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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between tomas fonacier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). fonacier's entrance music is Rush. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, tomas fonacier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Greco!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from fonacier.
Jose Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco fails in his attempt to clinch.
fonacier drives through with a takedown into guard.
fonacier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
fonacier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet.
fonacier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greco is trying to keep fonacier in close.
fonacier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
fonacier 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.
fonacier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
fonacier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
fonacier blocks a head kick by Greco.
fonacier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
fonacier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greco was covering up waiting for the punch and fonacier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
fonacier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
fonacier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from fonacier.
fonacier stops Greco from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
fonacier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
fonacier gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
fonacier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greco slips a nice elbow through fonacier's hands, connecting with fonacier's forehead.
fonacier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Greco seems content to control.
fonacier looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Greco pushes past his half guard into mount!
fonacier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
fonacier is breathing heavily.
Greco with good strikes from the mount here!
fonacier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Greco looking to control and managing it successfully.
fonacier wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fonacier is working to get back to half guard.
Greco controlling his opponent.
fonacier is trying desperately to improve position.
Greco looking to control but fonacier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Greco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
fonacier is in all sorts of trouble here.
fonacier is working hard here to advance position.
Greco is landing with some decent strikes but fonacier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greco trying to control but fonacier is having none of it.
fonacier working to try and regain half guard.
fonacier really wants to buck Greco off and get back to his feet.
fonacier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
fonacier wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that tomas fonacier will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greco.
fonacier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Greco off and has taken his back!
fonacier is not going to allow Greco to sit and survive in this position.
fonacier is working for a rear naked choke. Greco is not defending it well and fonacier has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Greco refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Greco's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). tomas fonacier!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hadeo Ichisun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and poopy butt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). poopy butt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hadeo Ichisun's chin.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hadeo Ichisun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, poopy butt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
butt shoots for a double leg takedown but Ichisun sprawls well. He's pushed butt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ichisun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
butt looks gassed!
butt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ichisun circles away.
Ichisun thows a body shot but no joy.
Ichisun throws a right and a left that butt avoids nicely.
Ichisun thows a body shot but no joy.
Ichisun misses the jab.
Ichisun looks to score with a jab to the body but butt is just out of range.
Ichisun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but butt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
butt slips under a jab from Ichisun.
Ichisun waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract butt. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped butt to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like poopy butt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ichisun pushing down on butt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ichisun is looking for a kimura but butt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ichisun to get the leverage.
Ichisun is working for a kimura but butt is defending it quite comfortably.
butt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ichisun is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichisun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and butt defends it well.
Ichisun wants to work for an arm triangle but butt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
butt trying to control here.
butt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ichisun.
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.
butt is trying to stand back up but Ichisun is controlling him
Ichisun is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ichisun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
butt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hadeo Ichisun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of poopy butt.
Ichisun swings for the body but butt moves out of range.
butt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichisun throws a body punch but butt moves out of range.
Ichisun is looking to wear down butt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ichisun swinging wildly here.
Ichisun throws a shot from downtown. butt moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ichisun. That snapped butt's head back.
Ichisun looks to score with a jab to the body but butt is just out of range.
butt dodges the punch combination from Ichisun.
Ichisun misses with a wild combination.
butt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
butt dives in and grabs Ichisun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ichisun pushes down on butt's head and hops out.
Ichisun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by butt.
Ichisun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. butt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ichisun stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichisun misses with a two punch combination.
Ichisun will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
butt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ichisun as he jumps to the side.
butt misses with a takedown attempt - Ichisun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ichisun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. butt sprawls well initially but Ichisun persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ichisun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ichisun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ichisun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and butt defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadeo Ichisun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on poopy butt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
butt shoots and misses
and Ichisun counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ichisun takes a swing at butt's ribcage but misses.
butt shoots in for a double leg but Ichisun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ichisun connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
butt tries for a takedown but Ichisun sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hadeo Ichisun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of poopy butt.
Ichisun swings for the body but butt moves out of range.
Ichisun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ichisun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ichisun circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops butt to the canvas! butt doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ichisun keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hadeo Ichisun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Grapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinwi Bolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bolo has chosen Let's go! as his entrance music. Mister Grapple is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Grapple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinwi Bolo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolo misses with a series of wild punches.
Grapple looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bolo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bolo cracks the inside of Grapple's front leg.
Grapple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bolo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bolo lands a few punches from side control.
Bolo working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grapple to see if he's OK.
Bolo wants to control but Grapple is keeping him busy.
Bolo lands a nice forearm strike.
Bolo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grapple has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grapple some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolo trying to control the action but Grapple is working from the bottom.
Bolo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Grapple sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grapple is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bolo is looking to take a break and control but Grapple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grapple takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bolo lands a few punches from side control.
Grapple is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Grapple takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Grapple takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapple takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bolo working the ground and pound.
Grapple tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolo is trying to get an arm triangle but Grapple is defending well.
Grapple is not content to let Bolo control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolo is putting a hurting on Grapple here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bolo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grapple to see if he's OK.
Bolo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Grapple sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Grapple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolo is working away from the top position though.
Bolo is pressing down on Grapple's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grapple is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolo stalling.
Grapple tries to get to full guard but Bolo has control of the leg.
Bolo works his way into side control.
Bolo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bolo controlling the position from side mount.
Grapple is not content to let Bolo control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grapple is looking to regain half guard here but Bolo keeps moving and retains side control.
Grapple is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bolo connects with a decent elbow.
Bolo lands a nice forearm strike.
Grapple on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bolo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bolo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bolo lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grapple misses with a strike from the bottom.
Check out the look on Bolo'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.
Shinwi Bolo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bolo lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Bolo.
Bolo scores with a jab. Grapple acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bolo showed some decent athleticism there.
Bolo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grapple does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grapple flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bolo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolo drops an elbow to the side of Grapple's head.
Bolo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bolo thows a huge punch but Grapple dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bolo is keen to just control but Grapple is a slippery customer.
Bolo winds up and cracks Grapple with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grapple makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grapple.
Bolo won't allow Grapple to sweep him here.
Grapple keeping moving, preventing Bolo from controlling successfully.
Bolo postures up and lands a big shot to Grapple's brow.
Bolo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bolo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grapple is controlling Bolo's trapped leg to prevent Bolo from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolo is stalling here. Grapple is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bolo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Grapple has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Grapple works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bolo regains half guard.
Bolo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grapple thows a big elbow that misses.
Bolo is looking to stand up but Grapple isn't so interested in that idea.
Grapple postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grapple preventing the sweep.
Bolo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grapple.
Grapple has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bolo tries for a takedown but Grapple sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grapple slaps away a takedown attempt from Bolo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grapple misses with a takedown attempt
and Bolo counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grapple.
Grapple looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Grapple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Grapple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Grapple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bolo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grapple defends well.
Grapple postures up in Bolo's guard and throws a big left but Bolo blocks it.
Bolo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolo, not yet.
Bolo looking for a guillotine here but Grapple defends easily.
Grapple landing some decent shots from guard.
Grapple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinwi Bolo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grapple on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grapple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bolo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bolo.
Bolo throwing strikes from guard but Grapple blocks nicely.
Bolo wants to control from the top but Grapple keeps moving.
Grapple utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bolo landing with the ground and pound.
Grapple avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grapple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grapple scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bolo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Grapple shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bolo throws a combination. Grapple tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Grapple blocks the body kick.
Grapple with a poor takedown
and Bolo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Grapple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolo tries for a takedown but Grapple circles away easily
and Grapple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grapple prevents Bolo from getting back to his feet.
Bolo wants to sweep here but Grapple controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grapple's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grapple scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bolo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grapple off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bolo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grapple shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bolo counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grapple sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolo works his way into side control.
Bolo lands some shots froms side control.
Bolo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mister Grapple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grapple is trying to improve his position.
Grapple manages to get back to half guard.
Grapple moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grapple preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolo throwing strikes but missing.
Grapple trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shinwi Bolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolo won't allow Grapple to sweep him here.
Bolo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Grapple trying to keep a closed guard but Bolo is proving a slippery customer.
Grapple throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bolo gets caught flat footed, as Grapple shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grapple working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shinwi Bolo.
Well Bolo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinwi Bolo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davies comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. This should be fireworks!
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272 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Lucas.
Lucas lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Marcus Davies has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lucas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Davies is trying to stand back up but Lucas is controlling him
Lucas is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is trying to control the action in half guard but Davies is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucas is trying to work for a kimura but Davies is defending well.
Lucas is working for a kimura but Davies is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas is looking for a kimura but Davies is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies is trying to stand back up but Lucas is controlling him
Lucas is pressing down on Davies's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davies is holding on for now.
Davies wants to get back to his feet.
Lucas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucas is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucas looks gassed!
Lucas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Davies sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Davies pushes Lucas off looking to stand but Lucas dives back in and keeps control.
Lucas drops an elbow to the side of Davies's head.
Lucas looking for a submission but Davies manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lucas throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas connects with a couple of short punches.
Lucas 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.
Lucas drops back looking for a leg! Davies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davies manages to kick Lucas off! Lucas jumps back into Davies's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lucas is controlling him.
Davies knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucas on the ground.
Lucas lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lucas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Davies is fending him off so far but Lucas persists. Nope, Davies circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas is looking to clinch but Davies is avoiding it.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches.
Davies tries to break the clinch but Lucas is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lucas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Davies's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lucas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davies's guard.
Davies keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.
Lucas drops back looking for a leg! Davies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davies manages to kick Lucas off! Lucas jumps back into Davies's guard.
Lucas drops back looking for a leg! Davies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Davies manages to kick Lucas off! Lucas jumps back into Davies's guard.
Lucas prevents Davies from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas 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.
Lucas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucas postures up in Davies's guard and throws a big left but Davies blocks it.
Davies is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Lucas or perhaps it was just good defense by Davies which made him look bad.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davies but Davies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davies closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent Davies getting side control.
Davies trying to control from half guard but Lucas is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies stalling.
Lucas gets full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davies's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lucas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davies is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davies trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
Lucas is looking for a triangle but Davies pushes his legs off easily.
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Davies from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Davies is defending well. Lucas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Davies has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lucas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Lucas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Assassin (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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26
170 lbs
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Canadian Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Assassin circles away.
A swing and a miss from Assassin.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice uppercut lands for Assassin. That snapped Evans's head back.
Evans tries for a takedown but Assassin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assassin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Assassin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assassin scores a takedown into full mount!
Assassin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Evans turns into him and now he's in Assassin's guard.
Evans won't allow Assassin to get back to his feet.
Assassin has his feet on Evans's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Assassin scores with a one two! Evans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Assassin misses the target.
Assassin misses with a hook.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assassin.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assassin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Assassin wanted to stand there but Evans had control of the position.
Assassin gets to his feet - Evans follows without any prompting.
Evans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Assassin counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Assassin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Assassin counters with a nice uppercut.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Assassin.
Evans slips a straight right by Assassin.
Assassin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Assassin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Evans shoots and misses
and Assassin counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Assassin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Assassin stands up from Evans's guard - Assassin perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans fails with the takedown
and Assassin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Assassin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Assassin to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Evans shoots and misses
and Assassin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Assassin.
Assassin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Evans had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Assassin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Evans momentarily.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Assassin counters with a stiff right hand.
Evans misses with a takedown
and Assassin counters with a shoot takedown. Evans fights it but they end up in guard.
Assassin wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin thows a big elbow that misses.
Evans is working an open guard so Assassin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Assassin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
Assassin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assassin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Evans to get to his feet.
Evans misses with a double jab
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canadian Assassin 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.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Assassin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chuck Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assassin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Assassin counters with a one-two to the body.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Assassin there.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Assassin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assassin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Assassin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assassin cracks Evans with a good jab.
Assassin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Assassin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Assassin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Evans jabs at Assassin's body.
Assassin thuds his right hand into Evans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assassin moves out of range of the strikes.
Evans closes the distance but Assassin moves to the side
and Assassin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assassin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Assassin does it's job there.
Evans tries for a takedown but Assassin circles away easily
and Assassin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assassin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Assassin lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans has his takedown stuffed
and Assassin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Assassin to counter with a crisp jab.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Assassin counter with a right hand.
Assassin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evans's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans is working an open guard so Assassin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Evans fails with the takedown
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Assassin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Assassin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assassin scoring well with a low kick there.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assassin throws out the jab.
Assassin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Assassin tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Evans. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Evans with a poor takedown
and Assassin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assassin throws a lazy right hand but Evans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Assassin.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Evans slips under a jab.
Assassin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Assassin scores with the left hand. Evans knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canadian Assassin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Assassin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Evans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Assassin is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
A big right from Evans misses.
A shot to the body from Evans misses
and Assassin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Evans won't be happy with that.
Assassin decides to stand back up. Assassin steps back and let's Evans get back to his feet.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Assassin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evans's guard.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans has momentary wrist control but Assassin slips an elbow through the middle.
Assassin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Assassin throws and elbow that misses. Evans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Assassin's guard. Nice move by Evans!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin wants to stand and escape but Evans is having none of it.
Assassin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Evans off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assassin counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Assassin wants to stand but Evans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Assassin throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Assassin stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Evans has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Assassin manages to get his head free but now Evans has transitioned to an armbar! Assassin grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Evans! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latish Festin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
170 lbs
11 - 2 - 2 |
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23
160 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite 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
11 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Latish Festin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Festin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Festin shoots in for a takedown but Fujii shows good takedown defense.
Festin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fujii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fujii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fujii is thwarting Festin's attempts to control the position.
Festin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Festin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fujii trying to control but Festin is having none of it.
Fujii is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Festin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Festin is looking to improve his position but Fujii isn't that keen on the idea.
Fujii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Festin is holding on tight.
Fujii wants to control the pace but Festin is squirming around nicely.
Festin tries to control the position but Fujii now has his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujii controlling well, preventing Festin from escaping the position.
Fujii controls the action.
Fujii keeps control of the position as Festin tries to break free.
Fujii has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Festin is defending well but eventually Fujii manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Festin has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Naoki Fujii!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
170 lbs
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23
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Bobby!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby fails to land the takedown.
Bobby has a takedown stuffed.
Bobby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jun Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kimura postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bobby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Bobby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bobby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura is thwarting Bobby's attempts to control the position.
Kimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobby's head.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
Bobby is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bobby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura working for a guillotine from mount but Bobby is in no mood to give up.
Bobby is trying desperately to improve position.
Bobby manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bobby manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura keeping full guard, as Bobby tries to pass.
Bobby passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kimura sneaks back into half guard.
Bobby wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura moves into full guard.
Kimura has his foot on Bobby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobby works his way back into a safe position though.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Bobby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Bobby must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bobby stands up out of Kimura's guard for a moment - Kimura manages to land a nice upkick.
Bobby got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobby has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Bobby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bobby from controlling successfully.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobby manages to get himself to full guard.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobby is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura 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.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Bobby circles away easily
and Bobby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kimura!
Bobby with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bobby forces the positional change into back control.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kimura regains half guard.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bobby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bobby wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby looking to pass the guard.
Bobby wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura tries to strike from the bottom.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Bobby postures up.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Bobby from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bobby was covering up waiting for the punch and Kimura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kimura passes Bobby's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobby keeps working.
Bobby is trying to control but can't.
Bobby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobby is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bobby tries for a takedown but Kimura circles away easily
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Bobby didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bobby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kimura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura is working Bobby over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bobby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bobby tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura is putting a hurting on Bobby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kimura working the ground and pound but Bobby is defending the strikes.
Bobby is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Bobby tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bobby, who protects the arm well.
Kimura trying to control the position but Bobby is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bobby has his takedown stuffed
and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control.
Bobby parries the strikes from Kimura easily there. Kimura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bobby to escape.
Bobby is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura tries to advance to mount but Bobby instead regains half guard.
Kimura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kimura prevents Bobby from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobby actively working from the bottom here.
Bobby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kimura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimura lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bobby keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Bobby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Bobby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bobby looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kimura puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Bobby defends it.
Bobby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Bobby is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura with a poor takedown
and Bobby counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bobby tries to pass to full mount but Kimura defends it.
Bobby is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to control but Bobby is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura is pressing down on Bobby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bobby won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Kimura can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jun Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobby wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bobby passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura!
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Bobby's attempts to control the action.
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.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Bobby isn't that keen on the idea.
Bobby avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.
Bobby looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bobby tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bobby.
Bobby jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kimura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kimura and Bobby has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kimura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bobby!
Kimura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bobby looks a forlorn figure.
Kimura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bobby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bobby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Bobby defending well.
Kimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kimura there.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bobby!
Bobby tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bobby is looking to escape.
Kimura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kimura raining down shots from the mount!
Bobby slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bobby is staying active underneath Kimura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bobby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Bobby keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bobby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Bobby's legs - danger averted.
Bobby is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Kimura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bobby's guard.
Bobby wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura lands with a punch from half guard.
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kimura misses with a head shot. Bobby uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobby has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kimura has passed into side control.
Bobby taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bobby tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura 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.
Bobby takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bobby is trying to get back to half guard.
Bobby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura has an Americana. Bobby didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kimura is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kimura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jun Kimura!
Jun Kimura retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shoju Bayushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bayushi comes to the cage accompanied by Masta Killa. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoju Bayushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matsumoto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matsumoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Matsumoto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bayushi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matsumoto lands an elbow.
Bayushi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matsumoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsumoto seems to be working for a kimura but Bayushi defends the submission attempt.
Bayushi trying to hold on to Matsumoto's head to control him but Matsumoto postures up.
Matsumoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bayushi defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matsumoto connects with a nice short shot to Bayushi's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bayushi!
Bayushi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matsumoto with good strikes from the mount here!
Bayushi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bayushi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matsumoto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Matsumoto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bayushi is trying to escape the mount.
Bayushi is breathing heavily.
Bayushi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto raining down shots from the mount!
Matsumoto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bayushi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Matsumoto working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bayushi is rocked!
Matsumoto working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bayushi turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Matsumoto off and cradles Bayushi's limp body as Matsumoto celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ryuu Matsumoto!
Ryuu Matsumoto is the new featherweight champion!
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