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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egidijus Dragunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Manjuelez (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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Egidijus Dragunas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Dragunas.
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown but Dragunas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Dragunas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragunas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manjuelez circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragunas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manjuelez circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Manjuelez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragunas throws a jab but it's blocked by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez is looking to clinch but Dragunas is avoiding it.
Manjuelez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dragunas pinned against the cage. Dragunas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manjuelez checks a leg kick.
Manjuelez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dragunas defends it nicely.
Egidijus Dragunas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Manjuelez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manjuelez shoots in for a double leg but Dragunas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dragunas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manjuelez.
Manjuelez misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manjuelez.
Dragunas misses with a wild combination.
Dragunas throws a nice looking combination but Manjuelez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manjuelez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dragunas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dragunas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dragunas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manjuelez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Manjuelez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Manjuelez decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dragunas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dragunas throws a right hand that Manjuelez ducks under and follows up with a left that Manjuelez also avoids with ease.
Dragunas is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Dragunas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manjuelez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manjuelez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manjuelez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manjuelez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manjuelez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manjuelez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dragunas is looking for a sweep. Manjuelez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manjuelez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dragunas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Manjuelez has cracked it and Dragunas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Manjuelez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Manjuelez!
Pablo Manjuelez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonjay Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Mariachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Mariachi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonjay Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Mariachi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mariachi scores with a jab to the body.
Mariachi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the cage.
Jenkins has managed to clinch.
Jenkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mariachi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mariachi throws a head punch that misses.
Mariachi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mariachi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Jenkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariachi preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to control the position here.
Mariachi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mariachi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jenkins is tightening it up a little... Mariachi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mariachi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mariachi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sonjay Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurentino Stagnitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Lung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurentino Stagnitta!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stagnitta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lung quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lung looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Stagnitta wants to pass to mount but Lung is defending the position.
Lung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stagnitta controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stagnitta wants to free his trapped foot but Lung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stagnitta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stagnitta scoring with strikes but Lung is staying in there.
It looks like Ricky Lung has been cut.
Stagnitta controlling the position easily from mount.
Stagnitta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stagnitta is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lung can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stagnitta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lung blocking the ground and pound.
Stagnitta takes Lung's back.
Lung preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stagnitta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stagnitta looking for the choke from the back.
Stagnitta has got one arm under Lung's chin. This could be trouble... Lung trying to control the other hand but Stagnitta gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lung has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Laurentino Stagnitta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro De Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrich Von Lieztenzein (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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255 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leandro De Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ulrich Von Lieztenzein!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lieztenzein tries a low kick but De Santos avoids it.
Lieztenzein throws a leg kick but De Santos checks it.
De Santos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Lieztenzein 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.
Lieztenzein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lieztenzein throws a low kick but De Santos moves out of range easily.
Lieztenzein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lieztenzein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lieztenzein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Santos throwing a counter right hand but Lieztenzein manages to avoid it.
Lieztenzein looks to throw a body kick
and De Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
Lieztenzein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lieztenzein.
It looks like Leandro De Santos has been cut.
Lieztenzein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Santos throws out a loose jab but Lieztenzein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lieztenzein throws a body kick that misses.
De Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Lieztenzein's shoulder, as Lieztenzein tries to avoid the shot.
Lieztenzein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lieztenzein throws a leg kick which misses De Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as De Santos tries to avoid it.
Lieztenzein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieztenzein misses with a low kick.
Lieztenzein falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Lieztenzein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lieztenzein scoring well with a low kick there.
Lieztenzein misses with a double jab
and De Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lieztenzein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Lieztenzein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Santos.
Lieztenzein misses with a leg kick
and De Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Lieztenzein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch lands to the side of De Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as De Santos blocks the low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lieztenzein pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Santos is out of range and Lieztenzein settles back down.
Lieztenzein wants to land a leg kick but De Santos is out of range.
A low kick from Lieztenzein is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
De Santos dodges the punch combination from Lieztenzein.
Lieztenzein lands a jab to De Santos's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as De Santos blocks the leg kick.
Lieztenzein misses with a low kick as De Santos jumps back.
Lieztenzein throws a left that rocks De Santos and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lieztenzein dives into side control, looking to finish! Can De Santos regain composure!
De Santos is rocked!
Lieztenzein wants to stand but De Santos is controlling his arm.
Oh De Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lieztenzein has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lieztenzein scoring well with a low kick there.
Lieztenzein fails to land with a series of punches.
Lieztenzein cracks De Santos's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! De Santos slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Lieztenzein can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulrich Von Lieztenzein!
Ulrich Von Lieztenzein thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jeremiah Lee enters the cage!
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161 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremiah Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Tanaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Tanaka is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tanaka is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tanaka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tanaka looking for the choke from the back.
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Tanaka to control.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tanaka will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tanaka controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tanaka is trying to stick to Lee's back but Lee is turning into Tanaka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tanaka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lee.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanaka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back!
Tanaka is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Tanaka from getting a body triangle.
Tanaka is looking for a choke. Lee gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Lee manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee stands and throws Tanaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks Tanaka with a big elbow.
Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Lee is working Tanaka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Lee throws an elbow but Tanaka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tanaka looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee landing strikes.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tanaka keeps working.
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tanaka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee shoots in and bounces Tanaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Lee working the head with strikes.
Tanaka gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tanaka?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tanaka is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee lands a big elbow.
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee landing shots from mount.
Lee lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tanaka looks a forlorn figure.
Lee wants to control the pace but Tanaka is squirming around nicely.
Lee lands a heavy elbow.
Tanaka is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee with the ground and pound from mount.
Lee with a couple of short strikes.
Lee raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lee tries to control but Tanaka wriggling away.
Lee landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lee looking to finish Tanaka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tanaka!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee lands with some strikes.
Lee lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Lee 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! This is the final round!
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee scores with punches from side control.
We've been informed that Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tanaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jeremiah Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tanaka gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control the pace but Tanaka is squirming around nicely.
Tanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee scoring with strikes but Tanaka is staying in there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working the ground and pound effectively.
Lee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lee working Tanaka over with strikes here.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanaka is looking to escape.
Lee with a couple of short strikes.
Tanaka is rocked!
Lee raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control but Tanaka is having none of it.
Lee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Tanaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee cracks Tanaka with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremiah Lee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashihei Sunada (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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199 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ashihei Sunada!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Sunada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sunada is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Sunada circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Sunada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sunada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to sprawl but Sunada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sunada wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sunada seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Sunada wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Sunada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira trying to control but Sunada postures up.
Sunada is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Sunada's head to control him but Sunada postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
Sunada controlling his opponent.
Sunada trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
Sunada is looking to work his way around to Oliveira's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sunada looking for a guillotine from mount but Oliveira is having none of it.
Sunada controlling the position easily from mount.
Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
Sunada looking to finish with strikes here!
Oliveira tries to hold on but Sunada postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunada throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sunada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sunada throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sunada looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Sunada pushes him away.
Sunada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Sunada prevents Oliveira from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunada looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sunada throws a wild left hand from mount and Oliveira manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Sunada is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Sunada is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sunada wants to free his trapped foot but Oliveira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sunada is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.
Sunada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control but Sunada postures up.
Oliveira is not content to let Sunada control the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Sunada is keeping busy.
Oliveira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sunada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Sunada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sunada moves into full mount! Oliveira won't be happy about that!
Oliveira wants to hold on but Sunada pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sunada wants to take his opponent's back but Oliveira doesn't allow it.
Sunada has hold of Oliveira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oliveira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashihei Sunada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliveira throws a right hand that Sunada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sunada also avoids with ease.
Sunada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sunada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Sunada defends easily.
Sunada trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunada tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sunada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunada is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Sunada is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sunada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunada is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Sunada tries to pass.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Sunada postures up.
Sunada trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunada looking to pass the guard.
Sunada keeps trying to improve his position.
Oliveira is trying to keep Sunada in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira scores with a head kick.
Sunada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Sunada has him pressed against the cage.
Sunada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sunada prevents it.
Sunada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sunada circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Sunada. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Sunada looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Sunada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sunada gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sunada staying calm.
Oliveira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Sunada postures up.
Sunada controlling the action here.
Sunada tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
Sunada controlling the action here.
That's four 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.
Sunada is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oliveira really wants to buck Sunada off and get back to his feet.
Ashihei Sunada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sunada controlling the pace for now.
Oliveira wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oliveira is controlling an arm, preventing Sunada from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira has given up his back.
Oliveira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashihei Sunada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sunada.
Sunada tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
Sunada is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sunada's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliveira trying to control but Sunada postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well.
Sunada works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunada looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Oliveira wanted to stand there but Sunada had control of the position.
Sunada wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sunada is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunada has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Sunada working a defensive guard but Oliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sunada is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sunada is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oliveira yanks on the arm and Sunada is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oliveira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micheal Doratukus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Susanoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micheal Doratukus had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Micheal Doratukus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lord Susanoo's chin.
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180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micheal Doratukus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lord Susanoo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susanoo lands with an uppercut that bounces Doratukus off the cage and back into range.
Susanoo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doratukus to the ground. Susanoo is now in Doratukus's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doratukus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Susanoo is controlling him.
Susanoo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susanoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doratukus is keeping the position for now.
Susanoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susanoo drops back looking for a leg! Doratukus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doratukus manages to kick Susanoo off! Susanoo jumps back into Doratukus's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susanoo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Susanoo 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.
Doratukus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Susanoo passes to full mount!
Doratukus has given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Susanoo controlling the positon.
Doratukus won't enjoy being in this position. Susanoo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Doratukus is tapping - it's over boys! Susanoo picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lord Susanoo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lord Susanoo thanked Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DP Hajime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hideya Kaayi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideya Kaayi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, DP Hajime!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hajime misses with a wild body shot.
Kaayi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaayi tries to clinch but Hajime moves away
and Hajime counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hideya Kaayi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hajime avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Hajime was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hajime throws a shot from downtown. Kaayi moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaayi. Hajime does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hajime is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaayi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hajime feints the counter takedown.
Kaayi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hajime moves away.
Kaayi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hajime sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaayi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaayi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hajime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaayi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaayi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hajime under the eye.
Hajime takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hajime is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hajime on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hajime is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaayi fakes the body blow, causing Hajime to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hajime goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideya Kaayi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hideya Kaayi made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition [TG], along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tanaka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Yuudachi. Deegan has chosen Land of Confusion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Deegan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deegan leaves Tanaka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deegan scores with a jab to the head.
Deegan looks to land a body kick but Tanaka moved away.
Tanaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deegan fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Deegan manages to circle out of the way.
Deegan fakes the leg kick and cracks Tanaka in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan wants to clinch but Tanaka slips to the side
and Tanaka counters with a shoot takedown. Deegan fights it but they end up in guard.
Tanaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deegan keeping moving, preventing Tanaka from controlling successfully.
Tanaka controlling from the top position.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Deegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka pushing down on Deegan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deegan wants to control but Tanaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deegan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deegan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deegan is looking to improve his position.
Tanaka is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deegan!
Tanaka looking to control but Deegan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tanaka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deegan hang on?
Tanaka looking to control but Deegan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deegan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Deegan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tanaka with a couple of short strikes.
Tanaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tanaka moves to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Tanaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan trying to get back to his feet but Tanaka is in full control for now.
Tanaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Deegan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Deegan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tanaka off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Deegan tries to roll but Tanaka sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deegan manages to escape to his feet.
Deegan slaps away a takedown attempt from Tanaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tanaka walks into a stiff left hand from Deegan.
Deegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deegan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tanaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Tanaka's guard now, I'm sure.
Tanaka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Tanaka has his foot on Deegan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deegan works his way back into a safe position though.
Deegan postures up and lands a big shot to Tanaka's brow.
Tanaka has momentary wrist control but Deegan slips an elbow through the middle.
Tanaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tanaka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka passes to side control.
Deegan is not content to let Tanaka control the position.
Tanaka cracks Deegan with a big right hand but Deegan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Deegan wants to get back to his feet but Tanaka drags him back down.
Deegan stops Tanaka from passing to mount.
Deegan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Deegan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tanaka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've been informed that Deegan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tanaka tries to move to mount but Deegan blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tanaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deegan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanaka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deegan on his heels. He'll look to pass Deegan's guard now, I'm sure.
Tanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deegan can do to turn this around?
Deegan is trying to control the position but Tanaka postures up.
Deegan keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Tanaka is working Deegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Deegan keeps moving.
Deegan wants to stand up but Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka postures up in Deegan's guard and throws a big left but Deegan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan looking for a guillotine here but Tanaka defends easily.
Tanaka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Deegan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Deegan is trying to get back to his feet.
Deegan is looking to reverse the position.
Tanaka tries to move to mount but Deegan blocks the move with his legs.
Deegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanaka lands a nice forearm strike.
Tanaka trying to control the position but Deegan is working away.
Tanaka working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Deegan is defending well.
Deegan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deegan is pushing Tanaka's head away, looking to escape. Tanaka manages to hold on to the position though.
Tanaka works to advance to full mount. Deegan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tanaka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Deegan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deegan tries to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Tanaka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Deegan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Deegan tries to hold on but Tanaka pushes him away.
Tanaka trying to control but Deegan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Deegan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Deegan!
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Deegan is proving a slippery customer.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Deegan passes Tanaka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka moves into full guard.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Deegan is proving a slippery customer.
Deegan won't allow Tanaka to sweep him here.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
Tanaka wants to improve his position but instead Deegan has moved into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tanaka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Deegan is thwarting Tanaka's attempts to control the position.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deegan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deegan is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Tanaka dominated that second round.
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!
Deegan looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Deegan misses with a leg kick
and Tanaka counters with a nice body kick.
Deegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Deegan tries to clinch up but Tanaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Deegan.
Deegan tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Tanaka lands a jab to Deegan's midsection.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Tanaka looking to score a takedown here. Deegan is defending well but Tanaka drives through and ends up in Deegan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan trying to keep a closed guard but Tanaka is proving a slippery customer.
Tanaka looking to pass the guard.
Tanaka advances to half guard.
Deegan moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deegan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick
and Tanaka counters with a single leg into guard. Deegan didn't expect that.
Tanaka slips nicely into half guard.
Tanaka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tanaka wants to take a breather but Deegan is having none of it.
Tanaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tanaka is thwarting Deegan's attempts to control the position.
Deegan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tanaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tanaka with a nice head shot there.
Cory Deegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan is trying to keep Tanaka in close.
Deegan wants to stand and escape but Tanaka is having none of it.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Deegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan is looking to stand up but Tanaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Tanaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deegan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tanaka presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka shoots for a takedown but Deegan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan closes the distance and pushes Tanaka back into the cage.
Deegan stalling in the clinch but Tanaka improves position.
Deegan breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tanaka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanaka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deegan sprawls well initially but Tanaka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tanaka is looking to advance position but Deegan won't allow it.
Tanaka wants to take a breather but Deegan is having none of it.
Deegan is trying to stand up here but Tanaka is controlling him well.
Tanaka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deegan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tanaka prevents Deegan from improving his position.
Tanaka is looking to advance position but Deegan won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan wants to get back to his feet.
Tanaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tanaka wants to control but Deegan is keeping him busy.
Shinji Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deegan is trying to stand up here but Tanaka is controlling him well.
Shinji Tanaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense.
Tanaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deegan sprawls and moves away.
Deegan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Tanaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Deegan.
Deegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka is looking to counter the offense by Deegan and move into the clinch.
Tanaka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Deegan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanaka blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Tanaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Tanaka!
Shinji Tanaka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Cory Deegan had this to say: 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between To Hak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daryl Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sharp's choice of entrance music: Hero by Nickleback. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, To Hak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daryl Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sharp doesn't seem bothered though.
Hak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sharp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hak. Hak obviously looking to wear him down.
Sharp buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharp wants to clinch.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Hak throws a leg kick but Sharp moved away.
Hak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sharp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Sharp coming out on top.
Hak scores with a leg kick.
Sharp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharp scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hak moves away.
Sharp is looking to clinch but Hak is avoiding it.
Hak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sharp just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hak in his tracks.
Hak tries a head kick but it misses.
To Hak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Hak.
Hak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharp's sensitive parts.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick from Hak.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Hak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharp's sensitive parts.
Hak keeps Sharp at a distance using the push kick.
We've been informed that Sharp 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.
Sharp tries to clinch but Hak is having none of it.
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hak defends it nicely.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hak rushes Sharp and presses him up against the cage.
Hak presses Sharp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharp missing with knees to the body.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
Sharp leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sharp wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharp.
Hak takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp letting Hak take a breather here.
Hak throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sharp connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharp.
Hak misses with some punches.
Sharp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hak is defending well for now.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hak prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp pushes off an throws an elbow but Hak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sharp throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sharp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hak avoids a wild elbow strike from Sharp.
Sharp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hak blocks the elbow strike.
Sharp pushes off an throws an elbow but Hak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharp.
Hak misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp pushes off an throws an elbow but Hak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hak lands a left hand.
It looks like Daryl Sharp has been cut.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sharp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hak is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sharp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hak blocks it with crossed arms.
Sharp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hak blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Hak.
Sharp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
To Hak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daryl Sharp.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hak backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sharp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hak's brow.
Hak managing to block the knees to the body from Sharp.
Hak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hak is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sharp as Hak tries to tie him up.
Hak seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sharp is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Hak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharps head.
Sharp throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daryl Sharp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daryl Sharp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sharp explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sharp closes the distance and clinches.
Sharp lands a damaging elbow.
Hak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hak blocks an elbow strike from Sharp.
Sharp takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sharp pushes off an throws an elbow but Hak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Hak.
A left hand lands to the body for Hak.
Daryl Sharp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hak slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Hak.
Hak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hak is leaning against Sharp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Hak stalling against the cage.
Hak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak lands a right hand.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hak missing with knees to the body.
Hak cracks Sharp with a nice body shot.
Sharp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp tries to land knees in the clinch but Hak avoids the damage to the body.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hak avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hak.
Sharp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Hak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hak scores with a shot to the side of Sharp's head.
Hak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp lands a body shot.
Sharp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sharp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hak is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hak tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hak lands with a short shot to the head.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Hak.
Sharp throws an elbow but it misses.
Hak tries to land knees in the clinch but Sharp avoids the damage to the body.
Sharp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sharp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sharp tries to land knees in the clinch but Hak avoids the damage to the body.
Hak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hak dodges an elbow strike from Sharp.
Hak tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hak avoids a wild elbow strike from Sharp.
Sharp throws an elbow but it misses.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
Hak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hak lands a nice shot to the body.
Hak blocks the elbow strike.
Hak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hak misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Hak.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sharp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hak's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharp controlling the action here for a moment.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Hak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hak.
Hak dodges an elbow strike from Sharp.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hak avoids it.
Hak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharp misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Hak.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
To Hak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daryl Sharp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hak with a jab.
Hak drives through and clinches with Sharp against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hak.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Hak blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Hak.
Hak stalling against the cage.
Hak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sharp looking to slow down the pace here.
Sharp trying to stall but Hak improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hak lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Sharp.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sharp throws an elbow but misses.
Hak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak managing to block the knees to the body from Sharp.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hak avoids it.
Sharp misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hak.
Hak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sharp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sharp wants a takedown.
Hak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sharp missing with knees to the body.
Hak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharp trying to land knees to the body.
Hak lands a hook that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Hak.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hak.
Sharp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hak is working Sharp over against the cage.
Hak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sharp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hak's brow.
Hak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sharp.
Sharp missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Hak.
Hak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hak.
Hak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sharp avoiding damage as Hak throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sharp working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hak presses Sharp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hak presses Sharp against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sharp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sharp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hak digs a right hand into Sharp's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sharp's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Hak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hak.
Hak lands with a right to the head.
Hak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hak lands with a left to the head.
Sharp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp missing with knees to the body.
Sharp tries to work over Hak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
Hak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hak fails to land.
Hak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharp taking a breather.
Hak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hak is trying to maintain a safe position but Sharp gets an underhook and turns Hak into the cage.
Hak avoids the elbow strike from Sharp, against the cage.
Sharp putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hak scores with a shoulder strike.
Hak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hak blocking some punches.
Sharp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
To Hak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hak 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... To Hak!
To Hak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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