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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Peter Gunnarsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Arvanitidis throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arvanitidis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arvanitidis tries for a takedown but Gunnarsson circles away easily
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arvanitidis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arvanitidis shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arvanitidis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannis Arvanitidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arvanitidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Arvanitidis misses with a takedown
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Gunnarsson as Arvanitidis shoots in.
Gunnarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gunnarsson scores with a three punch combo!
Arvanitidis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunnarsson swivels and escapes.
Nice body punch from Gunnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson lands the left hand.
Arvanitidis is rocked!
Gunnarsson tests Arvanitidis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Arvanitidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunnarsson closes the distance looking for a takedown. Arvanitidis stuffs it but Gunnarsson still has hold of him. Gunnarsson picks Arvanitidis up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Gunnarsson slams Arvanitidis to the floor and that's really hurt Arvanitidis - he doesn't know where he is! Gunnarsson throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gunnarsson!
Peter Gunnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peoples comes to the cage accompanied by Party People by Nelly Featuring Fergie. Thiago Alves has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cecil Peoples's chin.
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181 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cecil Peoples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Alves !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a lunging right hand
and Peoples counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Peoples is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alves asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alves lands some shots froms side control.
Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Peoples is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alves is controlling him well.
Alves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alves throws an elbow but Peoples slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peoples is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Peoples seems a little lost for a moment, as Alves dominates the positioning.
Alves is putting a hurting on Peoples here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Alves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Peoples taking a bit of punishment here - Alves scoring with strikes.
Peoples looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An elbow from Alves crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves taking a breather here.
Alves 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.
Peoples wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Peoples is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alves working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Peoples is trying to escape the position but Alves is controlling the position.
Alves prevents Peoples from escaping the position.
Alves looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peoples is avoiding damage well.
Alves throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Peoples tries to escape but Alves is in control.
Alves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Alves trying to control the action but Peoples is working from the bottom.
Alves working the ground and pound.
Alves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peoples takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves is looking to take a break and control but Peoples is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alves throws a hook but Peoples avoids it easily.
Alves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peoples jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Peoples tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Alves digs a good body shot into Peoples's ribs.
Peoples is looking to clinch.
Peoples punishes Alves 's body with a nice straight punch.
Peoples gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alves .
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Peoples moves forwards but Alves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peoples instigates a clinch.
Alves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Peoples misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Peoples lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Peoples is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Peoples avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Peoples breaks the clinch.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alves dives in and grabs Peoples's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peoples pushes down on Alves 's head and hops out.
Peoples lands with a nice combination. Alves backs away looking to recover.
Cecil Peoples is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Peoples connects with a nice looking jab.
Peoples stalks Alves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alves 's face. Alves staggers backwards, shaken.
Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peoples sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peoples blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves .
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.
Alves prevents Peoples from standing back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Peoples has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Alves is on him like a limpet, forcing Peoples back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Peoples.
Peoples managing to block the knees to the body from Alves .
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Peoples blocking some punches.
Alves gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alves with the ground and pound but Peoples uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peoples is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peoples wants to stand but Alves is controlling the position.
Alves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alves is stalling in the full guard.
Alves stops Peoples from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control from the top but Peoples keeps moving.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peoples's head.
Alves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Peoples gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Peoples trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Peoples looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Peoples ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves misses with a hook.
Peoples lands the left hand.
Alves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peoples moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Peoples moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peoples looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peoples manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peoples wants to stand and escape but Alves is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peoples is keeping the position for now.
Alves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peoples wants to stand and escape but Alves is having none of it.
Alves is working Peoples over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peoples works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alves cracks Peoples with a solid left hand.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Peoples uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves 's guard. Nice move by Peoples!
Alves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cecil Peoples has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peoples's guard.
Peoples wants to get back to his feet but Alves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Peoples keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
Peoples is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Peoples blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Thiago Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Peoples throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peoples throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peoples stuffs the takedown attempt from Alves . Alves gets slowly back to his feet.
Alves lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
Peoples lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves looks to throw the jab but Peoples is out of range.
Peoples swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Alves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alves winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Thiago Alves !
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Thiago Alves !
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Thiago Alves !
Thiago Alves wins by unanimous decision!
Thiago Alves looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Do you quack? Do you quak like a duck when you suck!!! Hey after party at my place- I need a blow job!!! Gina!! I know your out there come on baby!!!!'.
In defeat, Cecil Peoples stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time, I will smash this chump with the spinning backfist'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gar Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Osei Tutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Gar Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Osei Tutu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan has managed to clinch.
Osei Tutu looking to stall.
Logan managing to block the knees to the body from Osei Tutu.
Logan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Osei Tutu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osei Tutu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Osei Tutu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Logan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osei Tutu's brow.
Osei Tutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osei Tutu avoids the elbow strike from Logan, against the cage.
Osei Tutu slowing the pace effectively.
Osei Tutu taking a breather.
Osei Tutu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Logan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osei Tutu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osei Tutu misses with a knee to the head.
Osei Tutu misses with some punches.
Logan trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Logan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osei Tutu misses with a knee strike.
Osei Tutu managing to block the knees to the body from Logan.
Osei Tutu pushes Logan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Osei Tutu avoids a wild elbow strike from Logan.
Osei Tutu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Logan.
Logan lands a damaging elbow.
Osei Tutu managing to block the knees to the body from Logan.
Osei Tutu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Logan.
Logan working Osei Tutu over with knees to the body.
Logan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osei Tutu trying to stall but Logan improves his position.
Osei Tutu blocks an elbow strike.
Logan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Osei Tutu avoids it.
Osei Tutu struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osei Tutu obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osei Tutu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to land a knee to the head but Osei Tutu blocks with his arms.
Osei Tutu avoids the elbow strike from Logan, against the cage.
Logan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Logan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Logan misses with an elbow strike.
Osei Tutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osei Tutu lands with a short shot to the head.
Osei Tutu avoids the elbow strike from Logan, against the cage.
Logan blocks an uppercut.
Logan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Osei Tutu avoids it.
Logan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Osei Tutu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Logan.
Osei Tutu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Logan misses with an elbow strike.
Osei Tutu has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Osei Tutu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Logan dodges an elbow strike from Osei Tutu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Osei Tutu letting Logan take a breather here.
Logan misses with an elbow strike.
Logan trying to control the position but instead, Osei Tutu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Logan into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Osei Tutu.
Logan pushes off an throws an elbow but Osei Tutu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Osei Tutu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan working Osei Tutu over with knees to the body.
Logan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Osei Tutu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Logan just leaning against Osei Tutu, taking a breather.
Osei Tutu avoids a wild elbow strike from Logan.
Logan landing knees to the body.
Logan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan tries to land knees in the clinch but Osei Tutu avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Osei Tutu is keeping busy.
Osei Tutu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Osei Tutu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osei Tutu tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Osei Tutu back against the cage.
Osei Tutu throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
Logan misses with an elbow over the top.
Logan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Logan pushes off an throws an elbow but Osei Tutu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Osei Tutu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Logan pushes off an throws an elbow but Osei Tutu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osei Tutu.
Logan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osei Tutu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Logan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osei Tutu's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Logan dominated that round.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Logan has closed the distance and engaged Osei Tutu in a clinch.
Logan pushes off an throws an elbow but Osei Tutu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Osei Tutu.
Logan missing with knees to the body.
Osei Tutu scores with a shoulder strike.
Logan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Logan missing with knees to the body.
Osei Tutu can't find room to land a body shot as Logan controls the action.
Osei Tutu looking to slow down the pace here.
Osei Tutu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Logan up against the cage.
Osei Tutu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Logan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Osei Tutu controls his hands.
Osei Tutu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Osei Tutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Osei Tutu blocks an elbow strike.
Osei Tutu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Osei Tutu blocks the elbow strike.
Osei Tutu avoiding damage as Logan throws knees to the body.
Osei Tutu blocks the elbow strike.
Osei Tutu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Osei Tutu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Osei Tutu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Logan misses with an elbow strike.
Osei Tutu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Logan looking to stall.
Osei Tutu misses with a punch on the inside.
Osei Tutu avoids a wild elbow strike from Logan.
Osei Tutu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Logan goes for a takedown attempt but Osei Tutu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osei Tutu has closed the distance and engaged Logan in a clinch.
Osei Tutu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osei Tutu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Osei Tutu obliges.
Logan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Osei Tutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osei Tutu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osei Tutu lands a nice uppercut.
Logan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Logan misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu blocks the elbow strike.
Osei Tutu tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Osei Tutu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Logan lands an elbow inside.
Logan blocks an elbow strike.
Osei Tutu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Logan avoids it.
Logan misses with an elbow strike.
Osei Tutu taking a breather.
Logan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Logan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Osei Tutu avoids it.
Logan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Osei Tutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Logan avoids a wild elbow strike from Osei Tutu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu leaning against his opponent.
Logan misses with a knee to the head.
Osei Tutu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Osei Tutu dodges an elbow strike from Logan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Osei Tutu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Osei Tutu effectively controlling the action here.
Osei Tutu tries to land a knee to the head but Logan blocks with his arms.
Osei Tutu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osei Tutu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan stalling in the clinch but Osei Tutu improves position.
Osei Tutu lands a nice uppercut.
Osei Tutu blocks an elbow strike from Logan.
Osei Tutu stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Osei Tutu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Osei Tutu moves into the clinch.
Logan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Osei Tutu avoids it.
Osei Tutu blocks an elbow strike.
Osei Tutu is trying to stall.
Osei Tutu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Logans head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osei Tutu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Osei Tutu.
Logan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osei Tutu.
Logan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osei Tutu is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu avoiding damage as Logan throws knees to the body.
Osei Tutu effectively controlling the action here.
Osei Tutu tries to land a knee to the head but Logan blocks with his arms.
Osei Tutu avoids a wild elbow strike from Logan.
Logan stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osei Tutu is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Logan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Logan with a knee to the head.
Osei Tutu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Osei Tutu tries to land knees in the clinch but Logan avoids the damage to the body.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Osei Tutu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu is pushing Logan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Logan throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Logan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osei Tutu's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Osei Tutu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logan's elbow.
Osei Tutu trying to control the position but instead, Logan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Osei Tutu into the cage.
Osei Tutu blocks an elbow strike from Logan.
Osei Tutu managing to block the knees to the body from Logan.
Logan throws an elbow but it misses.
Osei Tutu is trying to stall.
Logan lands an elbow just above Osei Tutu 's eye.
Logan takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Gar Logan has been cut.
Osei Tutu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Logan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Osei Tutu trying to land knees to the body.
Logan trying to land knees to the body.
Logan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Osei Tutu managing to block the knees to the body from Logan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Logan is trying to stall.
Logan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osei Tutu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan takes a shot to the head.
Osei Tutu avoiding damage as Logan throws knees to the body.
Logan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Logan tries to land a knee to the head but Osei Tutu blocks with his arms.
Logan trying to control the position but instead, Osei Tutu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Logan into the cage.
Logan takes an elbow to the temple.
Osei Tutu lands with a light punch inside.
Logan is rocked!
Logan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu avoiding damage as Logan throws knees to the body.
Logan is looking to control Osei Tutu's arms but Osei Tutu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Logan has his back to the cage.
Logan misses with an elbow strike.
Osei Tutu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osei Tutu lands with a left to the head.
Oh Logan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osei Tutu dodges an elbow strike from Logan.
Osei Tutu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Logan has Osei Tutu pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu avoids a wild elbow strike from Logan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osei Tutu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Logan's defenses.
Osei Tutu stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osei Tutu managing to block the knees to the body from Logan.
Logan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osei Tutu is defending well for now.
Logan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Osei Tutu.
Logan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Osei Tutu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Osei Tutu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Gar Logan!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Danny Osei Tutu!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
190 lbs
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195 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Kim!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kim throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ju throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ju rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Ju with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ju avoids a wild elbow strike from Kim.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ju misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
Ju avoiding damage as Kim throws knees to the body.
Kim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kim blocks the elbow strike.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim lands a damaging elbow.
Ju throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ju using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kim pushes Ju back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju throws an elbow but it misses.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ju blocks an elbow strike.
Ju avoids a wild elbow strike from Kim.
Ju makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim managing to block the knees to the body from Ju.
We've been informed that Kim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ju tries to land a knee to the head but Kim blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kim throws an elbow but misses.
Kim misses with an elbow over the top.
Kim lands a nice elbow.
Ju tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Ju tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Ju tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ju with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ju tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Ju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ju takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ju with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but Ju avoids the damage to the body.
Ju comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ju with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ju tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Ju dodges an elbow strike from Kim.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ju throws an elbow but misses.
Kim takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ju takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ju fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ju fails to land.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
Kim managing to block the knees to the body from Ju.
Nice elbow from Kim.
Ju tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
Ju tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ju throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kim blocks it with crossed arms.
Ju blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ju lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Ju blocks it.
Kim avoiding damage as Ju throws knees to the body.
Ju misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
Ju misses with a knee to the head.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Ju backwards.
Ju is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
Kim lands a good knee to the midsection. Ju won't want to take too many of those.
Ju is breathing heavily.
Ju missing with knees to the body.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
Kim landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim blocks the elbow strike.
Ju lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
Ju avoiding damage as Kim throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ju just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kim's brow.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ju with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ju tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ju is rocked!
Kim lands an elbow that stopped Ju in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Ju is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ju! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Kim.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Kim!
A relieved looking Mikey Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Szczakowiecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Feel the Drive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczakowiecki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki darts in and clinches Okamoto up against the cage.
Okamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Szczakowiecki has double underhooks.
Okamoto is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto keeps control of Szczakowiecki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szczakowiecki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szczakowiecki has had enough of the clinch but Okamoto keeps him there for the moment.
Szczakowiecki looking for a takedown.
Szczakowiecki blocks a body shot from Okamoto.
Okamoto missing with knees to the body.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Szczakowiecki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Szczakowiecki digs a right hand into Okamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okamoto's gas tank.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Szczakowiecki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Okamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczakowiecki gets an underhook and turns Okamoto into the cage.
Szczakowiecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczakowiecki forces Okamoto back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczakowiecki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Szczakowiecki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okamoto.
A nice left hand lands by Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okamoto misses with a body punch.
Okamoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Szczakowiecki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szczakowiecki misses with a two punch combination.
Szczakowiecki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Okamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Szczakowiecki checks the leg kick.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch there but Okamoto circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto stalling in the clinch but Szczakowiecki improves position.
Okamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Szczakowiecki blocks a body shot from Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki lands an uppercut.
Szczakowiecki goes for a takedown attempt but Okamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okamoto scores with a head kick. Szczakowiecki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch there but Okamoto circles away.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick.
Szczakowiecki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki checks a leg kick.
Szczakowiecki with a nice cross.
Okamoto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Szczakowiecki checks a leg kick.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch up.
Szczakowiecki misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Okamoto as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch there but Okamoto circles away.
Okamoto staying out of range there.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczakowiecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okamoto dodges the punch combination from Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Szczakowiecki moves out of range easily.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczakowiecki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczakowiecki throws a nice looking combination but Okamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Szczakowiecki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki shoots in looking for a takedown but Okamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Szczakowiecki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hiroyuki Okamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczakowiecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Okamoto circles away.
Szczakowiecki shoots for a takedown but Okamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Okamoto pushes Szczakowiecki away with a front kick.
Okamoto tries to score with a low kick but Szczakowiecki moves his leg out of the way.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Szczakowiecki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczakowiecki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Szczakowiecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczakowiecki drives through and clinches with Okamoto against the cage.
Okamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Szczakowiecki has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okamoto.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okamoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Szczakowiecki stalling in the clinch but Okamoto improves position.
Okamoto is looking to control Szczakowiecki's arms but Szczakowiecki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okamoto has his back to the cage.
Szczakowiecki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okamoto backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szczakowiecki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okamoto stops a takedown attempt from Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Szczakowiecki moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomasz Szczakowiecki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Okamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okamoto tries a low kick but Szczakowiecki avoids it.
Okamoto slips a straight right by Szczakowiecki.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Szczakowiecki throws a leg kick that misses.
Szczakowiecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczakowiecki.
A punch combination from Szczakowiecki misses.
Okamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Okamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczakowiecki moves away.
Szczakowiecki throws a nice looking combination but Okamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okamoto. Szczakowiecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto swings for the body but Szczakowiecki moves out of range.
Okamoto is looking to slow Szczakowiecki down with leg kicks.
Okamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczakowiecki.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Szczakowiecki if he has to take too many more of those.
Szczakowiecki scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Szczakowiecki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Szczakowiecki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Szczakowiecki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Szczakowiecki wants to clinch up but Okamoto keeps it at a distance.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okamoto looks to land a body kick but Szczakowiecki moved away.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okamoto, right into the meat.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczakowiecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Okamoto circles away.
Szczakowiecki misses with a wild combination.
Okamoto scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Okamoto is predictable there
and Szczakowiecki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Szczakowiecki can't find room to land a body shot as Okamoto controls the action.
Okamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Okamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Szczakowiecki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczakowiecki tries for a takedown. No joy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Szczakowiecki on the inside.
Okamoto wants to stall.
Szczakowiecki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Okamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Okamoto blocking some punches.
Szczakowiecki working hard to break the clinch.
Okamoto wants to stall.
Okamoto tries to break free but Szczakowiecki pushes him back against the cage.
Okamoto stalling in the clinch but Szczakowiecki improves position.
Tomasz Szczakowiecki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
Okamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szczakowiecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Okamoto circles away.
Szczakowiecki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Szczakowiecki jabs at Okamoto's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Okamoto.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Szczakowiecki doesn't manage to clinch there - Okamoto circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczakowiecki. Okamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczakowiecki throws a body punch but Okamoto moves out of range.
Okamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczakowiecki's sensitive parts.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Okamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okamoto motions for Szczakowiecki to come forward. Okamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch but Okamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch but Okamoto is having none of it.
Okamoto throws a nice head kick!
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Szczakowiecki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch up
and Okamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Szczakowiecki darts in and clinches Okamoto up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okamoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczakowiecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Okamoto.
Okamoto thumps Szczakowiecki with a low kick.
Okamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Szczakowiecki lands with a cross.
Szczakowiecki wants to clinch up but Okamoto keeps it at a distance.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okamoto throws a body punch but Szczakowiecki moves out of range.
Okamoto is looking to wear down Szczakowiecki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okamoto throws a chopping leg kick but Szczakowiecki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Szczakowiecki. Those never looked like landing.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Szczakowiecki wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Szczakowiecki blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szczakowiecki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okamoto.
Okamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto cracks the inside of Szczakowiecki's front leg.
Okamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Hiroyuki Okamoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Okamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczakowiecki manages to avoid it.
Okamoto throws a low kick but Szczakowiecki moves out of range easily.
Okamoto looks for the body kick but Szczakowiecki saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Okamoto as Szczakowiecki shoots in.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch up.
Okamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okamoto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczakowiecki's sensitive parts.
Szczakowiecki wants to clinch but Okamoto slips to the side
and Okamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Szczakowiecki 's knee.
Okamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Szczakowiecki off balance momentarily.
Okamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczakowiecki's sensitive parts.
Okamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto takes a swing at Szczakowiecki's ribcage but misses.
Okamoto keeps the fight on the outside.
Okamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczakowiecki throws a jab but it's blocked by Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okamoto. That's going to slow Szczakowiecki down.
A clash of legs there as Szczakowiecki blocks the low kick.
Okamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Szczakowiecki swinging wildly here.
Szczakowiecki misses the shot to the body.
Szczakowiecki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Szczakowiecki somewhat.
Szczakowiecki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
Szczakowiecki takes a swing at Okamoto's ribcage but misses.
Okamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
Okamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Szczakowiecki moves out of range.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto is looking to chop away at Szczakowiecki's legs.
Okamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Szczakowiecki moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Okamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Szczakowiecki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okamoto throws a head kick that half lands.
Szczakowiecki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Szczakowiecki misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczakowiecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okamoto tries to land a leg kick but Szczakowiecki saw it coming and moves away.
Okamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczakowiecki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Szczakowiecki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Szczakowiecki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okamoto.
Szczakowiecki checks a low kick from Okamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki moves in looking to clinch but Okamoto pushes him off.
Szczakowiecki rushes Okamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Szczakowiecki.
Okamoto breaks the clinch.
Okamoto moves out of range as Szczakowiecki strikes.
Szczakowiecki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okamoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szczakowiecki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szczakowiecki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Szczakowiecki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okamoto, pushing him back against the cage.
Okamoto blocks a body shot from Szczakowiecki.
Szczakowiecki lands a nice uppercut.
Okamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szczakowiecki lands a right hand.
Okamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Szczakowiecki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczakowiecki controls his hands.
Szczakowiecki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szczakowiecki lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Szczakowiecki lands a hook that snaps the head of Okamoto backwards.
Okamoto is rocked!
Okamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Okamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Szczakowiecki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okamoto backwards.
Szczakowiecki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Okamoto regains guard.
Szczakowiecki passes into half guard.
Szczakowiecki trying to control the action but Okamoto is working from the bottom.
Okamoto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Szczakowiecki wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Szczakowiecki wants to pass the guard but Okamoto is keeping the position.
Okamoto is trying to control the position but Szczakowiecki postures up.
Szczakowiecki drops back looking for a leg! Okamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okamoto manages to kick Szczakowiecki off! Szczakowiecki jumps back into Okamoto's guard.
Okamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Okamoto is trying to control the position but Szczakowiecki postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Szczakowiecki from controlling successfully.
Okamoto keeping full guard, as Szczakowiecki tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Szczakowiecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Szczakowiecki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight as a draw!
Tomasz Szczakowiecki wins by majority decision!
After winning the bout, Tomasz Szczakowiecki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do is looking to score with low kicks.
Do shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Do showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but Do defends easily.
Do loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Do can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba wants to control the position but Do says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do lands strikes from half guard.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sakuraba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Do thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakuraba's head.
Sakuraba wants to control but Do is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Do pulls his head out easily.
Sakuraba has hold of Do's hands but Do slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sakuraba manages to get to full guard.
Sakuraba working for submissions but it's allowed Do to get to half guard.
Do looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakuraba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Do.
Sakuraba trying to control but Do postures up.
Do trying to pass the guard but Sakuraba defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Do has control of the leg.
Sakuraba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Do is working Sakuraba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Do lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sakuraba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Do gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Do working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Do landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakuraba looking for subs off his back but Do has passed one foot through into half guard.
Do working Sakuraba over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking for a sweep. Do is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Do working the head and body with strikes.
Sakuraba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Do scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sakuraba is rocked!
Do moves into full mount! Sakuraba won't be happy about that!
Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Can Do finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Do! Sakuraba is hurt baaadly! Do is firing away with more strikes - Sakuraba is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Do!
Bruce Do really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Salabim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson's entrance music is Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Salabim!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salabim shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salabim's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salabim defending well though.
Well, if Robinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salabim keeps working.
Salabim moves into full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
Robinson postures up in Salabim's guard and throws a big left but Salabim blocks it.
Salabim wants to sweep but no luck.
Salabim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Brown House inform us that Salabim has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Robinson wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Salabim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson throws a strike but Salabim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robinson controls Salabim momentarily but Salabim frees himself.
Salabim throwing strikes but missing.
Salabim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Salabim from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Salabim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salabim advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salabim thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Salabim connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salabim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salabim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Salabim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Salabim is nestled in close to Robinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salabim is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salabim lands with a punch from half guard.
Robinson trying to control but Salabim postures up.
Robinson is not content to let Salabim control the position.
Robinson wants to control but Salabim is keeping busy.
Salabim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Salabim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salabim trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Salabim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salabim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Salabim lands with a punch from half guard.
Salabim prevents Robinson from improving his position.
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.
Salabim is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Salabim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salabim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salabim lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Salabim shoots in.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Salabim's knee but Salabim avoids it well.
Salabim slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salabim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salabim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salabim.
Robinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson gets caught napping as Salabim dives in and scores a takedown. Robinson manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salabim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Salabim controlling him for the moment.
Salabim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salabim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salabim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salabim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salabim wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Salabim is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salabim throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson won't allow Salabim to sweep him here.
Salabim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salabim controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
Robinson tries to stand but Salabim is controlling from the bottom.
Salabim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working Salabim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salabim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Salabim's legs - danger averted.
Salabim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson is pulling down on Salabim's head to control his posture.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Salabim postures up.
Salabim postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson pulls Salabim in close to prevent any damage.
Salabim advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salabim scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salabim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson trying to hold on to Salabim's head to control him but Salabim postures up.
Robinson tries to roll over but Salabim keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Salabim there.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salabim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salabim wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Salabim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robinson misses with a combination
and Salabim counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salabim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salabim wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Salabim trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Salabim tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Salabim stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salabim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sim Salabim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salabim stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salabim.
Salabim wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Roy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Salabim shoots in.
Salabim lands with a cross.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salabim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Salabim lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Salabim. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Salabim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salabim lands with a hook. Robinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roy Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Salabim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salabim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salabim is rocked!
and Robinson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Salabim! He's just covering up as Robinson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Robinson!
A relieved looking Roy Robinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kengo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bio Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazzard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warrior's Dance. Bio Hazzard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
19 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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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
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kengo Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bio Hazzard!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt - Hazzard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watanabe shoots in but Hazzard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Watanabe fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kengo Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe scores with a punch to the head.
Hazzard tries to clinch there but Watanabe circles away.
Hazzard misses with a series of wild punches.
Watanabe dives in and grabs Hazzard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hazzard pushes down on Watanabe's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Hazzard misses.
Watanabe shoots and misses
and Hazzard counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazzard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hazzard duly obliges.
Watanabe finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Hazzard's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Watanabe falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bio Hazzard!
Bio Hazzard made sure to mention his sponsor, Golden Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Sanches!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanches misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fiddler.
Sanches misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sanches ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanches thumps Fiddler with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fiddler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sanches - the referee stops the clock and Fiddler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sanches. Fiddler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanches attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanches looks to land a combination but Fiddler avoids it well.
Fiddler lands a head kick!
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!
Sanches lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
Sanches tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fiddler was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanches.
Fiddler's coach down at Damage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fiddler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanches buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fiddler tests Sanches's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanches misses with a looping left.
Sanches scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanches with a jab.
Sanches throws a hook but Fiddler blocks it.
Sanches misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fiddler.
Renato Sanches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanches misses with a hook
and Fiddler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fiddler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanches looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanches throws a big shot that misses.
Fiddler throws a leg kick that misses.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
A combination from Fiddler does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanches.
Sanches fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fiddler looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiddler tries to clinch there but Sanches circles away.
Fiddler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fiddler blocks a head kick by Sanches.
Renato Sanches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddler slips a straight right by Sanches.
Fiddler lands a nice looking body kick.
Fiddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanches looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiddler is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches throws a hook but Fiddler avoids it easily.
Fiddler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanches manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanches takes a swing at Fiddler's ribcage but misses.
Fiddler throws a wild body kick that Sanches sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanches. Fiddler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fiddler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanches is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fiddler.
Fiddler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanches is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fiddler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sanches has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sanches and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanches throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fiddler ducks under a wild hook from Sanches.
Fiddler avoids the body shot from Sanches.
Fiddler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiddler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanches.
Fiddler throws a wild body kick that Sanches sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Sanches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanches avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fiddler throws a looping overhand right but Sanches ducks down to avoid it.
Sanches uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiddler.
Sanches fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fiddler manages to avoid it.
Sanches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanches misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fiddler 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.
Fiddler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanches throws out the jab.
Sanches misses with a straight right.
Fiddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanches moves away.
Sanches looks to land a right hand but Fiddler moved out of range.
Sanches lands a jab to Fiddler's midsection.
Fiddler moves out of range of the strikes.
Fiddler misses with a wild body shot.
Fiddler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanches rather than just go for the knockout.
Fiddler scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches ducks under a wild hook from Fiddler.
Sanches digs a good body shot into Fiddler's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fiddler connects with the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanches.
Sanches moves forwards but Fiddler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiddler throws an overhand right that lands on Sanches's shoulder, as Sanches tries to avoid the shot.
Sanches pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Fiddler.
Sanches lands a nice looking body shot.
Fiddler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fiddler throws a head kick but Sanches moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanches throws a body punch but Fiddler moves out of range.
Fiddler misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanches. Fiddler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Fiddler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Sanches dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanches lands a lovely overhand right.
Fiddler tries to clinch up but Sanches circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanches throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanches thuds a left hand into Fiddler's body.
Sanches goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Fiddler.
Renato Sanches is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiddler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanches goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiddler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiddler scores with a head kick. Sanches tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fiddler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanches.
Sanches misses with a low kick.
Fiddler is breathing heavily.
Fiddler missing with a left hand there. Sanches was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiddler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fiddler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Sanches.
Sanches takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanches misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanches checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fiddler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanches is out of range and Fiddler settles back down.
A bone on bone clash there as Fiddler blocks the leg kick.
Sanches misses with an uppercut
and Fiddler counters with a stiff right hand.
Fiddler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fiddler slips under a jab from Sanches.
Sanches connects with a crisp jab.
Sanches uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fiddler checks a low kick from Sanches.
Fiddler throws a chopping leg kick but Sanches manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fiddler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanches stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanches has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanches there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Fiddler - just one landing.
Sanches thuds his shin into the meat of Fiddler's side.
Sanches misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Fiddler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fiddler defending well as Sanches loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fiddler, right into the meat.
Sanches misses with a series of wild punches.
Fiddler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fiddler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fiddler looks for a takedown but Sanches sprawls well.
Fiddler thows a leg kick but Sanches checks it
and Sanches cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanches sends Fiddler crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sanches is motioning to the referee to let Fiddler up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fiddler is rocked!
Sanches cracks Fiddler on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fiddler falls backwards against the cage. Sanches follows up with more strikes that drop Fiddler to his knees. Sanches keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fiddler! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Sanches!
Renato Sanches is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Renato Sanches thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chevy Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nguyen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oetori. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chevy Nguyen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nguyen is trying to defend but Tsushima finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tsushima wants to advance to full mount but Nguyen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.
My spies in Tōshi inform me that Tsushima has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tsushima is fighting to break Nguyen's control of his arms but Nguyen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsushima wants to pass the guard but Nguyen is keeping the position.
Tsushima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nguyen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tsushima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nguyen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
Tsushima is trying to control the position but Nguyen postures up.
Tsushima wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsushima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nguyen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nguyen is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsushima has wrist control.
Tsushima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nguyen is one step ahead there.
Tsushima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsushima has an active guard here but Nguyen has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsushima is trying to get back to full guard.
Nguyen trying to control the action but Tsushima is working from the bottom.
Tsushima trying to control but Nguyen postures up.
Nguyen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsushima defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nguyen trying to control from half guard but Tsushima is working away.
Tsushima gets back to full guard.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Nguyen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nguyen trying to control but Tsushima is working from the bottom.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsushima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsushima wants to sweep here but Nguyen controlling him for the moment.
Nguyen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chevy Nguyen.
Tsushima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima tries to clinch but Nguyen is having none of it.
Tsushima throws a big shot that misses.
Tsushima misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Tsushima misses.
A swing and a miss from Tsushima.
Chevy Nguyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Nguyen blocks the low kick.
Tsushima closes the distance and clinches up with Nguyen, looking for a takedown. Tsushima pushes Nguyen against the cage but Nguyen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nguyen thows a body shot but no joy.
Tsushima misses with a left hand
enabling Nguyen to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsushima misses with an uppercut. Nguyen saw that one coming.
Tsushima has a takedown stuffed.
Chevy Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima dominated that 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.
Tsushima lands a nice shot that snaps Nguyen's head back.
A slow jab from Tsushima misses its intended target.
Nguyen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsushima lands with a straight right. Nguyen didn't see that one coming.
Tsushima fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen avoids it really well and circles away.
Nguyen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nguyen.
Tsushima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsushima is trying to break the clinch but Nguyen is controlling him.
Tsushima is working for takedown but Nguyen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nguyen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nguyen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsushima.
Tsushima is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nguyen is defending well.
Chevy Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chibi Tsushima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima is working for takedown but Nguyen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nguyen can't find room to land a body shot as Tsushima controls the action.
Nguyen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nguyen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsushima controls his hands.
Tsushima blocks an uppercut.
Nguyen misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsushima lands a shoulder strike.
Tsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsushima pushes Nguyen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nguyen is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsushima gets an underhook and turns Nguyen into the cage.
Nguyen blocks a body shot from Tsushima.
Tsushima blocks an uppercut.
Tsushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nguyen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsushima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nguyen controls his hands.
Tsushima breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands a jab to Nguyen's midsection.
Tsushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nguyen throws a nice looking combination but Tsushima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsushima sizes up Nguyen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsushima throws out a powerful jab.
Tsushima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsushima looks to score with a jab to the body but Nguyen is just out of range.
Tsushima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsushima shoots for a double leg takedown but Nguyen sprawls well. He's pushed Tsushima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tsushima moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tsushima throws a shot from downtown. Nguyen moves away and avoids it.
Nguyen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsushima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsushima.
Nguyen controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Nguyen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsushima postures up.
Nguyen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tsushima is trying to control but can't.
Tsushima gets full guard.
Tsushima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nguyen is one step ahead there.
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsushima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsushima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nguyen is one step ahead there.
Tsushima is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nguyen!
Tsushima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nguyen is now in Tsushima's guard. A big mistake from Tsushima there, giving up the dominant position!
Tsushima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tsushima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nguyen's guard.
Nguyen trying to keep a closed guard but Tsushima is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick from Nguyen misses.
Chevy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsushima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Tsushima misses its intended target.
Tsushima walks into a left hand.
Tsushima misses with a body shot
and Nguyen counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nguyen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsushima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsushima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsushima misses with a body shot.
Nguyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguyen.
Nguyen moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Tsushima.
Nguyen tries a body shot but Tsushima blocks it.
Tsushima is working for takedown but Nguyen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tsushima goes for a takedown attempt but Nguyen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsushima misses the target.
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsushima counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nguyen's guard now.
Nguyen keeping full guard, as Tsushima tries to pass.
Nguyen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsushima is one step ahead there.
Nguyen is working hard here to advance position.
Tsushima looking to pass the guard.
Nguyen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsushima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nguyen is tightening it up a little... Tsushima has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tsushima reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tsushima taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nguyen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chevy Nguyen!
Chevy Nguyen retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chevy Nguyen thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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