Dong is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Du Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Dong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stalin pinned against the cage. Stalin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stalin drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
Stalin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalin breaks the clinch.
Dong closes the distance but Stalin moves to the side
and Stalin counters with a two punch combo.
Stalin closes the distance and pushes Dong back into the cage.
Dong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stalin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stalin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dong tries to keep at a distance but Stalin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalin is trying to trip Dong. He has hold of a leg but Dong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stalin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dong, up you get!
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Stalin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stalin throws a one two combo.
Stalin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stalin tries to bum rush Dong with a series of wild strikes but Dong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Stalin.
Stalin moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stalin lands a knee to the body.
Stalin stalls.
Stalin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalin lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dong looks to land a combination but Stalin avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Stalin scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stalin forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Stalin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stalin misses with a few strikes there.
Dong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stalin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Stalin.
Dong moves forwards but Stalin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stalin rushes Dong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Stalin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stalin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stalin is taking a breather. Dong 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.
Stalin decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brosif Stalin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stalin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dong tries to avoid it but Stalin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dong to the ground. Dong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stalin moves away from the strike by Dong.
Brosif Stalin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stalin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stalin showed some decent athleticism there.
Stalin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dong gets full guard.
Dong looking to control.
Stalin pushes down on Dong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stalin wants to get back to his feet.
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalin controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalin trying to pass the guard but Dong defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stalin wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy.
Stalin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stalin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dong looking for a triangle here. Stalin is fighting it but it looks tight! Dong pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stalin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Du Dong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noli Santander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squat Kojack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noli Santander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noli Santander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Squat Kojack!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kojack. Santander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kojack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kojack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santander clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kojack.
Santander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kojack smiles and moves away.
Kojack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Santander lands but Kojack takes it in his stride.
Kojack misses with a wild combination.
Santander closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kojack to the mat! Kojack manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santander thows a big elbow that misses.
Santander looking to pass the guard.
Kojack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santander controls the pace.
Santander postures up in Kojack's guard and throws a big left but Kojack blocks it.
Santander trying to control the position from guard on top but Kojack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santander drops back looking for a leg! Kojack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kojack manages to kick Santander off! Santander jumps back into Kojack's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kojack can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Santander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santander drops back looking for a leg! Kojack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kojack manages to kick Santander off! Santander jumps back into Kojack's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santander drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noli Santander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santander misses with a head kick.
Squat Kojack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santander changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kojack looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kojack is trying to control Santander's posture but Santander avoids it.
Santander wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kojack, who protects the arm well.
Santander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kojack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santander is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojack tries to bench press Santander off him but Santander keeps the position.
Santander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kojack is not content to let Santander control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noli Santander dominated that round.
That's time! Santander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kojack throws a right and a left that Santander avoids nicely.
Kojack digs a good hook to Santander's body.
Santander throws a head kick that misses.
Kojack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kojack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kojack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santander.
The referee asks Santander politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Santander prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santander tries for a kimura but Kojack is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kojack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santander decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kojack to his feet.
Santander moves forwards but Kojack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kojack's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kojack duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojack misses with a wild body shot.
Kojack connects with the punch.
Kojack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santander doesn't manage to clinch there - Kojack circles away.
Kojack misses with a double jab.
Kojack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kojack throws a nice looking combination but Santander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kojack thuds a left hand into Santander's body.
Santander fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kojack works over Santander's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kojack.
Jab, jab by Kojack - just one landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kojack, as that shot connected.
Kojack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kojack fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kojack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kojack wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squat Kojack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch combination from Kojack misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kojack. No joy for Santander on that attempt.
Kojack lands with a nice body punch.
Kojack just misses with a punch to the body.
Kojack looks to land a combination but Santander avoids it well.
Noli Santander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kojack scores with a hook.
Kojack stuffs the takedown attempt from Santander. Santander gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santander fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noli Santander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santander has time to react.
Kojack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kojack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Santander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kojack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Kojack catches Santander right on the button with a cross.
Santander doesn't manage to clinch there - Kojack circles away.
Kojack connects with a right hand. Santander shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojack misses with an uppercut. Santander saw that one coming.
Santander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kojack.
Santander drops his hands momentarily and Kojack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Santander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Squat Kojack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kojack defends it nicely.
Kojack jabs Santander right on the nose. Santander blinks but takes it well.
Santander misses with a takedown attempt - Kojack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santander looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kojack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santander shoots for a takedown but Kojack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kojack cracks Santander with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kojack takes a swing at Santander's ribcage but misses.
Kojack tests Santander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santander misses with a takedown attempt - Kojack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Santander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojack keeps the fight on the outside.
Kojack throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Noli Santander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kojack sprawls well. Kojack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santander gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Kojack finds it's target.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kojack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kojack throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Squat Kojack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kojack 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squat Kojack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolly Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, just lose it. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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247 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rolly Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarado shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nogueira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alvarado landing with the ground and pound.
Nogueira manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nogueira has isolated one of Alvarado's arms. Alvarado looking to fight him off but Nogueira twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Cordero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristian de Souza Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Cordero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristian de Souza Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto slips a jab and a cross from Cordero.
Cordero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augusto.
Augusto shoots in looking for a takedown. Cordero tries to sprawl out of it but Augusto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cordero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Augusto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cordero is just riding it out for now. Augusto eventually gives up the hold.
Cordero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cordero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Augusto looking to pass the guard.
Augusto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cordero is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cordero has escaped and now he's on top!
Cordero trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Augusto has his foot on Cordero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cordero works his way back into a safe position though.
Augusto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Augusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cordero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Augusto looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cordero defends it easily.
Augusto working for a triangle but Cordero defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordero trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cordero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cordero trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cordero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cordero misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian de Souza Augusto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No luck for Augusto with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Augusto is looking for a triangle but Cordero pushes his legs off easily.
Cordero stands and throws Augusto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cordero tries for a kimura but Augusto is defending well.
Augusto is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Augusto gets back to half guard.
Augusto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augusto is refusing to be controlled, as Cordero sits in half guard.
Augusto actively working from the bottom here.
Augusto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordero pulls his head out easily.
Augusto is breathing heavily.
Augusto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cordero pulls his head out easily.
Cordero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Augusto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cordero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Augusto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Augusto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Augusto defends it easily.
Augusto drops back looking for a leg! Cordero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cordero manages to kick Augusto off! Augusto jumps back into Cordero's guard.
Augusto tries to free his leg and advance position but Cordero is retaining full guard.
Augusto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cordero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Augusto has managed to get both his arms back between Cordero's legs - danger averted.
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.
Augusto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cordero dives on top into guard.
Cordero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cordero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cordero trying to control the position from guard on top but Augusto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augusto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cordero drops back looking for a leg! Augusto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Augusto manages to kick Cordero off! Cordero jumps back into Augusto's guard.
Augusto has his foot on Cordero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cordero works his way back into a safe position though.
Augusto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cordero has his hands clasped together but Augusto extends an breaks Cordero's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Augusto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cristian de Souza Augusto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cro Cop has chosen love hurts as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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24
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Best.
Cro Cop checks the leg kick.
Cro Cop looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Best is fending him off so far but Cro Cop persists. Nope, Best circles away and we're back to standing.
Cro Cop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Best throws out the jab.
Best lands a jab to the head.
Cro Cop shoots in looking for a takedown. Best tries to sprawl out of it but Cro Cop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Best manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Best. No joy for Cro Cop on that attempt.
Stan Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Cro Cop.
Cro Cop shoots for a double leg takedown but Best sprawls well. He's pushed Cro Cop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cro Cop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cro Cop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Best swivels and escapes.
Cro Cop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Best pinned against the cage. Best gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop moves forwards but Best connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Best misses with a hook. Cro Cop ducked under it nicely.
Best scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cro Cop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Best.
Cro Cop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Best sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cro Cop looks gassed!
Cro Cop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Best looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Best scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Cro Cop looks for a takedown but Best sprawls well.
Stan Best is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cro Cop circles away quickly and effectively.
Cro Cop is trying desperately to land a takedown but Best is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cro Cop.
No joy there for Best, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Best misses with a jab, cross combination.
Best throws a series of punches but Cro Cop moves out of range.
Cro Cop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cro Cop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Best.
Best throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cro Cop feints and as Best raises his hands in defense, Cro Cop changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cro Cop forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cro Cop trying to mount his opponent but Best defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Best!
Best knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cro Cop on the ground.
Cro Cop is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cro Cop extends the arm and Best is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mirko Cro Cop!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Intisar Ahmed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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236 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Intisar Ahmed!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis leaves Ahmed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Willis has Ahmed up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahmed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Willis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Willis has Ahmed pressed against the cage, preventing Ahmed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Willis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahmed tries for a takedown but Willis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patrick Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Intisar Ahmed.
Willis closes the distance and clinches.
Ahmed can't break the clinch.
Willis breaks from the clinch.
Willis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ahmed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Willis thuds a left hand into Ahmed's body.
Ahmed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahmed tries to clinch
and Willis counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmed tries for a takedown but Willis circles away easily
and Willis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ahmed looks gassed!
Ahmed has his takedown stuffed
and Willis counters by clinching up.
Willis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmed takes one to the chin there.
Willis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Willis pushes Ahmed up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahmed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Willis lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Willis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahmed should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Willis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Willis tries to stand and escape but Ahmed is controlling the position.
Willis is taking a breather. Ahmed 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.
Willis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahmed on the ground.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Ahmed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahmed is looking to improve his position.
Willis seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Willis is thwarting Ahmed's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis wants to pass to mount but Ahmed is defending the position.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Willis trying to mount his opponent but Ahmed defends it.
Willis wants to stand up but Ahmed has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Willis thows a huge punch but Ahmed dodges it nicely.
Ahmed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Willis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahmed defending well though.
Willis escapes and gets back to his feet.
Willis misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Willis.
Willis gets a clinch.
Willis breaks from the clinch.
Willis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Willis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Willis.
Willis darts in and clinches Ahmed up against the cage.
Ahmed trying to stall but Willis improves his position.
Willis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Willis trying to control but Ahmed is working from the bottom.
Willis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahmed is trying to control the position but Willis postures up.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahmed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahmed takes one to the side of the head.
Willis drives through and clinches with Ahmed against the cage.
Willis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Willis.
Willis scores with a hook to the body. Ahmed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Willis.
Good shot there by Willis.
Willis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Willis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Willis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis wants to get up but he can't break Ahmed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Willis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Willis works Ahmed's body with a nice hook.
Willis pushes Ahmed up against the cage in a clinch.
Willis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Willis misses with the combination.
Willis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ahmed is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willis content to control rather than advance.
Willis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Willis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahmed is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis works his way into full mount!
Willis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Willis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Willis working the ground and pound effectively.
Willis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Willis working Ahmed over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis with the ground and pound from mount.
Patrick Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willis controlling the position easily from mount.
Willis unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ahmed wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Willis celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Willis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mister Gloves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
170 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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24
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Gloves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Belanger!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belanger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belanger throws a front kick aimed at Gloves's knee but Gloves avoids it well.
Belanger throws a wild body kick that Gloves sees coming a mile off.
Belanger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belanger dodges the punch combination from Gloves.
Gloves throws a series of punches but Belanger avoids them all with ease.
Gloves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gloves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gloves avoids the head kick by Belanger.
Gloves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belanger misses with a double jab.
Belanger tries to land a front kick but Gloves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gloves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gloves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gloves checks a leg kick nicely.
Gloves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gloves works over Belanger's head and body with a nice combination.
Belanger cracks the inside of Gloves's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves throws a right hand that Belanger ducks under and follows up with a left that Belanger also avoids with ease.
Belanger is looking to land body kicks.
Gloves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gloves.
Belanger looks to clinch
and Gloves counters with a two punch combo.
Gloves is breathing heavily.
Belanger misses with a head kick.
Belanger tries to clinch up.
Gloves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Belanger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belanger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gloves walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belanger.
Gloves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gloves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belanger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gloves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belanger. Belanger obviously looking to wear him down.
Gloves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Belanger. Gloves shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belanger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belanger.
Belanger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belanger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Gloves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Belanger is looking to slow Gloves down with leg kicks.
Belanger feints and then cracks Gloves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gloves down.
Gloves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body kick there by Belanger.
Joe Belanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Belanger.
An inside leg kick lands from Belanger.
Belanger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belanger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belanger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Belanger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belanger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belanger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belanger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws a leg kick which misses Gloves's front leg but catches the back leg as Gloves tries to avoid it.
Gloves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Belanger throws a leg kick which misses Gloves's front leg but catches the back leg as Gloves tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Belanger.
Belanger thuds his shin into the meat of Gloves's side.
Belanger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belanger.
Belanger misses the body punch
and Gloves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gloves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belanger leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gloves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Belanger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gloves's face.
Gloves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Belanger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gloves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belanger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belanger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Belanger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gloves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Belanger misses with a knee strike.
Gloves takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloves blocks a body shot from Belanger.
Gloves slows down the pace here.
Gloves avoiding damage as Belanger throws knees to the body.
Belanger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gloves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gloves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belanger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gloves avoids a wild elbow strike from Belanger.
Belanger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Belanger tries to land a knee to the head but Gloves blocks with his arms.
Belanger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gloves is defending well for now.
Gloves wants to break free but Belanger has control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gloves is trying to break free.
Gloves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gloves.
Belanger pushes off an throws an elbow but Gloves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gloves prevents a body shot from Belanger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Belanger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gloves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belanger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gloves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gloves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Gloves.
Belanger throws a body kick that misses.
Belanger scores with a leg kick.
Gloves throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Joe Belanger has been cut.
Belanger feints and then cracks Gloves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gloves down.
Belanger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belanger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gloves rather than just go for the knockout.
Gloves blocks a head kick by Belanger.
Belanger throws a jab when Gloves was well out of range.
Belanger throws a nice head kick!
Belanger scoring well with a low kick there.
Belanger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gloves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belanger.
Belanger misses with a body shot
and Gloves counters with a three punch combo that has Belanger backing up. Belanger nods at Gloves to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belanger throws a low kick, looking for Gloves's leg but Gloves calmly moves out of range.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belanger counters with an outside leg kick.
Belanger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belanger counters with a low kick, right behind Gloves 's knee.
Belanger looks for the body kick but Gloves saw that one coming.
Gloves keeps the fight on the outside.
Belanger feints and then cracks Gloves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gloves down.
Gloves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belanger counters with a head kick.
Gloves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belanger connects with a solid leg kick.
Mister Gloves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belanger misses with an uppercut.
Belanger throws a hook but Gloves blocks it.
Belanger jabs at Gloves's body.
Belanger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belanger. That's going to slow Gloves down.
Belanger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belanger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belanger lands with a nice body kick.
Belanger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Belanger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belanger clinches up with Gloves and pushes him back against the cage.
Gloves managing to block the knees to the body from Belanger.
Belanger crunches a lovely knee into Gloves's ribcage.
Belanger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gloves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gloves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gloves throws a one two combo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No joy there for Gloves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gloves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gloves.
Belanger pushes Gloves away with a front kick.
Belanger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gloves if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belanger.
Belanger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Belanger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belanger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Belanger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gloves.
Belanger cracks the inside of Gloves's front leg.
Belanger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Belanger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Joe Belanger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belanger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gloves counters with a three punch combo that has Belanger backing up. Belanger nods at Gloves to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Belanger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a low kick.
Gloves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belanger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gloves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Belanger cracks the inside of Gloves's front leg.
Gloves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belanger thuds his shin into the meat of Gloves's side.
Belanger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gloves if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belanger.
Belanger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Belanger scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belanger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gloves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gloves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belanger thumps Gloves with a low kick.
Belanger lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Belanger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Belanger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Belanger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gloves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Belanger throws a leg kick which misses Gloves's front leg but catches the back leg as Gloves tries to avoid it.
Belanger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gloves is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belanger.
Gloves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belanger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gloves avoids the body shot from Belanger.
Gloves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gloves avoids the head kick by Belanger.
Belanger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gloves swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belanger scoring well with a low kick there.
Belanger forces Gloves back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves avoiding damage as Belanger throws knees to the body.
Gloves managing to block the knees to the body from Belanger.
Gloves lands an uppercut.
Belanger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gloves takes a shot to the head.
Gloves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Belanger stalling the fight.
Belanger prevents Gloves from breaking the clinch.
Belanger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gloves is defending well for now.
Gloves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gloves lands with a light punch inside.
Belanger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gloves avoids it.
Gloves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belanger takes a shot to the head.
Belanger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gloves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gloves is pushing Belanger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belanger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gloves stalling.
Belanger missing with knees to the body.
Belanger missing with knees to the body.
Gloves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belanger keeps control of Gloves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gloves wants to get back to striking at distance but Belanger won't allow it.
Gloves is trying to break the clinch but Belanger has him pressed against the cage.
Belanger misses with some punches.
Belanger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gloves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belanger has him pressed against the cage.
Belanger tries to land a knee to the head but Gloves blocks with his arms.
Gloves wants to get back to striking at distance but Belanger won't allow it.
Belanger missing with knees to the body.
Gloves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gloves is looking to break free of the clinch but Belanger has double underhooks.
Gloves lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Belanger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gloves's brow.
Belanger working aggressively here.
Belanger tries to throw a body punch but Gloves avoids it by throwing Belanger back against the cage.
Belanger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belanger prevents Gloves from breaking the clinch.
Gloves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mister Gloves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gloves is trying to break the clinch but Belanger is controlling him.
Belanger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belanger lands a knee to the body.
Belanger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gloves can't break the clinch.
Gloves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Belanger tries to land knees in the clinch but Gloves avoids the damage to the body.
Belanger misses with a knee to the head.
Gloves is trying to break the clinch but Belanger has him pressed against the cage.
Belanger prevents Gloves from breaking the clinch.
Gloves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Belanger fails to land.
Belanger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gloves.
Gloves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gloves managing to block the knees to the body from Belanger.
Gloves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gloves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gloves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Belanger at a distance.
Gloves tries to bum rush Belanger with a series of wild strikes but Belanger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belanger clinches.
Gloves lands a nice uppercut.
Belanger breaks from the clinch.
Joe Belanger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belanger tries to clinch but Gloves moves out of range.
Gloves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gloves misses with a series of wild punches.
Belanger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belanger throws an overhand right that lands on Gloves's shoulder, as Gloves tries to avoid the shot.
Belanger misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Belanger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Belanger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Belanger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gianmarco Zaniboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen ten thousand fists 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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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gianmarco Zaniboni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao looks to land a combination. Zaniboni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zaniboni tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaniboni throws a body punch but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Pacquiao scores a takedown into full mount!
Zaniboni manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaniboni trying to hold on to Pacquiao's head to control him but Pacquiao postures up.
Pacquiao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zaniboni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zaniboni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pacquiao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zaniboni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pacquiao postures up.
Zaniboni wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaniboni looking to control.
Zaniboni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pacquiao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni wants to sweep here but Pacquiao controlling him for the moment.
Pacquiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zaniboni has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pacquiao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zaniboni.
Zaniboni tries to bench press Pacquiao off him but Pacquiao keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaniboni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pacquiao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zaniboni.
Pacquiao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacquiao, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pacquiao is controlling Zaniboni's posture.
Zaniboni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaniboni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pacquiao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaniboni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaniboni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaniboni 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaniboni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pacquiao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zaniboni postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaniboni with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni passes into half guard.
Pacquiao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zaniboni's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zaniboni's back!
Zaniboni tries to escape the position.
Zaniboni trying to control the hands but Pacquiao breaks the grip.
Zaniboni tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pacquiao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaniboni is looking to escape.
Zaniboni is desperately trying to improve his position but Pacquiao has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaniboni regains half guard.
Zaniboni tries to get to full guard but Pacquiao has control of the leg.
Zaniboni slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zaniboni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaniboni working a defensive guard here.
Zaniboni keeping moving, preventing Pacquiao from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gianmarco Zaniboni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zaniboni misses the shot to the body.
Zaniboni just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.
Zaniboni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao sizes up Zaniboni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zaniboni swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Zaniboni shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiao tries to sprawl out of it but Zaniboni keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaniboni shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaniboni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaniboni thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao avoids the body shot from Zaniboni.
Pacquiao lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaniboni misses with a double jab
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaniboni.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gianmarco Zaniboni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaniboni doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Zaniboni throws out a loose jab but Pacquiao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaniboni misses with an uppercut. Pacquiao saw that one coming.
Zaniboni throws a sloppy body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Zaniboni.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaniboni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni stops Pacquiao from getting back to his feet.
Zaniboni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaniboni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaniboni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaniboni thows a huge punch but Pacquiao dodges it nicely.
Pacquiao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zaniboni fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaniboni walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni misses with a punch to the body.
Zaniboni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pacquiao tries to break free but Zaniboni pushes him back against the cage.
Zaniboni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pacquiao's efforts to push away.
Zaniboni misses with the head strike.
Pacquiao has had enough of the clinch but Zaniboni keeps him there for the moment.
Zaniboni scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaniboni presses Pacquiao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pacquiao is breathing heavily.
Zaniboni prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Zaniboni prevents Pacquiao from breaking the clinch.
Pacquiao wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaniboni won't allow it.
Pacquiao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaniboni digs a right hand into Pacquiao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pacquiao's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Pacquiao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaniboni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pacquiaos head.
Zaniboni struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacquiao controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaniboni.
A head punch on the inside from Zaniboni fails to land.
Zaniboni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pacquiao uses from the top position.
Zaniboni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacquiao's guard.
Zaniboni sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pacquiao's guard.
Zaniboni passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pacquiao!
Zaniboni thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaniboni thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zaniboni looking to secure an arm triangle but Pacquiao defends it well.
Zaniboni sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Zaniboni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zaniboni throws some wild stikes that Pacquiao manages to avoid easily.
Pacquiao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zaniboni.
Pacquiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zaniboni tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianmarco Zaniboni 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zaniboni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaniboni is looking to wear down Pacquiao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaniboni misses with a body punch
and Pacquiao counters with a left and a right that stings Zaniboni.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
A jab from Zaniboni does it's job there.
Zaniboni misses the shot to the body.
Pacquiao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaniboni misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a thumping low kick.
Zaniboni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pacquiao moves away.
Zaniboni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaniboni just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Zaniboni.
Pacquiao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaniboni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaniboni misses with a hook to the body
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaniboni loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiao slips the punch.
Zaniboni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaniboni connects with a nice short shot to Pacquiao's temple.
Zaniboni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pacquiao's head.
Gianmarco Zaniboni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaniboni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaniboni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zaniboni thows a huge punch but Pacquiao dodges it nicely.
Zaniboni is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zaniboni is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Pacquiao avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zaniboni.
Pacquiao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zaniboni throws some wild stikes that Pacquiao manages to avoid easily.
Zaniboni looking to finish with strikes here!
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound.
Zaniboni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pacquiao because Zaniboni loaded up on that one.
Pacquiao is bucking up trying to escape but Zaniboni cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pacquiao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zaniboni misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zaniboni thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pacquiao working to try and regain half guard.
Zaniboni thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pacquiao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zaniboni.
Pacquiao blocking the ground and pound.
Gianmarco Zaniboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaniboni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zaniboni looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zaniboni controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaniboni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zaniboni punching from mount but Pacquiao doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zaniboni tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gianmarco Zaniboni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaniboni, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianmarco Zaniboni!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Donitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peewee Herman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Donitz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donitz closes the distance and clinches up with Herman, looking for a takedown. Donitz pushes Herman against the cage but Herman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donitz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donitz somewhat.
Donitz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Herman's waist but Herman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donitz off to one side.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Donitz.
Herman leaves Donitz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donitz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herman is trying to defend but Donitz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman gets back to full guard.
Donitz wants to stand but Herman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Donitz stands up from Herman's guard - Donitz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Donitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Donitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donitz is defended easily by Herman.
Donitz moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karl Donitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Donitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Donitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.
Herman scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donitz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
Donitz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herman was covering up waiting for the punch and Donitz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Donitz looks gassed!
Donitz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Herman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Donitz, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donitz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herman connects with a jab.
It looks like Karl Donitz has been cut.
Herman cracks Donitz with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Herman. No joy for Donitz on that attempt.
Good leg kick by Herman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donitz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Donitz.
Donitz is breathing heavily.
Donitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herman avoids it really well and circles away.
Herman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman throws a nice inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Herman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Both fighters circling a little - Herman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Peewee Herman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman scores with a jab to the body.
Herman scoring well with a low kick there.
Herman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman with a jab.
Herman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Herman throws a series of punches but Donitz avoids them all with ease.
Herman connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman clobbers Donitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman tests Donitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herman works the jab nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Herman.
Herman lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Donitz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donitz. That did some damage!
Herman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Herman throws a leg kick which misses Donitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donitz tries to avoid it.
Herman punishes Donitz's body with a nice straight punch.
Herman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donitz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donitz needs to keep his hands up - Herman had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donitz. That did some damage!
Peewee Herman is winning the standup battle so far.
Herman throws a leg kick which misses Donitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donitz tries to avoid it.
Donitz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Herman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Donitz misses with a takedown attempt - Herman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donitz shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Donitz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands a nice shot that snaps Donitz's head back.
Herman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herman can pounce on him.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donitz can do to turn this around?
Donitz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Herman scores with a leg kick.
Herman scores with a nice body kick.
Herman cracks the inside of Donitz's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Herman.
Herman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donitz takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donitz moves out of range of the body kick from Herman.
Karl Donitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herman scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donitz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Donitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herman digs a good body shot into Donitz's ribs.
Donitz walks into a stiff left hand from Herman.
A punch lands to the side of Donitz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Donitz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Herman throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donitz fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herman. That's going to slow Donitz down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herman.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman scoring well with a low kick there.
Herman cracks the inside of Donitz's front leg.
Herman scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Herman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herman. That's going to slow Donitz down.
Donitz takes one to the side of the head.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Donitz. That did some damage!
Herman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Donitz at a distance.
Herman is looking to slow Donitz down with leg kicks.
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!
Herman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donitz moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donitz's head.
A good leg kick by Herman.
Herman connects with a right hand. Donitz shakes it off.
Herman scores with the left hand. Donitz knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donitz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herman swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman had his way with Karl Donitz in that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Donitz'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Herman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Herman scores with a nice right hand.
Donitz shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Donitz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donitz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herman sprawls well. Herman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Donitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Donitz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman lands with a shot to the body.
Herman lands with a right hand.
Herman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman works the jab nicely.
Herman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donitz's calf.
Donitz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Herman slaps away a takedown attempt from Donitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Donitz.
Herman scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donitz avoids the head kick by Herman.
Donitz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Herman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Herman, as that shot connected.
Donitz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Herman.
Donitz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donitz fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman throws a leg kick which misses Donitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Donitz tries to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Donitz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peewee Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herman, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:41
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:41
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peewee Herman!
Peewee Herman retains his welterweight title!
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