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Destiny 10: Dagger vs. Woko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang Zong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Zong!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jabber defends it nicely.
Zong throws a body kick that misses.
Jabber scores with a one two! Zong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Zhang Zong has been cut.
A good leg kick by Jabber.
Zong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jabber is out of range.
Jabber cracks Zong with an open hand slap.
Jabber misses with a lunging right hand
and Zong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jabber thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jabber. Zong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jabber lands a big head kick that sends Zong tumbling to the mat! Jabber takes a step backwards and waves Zong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zong is rocked!
Jim Jabber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabber seems to be stalking Zong here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Zong drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jim Jabber!
Jim Jabber seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silo Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Lirving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silo Pain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silo Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyrie Lirving!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirving tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lirving rushes Pain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pain is trying to drag Lirving to the mat but Lirving just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lirving wants a takedown but no success here.
Lirving wants to take the fight to the mat but Pain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lirving pulls Pain into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lirving is on top in guard.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lirving doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lirving manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lirving must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lirving throwing strikes from guard but Pain blocks nicely.
Pain seems keen to control Lirving's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain has a closed guard, preventing Lirving from standing up.
Lirving preventing the sweep.
Pain pulls Lirving in close to prevent any damage.
Lirving trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pain misses the shot to the body.
Pain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Kyrie Lirving has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirving shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lirving counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lirving misses with a takedown attempt - Pain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silo Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie Lirving.
Lirving fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Lirving.
Lirving 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.
Lirving tries a head kick but it misses.
Lirving keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lirving tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lirving managing to block the knees to the body from Pain.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lirving breaks from the clinch.
Lirving misses with the combination.
Lirving lands with an overhand left.
Lirving misses with a few strikes there.
Lirving avoids the body shot from Pain.
Pain cracks Lirving with a good jab.
Pain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pain wants it to stay on the feet.
Pain lands a nice looking body shot.
Pain throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Lirving throws a head kick that misses.
Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain clinches with his opponent.
Pain tries to break free but Lirving pushes him back against the cage.
Pain jumps guard and drags Lirving to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lirving manages to get himself to full guard.
Lirving throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lirving, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lirving.
Pain pushes Lirving up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silo Pain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyrie Lirving'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.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lirving manages to avoid it.
Pain tries to clinch but Lirving is having none of it.
Lirving fails to land the takedown.
Pain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lirving.
Lirving will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silo Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie Lirving.
Lirving lands with a slapping head kick.
Kyrie Lirving is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lirving tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pain misses with a hook. Lirving ducked under it nicely.
Lirving tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lirving throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lirving shoots in looking for a takedown. Pain tries to sprawl out of it but Lirving keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lirving takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lirving doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lirving has eaten all the pies!
Lirving is breathing heavily.
Pain throws a right hand that Lirving ducks under and follows up with a left that Lirving also avoids with ease.
Pain lands a head shot.
Lirving stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Pain misses.
Donk. Pain catches Lirving right on the button with a cross.
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!
Pain throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Kyrie Lirving's cut even more.
Pain connects with a right that clearly hurt Lirving. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Pain proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lirving collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silo Pain!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Jab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Jab will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146 lbs
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141 lbs
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Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Jab!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhay misses with a body punch
and Jab counters with a one-two to the body.
Buhay fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Jab as Buhay shoots in.
Buhay misses with a lunging right hand
and Jab counters with a one-two to the body.
Buhay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jab to the ground. Buhay is now in Jab's guard.
Buhay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Buhay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buhay prevents Jab from getting back to his feet.
Jab is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buhay wants to pass the guard but Jab is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab wants to get back to his feet but Buhay is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buhay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buhay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jab wants to stand but Buhay is controlling the position.
Jab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buhay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Buhay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buhay drops back looking for a leg! Jab is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jab manages to kick Buhay off! Buhay jumps back into Jab's guard.
Buhay looking to pass the guard.
Buhay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buhay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jab wants to stand and escape but Buhay is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buhay slips nicely into half guard.
Buhay is looking for a kimura here.
Buhay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jab is just riding it out for now. Buhay eventually gives up the hold.
Buhay works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buhay is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jab can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buhay has hold of Jab's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jab manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jab defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Buhay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buhay working for a submission but Jab is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Buhay wants to take Jab's back but he can't do it this time.
Jab is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buhay can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jab is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jab defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Buhay.
Buhay wants to take his opponent's back but Jab doesn't allow it.
Buhay swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bagong Buhay!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Coronel Avas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coronel Avas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Avas or perhaps it was just good defense by Imanari which made him look bad.
Imanari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Imanari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Imanari somewhat.
Avas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Avas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Imanari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Imanari is looking to regain half guard here but Avas keeps moving and retains side control.
Imanari is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Avas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Imanari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari struggling a bit here.
Imanari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Avas tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Imanari tries to improve position but can't.
Avas taking a break here but Imanari is having none of it and regains half guard.
Avas controlling the action here.
Imanari is trying to stand back up but Avas is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avas wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Imanari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Imanari is looking for a triangle but Avas pushes his legs off easily.
Imanari controls Avas momentarily but Avas frees himself.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Avas from controlling successfully.
Imanari has his foot on Avas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avas works his way back into a safe position though.
Imanari keeping moving, preventing Avas from controlling successfully.
Avas throws an elbow that misses. Imanari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avas's guard. Nice move by Imanari!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari wants to stand and escape but instead Avas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Imanari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imanari is trying to control the position but Avas postures up.
Avas stands and throws Imanari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Avas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Avas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Imanari is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avas wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
Imanari is trying to improve his position.
Imanari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Avas's best efforts.
Imanari is not content to let Avas control the position.
Avas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imanari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Avas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Coronel Avas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Imanari shoots in and drives through. Avas sprawls well.
Avas slaps away a takedown attempt from Imanari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Imanari shoots in for a double leg but Avas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coronel Avas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Imanari.
Avas fails with a takedown attempt.
Avas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Imanari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Avas wants to control from the top but Imanari keeps moving.
Avas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Imanari is trying to keep Avas in close.
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avas slips nicely into half guard.
Avas is looking to take a break and control but Imanari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imanari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Avas.
Imanari gets back to full guard.
Coronel Avas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari can't keep his opponent in guard - Avas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Avas winds up and cracks Imanari with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Avas is taking a breather. Imanari 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.
Imanari wants to get back to full guard but Avas has mounted him!
Imanari is trying to escape the mount.
Imanari is breathing heavily.
Avas looking to control but Imanari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Imanari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avas working the ground and pound effectively.
Imanari is working to get back to half guard.
Avas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Imanari is looking to get to half guard.
Avas working Imanari over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Imanari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Avas is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Avas tries to control but Imanari wriggling away.
Avas tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imanari is squirming around, avoiding Avas's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coronel Avas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Avas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Imanari's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari missing with punches from the bottom.
Imanari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Imanari.
Avas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Imanari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Imanari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Avas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari chips away with some ground and pound.
Imanari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avas keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Avas wants to sweep here but Imanari controlling him for the moment.
Avas striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Avas keeps moving.
Avas is working an open guard so Imanari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Avas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Imanari counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avas slaps away a takedown attempt from Imanari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imanari works his way to full guard. Good work.
Imanari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Imanari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Imanari tries to strike from the bottom.
Imanari looking for a sweep. Not yet Imanari, not yet.
Avas trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Avas is looking to pass into half guard but Imanari pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Imanari is in guard.
Avas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari stands and steps away. Avas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Imanari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Imanari throws a head kick but Avas moves out of range.
Avas shoots in and gets a takedown into Imanari's guard.
Coronel Avas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Imanari is proving hard to escape from.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Imanari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yoshihiro Imanari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Imanari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Avas defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Imanari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coronel Avas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Obradovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoran Obradovic has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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230 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Freddie Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zoran Obradovic!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obradovic but Obradovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obradovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obradovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Obradovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Obradovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Obradovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Stone misses.
Obradovic stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obradovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Obradovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Obradovic.
Obradovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Freddie Stone has been cut.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obradovic manages to avoid it.
Obradovic misses the shot to the body.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Obradovic clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obradovic lands an uppercut.
Obradovic misses with a punch to the body.
Obradovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Obradovic.
Obradovic misses with a body punch.
Stone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obradovic has him pressed against the cage.
Obradovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obradovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obradovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone tries to pull guard but Obradovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Stone drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obradovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stone looking to slow down the pace here.
Obradovic misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obradovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Stone tries to stall but Obradovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obradovic.
Stone avoiding damage as Obradovic throws knees to the body.
Obradovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone blocks an elbow strike from Obradovic.
Obradovic tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Obradovic back against the cage.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Obradovic cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Obradovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Freddie Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Obradovic.
Obradovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Obradovic is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obradovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obradovic cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Obradovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obradovic digs a good body shot into Stone's ribs.
Obradovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obradovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Obradovic. Obradovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Obradovic looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Obradovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obradovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obradovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Obradovic is looking to clinch.
Obradovic rushes Stone and presses him up against the cage.
Obradovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obradovic.
Obradovic tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obradovic is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Obradovic.
Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stone dodges an elbow strike from Obradovic.
Stone avoids the elbow strike from Obradovic, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obradovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Obradovic is stalling here.
Obradovic is looking to control Stone's arms but Stone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Obradovic has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obradovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stone blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Obradovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obradovic.
Obradovic with a hook.
Obradovic misses with a two punch combination.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Obradovic pushes him off.
Freddie Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone takes one to the chin there.
Obradovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Stone does it's job there.
Obradovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obradovic throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Obradovic pushes him off.
Obradovic connects with a single shot there.
Obradovic takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obradovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obradovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obradovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obradovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Obradovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obradovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obradovic wants to clinch.
Obradovic closes the distance and clinches.
Obradovic trying to land knees to the body.
Obradovic missing with knees to the body.
Obradovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Obradovic can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Stone blocks the elbow strike.
Stone blocks a body shot from Obradovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obradovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Obradovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obradovic stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Obradovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Obradovic keeps him there for the moment.
Obradovic prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Obradovic misses with some punches.
Obradovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obradovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
Obradovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Obradovic walks away with a smile on his face. Stone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Stone or perhaps it was just good defense by Obradovic which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obradovic lands with a good body shot.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obradovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obradovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Obradovic.
Obradovic lands a body shot.
Obradovic is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
Obradovic stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Obradovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Obradovic.
Obradovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obradovic scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obradovic stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Obradovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Stone is rocked!
Obradovic closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Stone out cold! Stone corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zoran Obradovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Nikolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PK Subban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PK Subban looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Nikolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, PK Subban!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nikolov moves into the clinch successfully.
Subban throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikolov.
Subban has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolov.
Nikolov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Subban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikolov wants a takedown.
Nikolov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Subban clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Subban is trying to get back to his feet but Nikolov has full control of the position and if anything, Subban has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nikolov lands strikes to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Subban is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nikolov lands a shot to the body.
Nikolov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Subban is looking for a way out.
Subban looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nikolov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolov lands a shot to the head.
Subban is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nikolov.
Subban trying to get back to his feet but Nikolov is in full control for now.
Subban looks winded!
Nikolov landing with strikes.
Nikolov cracks Subban with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Subban from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Subban is trapped and Nikolov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nikolov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Subban up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikolov is landing big shots and Subban is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Nikolov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tennant moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tennant tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre throws a right hand that Tennant ducks under and follows up with a left that Tennant also avoids with ease.
Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tennant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tennant wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
St Pierre gets underhooks to prevent Tennant's takedown attempt.
Tennant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
St Pierre blocks a body shot from Tennant.
St Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tennant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
St Pierre has Tennant pressed against the cage, preventing Tennant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St Pierre prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Tennant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre gets control of Tennant's arms and successfully pulls guard. St Pierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tennant is looking to clinch.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Tennant keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Tennant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tennant wants to clinch up but St Pierre keeps it at a distance.
Tennant looks to land a combination but St Pierre avoids it well.
St Pierre tries to clinch there but Tennant circles away.
St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Tennant.
Tennant tries to clinch up.
Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tennant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tennant closes the distance and pushes St Pierre back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tennant is trying to drag St Pierre to the mat but St Pierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tennant wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Pierre breaks from the clinch.
David Tennant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tennant misses with a wild body shot.
Tennant is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tennant wants to clinch.
Tennant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tennant trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.
Tennant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tennant manages to get himself to full guard.
St Pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
St Pierre won't allow Tennant to sweep him here.
Tennant is wriggling around but St Pierre manages to pass to half guard.
Tennant is staying active underneath St Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tennant wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tennant wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant tries to roll over but St Pierre keeps him under control.
Tennant trying to control but St Pierre postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tennant kicks off St Pierre and gets to his feet.
St Pierre walks into a jab.
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!
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tennant fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tennant tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
Tennant tries to clinch up.
Tennant doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tennant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tennant fails to land with a series of punches.
Tennant missing with a left hand there. St Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Tennant. Those never looked like landing.
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Tennant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tennant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tennant looks to clinch
and St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tennant tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tennant misses with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Tennant misses.
Tennant throws a right and a left that St Pierre avoids nicely.
Tennant misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Tennant scores with a four punch combination!
Tennant moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
St Pierre has managed to clinch.
Tennant tries for a takedown but St Pierre manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tennant is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Tennant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennant goes for a takedown in the clinch but St Pierre prevents it.
St Pierre looking for a takedown.
Tennant is looking for a takedown.
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Pierre lands with a kick to the temple. Tennant shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like David Tennant has been cut.
Tennant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tennant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tennant has his hands on St Pierre's head, controlling the position.
St Pierre postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tennant seems keen to control St Pierre's posture.
St Pierre won't allow Tennant to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because David Tennant wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tennant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tennant rushes St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
St Pierre breaks the clinch.
St Pierre misses with a head kick.
Tennant wants to clinch.
Tennant doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
St Pierre takes one to the chin there.
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tennant is fending him off so far but St Pierre persists. Nope, Tennant circles away and we're back to standing.
Tennant tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
Tennant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
St Pierre is rocked!
Tennant misses with a wild combination.
St Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Tennant finish him?
St Pierre rushes Tennant and presses him up against the cage.
Tennant can't break the clinch.
Tennant wants a takedown but no success here.
St Pierre seems to have recovered his senses.
St Pierre breaks the clinch.
Tennant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tennant tries to clinch up but St Pierre circles away and keeps his distance.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tennant as he avoids it easily.
Tennant is looking to clinch.
St Pierre tries to move into range but Tennant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tennant has closed the distance and engaged St Pierre in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tennant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but St Pierre is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant tries to throw a body punch but St Pierre avoids it by throwing Tennant back against the cage.
St Pierre manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tennant doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Tennant tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
Tennant tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
Tennant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
David Tennant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tennant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. St Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tennant letting St Pierre take a breather here.
Tennant can't find room to land a body shot as St Pierre controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tennant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tennant is looking to break free of the clinch but St Pierre has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tennant dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tennant closes the distance looking to clinch
and St Pierre counters with a head kick. That will keep Tennant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tennant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tennant walks forward, straight into a front kick from St Pierre.
St Pierre swats away the attempt to clinch by Tennant.
Tennant tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
Tennant misses with a looping left.
St Pierre rushes Tennant and presses him up against the cage.
St Pierre taking a breather.
Tennant tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Pierre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tennant.
St Pierre prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant misses with a body punch.
Tennant is trying to drag St Pierre to the mat but St Pierre just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Tennant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Pierre manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tennant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David Tennant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tennant is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
Tennant tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tennant.
St Pierre slips a straight right by Tennant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant tries to close the distance and clinch but St Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre moves into the clinch.
Tennant working hard to break the clinch.
St Pierre stops a takedown attempt from Tennant.
Tennant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierre's elbow.
Tennant lands a body shot.
St Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tennant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. St Pierre manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tennant wants to get up but he can't break St Pierre's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here.
Tennant tries to stand but St Pierre is controlling from the bottom.
St Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tennant manages to get himself to full guard.
Tennant looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Pierre won't allow Tennant to get back to his feet.
Tennant has St Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tennant tries to clinch up
and St Pierre counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pierre.
Tennant darts in trying to clinch
and St Pierre moves into the clinch.
St Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tennant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
St Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tennant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tennant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
David Tennant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tennant wants to stand but St Pierre has his arm trapped.
Tennant decides to take the fight back to the feet.
David Tennant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tennant lands a nice shot that snaps St Pierre's head back.
George St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tennant wants to clinch
and St Pierre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Tennant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tennant has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tennant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brunon Grzywa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brunon Grzywa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Johnson's chin.
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196 lbs
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brunon Grzywa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Grzywa shoots in.
Grzywa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grzywa gets slowly back to his feet.
Grzywa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brunon Grzywa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grzywa's calf.
Grzywa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Grzywa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Grzywa in a clinch.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grzywa trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Grzywa with a nice head shot there.
Grzywa 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.
Grzywa being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzywa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grzywa connects with a couple of short punches.
Grzywa being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grzywa tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Grzywa is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Grzywa really wants to buck Johnson off and get back to his feet.
Grzywa is trying desperately to improve position.
Grzywa tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzywa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grzywa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Grzywa regains half guard.
Grzywa wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson looks to land a strike but Grzywa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grzywa keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Grzywa controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Grzywa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Grzywa cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brunon Grzywa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andi Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Plugboer (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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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andi Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ron Plugboer!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Plugboer.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plugboer moves away.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Plugboer lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Lee misses.
Plugboer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Plugboer lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee moves forwards but Plugboer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plugboer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Plugboer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Plugboer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Plugboer scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Plugboer jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
A jab lands there for Plugboer.
Lee is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Plugboer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plugboer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plugboer batters Lee with a massive right followed by a huge left! Lee is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Plugboer lands a final crushing right hand to drop Lee to the mat with a gruesome thud! Plugboer is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ron Plugboer!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Woko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Dagger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Woko !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woko dives in and scores a takedown into Dagger's guard.
Woko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dagger keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Woko preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woko is sitting in close to Dagger's body. Dagger has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Woko is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Woko is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dagger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Dagger!
Danny Dagger is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Danny Dagger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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