 |
MZFT 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loves To Spooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Materla comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota - Do góry łeb. Spooge has chosen Litte Things - One Direction as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Materla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loves To Spooge!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Spooge as Materla shoots in.
Spooge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materla circles away quickly and effectively.
Spooge throws a shot to the body.
Spooge lands a nice looking kick to the body. Materla takes a step back to recover.
Spooge with a jab.
It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Spooge.
Materla is breathing heavily.
Materla looks to clinch
and Spooge makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spooge lands a big head kick that sends Materla tumbling to the mat! Spooge takes a step backwards and waves Materla back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Materla is rocked!
Spooge throws a pinpoint strike between Materla's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Materla crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Spooge scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loves To Spooge!
Loves To Spooge decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov comes to the cage accompanied by Eto Kavkaz. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
182 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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, Mamed Khalidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pancho Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Khalidov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanchez which made him look bad.
Khalidov gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Khalidov manages to retain guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Khalidov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Khalidov postures up.
Khalidov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanchez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khalidov has Sanchez in his guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but instead Khalidov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez controls Khalidov momentarily but Khalidov frees himself.
Khalidov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Khalidov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khalidov is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khalidov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Khalidov wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Khalidov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mamed Khalidov.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Khalidov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sanchez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Khalidov is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khalidov uses his free foot to push down on Sanchez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanchez frees his head quite easily.
Sanchez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Khalidov avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanchez to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khalidov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khalidov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sanchez regains guard.
Sanchez wants to stand up but Khalidov is controlling him.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Khalidov escapes and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanchez tries to escape but Khalidov is in control.
Khalidov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Khalidov pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez gets back to half guard.
Sanchez trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
Khalidov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sanchez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Khalidov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mamed Khalidov!
After the big win, Mamed Khalidov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tormy Skillz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junjun Alvarez (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.
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
|
170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tormy Skillz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junjun Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skillz throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skillz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Skillz misses with a body kick.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skillz misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Skillz misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice leg kick.
Skillz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skillz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skillz avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Alvarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skillz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skillz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skillz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alvarez. Alvarez obviously looking to wear him down.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez avoids the head kick by Skillz.
Skillz looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Alvarez.
Skillz lands with a slapping head kick.
Skillz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a body kick.
Skillz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Skillz.
Skillz tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Skillz.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skillz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Skillz off balance momentarily.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Skillz will feel that in the morning.
Skillz tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skillz throws a head kick that misses.
Skillz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvarez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Skillz looks to throw a body kick
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skillz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvarez throws the kick towards the body but Skillz avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a body kick that misses.
Skillz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tormy Skillz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skillz looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Skillz throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Skillz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarez.
Skillz checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Skillz misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Skillz off balance momentarily.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Skillz.
Skillz scores with a spinning back kick!
We've been informed that Alvarez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skillz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvarez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Skillz wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez throws a leg kick but Skillz checks it.
Skillz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skillz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvarez throws a leg kick which misses Skillz's front leg but catches the back leg as Skillz tries to avoid it.
Skillz misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skillz looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tormy Skillz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skillz throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Skillz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alvarez is looking to slow Skillz down with leg kicks.
Skillz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skillz tries to land a leg kick but Alvarez saw it coming and moves away.
Skillz keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Skillz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skillz thows a body kick. Alvarez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skillz throws a body kick that misses
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skillz's knee momentarily.
Skillz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvarez if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skillz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skillz misses with a kick to the body.
Skillz misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skillz.
Skillz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skillz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skillz throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez lands a leg kick that knocks Skillz off balance momentarily.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but Skillz is out of range.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Skillz tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the body.
Alvarez throws a solid leg kick but Skillz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alvarez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skillz.
Skillz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Skillz throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Skillz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skillz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Skillz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skillz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Skillz saw it coming and moves away.
Alvarez tries to land a leg kick but Skillz saw it coming and moves away.
Skillz misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skillz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Skillz.
Skillz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skillz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Skillz wants to slow Alvarez down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Skillz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy body kick from Skillz
and Alvarez counters with an outside leg kick.
Skillz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skillz.
Tormy Skillz is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Skillz.
Junjun Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skillz misses with a body kick.
Skillz throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez feints and then cracks Skillz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Skillz down.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Skillz blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Skillz throws a sloppy head kick and Alvarez moves out of range easily.
Skillz lands with a kick to the temple. Alvarez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alvarez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Skillz is predictable there
and Alvarez counters with a nice body kick.
Skillz blocks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Skillz moves out of range easily.
Skillz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tormy Skillz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Skillz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Skillz misses
and Alvarez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skillz throws a head kick that misses.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvarez - that will leave a mark!
Skillz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skillz tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skillz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Skillz throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
Skillz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Skillz throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
Skillz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skillz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Skillz moves out of range.
Skillz looks to land a body kick but Alvarez moved away.
Skillz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Tormy Skillz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a leg kick.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Skillz checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Skillz throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alvarez misses with a low kick as Skillz jumps back.
Alvarez blocks a low kick nicely.
Alvarez throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skillz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Alvarez sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skillz blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to land a body kick but Skillz moved away.
Alvarez throws a low kick but Skillz moves out of range easily.
Alvarez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Skillz misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Alvarez slams his shin into Skillz's torso.
Skillz throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Alvarez moves out of range as Skillz throws a body kick.
Alvarez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skillz is able to avoid easily.
Skillz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skillz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alvarez. That did some damage!
A nice inside leg kick there by Skillz. That's going to slow Alvarez down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skillz is out of range.
Alvarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skillz. Skillz obviously looking to wear him down.
Skillz throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Skillz blocks the low kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skillz throws a push kick but Alvarez slaps the foot to one side.
Skillz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Skillz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
Skillz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Junjun Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Alvarez blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skillz checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tormy Skillz.
Well Skillz 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tormy Skillz!
Tormy Skillz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
60% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fantuzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyubi Sojat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fantuzzi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alexia - Dimmi Come.... Roberto Fantuzzi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyubi Sojat's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
28
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
200 cm
24
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Fantuzzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyubi Sojat!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sojat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fantuzzi counters with a straight right hand.
Sojat shoots and misses
and Fantuzzi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fantuzzi, as that shot connected.
It looks like Kyubi Sojat has been cut.
Fantuzzi digs a good hook to Sojat's body.
Fantuzzi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sojats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sojat is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantuzzi slaps away a takedown attempt from Sojat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberto Fantuzzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyubi Sojat.
Fantuzzi connects with a body shot.
Fantuzzi lands a big right hand that sends Sojat crashing to the mat! Fantuzzi stays standing though and waves Sojat back to his feet!
Sojat is still on wobbly legs! Can Fantuzzi finish him?
BAM! Fantuzzi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sojat like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Roberto Fantuzzi!
Roberto Fantuzzi retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Roberto Fantuzzi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Akali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuo Mizoguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizoguchi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kaneda's Theme. Tetsuo Mizoguchi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
26
153 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
173 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Akali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuo Mizoguchi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizoguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mizoguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Leo Akali has been cut.
Akali clinches up with Mizoguchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Mizoguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizoguchi looking to slow down the pace here.
Akali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizoguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Akali has Mizoguchi pressed against the cage, preventing Mizoguchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mizoguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mizoguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Akali.
A frustrated look appears on Mizoguchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mizoguchi looking to slow down the pace here.
Akali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizoguchi 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.
Akali moves into range and clinches up with Mizoguchi.
Akali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mizoguchi avoids it.
Akali tries to land knees in the clinch but Mizoguchi avoids the damage to the body.
Mizoguchi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mizoguchi wants to break free but Akali has control.
Akali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mizoguchi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akali.
Mizoguchi blocks an uppercut.
Mizoguchi's coach down at Millions Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mizoguchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Akali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mizoguchi avoids it.
Akali decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mizoguchi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akali is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akali has escaped and now he's on top!
Mizoguchi keeping moving, preventing Akali from controlling successfully.
Mizoguchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Akali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mizoguchi looking for a guillotine here but Akali defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizoguchi working for a triangle but Akali defends it easily.
Akali distracts Mizoguchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizoguchi working for a triangle but Akali defends it easily.
Akali throwing strikes from guard but Mizoguchi blocks nicely.
Akali throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mizoguchi has his foot on Akali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akali works his way back into a safe position though.
Mizoguchi looking for a guillotine here but Akali defends easily.
Mizoguchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Akali manages to get himself to full guard.
Mizoguchi 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.
Akali lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mizoguchi!
Akali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mizoguchi on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizoguchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akali connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Akali scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mizoguchi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Akali wants to control but Mizoguchi is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akali lands a nice short elbow.
Mizoguchi is looking for a sweep. Akali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mizoguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akali.
Mizoguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akali.
Akali trying to control the action but Mizoguchi is working from the bottom.
Mizoguchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akali stalling.
Akali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mizoguchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mizoguchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mizoguchi looking for submissions off his back.
Mizoguchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Mizoguchi actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizoguchi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mizoguchi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akali gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Mizoguchi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Akali's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mizoguchi lands a jab-cross combination.
Mizoguchi throws a hook but Akali avoids it easily.
Mizoguchi misses with a hook. Akali ducked under it nicely.
Akali darts in and clinches Mizoguchi up against the cage.
Akali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizoguchi throws a hook but Akali blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Akali.
Mizoguchi throws a hook but Akali blocks it.
Akali closes the distance and pushes Mizoguchi back into the cage.
Mizoguchi can't break the clinch.
Akali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mizoguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akali keeps control of Mizoguchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akali manages to pull guard.
Mizoguchi drops back looking for a leg! Akali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akali manages to kick Mizoguchi off! Mizoguchi jumps back into Akali's guard.
Akali managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizoguchi drops back looking for a leg! Akali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akali manages to kick Mizoguchi off! Mizoguchi jumps back into Akali's guard.
Mizoguchi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akali will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Akali wants to stand but Mizoguchi is controlling the position.
Mizoguchi drops back looking for a leg! Akali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akali manages to kick Mizoguchi off! Mizoguchi jumps back into Akali's guard.
Mizoguchi preventing the sweep.
Akali has his foot on Mizoguchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mizoguchi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizoguchi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tetsuo Mizoguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mizoguchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mizoguchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mizoguchi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akali!
Mizoguchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akali misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mizoguchi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akali wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akali tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akali has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akali lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akali is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mizoguchi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mizoguchi regains half guard.
Mizoguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akali.
Mizoguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Mizoguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akali.
Mizoguchi has hold of Akali's hands but Akali slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mizoguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akali.
Mizoguchi actively working from the bottom here.
Akali thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mizoguchi's head.
Mizoguchi is looking for a sweep. Akali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akali is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mizoguchi actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Akali is going to stand back up.
Mizoguchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akali pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizoguchi is refusing to be controlled, as Akali sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mizoguchi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akali chips away with some ground and pound.
Mizoguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akali's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mizoguchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mizoguchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akali scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mizoguchi misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leo Akali will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Akali's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akali staying out of range there.
Akali clinches up against the cage.
Akali trying to land knees to the body.
Akali scores a nice knee to the body.
Akali has clasped his hands together around Mizoguchi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Akali working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mizoguchi is not content to let Akali control the position.
Mizoguchi manages to get back to half guard.
Mizoguchi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mizoguchi keeps working.
Mizoguchi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akali scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mizoguchi actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Akali is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mizoguchi defends it well.
Mizoguchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akali pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizoguchi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mizoguchi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Akali. Oh but Mizoguchi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Akali goes limp - he's gone! Mizoguchi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tetsuo Mizoguchi!
Tetsuo Mizoguchi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Young Gu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimabukuro has chosen Warrior as his entrance music. Young Gu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Masaru Shimabukuro's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
172 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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, Young Gu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gu avoids the head kick by Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gu.
Nice uppercut lands for Gu. That snapped Shimabukuro's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shimabukuro, right into the meat.
Gu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Masaru Shimabukuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimabukuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimabukuro slips a straight right by Gu.
Shimabukuro tries to land a front kick but Gu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shimabukuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Gu is just out of range.
Gu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimabukuro.
Gu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shimabukuro lands a nice shot that snaps Gu's head back.
Shimabukuro looks to land a body kick but Gu moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimabukuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gu.
Gu swinging wildly here.
Shimabukuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimabukuro.
Shimabukuro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Gu. That snapped Shimabukuro's head back.
Gu gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gu wants to work for an arm triangle but Shimabukuro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shimabukuro tries to get to full guard but Gu has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shimabukuro really wants to buck Gu off and get back to his feet.
Gu scoring with strikes but Shimabukuro is staying in there.
Gu lands a heavy elbow.
Shimabukuro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimabukuro has left one of his arms exposed and Gu doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Shimabukuro screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Young Gu!
Young Gu is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Young Gu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Masaru Shimabukuro had this to say: 'Don't know what to say. I'm not gonna make any excuses, tonight he was just better than me. But believe me, i WILL be back.'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
80% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
