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SFC 21: Gore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bajemjem The Werewolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean O Grady had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean O Grady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bajemjem The Werewolf!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Werewolf wants to clinch up but O Grady keeps it at a distance.
The Werewolf tries to close the distance and clinch but O Grady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady moves out of range.
O Grady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Werewolf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sean O Grady has been cut.
O Grady takes one to the chin there.
The Werewolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Werewolf tries to clinch up but O Grady circles away and keeps his distance.
The Werewolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Grady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Grady throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Grady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Grady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Werewolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Werewolf avoids the head kick by O Grady.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from The Werewolf.
A good leg kick by O Grady.
The Werewolf avoids the head kick by O Grady.
The Werewolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Grady misses with a low kick.
The Werewolf tries to clinch there but O Grady circles away.
O Grady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Werewolf throws a hook but O Grady blocks it.
O Grady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Grady keeps the fight on the outside.
The Werewolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Werewolf is looking to clinch.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady moves out of range.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady moves out of range.
The Werewolf tries to clinch there but O Grady circles away.
The Werewolf tries to clinch up but O Grady circles away and keeps his distance.
The Werewolf avoids the head kick by O Grady.
The Werewolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Werewolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Werewolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from O Grady.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Werewolf is looking to clinch.
O Grady circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Grady throws a head kick that misses.
The Werewolf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from O Grady.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Werewolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady moves out of range.
A combination from The Werewolf does no damage.
The Werewolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Werewolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Werewolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Werewolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Grady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Grady connects with a solid leg kick.
O Grady has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
O Grady is breathing heavily.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady is having none of it.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady is having none of it.
A punch combination from The Werewolf misses.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady moves out of range.
O Grady tries a head kick but it misses.
O Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bajemjem The Werewolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean O Grady's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Werewolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and The Werewolf moves out of range easily.
O Grady circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Werewolf tries to close the distance and clinch but O Grady swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Werewolf tries to clinch up.
The Werewolf doesn't manage to clinch there - O Grady circles away.
The Werewolf doesn't manage to clinch there - O Grady circles away.
The Werewolf tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and The Werewolf moves out of range easily.
The Werewolf blocks a head kick by O Grady.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Werewolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Grady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Werewolf throws a right and a left that O Grady avoids nicely.
No joy there for The Werewolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Werewolf tries to clinch there but O Grady circles away.
The Werewolf wants to clinch up but O Grady keeps it at a distance.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick
and The Werewolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Grady throws a head kick that misses
and The Werewolf counters with a head kick.
The Werewolf is looking to clinch but O Grady is avoiding it.
The Werewolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Werewolf wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from The Werewolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by The Werewolf misses
and O Grady counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Werewolf's knee momentarily.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady moves away
and O Grady counters with a head kick.
The Werewolf darts in trying to clinch
and O Grady counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Werewolf wants to clinch but O Grady slips to the side
and O Grady counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Werewolf wants to clinch
and O Grady counters with an outside leg kick.
Bajemjem The Werewolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Werewolf looks to clinch
and O Grady counters with a nice leg kick.
O Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Werewolf throws a lazy head kick
and O Grady counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Werewolf's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Grady counters with a leg kick.
Sean O Grady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Werewolf closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Grady counters with a nice leg kick.
The Werewolf doesn't manage to clinch there - O Grady circles away.
O Grady throws a head kick that misses.
The Werewolf misses with a two punch combination.
The Werewolf throws a head kick but O Grady moves out of range.
O Grady throws a lazy head kick
and O Grady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Werewolf darts in trying to clinch
and O Grady counters with a big head kick but The Werewolf shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Werewolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Grady.
Bajemjem The Werewolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Werewolf doesn't manage to clinch there - O Grady circles away.
The Werewolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Grady's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from The Werewolf.
O Grady slips under a jab.
O Grady tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Grady chopping away at his opponent's legs.
O Grady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sean O Grady will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean O Grady's cut.
That's time! O Grady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
The Werewolf tries to clinch
and O Grady counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Werewolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Grady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Werewolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Grady misses with a head kick.
The Werewolf misses the jab.
The Werewolf avoids the head kick by O Grady.
The Werewolf tries to clinch up but O Grady circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Werewolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Werewolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Grady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Werewolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Werewolf throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Werewolf wants to clinch up but O Grady keeps it at a distance.
O Grady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Werewolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Grady swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Werewolf darts in trying to clinch
and O Grady counters with a nice leg kick.
O Grady has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Grady there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Werewolf clinches but O Grady breaks the clinch
and O Grady counters with a thumping low kick.
The Werewolf closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Grady counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Grady makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Werewolf wants to clinch but O Grady slips to the side
and O Grady counters with a big head kick but The Werewolf shrugs it off.
The Werewolf tries to clinch
and O Grady counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Grady counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Werewolf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady moves away
and O Grady counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Werewolf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
O Grady swats away the attempt to clinch by The Werewolf.
O Grady swats away the attempt to clinch by The Werewolf.
The Werewolf tries to clinch there but O Grady circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Werewolf doesn't manage to clinch there - O Grady circles away.
O Grady circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but O Grady moves out of range.
The Werewolf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Grady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Werewolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Werewolf cracks O Grady with an open hand slap.
The Werewolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Werewolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Grady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Werewolf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Grady circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Grady counters with a low kick, right behind The Werewolf 's knee.
O Grady circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Grady counters with an outside leg kick.
The Werewolf looks to clinch
and O Grady counters with a head kick. That will keep The Werewolf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Werewolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and O Grady counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Werewolf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Werewolf closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Grady counters with a big head kick but The Werewolf shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Grady showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Grady 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Eder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Komada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komada has chosen Little Busters as his entrance music. Kyle Eder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tatsuya Komada's chin.
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185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Eder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Komada!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komada moves out of range as Eder strikes.
Komada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Komada has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Eder taking a bit of punishment here - Komada scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eder pushes Komada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Komada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Komada scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eder to see if he's OK.
Komada swings around for an armbar but Eder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Komada's guard.
Eder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Eder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eder stands up over Komada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eder trying to control the position from guard on top but Komada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eder is looking to work some ground and pound but Komada has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komada pulls Eder in to control the position.
Eder looking to pass the guard.
Eder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Komada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eder misses with an uppercut. Komada saw that one coming.
Komada gets a takedown into half guard.
Komada working over Eder with some ground and pound. Eder looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eder tries to kick Komada off but Komada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eder taking some punishment here, with Komada in his half guard.
Eder tries to roll over but Komada keeps him under control.
Komada trying to mount his opponent but Eder defends it.
Komada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Eder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Komada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Komada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Komada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Komada lands a nice short elbow.
Eder trying to control but Komada postures up.
Komada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Komada takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Komada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eder wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Komada lands a nice short elbow.
Eder kicks Komada off and gets back to his feet.
Eder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Komada.
Komada looks gassed!
Komada misses with a series of wild punches.
Komada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Komada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eder landing strikes from the bottom.
Komada is trying to control. Eder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Komada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Komada is keen to just control but Eder is a slippery customer.
Eder gets back to full guard.
Komada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Komada prevents Eder from getting back to his feet.
Komada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Eder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eder lands a shoulder strike.
Eder has Komada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Komada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Komada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eder throws a hook to the side of Komada's head but Komada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eder throws a sloppy head kick and Komada moves out of range easily.
Eder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Komada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eder thows a body shot but no joy.
Komada slips under a jab from Eder.
A punch combination from Komada misses.
Komada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eder throws a head kick that misses.
Eder misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komada throws a good cross that connects.
Eder digs a good hook to Komada's body.
Eder blocks a leg kick.
Eder tries a head kick but it misses.
Komada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eder's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eder manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komada misses with the combination.
Komada walks into a stiff left hand from Eder.
A jab lands there for Eder.
Komada ducks under a wild hook from Eder.
Komada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Eder catches Komada right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Komada finds it's way through Eder's defenses.
Komada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Komada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eder misses the shot to the body.
Eder throws a low kick but Komada avoids it.
Komada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Komada throws a series of punches but Eder moves out of range.
Komada lands a nice looking body shot.
Komada changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eder is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Komada is controlling him well.
Eder is looking for a sweep.
Komada lands an elbow.
Eder wants to get back to his feet.
Eder taking punishment in the form of punches.
Komada scores with punches from side control.
Komada lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Eder down.
Eder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Eder on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Eder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Eder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Komada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komada lands strikes from half guard.
Komada winds up and cracks Eder with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Komada seems to be working for a kimura but Eder defends the submission attempt.
Eder manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Komada falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Eder counter with a right hand.
Komada misses with a two punch combination.
Kyle Eder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Komada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Eder.
Eder ducks under a wild hook from Komada.
Komada throws a series of punches but Eder avoids them all with ease.
Kyle Eder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eder dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Komada. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eder. Komada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Komada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eder defends it nicely.
Eder misses with the combination.
Eder scores with the left hand. Komada knows he should have avoided that one.
Komada misses with a combination
and Eder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Komada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eder looks to land a combination but Komada avoids it well.
Komada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Eder is trying to defend but Komada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tatsuya Komada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Eder works the jab nicely.
Komada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Komada avoids the head kick by Eder.
Eder misses with a low kick.
Komada works over Eder's head and body with a nice combination.
Komada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eder counters with a head kick. That will keep Komada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Komada has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eder misses with an uppercut.
Eder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Komada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Komada looks for a takedown but Eder sprawls well.
Eder is looking to land body kicks.
Komada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eder missing with punches from the bottom.
Komada is looking for a kimura but Eder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Komada to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komada stops Eder from getting back to his feet.
Eder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Komada thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eder to regain full guard.
Eder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Komada is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eder is on top in guard.
Eder wanted to stand there but Komada had control of the position.
Eder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eder looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Komada pulls Eder in close to prevent any damage.
Komada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Komada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eder has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Komada is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Komada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eder.
Komada drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Komada looks up at the clock and then as Eder takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Komada smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Komada cracks Eder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Eder is looking to regain half guard here but Komada keeps moving and retains side control.
Komada working the ground and pound.
Eder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Komada trying to control the action but Eder is working from the bottom.
Tatsuya Komada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eder is trying to control Komada's posture but Komada avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eder is looking to regain half guard here but Komada keeps moving and retains side control.
Kyle Eder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Komada throws a combination. Eder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eder works the jab nicely.
Eder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Eder wants to stand but Komada is controlling the position.
Komada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Komada wants to control from the top but Eder keeps moving.
Eder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Komada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Komada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Komada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latish Festin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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170 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
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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
15 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Latish Festin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Festin.
Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Festin is trying to stand up here but Kimura is controlling him well.
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Festin sees it coming and defends easily.
Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Festin is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kimura prevents Festin from improving his position.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Festin wants to get back to full guard.
Festin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Festin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 is breathing heavily.
Festin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Festin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura cracks Festin with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Festin wants to stand and escape but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kimura 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.
Festin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Festin 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.
Kimura postures up.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Festin is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Festin tries for a takedown but Kimura circles away easily
and Kimura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Festin's guard.
Kimura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Festin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Festin wants to get back to his feet.
Kimura moves nicely into side control.
Kimura is working to tighten is grip on Festin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Festin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kimura is really squeezing tight and eventually Festin passes out! Kimura breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jun Kimura!
Jun Kimura retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Riddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay ar Ginebra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Riddles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay ar Ginebra!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ginebra.
Riddles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Riddles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ginebra is looking for a sweep.
Ginebra dodges the ground and pound from Riddles.
Riddles stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ginebra throws a combination that misses
and Riddles counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ginebra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ginebra misses with a body kick.
Ginebra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ginebra looks gassed!
Riddles shoots in and bounces Ginebra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddles stands up and waves to Ginebra to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses
and Riddles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ginebra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Riddles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ginebra trying to control the position but instead, Riddles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ginebra into the cage.
Riddles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riddles moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Riddles as the two fighters clinch.
Riddles is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ginebra can't fight it off and eventually Riddles manages to take the fight to the floor. Ginebra looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Riddles wants to control from the top but Ginebra keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riddles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ginebra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riddles is in close to Ginebra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riddles stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginebra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ginebra throws a series of punches but Riddles avoids them all with ease.
Riddles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ginebra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riddles has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Ginebra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Riddles counters with a series of strikes. Ginebra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riddles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ginebra.
Riddles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ginebra wants to clinch
and Riddles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riddles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riddles throws a wild body kick that Ginebra sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddles. That's going to slow Ginebra down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Jay ar Ginebra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginebra misses with a straight right.
Riddles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ginebra misses with a head kick.
Riddles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riddles has closed the distance and engaged Ginebra in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ginebra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riddles has Ginebra pressed against the cage, preventing Ginebra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Riddles successfully pulls guard.
Ginebra looking to sit in guard and control but Riddles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riddles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ginebra wants to clinch
and Riddles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riddles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ginebra is trying to keep Riddles in close.
Riddles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riddles gets to his feet - Ginebra follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riddles shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ginebra manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ginebra is looking to stand up but Riddles isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddles preventing the sweep.
Ginebra wants to stand but Riddles is controlling the position.
Ginebra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riddles wants to control from the top but Ginebra keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riddles tries to free his leg and advance position but Ginebra is retaining full guard.
Ginebra wants to sweep here but Riddles controlling him for the moment.
Riddles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Riddles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ginebra can do to turn this around?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ginebra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryan Riddles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ginebra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Riddles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ginebra.
Riddles is not content to let Ginebra control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginebra throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ginebra laying and praying for a moment but Riddles takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ginebra prevents Riddles from improving his position.
Ginebra wants to control but Riddles is keeping him busy.
Ginebra has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Riddles works to full guard.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ginebra with a poor takedown
and Riddles counters with a stiff right hand.
Ginebra shoots and misses
and Riddles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ginebra thinking.
Ginebra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan Riddles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay ar Ginebra.
Ginebra throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Riddles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ginebra moves in looking to clinch but Riddles pushes him off.
Riddles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riddles closes the distance and pushes Ginebra back into the cage.
Ginebra looking to slow down the pace here.
Ginebra breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Ginebra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddles tests Ginebra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Ginebra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riddles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Riddles scores with a four punch combination!
Ginebra swats away the attempt to clinch by Riddles.
Ginebra throws a leg kick but Riddles checks it.
Riddles moves into range and clinches up with Ginebra.
Riddles tightens his grip and picks Ginebra up, before dumping him to the ground. Ginebra manages to land in guard.
Ginebra 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.
Ginebra seems keen to control Riddles's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riddles is looking to work some ground and pound but Ginebra has wrist control.
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.
Riddles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Riddles misses with the combination.
Riddles tries for a takedown but Ginebra circles away easily
and Ginebra counters with an inside leg kick.
Riddles avoids the head kick by Ginebra.
Ginebra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ginebra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ryan Riddles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddles lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riddles.
Ginebra misses with a head kick.
Ginebra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ginebra tries to clinch up
and Riddles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riddles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riddles looks to land a combination but Ginebra avoids it well.
Ginebra dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riddles. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Ginebra.
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses
and Riddles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ginebra wants to get back to his feet.
Riddles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riddles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ginebra is trying to get back to full guard.
Riddles working Ginebra over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ginebra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ginebra trying to control from the bottom.
Riddles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ginebra pushes Riddles off looking to stand but Riddles dives back in and keeps control.
Ginebra wants to control but Riddles is keeping busy.
Riddles 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riddles decides to stand up.
Riddles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ginebra doesn't seem bothered though.
Ginebra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Riddles counters with a leg kick.
Jay ar Ginebra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ginebra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riddles.
Riddles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ginebra sprawls well initially but Riddles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riddles decides to stand and escape the position.
Riddles misses with a takedown attempt - Ginebra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan Riddles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ginebra slips a jab and a cross from Riddles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Riddles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riddles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Riddles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ustorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sean Ustorf has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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23
207 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Ustorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ustorf.
Ustorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Ustorf swinging wildly here.
Ustorf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustorf lands a body shot.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ustorf's efforts to push away.
Ustorf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ustorf avoids it.
Ustorf is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustorf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ustorf shoots in but no luck this time.
Ustorf walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ustorf defends it well.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Ustorf is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Ustorf is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva trying to control but Ustorf is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Ustorf really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silva is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ustorf wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ustorf tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ustorf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ustorf throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ustorf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Silva as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ustorf screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Silva! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gabe Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy Wonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abe Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wonka blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Wonka avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Wonka pulls guard.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Wonka is defending well.
Thomas prevents Wonka from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wonka is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wonka moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wonka to the mat! Wonka manages to get full guard.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thomas won't allow Wonka to get back to his feet.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two 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.
Thomas throws and elbow that misses. Wonka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thomas's guard. Nice move by Wonka!
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas pulls Wonka in close to his closed guard and prevents Wonka from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Wonka's shoulder, as Wonka tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wonka, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Willy Wonka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Thomas.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Wonka prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thomas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wonka because Thomas loaded up on that one.
Thomas throwing strikes here but Wonka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thomas throws some wild stikes that Wonka manages to avoid easily.
Thomas sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thomas thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Thomas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thomas throwing strikes here but Wonka is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thomas lands a big elbow.
Wonka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Wonka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wonka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Thomas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas breaks from Wonka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wonka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wonka misses.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas defending well as Wonka loads up on a big left hand.
Wonka cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wonka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas trying to control but Wonka is working from the bottom.
Thomas works over Wonka with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wonka tries to get out of the position.
Thomas stands up over Wonka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wonka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas stops Wonka from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonka has wrist control.
Wonka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thomas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wonka's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas controlling from the top position.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas throwing shots but Wonka is blocking nicely.
Thomas tries to pass to full mount but Wonka defends it.
Wonka wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four 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.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wonka's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wonka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Wonka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Wonka ducks down to avoid it.
Wonka misses with a looping right.
Wonka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonka is retaining full guard.
Wonka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thomas trying to control but Wonka is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Wonka blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wonka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Wonka.
Wonka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Wonka's head but Wonka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Wonka.
Thomas misses with a jab to the body
and Wonka counters with a nice body shot.
Wonka takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas clinches.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wonka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wonka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonka.
Wonka throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas slips under a jab from Wonka.
Wonka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas slips a straight right by Wonka.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wonka's waist but Wonka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Wonka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Wonka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wonka moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wonka.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Wonka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Wonka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wonka moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonka sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wonka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Willy Wonka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Thomas.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonka tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wonka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wonka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Willy Wonka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wonka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Wonka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Wonka ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
A left lands for Wonka.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonka manages to avoid it.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonka manages to avoid it.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wonka at a distance.
Wonka misses the jab.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Wonka in a clinch.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Wonka avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Wonka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas slowing the pace effectively.
Thomas jumps guard.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Wonka from standing up.
Wonka preventing the sweep.
Thomas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Abe Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas controlling Wonka's posture.
Wonka won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas pulls Wonka in close to prevent any damage.
Thomas 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.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Wonka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wonka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Wonka slips the punch.
Wonka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonka throws out the jab.
Wonka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wonka, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Willy Wonka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wonka misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Willy Wonka.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Thomas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Le Bricoleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Bricoleur has chosen Bob Le Bricoleur as his entrance music. Bob Le Bricoleur will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter striker
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Le Bricoleur!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saga fails with the takedown.
Saga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur swinging wildly here.
Le Bricoleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Bricoleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Bricoleur throws out a powerful jab.
Le Bricoleur throws a nice looking combination but Saga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Bricoleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saga closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Le Bricoleur wants to get back to his feet.
Saga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Le Bricoleur trying to control but Saga postures up.
Saga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saga is looking for a kimura but Le Bricoleur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saga to get the leverage.
Le Bricoleur scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Saga manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Saga jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Le Bricoleur manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Le Bricoleur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saga's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Le Bricoleur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le Bricoleur won't allow Saga to pass to mount.
Saga prevents Le Bricoleur from standing back up.
Saga prevents Le Bricoleur from improving his position.
Le Bricoleur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saga 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.
Saga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur is trying to maintain the position but Saga is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Bricoleur tries to roll over but Saga keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saga gets a takedown into half guard.
Saga uses his free foot to push down on Le Bricoleur's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Le Bricoleur.
Saga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Le Bricoleur's face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saga wants to control the pace but Le Bricoleur is squirming around nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Le Bricoleur is trying to stand up.
Saga landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga punishing his opponent with strikes.
Le Bricoleur is rocked!
Saga looking to isolate an arm here. Le Bricoleur doesn't see it coming and as Saga extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Saga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuu Saga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaaron Cent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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147 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 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
5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaaron Cent!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cent gets caught flat footed, as Fujii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fujii pushes down on Cent's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujii pulls his head out easily.
Fujii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cent on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fujii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fujii is looking to advance position but Cent won't allow it.
Fujii is trying to work for a kimura but Cent is defending well.
Fujii winds up and cracks Cent with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cent is trying to stand up here but Fujii is controlling him well.
Fujii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cent wants to improve his position but Fujii is controlling well.
Fujii works his way into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cent is trying to escape the mount.
Fujii is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Cent is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Naoki Fujii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kett dela Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dela Calzada has chosen Enter Sandman 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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186 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Miyagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kett dela Calzada!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dela Calzada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miyagi did well to prevent dela Calzada getting side control.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. dela Calzada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi gets full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miyagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
dela Calzada takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
dela Calzada preventing the sweep.
Miyagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miyagi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Miyagi trying to control the position.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but dela Calzada controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
dela Calzada trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Miyagi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
dela Calzada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dela Calzada prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi is breathing heavily.
dela Calzada thows a huge punch but Miyagi dodges it nicely.
Miyagi is staying active underneath dela Calzada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
dela Calzada prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
dela Calzada wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miyagi with a poor takedown
and dela Calzada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miyagi won't be happy with that.
dela Calzada wants to stand but Miyagi is controlling his arm.
dela Calzada is looking to take a break and control but Miyagi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
dela Calzada 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but dela Calzada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miyagi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but dela Calzada has control of the leg.
dela Calzada wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from dela Calzada.
Miyagi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miyagi is working for a kimura but dela Calzada is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but dela Calzada defending well.
Miyagi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miyagi goes for an armbar but dela Calzada turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from dela Calzada.
Miyagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but dela Calzada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
dela Calzada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miyagi working for a triangle but dela Calzada defends it easily.
dela Calzada passes into half guard.
dela Calzada blocks the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but dela Calzada pulls his head out easily.
dela Calzada trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
dela Calzada wants to stand but Miyagi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kett dela Calzada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miyagi with a poor takedown
and dela Calzada counters with a two punch combo.
dela Calzada fails with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in dela Calzada's guard now.
Miyagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
dela Calzada will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but dela Calzada keeps moving.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. dela Calzada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
dela Calzada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
dela Calzada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
dela Calzada throws a sloppy head kick and Miyagi moves out of range easily.
dela Calzada tries for a takedown but Miyagi circles away easily
and Miyagi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in dela Calzada's guard now.
Miyagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but dela Calzada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi postures up in dela Calzada's guard and throws a big left but dela Calzada blocks it.
Hiro Miyagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miyagi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyagi forces his way into half guard.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but dela Calzada defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
dela Calzada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hiro Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kett dela Calzada.
Miyagi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed dela Calzada's guard.
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. Miyagi connects with a nice short shot to dela Calzada's temple.
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!
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura but dela Calzada is defending well.
dela Calzada is looking to improve his position.
dela Calzada looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi passes the guard and advances to mount!
dela Calzada is in a horrible position here. Miyagi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miyagi lands with some strikes.
Miyagi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Miyagi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and dela Calzada is now in Miyagi's guard. A big mistake from Miyagi there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
dela Calzada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
dela Calzada postures up and lands a big shot to Miyagi's brow.
dela Calzada stands up over Miyagi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
dela Calzada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from dela Calzada.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miyagi.
Miyagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. dela Calzada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Miyagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
dela Calzada has Miyagi up against the cage in a clinch.
dela Calzada pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dela Calzada keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
dela Calzada keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi is looking to work some ground and pound but dela Calzada has wrist control.
dela Calzada being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dela Calzada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but dela Calzada keeps moving.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
dela Calzada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
dela Calzada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a shoot takedown. dela Calzada fights it but they end up in guard.
Miyagi passes dela Calzada's left leg - he's now in half guard.
dela Calzada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but dela Calzada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
dela Calzada is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dela Calzada is just riding it out for now. Miyagi eventually gives up the hold.
Miyagi is pressing down on dela Calzada's thigh, looking to free his foot. dela Calzada is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi prevents dela Calzada from improving his position.
dela Calzada has hold of Miyagi's hands but Miyagi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miyagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
dela Calzada trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi wants to free his trapped foot but dela Calzada is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed dela Calzada's head.
Miyagi working dela Calzada over with strikes.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but dela Calzada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyagi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because dela Calzada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
dela Calzada is pressing down on Miyagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miyagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but dela Calzada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dela Calzada is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi throws a strike but dela Calzada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and dela Calzada defends well.
dela Calzada pushes down on Miyagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Miyagi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
dela Calzada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - dela Calzada lands in his opponent's guard.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miyagi working dela Calzada over with strikes.
dela Calzada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
dela Calzada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miyagi.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Miyagi thows a huge punch but dela Calzada dodges it nicely.
dela Calzada tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi throwing shots but dela Calzada is blocking nicely.
Miyagi is trying to control the action in half guard but dela Calzada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, dela Calzada has managed to free his arm - good work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
dela Calzada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miyagi.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
dela Calzada keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully.
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is working hard here to advance position.
Miyagi postures up in dela Calzada's guard and throws a big left but dela Calzada blocks it.
Miyagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
dela Calzada controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
dela Calzada throws a right and a left that Miyagi avoids nicely.
Miyagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and dela Calzada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dela Calzada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miyagi!
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but dela Calzada isn't that keen on the idea.
dela Calzada wants to control the pace but Miyagi is squirming around nicely.
dela Calzada is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Miyagi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Miyagi shrugs it off.
Miyagi is desperately trying to improve his position but dela Calzada has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
dela Calzada lands a nice shot to the head.
Miyagi tries to hold on but dela Calzada pushes him away.
Miyagi is trying to escape the mount.
Miyagi tries to hold on but dela Calzada postures up.
Miyagi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kett dela Calzada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
dela Calzada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miyagi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
dela Calzada trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi moves into full mount! dela Calzada won't be happy about that!
dela Calzada has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Miyagi is working the ground and pound. Can dela Calzada escape?
Miyagi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. dela Calzada is looking for a way out.
dela Calzada is taking damage to the body and head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dela Calzada fending off the submission attempt from Miyagi.
dela Calzada is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Miyagi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Miyagi missing with strikes.
dela Calzada is having to fend off submission attempts from Miyagi, who is looking to sink in the choke. Miyagi doesn't have the hooks in though and dela Calzada manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. dela Calzada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
dela Calzada wants to stand but Miyagi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miyagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miyagi shoots and misses
and dela Calzada counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miyagi's guard now.
dela Calzada passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but dela Calzada has control of the leg.
Miyagi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dela Calzada tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Miyagi.
Miyagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi is trying to keep dela Calzada in close.
Miyagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Miyagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and dela Calzada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miyagi's guard.
Miyagi working for a triangle but dela Calzada defends it easily.
dela Calzada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi working for submissions but it's allowed dela Calzada to get to half guard.
dela Calzada prevents Miyagi from improving his position.
Miyagi trying to hold on to dela Calzada's head to control him but dela Calzada postures up.
dela Calzada is working for a kimura but Miyagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Miyagi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Miyagi punching to the body, from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hiro Miyagi.
I think Miyagi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hiro Miyagi!
Hiro Miyagi retains his welterweight title!
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