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TFC Middleweight -First Round- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Toney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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293 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximilian Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Toney!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Toney.
It looks like Maximilian Anderson has been cut.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Toney throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Toney cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Toney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Toney, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Toney against the cage but Toney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Toney drops Anderson with a beautiful combination! Anderson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toney is looking for the KO!
Anderson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toney misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Toney.
Toney fails to land with a series of punches.
Toney connects with a superb combination that knocks Anderson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Toney before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Toney!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tray paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludo Wayland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludo Wayland is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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161 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tray paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludo Wayland!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
paul is looking to clinch.
Wayland shoots in but paul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wayland.
paul tries to clinch there but Wayland circles away.
paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayland.
Wayland circles away from the clinch attempt.
paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
paul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayland, pushing him back against the cage.
Wayland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. paul smiles and moves away.
Tray paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludo Wayland.
paul tries to close the distance and clinch but Wayland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
paul is looking to clinch but Wayland is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wayland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wayland.
Wayland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
paul tries to buck Wayland off but Wayland is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wayland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wayland looks gassed!
paul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayland tries for a kimura but paul is defending well.
Wayland tries for a kimura but paul is defending well.
paul wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
paul is looking to regain half guard here but Wayland keeps moving and retains side control.
Wayland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, paul has escaped the position, nice work there.
paul tries to improve position but can't.
paul wants to control but Wayland postures up.
Wayland tries to move to mount but paul blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayland swats away the attempt to clinch by paul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
paul tries to clinch but Wayland is having none of it.
paul wants to clinch up but Wayland keeps it at a distance.
paul tries to clinch but Wayland is having none of it.
Wayland misses with a low kick.
paul tries to clinch but Wayland is having none of it.
paul has closed the distance and engaged Wayland in a clinch.
paul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wayland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but paul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
paul putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wayland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
paul lands a nice knee to the body.
paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wayland.
paul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wayland.
Wayland fails to pull guard.
Wayland avoiding damage as paul throws knees to the body.
paul missing with knees to the body.
Wayland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as paul walks away with a smile on his face. Wayland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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.
paul tries to clinch there but Wayland circles away.
paul darts in and clinches Wayland up against the cage.
Wayland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wayland jumps guard but paul stands there with Wayland around his waist. Wayland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wayland takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wayland jumps guard but paul stands there with Wayland around his waist. Wayland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
paul utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. paul obliges.
Wayland fails to pull guard.
paul trying to land knees to the body.
paul scores a nice knee to the body.
Wayland fails to pull guard.
paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wayland is defending well for now.
Wayland is trying to drag paul to the mat but paul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wayland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludo Wayland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
paul moves into range and clinches up with Wayland.
Wayland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. paul smiles and moves away.
paul is looking to clinch but Wayland is avoiding it.
Wayland scores with a jab. paul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
paul tries to clinch up but Wayland circles away and keeps his distance.
paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Wayland circles away.
paul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wayland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wayland tries to keep at a distance but paul has taken the fight into the clinch.
paul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wayland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. paul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tray paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludo Wayland.
Wayland fails to pull guard.
Wayland is breathing heavily.
Wayland gets control of paul's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wayland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wayland keeping moving, preventing paul from controlling successfully.
Wayland has a closed guard, preventing paul from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayland keeping moving, preventing paul from controlling successfully.
paul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayland is looking to sinch up a triangle. paul throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wayland's body to avoid the submission. Wayland has instead reached around paul's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wayland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ludo Wayland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Just like you imagined - 300 theme. Cute Fluffy Bunny has chosen Fight to Survive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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209 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cute Fluffy Bunny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Cute Fluffy Bunny as Sparta shoots in.
Sparta with a nice cross.
Sparta throws a jab but it's blocked by Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a leg kick.
Sparta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to clinch up but Sparta circles away and keeps his distance.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sparta misses the jab.
Cute Fluffy Bunny on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparta checks a leg kick nicely.
Sparta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cute Fluffy Bunny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses the shot to the body.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a right and a left that Sparta avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cute Fluffy Bunny's guard.
Cute Fluffy Bunny pushes Sparta off and gets back to his feet.
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cute Fluffy Bunny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cute Fluffy Bunny shoots for a takedown but Sparta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sparta tries for a takedown but Cute Fluffy Bunny circles away easily
and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diziz Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cute Fluffy Bunny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sparta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cute Fluffy Bunny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cute Fluffy Bunny stands and steps away. Sparta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cute Fluffy Bunny swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cute Fluffy Bunny!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sparta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sparta in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sparta working Cute Fluffy Bunny over with strikes here.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to reverse the position but Sparta maintains control.
Sparta is working for a guillotine from mount but Cute Fluffy Bunny frees his head quite easily.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking to improve his position but Sparta isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sparta with the ground and pound from mount.
Sparta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cute Fluffy Bunny hang on?
Sparta lands a heavy elbow.
Sparta is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cute Fluffy Bunny can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is squirming around, avoiding Sparta's attempts to control the action.
Sparta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sparta punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is bucking up trying to escape but Sparta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparta wants to finish this one by submission but Cute Fluffy Bunny is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sparta.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to buck Sparta off but he can't manage it.
Sparta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sparta lands a big elbow.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparta lands a big elbow.
Sparta with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cute Fluffy Bunny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a series of strikes that have Sparta backpedaling.
Cute Fluffy Bunny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Cute Fluffy Bunny leaves Sparta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparta jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sparta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cute Fluffy Bunny's head.
Diziz Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Sparta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sparta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a series of strikes. Sparta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a combination that misses
and Sparta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparta doesn't manage to clinch there - Cute Fluffy Bunny circles away.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparta avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diziz Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cute Fluffy Bunny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparta feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparta 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.
Sparta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparta postures up.
Sparta wants to pass the guard but Cute Fluffy Bunny is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta throws a strike but Cute Fluffy Bunny rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cute Fluffy Bunny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cute Fluffy Bunny defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cute Fluffy Bunny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparta tries to strike from the bottom.
Sparta keeping moving, preventing Cute Fluffy Bunny from controlling successfully.
Sparta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cute Fluffy Bunny defends it easily.
Cute Fluffy Bunny scoring with some ground and pound.
Cute Fluffy Bunny has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sparta is proving hard to escape from.
Sparta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny wants to stand but Sparta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sparta has his foot on Cute Fluffy Bunny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cute Fluffy Bunny works his way back into a safe position though.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparta is retaining full guard.
Cute Fluffy Bunny wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
Cute Fluffy Bunny has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sparta to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cute Fluffy Bunny is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sparta pulls down on the head and he's put Cute Fluffy Bunny to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diziz Sparta!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Ghio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Youngs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngs has chosen empty walls as his entrance music. Bill Youngs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fabio Ghio's chin.
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185 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabio Ghio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Youngs!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youngs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghio, pushing him back against the cage.
Youngs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ghio scoring with some ground and pound.
Ghio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ghio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Youngs is pulling down on Ghio's head. It's preventing any offense from Ghio, at least for the moment.
Ghio 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.
Ghio postures up and lands a big shot to Youngs's brow.
Ghio won't allow Youngs to get back to his feet.
Ghio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Youngs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Youngs trying to control the position here.
Youngs wants to sweep here but Ghio controlling him for the moment.
Ghio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Youngs is trying to control the position but Ghio postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngs 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.
Youngs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ghio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ghio chips away with some ground and pound.
Ghio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ghio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Youngs looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Youngs looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Youngs!
Youngs tries to stand but Ghio is controlling his head.
Youngs looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngs decides to stand back up. Youngs steps back and let's Ghio get back to his feet.
Youngs misses with a few strikes there.
Ghio avoids the head kick by Youngs.
Ghio closes the distance but Youngs moves to the side
and Youngs counters with a shoot takedown. Ghio fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghio wants to sweep here but Youngs controlling him for the moment.
Youngs postures up.
Ghio wants to sweep here but Youngs controlling him for the moment.
Ghio seems keen to control Youngs's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Youngs shoots in and bounces Ghio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Youngs tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghio is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ghio is looking to stand up but Youngs isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghio working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngs wants to control from the top but Ghio keeps moving.
Ghio working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Youngs is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Youngs will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Youngs moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Youngs on the inside.
Ghio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Youngs walks away with a smile on his face. Ghio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick by Ghio misses
and Youngs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Youngs postures up.
Youngs gets to his feet. Ghio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ghio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Youngs trying to control but Ghio is working from the bottom.
Youngs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngs won't allow Ghio to sweep him here.
Youngs is breathing heavily.
Youngs controlling from the top position.
Ghio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghio wants to stand but Youngs is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghio wants to sweep here but Youngs controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Youngs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ghio won't be happy with that.
Youngs is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghio is defending well.
Youngs scores with punches from side control.
Ghio pushes Youngs away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Youngs gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ghio is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghio parries the strikes from Youngs easily there. Youngs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ghio to escape.
Youngs staying calm.
Ghio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Youngs slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ghio won't allow Youngs to pass to mount.
Ghio wants to improve his position but Youngs is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Youngs there.
Youngs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghio's head.
Ghio wants to control but Youngs is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Youngs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Ghio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Youngs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ghio's guard now.
Ghio trying to control the position.
Youngs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Youngs wants to control from the top but Ghio keeps moving.
Youngs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghio is keeping the position for now.
Youngs controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Youngs tries to stand but Ghio is controlling from the bottom.
Youngs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Youngs wants to control from the top but Ghio keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ghio with a poor takedown
letting Youngs counter with a right hand.
Youngs closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ghio gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Youngs wants to stand but Ghio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ghio looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Youngs is controlling him.
Youngs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ghio wants to sweep here but Youngs controlling him for the moment.
Ghio wants to stand and escape but Youngs is having none of it.
Fabio Ghio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Youngs wants to pass the guard but Ghio is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Youngs moves in looking to clinch but Ghio pushes him off.
Youngs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Youngs.
Ghio looks to clinch
and Youngs counters with a single leg into guard. Ghio didn't expect that.
Youngs won't allow Ghio to get back to his feet.
Ghio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ghio trying to keep a closed guard but Youngs is proving a slippery customer.
Bill Youngs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ghio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Youngs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Youngs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Youngs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Youngs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Felisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alberto Felisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Drago!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felisio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drago pinned against the cage. Drago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drago lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Felisio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Felisio is defended easily by Drago.
Felisio misses with a combination
and Drago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Drago misses.
Drago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Felisio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drago swats away the attempt to clinch by Felisio.
Felisio tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felisio slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Felisio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Felisio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felisio dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Felisio with a poor takedown
and Drago counters with a left to the body.
Alberto Felisio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felisio is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felisio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Felisio misses with a takedown
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago drops Felisio with a beautiful combination! Felisio stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Drago is looking for the KO!
Felisio is rocked!
It looks like Alberto Felisio has been cut.
Drago dances in with a quick combination. Felisio is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Drago snaps Felisio's head back. Felisio stumbles backwards against the cage. Drago steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Felisio's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Felisio just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pete Drago!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rich Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Scarpelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scarpelli has chosen Use your fist and not your mouth as his entrance music. Rich Franklin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Scarpelli's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rich Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Scarpelli!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarpelli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Franklin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarpelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franklin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Franklin tries to clinch but Scarpelli moves out of range.
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franklin throws a right hand that Scarpelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarpelli also avoids with ease.
Good leg kick by Franklin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scarpelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Scarpelli avoids it well.
Franklin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarpelli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Franklin swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin lands a nice looking body kick.
Franklin looks to land a combination but Scarpelli avoids it well.
Scarpelli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Scarpelli moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Franklin as Scarpelli shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarpelli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Franklin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scarpelli backs up against the cage.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franklin misses with the combination.
A left lands for Franklin.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
Franklin scores with a jab to the head.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Scarpelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franklin thuds his right hand into Scarpelli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Franklin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Franklin fails to land with a series of punches.
Franklin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Franklin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franklin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scarpelli is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Scarpelli is still on wobbly legs! Can Franklin finish him?
Franklin tries to bum rush Scarpelli with a series of wild strikes but Scarpelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franklin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarpelli seems to have recovered his senses.
Scarpelli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scarpelli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scarpelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scarpelli prevents Franklin from getting back to his feet.
Franklin being controlled here, momentarily.
Scarpelli trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarpelli throwing strikes but missing.
Scarpelli wanted to stand there but Franklin had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scarpelli avoids the body shot from Franklin.
Scarpelli walks into a stiff left hand from Franklin.
Scarpelli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scarpelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franklin but Franklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Scarpelli.
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Franklin misses with the combination.
Scarpelli misses with a head kick.
Franklin misses with the combination.
Franklin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scarpelli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scarpelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Franklin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Franklin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franklin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Franklin is working the combinations to good effect here.
Franklin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Franklin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Scarpelli avoids them all with ease.
Franklin swinging wildly here.
Scarpelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franklin as he avoids it easily.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarpelli.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Franklin.
Scarpelli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Scarpelli on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Franklin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scarpelli backs up against the cage.
Franklin throws a combination. Scarpelli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rich Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franklin misses with a double jab.
Scarpelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franklin but Franklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Scarpelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin swinging wildly here.
Scarpelli slips a jab and a cross from Franklin.
Franklin tries to clinch but Scarpelli moves out of range.
Scarpelli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rich Franklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarpelli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Franklin does no damage.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Scarpelli avoids them all with ease.
Scarpelli tries to keep at a distance but Franklin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Franklin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Scarpelli circles away.
Franklin shoots and misses
and Scarpelli counters with a shoot takedown. Franklin fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarpelli gets to his feet. Franklin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarpelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franklin.
Franklin throws a front kick that sends Scarpelli stumbling back into the cage.
Franklin throws a combination that misses
and Scarpelli counters with a single leg into guard. Franklin didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarpelli with a nice head shot there.
Scarpelli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franklin controlling the position.
Scarpelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scarpelli on the ground.
Scarpelli wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarpelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scarpelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Scarpelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Franklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scarpelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scarpelli is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Franklin.
Scarpelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Franklin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Franklin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franklin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarpelli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scarpelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franklin keeps working.
Franklin tries to kick Scarpelli off but Scarpelli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Franklin wants to get back to full guard.
Scarpelli missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Franklin is staying active underneath Scarpelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Franklin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scarpelli is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scarpelli scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Scarpelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Scarpelli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Franklin throws a wild body kick that Scarpelli sees coming a mile off.
Scarpelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scarpelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Franklin - just one landing.
Franklin connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice sprawl there from Franklin as Scarpelli shoots in.
No luck for Scarpelli with that takedown attempt.
Rich Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Scarpelli.
Franklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franklin fails to land with a series of punches.
Scarpelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Scarpelli avoids nicely.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Scarpelli has his takedown stuffed
and Franklin counters with a left and a right that stings Scarpelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Franklin duly obliges.
Rich Franklin is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Franklin.
Franklin wants to clinch.
Franklin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarpelli.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Franklin - that will leave a mark!
Scarpelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scarpelli prevents Franklin from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin pulls Scarpelli in to control the position.
Franklin wants to stand but Scarpelli is controlling the position.
Scarpelli trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Scarpelli off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Franklin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Franklin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Franklin scores with a one two! Scarpelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Franklin moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarpelli.
Scarpelli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scarpelli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Franklin tries to bum rush Scarpelli with a series of wild strikes but Scarpelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franklin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarpelli. Scarpelli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franklin misses with a wild combination.
Franklin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scarpelli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franklin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scarpelli blocks a head kick by Franklin.
Franklin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Franklin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Franklin.
Scarpelli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Franklin.
Scarpelli moves out of range as Franklin throws a body kick.
Franklin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scarpelli counters with a shoot takedown. Franklin fights it but they end up in guard.
Scarpelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scarpelli is looking to stand up but Franklin won't let him.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Scarpelli from controlling successfully.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franklin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Franklin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Victor Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luck Lucky (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luck Lucky!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucky doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Lucky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Lucky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lucky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johansson as he jumps to the side.
Lucky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lucky lands in his opponent's guard.
Johansson has his feet on Lucky's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lucky wants to clinch up but Johansson keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Lucky shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lucky was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You get the feeling that Johansson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucky lands a big shot there that rocks Johansson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lucky goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Lucky is trying to control the position but Johansson postures up.
Lucky is working an open guard so Johansson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Lucky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Lucky moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Lucky.
Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucky has a takedown stuffed.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
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.
Lucky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johansson's waist but Johansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucky off to one side.
Lucky looks gassed!
Johansson tries a low kick but Lucky avoids it.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lucky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucky closes the distance and clinches up with Johansson, looking for a takedown. Lucky pushes Johansson against the cage but Johansson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Victor Johansson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lucky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
Johansson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lucky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson tries to kick Lucky off but Lucky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lucky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucky working over Johansson with some ground and pound. Johansson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johansson kicks off Lucky and gets to his feet.
Johansson scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johansson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lucky is breathing heavily.
Lucky throws a lazy head kick
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Lucky fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Lucky backing up. Lucky nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lucky fails with the takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
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.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johansson throws a combination that misses
and Lucky counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johansson!
Johansson is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucky is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johansson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johansson shrugs it off.
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.
Johansson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lucky is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lucky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Lucky.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lucky misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lucky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luck Lucky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lucky tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johansson counters with a series of strikes. Lucky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johansson tries to bum rush Lucky with a series of wild strikes but Lucky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Victor Johansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lucky needs to keep his hands up - Johansson had a free shot at his head there.
Lucky throws the kick towards the body but Johansson avoids it.
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Lucky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucky doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Victor Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky throws a head kick that misses
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson lands with a right hand.
Johansson misses with a double jab
and Lucky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johansson's guard.
Johansson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick by Johansson misses
and Lucky counters with a body kick that stops Johansson in his tracks momentarily.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Lucky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucky has his takedown stuffed
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson misses with a double jab
enabling Lucky to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johansson throws a one two combo.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Luck Lucky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Victor Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luck Lucky.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Johansson.
Johansson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johansson misses with the combination.
Johansson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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.
Lucky thows a leg kick but Johansson checks it
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucky with a poor takedown
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johansson punishes Lucky's body with a nice straight punch.
Johansson cracks Lucky with an open hand slap.
Lucky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johansson lands a high kick!
Johansson swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Johansson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johansson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Victor Johansson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Retri Paladin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Retri Paladin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato is looking to clinch.
Hiroshi Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato wants to clinch up but Paladin keeps it at a distance.
Paladin swats away the attempt to clinch by Sato.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato tries to clinch but Paladin moves out of range.
Sato tries to clinch but Paladin moves out of range.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato misses with a wild combination.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Paladin pushes him off.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato tries to clinch but Paladin moves out of range.
Sato tries to clinch up.
Paladin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sato manages to avoid it.
Sato slips a straight right by Paladin.
Sato tries to clinch but Paladin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paladin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Paladin throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sato tries to clinch there but Paladin circles away.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Paladin pushes him off.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paladin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paladin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sato keeps control of Paladin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sato is trying to maintain a safe position but Paladin gets an underhook and turns Sato into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato has had enough of the clinch but Paladin keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Sato's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sato misses with a knee to the head.
Sato scores a nice knee to the body.
Sato misses with a knee strike.
Paladin swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Paladin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paladin lands with a nice combination. Sato backs away looking to recover.
A lazy left from Paladin finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato wants to clinch.
Sato takes one to the chin there.
Paladin lands a left and a right that send Sato crashing to the mat, dazed. Paladin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sato darts in trying to clinch
and Paladin counters with a nice right hand that sends Sato toppling to the canvas! Sato scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Paladin finish him?!
Sato is rocked!
Paladin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sato's head, knocking him out cold! Paladin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Retri Paladin!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Odegard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Maynard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gunnar Odegard's chin.
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181 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Odegard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odegard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Odegard throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
A big right from Odegard misses.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odegard avoids it really well and circles away.
Maynard staying out of range there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maynard is defended easily by Odegard.
A slow jab from Odegard misses its intended target.
Maynard wants to clinch.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Odegard shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odegard with a jab.
It looks like Ray Maynard has been cut.
Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Odegard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maynard.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Odegard is fending him off so far but Maynard persists. Nope, Odegard circles away and we're back to standing.
Odegard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odegard fails to land with a series of punches.
Odegard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Odegard connects with a stiff jab that staggers Maynard - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Odegard!
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