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AJFC 26: Persistence PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyuzo Shichinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Shichinin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shichinin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shichinin slips a jab from Johnson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shichinin.
Shichinin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shichinin feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Steve Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shichinin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shichinin drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
The referee calls for Shichinin to work.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Shichinin.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Shichinin is blocking nicely.
Shichinin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Shichinin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Shichinin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shichinin lands a knee to the head.
Shichinin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shichinin avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shichinin.
Johnson avoiding damage as Shichinin throws knees to the body.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shichinin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shichinin. That one must have hurt.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Shichinin tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shichinin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shichinin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shichinin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shichinin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Shichinin.
Shichinin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Shichinin throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
Shichinin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Shichinin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin clinches.
Shichinin missing with knees to the body.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Shichinin.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Shichinin.
Shichinin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shichinin.
Shichinin tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Shichinin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shichinin avoids the damage to the body.
Shichinin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Shichinin manages to break the clinch.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shichinin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shichinin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shichinin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shichinin slips under a jab.
Shichinin clinches.
Shichinin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin gets a clinch.
Shichinin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shichinin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shichinin looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Shichinin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shichinin lands a damaging elbow.
Shichinin lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Johnson avoiding damage as Shichinin throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shichinin obliges.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Shichinin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shichinin working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Shichinin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shichinin lands a knee to the head.
Shichinin misses with a knee strike.
Shichinin tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Shichinin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Shichinin is struggling to control the position.
Shichinin prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Shichinin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Kyuzo Shichinin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Johnson.
Shichinin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Shichinin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shichinin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyuzo Shichinin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shichinin clinches up against the cage.
Come on Shichinin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson avoiding damage as Shichinin throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyuzo Shichinin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shichinin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shichinin scores with a leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance but Shichinin moves to the side
and Shichinin counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shichinin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shichinin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson clinches but Shichinin breaks the clinch
and Shichinin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyuzo Shichinin is winning the standup battle so far.
Shichinin scores with a shot to the body.
Shichinin feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Shichinin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Shichinin lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shichinin.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shichinin.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Shichinin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shichinin, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shichinin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shichinin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Shichinin.
Shichinin lands a high kick!
A head kick from Shichinin lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shichinin.
Shichinin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shichinin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Shichinin.
Shichinin throws a head kick that half lands.
Shichinin lands with a slapping head kick.
Shichinin clinches with his opponent.
Shichinin throws an elbow but it misses.
Shichinin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shichinin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shichinin with a knee to the head.
Shichinin misses with a knee strike.
Shichinin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin trying to land knees to the body.
Shichinin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
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!
Shichinin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shichinin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shichinin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Shichinin.
Shichinin pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shichinin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shichinin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shichinin lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Shichinin crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Shichinin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shichinin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shichinin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Shichinin counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shichinin connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but Shichinin moves away
and Shichinin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shichinin throws a head kick that half lands.
Shichinin throws a nice head kick!
Shichinin connects with a high kick.
Shichinin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shichinin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shichinin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Shichinin throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Shichinin.
Shichinin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shichinin.
Shichinin moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson avoiding damage as Shichinin throws knees to the body.
Shichinin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shichinin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shichinin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shichinin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shichinin prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Shichinin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks to clinch
and Shichinin counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Shichinin scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shichinin.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shichinin defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shichinin moves into the clinch.
Shichinin trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyuzo Shichinin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shichinin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shichinin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shichinin counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Shichinin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shichinin throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Shichinin lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Shichinin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shichinin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shichinin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shichinin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shichinin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shichinin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shichinin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shichinin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Shichinin lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shichinin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Shichinin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Shichinin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Shichinin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Shichinin drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Shichinin is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shichinin connects with a knee to the head.
Shichinin tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Shichinin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shichinin scores with a knee to the head.
Shichinin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shichinin.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Shichinin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shichinin lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
Shichinin manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Shichinin.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shichinin.
Shichinin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shichinin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Shichinin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shichinin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shichinin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shichinin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shichinin darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Shichinin scores with a knee to the head.
Shichinin tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Shichinin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shichinin tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Shichinin looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Shichinin tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Shichinin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
Shichinin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shichinin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shichinin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shichinin thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shichinin clinches.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kyuzo Shichinin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shichinin landing knees to the head.
Shichinin misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shichinin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shichinin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kyuzo Shichinin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scores with a jab. Shichinin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shichinin clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Shichinin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Shichinin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Shichinin blocks it.
Shichinin looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Shichinin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steve Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shichinin as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Shichinin lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyuzo Shichinin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shichinin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyuzo Shichinin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolly Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolly Alvarado has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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247 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Jenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rolly Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jenin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarado pushes Jenin off looking to stand but Jenin dives back in and keeps control.
Jenin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jenin trying to control from half guard but Alvarado is working away.
Jenin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jenin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jenin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alvarado is kicking away at Jenin from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Jenin grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a hell hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Alvarado trying to push Jenin off... Alvarado taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). John Jenin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jan Echano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidehiko Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wage Slaves - All Shall Perish kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yamamoto has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Jan Echano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidehiko Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Echano circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Yamamoto drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Echano follows Yamamoto to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Jan Echano!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philippe Mexes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cro Cop has chosen My Immortal as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philippe Mexes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mexes wants to clinch.
Mexes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mexes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cro Cop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mexes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Philippe Mexes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mexes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cro Cop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mexes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mexes tries to close the distance and clinch but Cro Cop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mexes clinches up with Cro Cop and pushes him back against the cage.
Mexes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cro Cop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mexes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cro Cop's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cro Cop tries for a takedown but Mexes manages to get underhooks.
Mexes pulls guard successfully.
Mexes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cro Cop wants to pass the guard but Mexes is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cro Cop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mexes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mexes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cro Cop's best efforts.
Cro Cop trying to mount his opponent but Mexes defends it.
Cro Cop seems to be looking for submissions.
Cro Cop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mexes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mexes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cro Cop is pressing down on Mexes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mexes is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cro Cop pulls his head out easily.
Mexes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cro Cop wants to pass to mount but Mexes is defending the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cro Cop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cro Cop keeps the fight on the outside.
Mexes darts in and clinches Cro Cop up against the cage.
Mexes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mexes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mexes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cro Cop up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cro Cop's defenses.
Nice elbow from Mexes.
Cro Cop avoiding damage as Mexes throws knees to the body.
Mexes is pressed up against the cage. Cro Cop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mexes down to the mat. Mexes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Philippe Mexes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Cro Cop.
Mexes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cro Cop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mexes swings around for an armbar but Cro Cop sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mexes's guard.
Mexes wants to sweep here but Cro Cop controlling him for the moment.
Mexes looking for a guillotine here but Cro Cop defends easily.
Mexes is breathing heavily.
Cro Cop pushes down on Mexes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cro Cop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mexes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cro Cop prevents Mexes from improving his position.
Cro Cop passes to full mount!
Cro Cop is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mexes is surviving well by controlling Cro Cop's body position as best he can.
Mexes is trying desperately to improve position.
Cro Cop jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mexes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mexes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cro Cop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mexes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cro Cop off and has taken his back!
Mexes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cro Cop is defending well though. Mexes let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philippe Mexes dominated that round.
That's time! Mexes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mexes is looking to clinch.
Mexes tries to clinch but Cro Cop is having none of it.
Mexes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cro Cop blocks an elbow strike from Mexes.
Mexes misses with a knee to the head.
Cro Cop has Mexes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mexes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mexes.
Cro Cop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mexes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mexes successfully pulls guard.
Mexes looking for a guillotine here but Cro Cop defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mexes 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! Cro Cop rolls with it to try and escape but Mexes cranks on the arm and Cro Cop is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philippe Mexes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kabir Mehra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mehra comes to the cage accompanied by Nature. Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home. Bushido Brown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kabir Mehra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bushido Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mehra swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Mehra circles away.
Mehra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown letting Mehra take a breather here.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Mehra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mehra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown presses Mehra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mehra blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehra's elbow.
Brown is trying to force a seperation but Mehra has the dominant position.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
Brown is looking to control Mehra's arms but Mehra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown closes the distance but Mehra moves to the side
and Mehra counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mehra.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Mehra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brown wants to sweep here but Mehra controlling him for the moment.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Mehra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehra postures up.
Mehra won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Brown is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and Mehra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brown won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Mehra is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Mehra keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mehra has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabir Mehra dominated that round.
That's time! Mehra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mehra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mehra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mehra has Brown pressed against the cage.
Mehra blocking some punches.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Mehra.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
Come on Mehra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mehra.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Mehra's ribcage. Mehra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown digs a right hand into Mehra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mehra's gas tank.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mehra blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Mehra avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown tries to stall but Mehra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Mehra has him pressed against the cage.
Brown tries to work over Mehra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Mehra.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Mehra's ribcage. Mehra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Mehra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mehra looking for a takedown.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mehra instigates a clinch.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mehra.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Mehra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mehra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mehra blocking some punches.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Mehra avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehra effectively controlling the action here.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Mehra tries to tie him up.
Mehra keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mehra blocks an uppercut.
Mehra blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Mehra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mehra has picked Brown up - he's going for a ride! Mehra dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brown is trying to stand back up but Mehra is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to hold on to Mehra's head to control him but Mehra postures up.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown tries to clinch but Mehra moves away
and Mehra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehra has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brown is trying to break free.
Mehra is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown tries to break free but Mehra pushes him back against the cage.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Mehra.
Mehra leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehra blocks an uppercut.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehra's elbow.
Brown is trying to break free.
Mehra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Mehra has double underhooks.
Brown tries to work over Mehra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mehra stalling.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Mehra keeps him there for the moment.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mehra blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown wants to break free but Mehra has control.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mehra leaning against his opponent.
Mehra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown tries a body shot but Mehra blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Mehra.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown wants to break free but Mehra has control.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Brown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Mehra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Mehra keeps him there for the moment.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Mehra keeps him there for the moment.
Mehra avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mehra.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Mehra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown tries a body shot but Mehra blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mehra slowing the pace effectively.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown wants to clinch
and Mehra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Mehra controls the action.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehra effectively controlling the action here.
Mehra blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Mehra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mehra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mehra.
Brown working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mehra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown tries a body shot but Mehra blocks it.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Mehra is controlling him.
Brown tries to break free but Mehra pushes him back against the cage.
Brown wants to stall.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Mehra has double underhooks.
Brown tries to work over Mehra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mehra is pushing Brown up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mehra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushido Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mehra prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehra's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown tries to work over Mehra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehra.
Mehra blocking some punches.
Mehra leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehra controls his hands.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Mehra slows down the pace here.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mehra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown tries a body shot but Mehra blocks it.
Mehra has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Brown regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position but Mehra postures up.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Mehra looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown wants to stand but Mehra is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabir Mehra had his way with Bushido Brown in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown clinches but Mehra breaks the clinch
and Mehra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mehra.
Mehra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mehra blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mehra's elbow.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown tries to clinch
and Mehra counters by clinching up.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Mehra has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mehra has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mehra prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Mehra lands a takedown into guard.
Mehra won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to stand up but Mehra isn't so interested in that idea.
Mehra stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mehra puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Mehra has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mehra controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Mehra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brown flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Mehra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mehra content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kabir Mehra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mehra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabir Mehra!
Kabir Mehra is the new lightweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hawla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Song of Manliness. Hawla comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ten Thousand Fists kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gar Diu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Hawla!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diu closes the distance and clinches up with Hawla, looking for a takedown. Diu pushes Hawla against the cage but Hawla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawla misses with a wild combination.
Diu dives in and grabs Hawla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawla pushes down on Diu's head and hops out.
Diu throws a body kick that misses.
Gar Diu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diu scoring well with a low kick there.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawla scores with a one two! Diu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hawla closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diu lands a nice shot to the head.
Hawla is trying to escape the mount.
Diu with shots to the head and body - Hawla looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hawla is looking to improve his position but Diu isn't that keen on the idea.
Diu unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawla is looking to improve his position but Diu isn't that keen on the idea.
Diu raining down shots from the mount!
Hawla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hawla in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hawla is working to get back to half guard.
Diu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hawla wants to hold on but Diu pushes him away.
Hawla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diu fails to take his opponent's back.
Hawla is looking to improve his position but Diu isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Diu looking to finish Hawla with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hawla!
Hawla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diu controlling his opponent.
Diu dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Hawla really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hawla wants to hold on but Diu pushes him away.
Hawla is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu with good strikes from the mount here!
Diu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawla wants to hold on but Diu pushes him away.
Hawla is looking to improve his position but Diu isn't that keen on the idea.
Hawla is squirming around, avoiding Diu's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diu working Hawla over with strikes here.
Diu looking to secure an arm triangle but Hawla defends it well.
Hawla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawla is squirming around, avoiding Diu's attempts to control the action.
Hawla tries to lock up and control but Diu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawla can't escape the position.
Diu avoids the attempt from Hawla to control.
Diu prevents Hawla from getting the reversal.
Hawla is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Diu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hawla tries to hold on but Diu postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hawla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diu trying to control the pace.
Diu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hawla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diu in particular looking to stall.
Diu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawla is trying to stand back up but Diu is controlling him
Hawla is controlling Diu's trapped leg to prevent Diu from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawla trying to control from the bottom.
Hawla wants to improve his position but Diu is controlling well.
Hawla trying to hold on to Diu's head to control him but Diu postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hawla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diu shoots in and bounces Hawla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hawla trying to control the position.
Hawla pulls Diu in close to his closed guard and prevents Diu from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hawla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hawla wants to control the action here but instead Diu manages to pass to full mount!
Diu has control of Hawla's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hawla regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hawla tries to improve his position but instead Diu has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu trying to control momentarily.
Diu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawla wants to control his opponent's hands but Diu gets his hands free.
Hawla breaks Diu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hawla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diu has escaped and now he's on top!
Hawla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hawla trying to keep a closed guard but Diu is proving a slippery customer.
Hawla keeping moving, preventing Diu from controlling successfully.
Hawla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawla is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diu, into his guard.
Hawla throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Diu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Hawla scores with a four punch combination!
Hawla tries to bum rush Diu with a series of wild strikes but Diu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diu.
Hawla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hawla.
Hawla throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hawla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diu fails to land the takedown.
Gar Diu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diu walks into a jab.
Diu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawla counters with a two punch combo.
Diu darts in trying to clinch
and Hawla counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hawla counters with a stiff right hand.
Diu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawla counters with a right hand to the body.
Diu has his takedown stuffed
and Hawla counters with a head kick. That will keep Diu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hawla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnny Hawla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Hawla.
Diu tries to clinch up
and Hawla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawla lands a really nice looking cross but Diu seems unphased.
Diu tries to clinch but Hawla moves away
and Hawla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diu's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawla lands with a hook. Diu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hawla counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hawla digs a good hook to Diu's body.
Hawla lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawla misses with a low kick.
Gar Diu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawla misses with the combination.
Diu walks into a left hand.
Hawla throws a series of strikes that have Diu backpedaling.
Hawla scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hawla throws a one two combo.
Hawla throws a series of punches but Diu moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawla throws the kick towards the body but Diu avoids it.
Diu clinches but Hawla breaks the clinch
and Hawla counters with a left to the body.
Hawla misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawla as he connects with a hook.
Hawla throws a series of punches but Diu avoids them all with ease.
Hawla thumps Diu with a low kick.
Diu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawla misses with the combination.
Hawla misses with a head kick.
Diu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diu misses with a takedown
and Hawla counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gar Diu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diu blocks a head kick by Hawla.
Hawla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hawla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diu tries for a takedown but Hawla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawla connects with a high kick.
Hawla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawla scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawla lands with an overhand left.
Hawla throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diu has his takedown stuffed
and Hawla counters with a nice kick to the body.
Johnny Hawla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawla throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hawla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deuce Dillenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igot Jits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deuce Dillenger could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igot Jits's chin.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deuce Dillenger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igot Jits!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jits or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillenger which made him look bad.
Dillenger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jits.
Dillenger cracks a nice hook into Jits's ribs.
Deuce Dillenger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillenger.
Jits looks gassed!
Dillenger cracks a nice hook into Jits's ribs.
Dillenger cracks Jits with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jits looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dillenger finish him?
Dillenger digs a good hook to Jits's body.
Dillenger lands with a right and another and another! Jits is in big trouble! Dillenger lands again and this time it's lights out for Jits! A quality knockout there for Dillenger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deuce Dillenger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peewee Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peewee Herman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcus Houston's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peewee Herman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Houston!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herman swats away the attempt to clinch by Houston.
Herman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houston's sensitive parts.
Houston tries to clinch but Herman moves out of range.
Houston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Herman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houston shoots in but no luck this time.
Houston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houston staying calm.
Herman holds on to Houston's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Houston has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Houston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Houston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston wants to control but Herman is keeping him busy.
Herman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herman is being controlled here.
Houston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Houston is looking to take a break and control but Herman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Marcus Houston just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herman leaves Houston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Houston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Houston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Houston shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Houston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Houston misses with a leg kick
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herman stuffs the takedown.
Marcus Houston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Houston looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
Houston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Herman counters with a nice leg kick.
Houston closes the distance looking to clinch
and Herman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Herman scores with a sloppy right hand. Houston should have avoided that one.
Houston dives in and grabs Herman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herman pushes down on Houston's head and hops out.
Houston tries for a takedown but Herman circles away easily
and Herman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman scoring well with a low kick there.
Houston is breathing heavily.
Houston has a takedown stuffed.
Good leg kick by Herman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Houston shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herman. That's going to slow Houston down.
Houston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Herman. Herman obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick from Herman lands but Houston takes it in his stride.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Herman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Houston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Herman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Herman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.
Herman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Herman feints and then cracks Houston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Houston down.
Herman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman clobbers Houston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Houston shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Houston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice combination there by Herman.
Houston is rocked!
Herman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Houston is still on wobbly legs! Can Herman finish him?
Houston closes the distance and clinches up with Herman, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes Herman against the cage but Herman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Houston seems to have recovered his senses.
Houston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Herman. That one must have hurt.
Herman throws a combination. Houston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Herman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Herman lands a big head kick that sends Houston tumbling to the mat! Herman takes a step backwards and waves Houston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Peewee Herman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Houston.
Herman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Houston.
Herman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herman leaves Houston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman dominated that second round.
That's time! Herman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herman throws a head kick that half lands.
Houston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston darts in trying to clinch
and Herman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Houston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Houston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston throws a leg kick
and Herman counters with an outside leg kick.
Houston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Herman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
Good leg kick by Herman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Herman connects with a solid leg kick.
Herman throws a nice head kick!
Herman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense.
Herman throws a series of strikes that have Houston backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herman pinned against the cage. Herman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Herman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Houston if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Houston shoots in.
Herman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Houston can do to turn this around?
Houston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Houston.
Herman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Herman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Herman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Houston's head.
Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Herman lands a jab to the head.
Houston tries to clinch but Herman is having none of it.
Herman is looking to slow Houston down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Houston.
Herman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Herman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Herman, right into the meat.
Houston shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Houston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Houston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herman counters with a stiff right hand.
Peewee Herman is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herman lands a nice hook to Houston's body. Houston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Herman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Houston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herman pinned against the cage. Herman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Houston somewhat.
Houston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Herman.
Houston clinches but Herman breaks the clinch
and Herman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Herman.
Herman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Herman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Houston tries to clinch up
and Herman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston darts in trying to clinch
and Herman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Herman throws a head kick that Houston semi-blocks.
Houston darts in trying to clinch
and Herman counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston is looking to clinch but Herman is avoiding it.
Houston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Herman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Houston shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots in for a double leg but Herman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Houston looks for a takedown but Herman sprawls well.
Houston throws a lazy body kick
and Herman counters with a nice body kick.
Herman lands an overhand right.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Houston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peewee Herman had his way with Marcus Houston in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Houston shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Houston with that takedown attempt.
Peewee Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Houston.
Houston looks to clinch
and Herman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Herman. That's going to slow Houston down.
Herman lands the left hand.
Houston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Houston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Houston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left and a right from Herman both land. Nice combination.
Houston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Herman. That one must have hurt.
Herman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Houston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Houston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herman defends it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Herman.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Houston shoots in.
Herman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houston. That did some damage!
Herman throws a leg kick which misses Houston's front leg but catches the back leg as Houston tries to avoid it.
Herman scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Herman.
Houston fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Houston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Herman counters with an outside leg kick.
Houston looks to clinch
and Herman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Houston tries to clinch but Herman moves away
and Herman counters with a low kick, right behind Houston 's knee.
Houston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herman lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston shoots for a takedown but Herman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Herman - just one landing.
Houston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horrible takedown by Houston or perhaps it was just good defense by Herman which made him look bad.
Houston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Herman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Houston tries to clinch but Herman moves away
and Herman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herman lands a big head kick that sends Houston tumbling to the mat! Herman takes a step backwards and waves Houston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marcus Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peewee Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peewee Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Herman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:42
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:42
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peewee Herman!
Peewee Herman retains his welterweight title!
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