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QFC Tournament 447 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Pulis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nich DiMag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jasper Pulis!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMag pushes Pulis up against the cage in a clinch.
DiMag gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pulis regains guard.
DiMag pushing down on Pulis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pulis tries to kick DiMag off but DiMag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
DiMag in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pulis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from DiMag!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nich DiMag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ham Booger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styoto Fachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ham Booger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Styoto Fachida!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Booger lands a jab.
Booger scores with a three punch combo!
Fachida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fachida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Booger.
Booger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Booger misses with an uppercut
and Fachida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fachida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Booger uses from the top position.
Fachida pulls Booger in close to his closed guard and prevents Booger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fachida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fachida decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ham Booger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger throws out a loose jab but Fachida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fachida blocks a jab.
A big left from Booger misses.
Fachida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Booger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fachida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Booger throws the left hand but Fachida avoids the punch easily.
Booger throws a looping overhand right but Fachida ducks down to avoid it.
Booger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Booger.
Booger lands with a cross.
Ham Booger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Booger.
A jab from Booger misses.
Fachida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Booger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Booger throws a big shot that misses.
Booger misses with a leg kick
and Fachida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fachida shoots for a double leg takedown but Booger sprawls well. He's pushed Fachida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ham Booger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Styoto Fachida.
Fachida slips a jab from Booger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fachida shoots in but Booger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fachida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Booger throws a lazy right hand but Fachida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fachida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Booger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fachida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Booger to score with a decent uppercut.
Fachida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Booger swings wildly with an uppercut but Fachida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Booger swings wildly with an uppercut but Fachida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fachida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Booger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booger wants it to stay on the feet.
Fachida ducks under a wild hook from Booger.
Fachida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fachida has closed the distance and engaged Booger in a clinch.
Booger swings wildly with an uppercut but Fachida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Booger working aggressively here.
Booger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Booger is breathing heavily.
Fachida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Booger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fachida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Booger uses from the top position.
Fachida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fachida controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ham Booger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fachida is looking to clinch.
Booger throws a hook but Fachida avoids it easily.
Booger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fachida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Booger as he avoids it easily.
Fachida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Booger tests Fachida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styoto Fachida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fachida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Booger avoids it really well and circles away.
Booger misses with an uppercut
and Fachida counters by clinching up.
Booger struggles to land a body shot inside as Fachida controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger misses with the head strike.
Fachida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Booger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ham Booger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Styoto Fachida.
Fachida gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Booger is looking to improve his position.
Fachida is looking for a kimura here.
Fachida is breathing heavily.
Fachida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booger keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fachida prevents Booger from improving his position.
Booger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fachida wants to take a breather but Booger is having none of it.
Fachida might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Booger haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fachida decides to return to a standing position.
Fachida fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fachida wants to clinch.
Booger digs a good body shot into Fachida's ribs.
Booger throws a lazy right hand but Fachida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Booger throws a hook but Fachida blocks it.
Fachida rushes Booger and presses him up against the cage.
Fachida pulls guard effortlessly.
Fachida pulls Booger in close to his closed guard and prevents Booger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fachida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Booger manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fachida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fachida pushes down on Booger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fachida moves into full mount! Booger won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Styoto Fachida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Booger misses with a hook
and Fachida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fachida.
Booger has a couple of punches blocked by Fachida.
Booger throws a punch but it's blocked by Fachida.
Fachida decides to pull guard.
Booger controlling from the top position.
Fachida tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fachida trying to keep a closed guard but Booger is proving a slippery customer.
Booger looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fachida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fachida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fachida fails with a takedown attempt.
Booger slaps away a takedown attempt from Fachida, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Booger moves out of range of the body kick from Fachida.
Fachida shoots in and bounces Booger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fachida wants to pass the guard but Booger is keeping the position.
Booger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fachida's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fachida is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fachida pushes down on Booger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fachida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fachida is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Styoto Fachida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fachida 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Styoto Fachida!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Styoto Fachida!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Styoto Fachida!
Styoto Fachida wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven McKinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven McKinney!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McKinney tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
McKinney clinches up with Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
McKinney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McKinney.
McKinney cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKinney is keeping busy.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - McKinney has eaten all the pies!
McKinney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanaka.
McKinney pushes Tanaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tanaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tanaka goes for a takedown attempt but McKinney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinney moves into range and clinches up with Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKinney to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka can't break the clinch.
Tanaka wants to take the fight to the mat but McKinney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tanaka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKinney just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKinney gets underhooks to prevent Tanaka's takedown attempt.
McKinney tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing McKinney back against the cage.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKinney avoids it.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinney's efforts to push away.
McKinney is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from McKinney - that landed with a thud.
Tanaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinney's efforts to push away.
Tanaka wants to take the fight to the mat but McKinney manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McKinney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKinney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKinney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tanaka's efforts to push away.
McKinney lands a body punch.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKinney has him pressed against the cage.
McKinney digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
McKinney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKinney has him pressed against the cage.
McKinney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steven McKinney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from McKinney.
It looks like Hiroshi Tanaka has been cut.
McKinney works over Tanaka's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKinney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKinney pushes Tanaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKinney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McKinney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tanaka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McKinney stops a takedown attempt from Tanaka.
A body shot lands from McKinney.
Good body shot from McKinney.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKinney.
McKinney scores with a hook to the body.
Tanaka wants to get back to striking at distance but McKinney won't allow it.
McKinney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
McKinney lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McKinney holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
McKinney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinney lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka shoots in and gets a takedown into McKinney's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKinney keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
McKinney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
McKinney looking for a sweep. Not yet McKinney, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven McKinney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshi Tanaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tanaka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tanaka lands in his opponent's guard.
Tanaka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKinney is keeping the position for now.
Tanaka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tanaka's lack of action.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but McKinney defending well.
McKinney is refusing to be controlled, as Tanaka sits in half guard.
Tanaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKinney sees it coming and defends easily.
McKinney tries to kick Tanaka off but Tanaka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKinney is staying active underneath Tanaka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tanaka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tanaka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tanaka looking to control but McKinney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKinney is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tanaka looking to control but McKinney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McKinney can't escape the position.
Tanaka stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McKinney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka clinches.
McKinney tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Steven McKinney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tanaka jumps guard but McKinney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from McKinney as the two fighters clinch.
Tanaka trying to control the position but instead, McKinney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tanaka into the cage.
Tanaka goes for a takedown attempt but McKinney pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKinney throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Tanaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshi Tanaka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McKinney lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKinney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McKinney misses with the combination.
McKinney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKinney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinney instigates a clinch.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinney digs a right hand into Tanaka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tanaka's gas tank.
McKinney has Tanaka pressed against the cage, preventing Tanaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from McKinney.
McKinney scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from McKinney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Tanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinney tries to break free but Tanaka pushes him back against the cage.
McKinney stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McKinney holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanaka drops back down to his feet.
McKinney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from McKinney.
Steven McKinney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKinney punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
McKinney misses with a double jab.
Tanaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKinney misses with a wild body shot.
McKinney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tanaka clinches with his opponent.
McKinney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McKinney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKinney smiles and moves away.
McKinney throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
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!
Tanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McKinney sprawls well initially but Tanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tanaka is keen to just control but McKinney is a slippery customer.
Tanaka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanaka is trying to control. McKinney wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka seems to be working for a kimura but McKinney defends the submission attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKinney is not content to let Tanaka control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tanaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McKinney moves out of range of the body kick.
McKinney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKinney doesn't manage to clinch there - Tanaka circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKinney lands a nice shot to the body.
McKinney stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanaka. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKinney tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing McKinney back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McKinney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tanaka tries to pull guard but McKinney won't allow it.
McKinney lands a body shot.
McKinney misses with a punch to the body.
McKinney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKinney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into McKinney's guard.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but McKinney keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven McKinney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKinney 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Steven McKinney!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Steven McKinney!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Steven McKinney!
Steven McKinney wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayuma Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Hooktayafeace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ayuma Kurosawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamal Hooktayafeace!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooktayafeace avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hooktayafeace keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hooktayafeace pushes Kurosawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hooktayafeace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurosawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hooktayafeace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosawa can't break the clinch.
Hooktayafeace blocks an uppercut.
Hooktayafeace working aggressively here.
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Hooktayafeace has him pinned against the cage.
Kurosawa can't find room to land a body shot as Hooktayafeace controls the action.
Kurosawa avoiding damage as Hooktayafeace throws knees to the body.
Hooktayafeace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosawa blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa tries to throw a body punch but Hooktayafeace avoids it by throwing Kurosawa back against the cage.
Kurosawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooktayafeace stalling against the cage.
Hooktayafeace blocks an uppercut.
Kurosawa is trying to break the clinch but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace keeps control of Kurosawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hooktayafeace crunches a lovely knee into Kurosawa's ribcage.
Hooktayafeace keeps control of Kurosawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurosawa has had enough of the clinch but Hooktayafeace keeps him there for the moment.
Hooktayafeace landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kurosawa tries to break the clinch but Hooktayafeace is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace misses with a knee strike.
Hooktayafeace manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hooktayafeace pushes Kurosawa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hooktayafeace gets a double leg takedown into Kurosawa's guard.
Hooktayafeace stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooktayafeace throws a low kick but Kurosawa avoids it.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooktayafeace rushes Kurosawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooktayafeace leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosawa.
Kurosawa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hooktayafeace misses with a knee to the head.
Kurosawa misses with the head strike.
Hooktayafeace has Kurosawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kurosawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kurosawa has a couple of punches blocked by Hooktayafeace.
Kurosawa misses with some punches.
Kurosawa working aggressively here.
Hooktayafeace decides to pull guard.
Hooktayafeace is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hooktayafeace taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooktayafeace controls his hands.
Hooktayafeace holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hooktayafeace prevents Kurosawa from breaking the clinch.
Hooktayafeace jumps guard.
Hooktayafeace uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hooktayafeace closes the distance and pushes Kurosawa back into the cage.
Kurosawa tries to work over Hooktayafeace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooktayafeace stalls.
Kurosawa blocking some punches.
Kurosawa tries to work over Hooktayafeace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurosawa tries a body shot but Hooktayafeace blocks it.
Hooktayafeace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurosawa blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurosawa can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kurosawa regains guard.
Kurosawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hooktayafeace's guard.
Hooktayafeace has his feet on Kurosawa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosawa avoids the head kick by Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace looks winded!
Hooktayafeace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurosawa circles away.
Kurosawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Hooktayafeace checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kurosawa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hooktayafeace checks it well.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hooktayafeace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kurosawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hooktayafeace, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hooktayafeace dominated that round.
That's time! Kurosawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hooktayafeace closes the distance and pushes Kurosawa back into the cage.
Hooktayafeace is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kurosawa can't fight it off and eventually Hooktayafeace manages to take the fight to the floor. Kurosawa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hooktayafeace stands up and waves to Kurosawa to follow him.
Kurosawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hooktayafeace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hooktayafeace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kurosawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooktayafeace on the ground.
Kurosawa tries to improve position but can't.
Hooktayafeace stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kurosawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurosawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurosawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Hooktayafeace gets an underhook and turns Kurosawa into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosawa fails to land.
Hooktayafeace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hooktayafeace leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hooktayafeace looking to throw knees to the head but Kurosawa is blocking nicely.
Kurosawa wants to break free but Hooktayafeace has control.
Hooktayafeace tries to land a knee to the head but Kurosawa blocks with his arms.
Kurosawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurosawa managing to block the knees to the body from Hooktayafeace.
Kurosawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace tries a knee to the head but Kurosawa blocks it.
Hooktayafeace is breathing heavily.
Kurosawa is pressed up against the cage. Hooktayafeace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kurosawa down to the mat. Kurosawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jamal Hooktayafeace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Hooktayafeace checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hooktayafeace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kurosawa.
Hooktayafeace avoids the head kick by Kurosawa.
Hooktayafeace checks a low kick from Kurosawa.
Hooktayafeace avoids the head kick by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa connects with a high kick.
Hooktayafeace gets a clinch.
Kurosawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hooktayafeace misses with a knee strike.
Hooktayafeace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosawa can't break the clinch.
Hooktayafeace is pushing Kurosawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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!
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa has had enough of the clinch but Hooktayafeace keeps him there for the moment.
Hooktayafeace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hooktayafeace blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa letting Hooktayafeace take a breather here.
Knees to the body from Hooktayafeace.
Kurosawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurosawa blocks an uppercut.
Hooktayafeace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hooktayafeace blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
Hooktayafeace prevents a body shot from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kurosawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurosawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace stalling.
Kurosawa can't find room to land a body shot as Hooktayafeace controls the action.
Hooktayafeace scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hooktayafeace prevents a body shot from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa wants to break free but Hooktayafeace has control.
Kurosawa working aggressively here.
Kurosawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kurosawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurosawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooktayafeace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurosawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Hooktayafeace won't allow it.
Kurosawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hooktayafeace.
Kurosawa misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hooktayafeace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hooktayafeace fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurosawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Hooktayafeace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kurosawa circles away.
Kurosawa clinches with his opponent.
Kurosawa has a couple of punches blocked by Hooktayafeace.
Kurosawa being controlled against the cage.
Kurosawa tries to throw a body punch but Hooktayafeace avoids it by throwing Kurosawa back against the cage.
Hooktayafeace with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosawa fails to land.
Hooktayafeace tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurosawa avoids the damage to the body.
Hooktayafeace looking to throw knees to the head but Kurosawa is blocking nicely.
Kurosawa misses with the head strike.
Kurosawa working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooktayafeace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurosawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kurosawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage.
Kurosawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hooktayafeace jumps guard.
Hooktayafeace has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kurosawa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hooktayafeace gets a clinch.
Hooktayafeace has Kurosawa pushed against the cage.
Hooktayafeace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurosawa.
Hooktayafeace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurosawa tries to break free but Hooktayafeace pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooktayafeace blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooktayafeace controls his hands.
Hooktayafeace tries to throw a body punch but Kurosawa avoids it by throwing Hooktayafeace back against the cage.
Hooktayafeace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kurosawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurosawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Hooktayafeace to work.
Kurosawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage.
Hooktayafeace pulls guard effortlessly.
Hooktayafeace is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kurosawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back 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!
Kurosawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hooktayafeace ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hooktayafeace no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kurosawa is looking to stand up but Hooktayafeace won't let him.
Kurosawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa wants to control from the top but Hooktayafeace keeps moving.
Jamal Hooktayafeace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooktayafeace has his feet on Kurosawa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kurosawa misses the shot to the body.
Kurosawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurosawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hooktayafeace's sensitive parts.
Kurosawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooktayafeace.
Hooktayafeace closes the distance and clinches.
Hooktayafeace scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kurosawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurosawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hooktayafeace has him pressed against the cage.
Hooktayafeace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hooktayafeace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ayuma Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa can't find room to land a body shot as Hooktayafeace controls the action.
Kurosawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooktayafeace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosawa tries to throw a body punch but Hooktayafeace avoids it by throwing Kurosawa back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosawa fails to land.
Hooktayafeace effectively controlling the action here.
Kurosawa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosawa.
Hooktayafeace trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosawa being controlled against the cage.
Kurosawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamal Hooktayafeace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurosawa misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hooktayafeace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hooktayafeace 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jamal Hooktayafeace!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jamal Hooktayafeace!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jamal Hooktayafeace!
Jamal Hooktayafeace wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hori Taka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hori Taka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saul Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuentes is keeping the position for now.
Taka is working hard here to advance position.
Taka stays in close to Fuentes's body and controls the position.
Taka stopping the sweep attempt from Fuentes.
Taka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fuentes can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taka preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Taka misses the target.
Taka throws a leg kick but Fuentes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taka.
Taka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Taka. That snapped Fuentes's head back.
Taka throws a sloppy head kick and Fuentes moves out of range easily.
Fuentes blocks a leg kick.
Taka gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taka is thwarting Fuentes's attempts to control the position.
Taka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fuentes landing rabbit punches to the side of Taka's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Taka trying to mount his opponent but Fuentes defends it.
Taka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes punching from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taka. Fuentes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fuentes trying to hold on to Taka's head to control him but Taka postures up.
Taka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fuentes is trying to get back to full guard.
Taka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fuentes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taka.
Taka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hori Taka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taka feints and as Fuentes raises his hands in defense, Taka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taka forces his way into half guard.
Taka wants to pass to mount but Fuentes is defending the position.
Taka content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fuentes being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuentes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Taka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fuentes tries to buck Taka off but Taka is having none of it.
Taka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuentes can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fuentes is not content to let Taka control the position.
Taka controlling the position from side mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
You can see the frustration on Fuentes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuentes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taka fails to land the takedown.
Taka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuentes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fuentes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taka.
Fuentes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taka throws a big shot that misses.
Taka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fuentes is out of range and Taka settles back down.
Taka just misses with a punch to the body.
Taka missing with a left hand there. Fuentes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taka throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taka throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuentes moves out of range of the leg kick from Taka.
Taka misses with a body shot.
Taka misses with a wild body shot.
Taka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fuentes was covering up waiting for the punch and Taka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fuentes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taka content to stall in guard here.
Fuentes trying to keep a closed guard but Taka is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hori Taka dominated that second round.
That's time! Taka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taka throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuentes.
A bone on bone clash there as Fuentes blocks the leg kick.
Taka throws a low kick but Fuentes moves out of range easily.
Taka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hori Taka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taka has his takedown stuffed
and Fuentes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fuentes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taka controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taka looking to control.
Fuentes trying to control but Taka is working from the bottom.
Fuentes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taka is controlling Fuentes's posture.
Taka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taka wants to sweep here but Fuentes controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as Fuentes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fuentes slips a jab from Taka.
Taka shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuentes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taka throws a shot from downtown. Fuentes moves away and avoids it.
Taka misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big left from Taka misses.
Taka gets a double leg takedown into Fuentes's guard.
Taka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuentes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taka controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Taka.
Fuentes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Taka has passed into side control.
Fuentes wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Taka moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fuentes struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taka advances to full mount.
Taka controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hori Taka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hori Taka!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Hori Taka!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Hori Taka!
Hori Taka wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franky Bear!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takeshi wants a takedown.
Takeshi pulls Bear into guard.
Takeshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takeshi punching from the bottom.
Bear has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Takeshi defend it? Bear steps over the head and cranks it - Takeshi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bear!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Franky Bear!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gian Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gian Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Amber!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Amber was covering up waiting for the punch and Young finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Young got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Young has managed to get both his arms back between Amber's legs - danger averted.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but Amber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Young can't keep his opponent in guard - Amber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Amber is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Amber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Young throwing hammer fists to the chest of Amber. What's that going to do exactly?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young can't escape the position.
Amber fails to take his opponent's back.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amber on the ground.
Amber is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Amber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julian Amber!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Tsanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Tsanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brett Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Christianson as Tsanaka shoots in.
Tsanaka blocks the body kick.
Tsanaka fails to land the takedown.
Tsanaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christianson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiro Tsanaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsanaka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Christianson looking to pass the guard.
Christianson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson looking to pass the guard.
Tsanaka looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Christianson is defending well. Tsanaka quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Christianson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tsanaka celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiro Tsanaka!
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