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PFL 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Hombre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and November One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). One has chosen To mega therion as his entrance music. November One acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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9 - 3 - 0 |
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255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herbert Hombre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, November One!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hombre drops One with a nice combination! Hombre dives into One's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like November One has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hombre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hombre 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.
One is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hombre is controlling him.
Hombre throws a big right hand that misses.
Hombre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hombre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hombre.
Hombre lands a couple of elbows.
Hombre content to stall in guard here.
Hombre trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One is looking to stand up but Hombre isn't so interested in that idea.
Hombre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hombre.
Hombre trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Hombre throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
One preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hombre doesn't manage to clinch there - One circles away.
Hombre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herbert Hombre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hombre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Hombre persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
Hombre misses with a takedown attempt - One sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Hombre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hombre looks for a takedown but One sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hombre gets the takedown into side control.
Hombre controlling the position.
Hombre tries to move into full mount but can't pass One's legs.
One is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hombre misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
One is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hombre misses with the ground and pound.
Hombre lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hombre throwing strikes but One manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hombre manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Hombre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on November One's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hombre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. One tries to avoid it but Hombre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag One to the ground. One escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hombre gets a takedown into half guard.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hombre.
Hombre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hombre trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Hombre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hombre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hombre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hombre.
Hombre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hombre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. One looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
One dodges the ground and pound from Hombre.
Hombre decides to stand back up. Hombre steps back and let's One get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hombre with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hombre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? One is fending him off so far but Hombre persists. Nope, One circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Hombre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hombre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has One pinned against the cage. One gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hombre shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hombre moves out of range of the strikes.
Hombre shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Hombre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
One misses with a looping left.
Hombre dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Hombre's head and hops out.
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.
Hombre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
Hombre misses with a two punch combination.
One misses with a head kick.
Hombre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by One. One obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Hombre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hombre fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Hombre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on November One's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hombre shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Hombre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hombre defending well as One loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hombre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hombre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hombre prevents One from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Hombre.
Hombre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hombre throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hombre.
One is trying to stand back up but Hombre is controlling him
Herbert Hombre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hombre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hombre trying to control from half guard but One is working away.
Hombre thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing One to regain full guard.
Hombre prevents One from getting back to his feet.
One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hombre is trying hard to land a takedown here. One sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hombre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hombre misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
One being controlled here, momentarily.
Hombre won't allow One to get back to his feet.
Hombre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hombre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Herbert Hombre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hombre.
Hombre stays in close to One's body and controls the position.
Hombre postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it.
Hombre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hombre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
November One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hombre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Hombre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hombre 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Hombre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between nick eat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Wallaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallaby comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Europe - The Final Countdown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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142 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, nick eat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doug Wallaby!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallaby avoids the body shot from eat.
Some wild striking there from eat.
eat cracks a nice hook into Wallaby's ribs.
Wallaby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
eat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
eat cracks Wallaby with a good jab.
eat misses with a two punch combination.
eat throws a right and a left that Wallaby avoids nicely.
Wallaby tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but eat swivels and escapes.
eat ducks right into an uppercut from Wallaby.
A jab lands there for Wallaby.
eat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallaby circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from eat misses the target.
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as eat sprawls well. eat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wallaby gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Wallaby with that takedown attempt.
nick eat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Wallaby.
Wallaby cracks eat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallaby throws a left and a right that both miss
and eat counters with a one-two to the body.
Wallaby tries to bum rush eat with a series of wild strikes but eat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallaby cracks eat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallaby is defended easily by eat.
Wallaby is looking to clinch but eat is avoiding it.
Wallaby looks to clinch
and eat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
eat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallaby counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallaby throws a right and a left that both miss.
eat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallaby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallaby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
eat is trying to break the clinch but Wallaby is controlling him.
Wallaby manages to break the clinch.
Wallaby shoots in and drives through. eat sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
eat throws a jab when Wallaby was well out of range.
Wallaby dodges the punch combination from eat.
Wallaby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
eat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallaby.
Wallaby fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallaby looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? eat is fending him off so far but Wallaby persists. Nope, eat circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallaby looks gassed!
Wallaby slips under a jab.
Wallaby fails with the takedown.
eat throws a combination. Wallaby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
eat misses with the combination.
Wallaby tries for a takedown but eat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
eat connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby dodges the punch combination from eat.
eat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
eat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Wallaby or perhaps it was just good defense by eat which made him look bad.
Danga de danga de dang - eat scores with a four punch combination!
eat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallaby has a takedown stuffed.
Wallaby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
eat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
eat fails to land with a series of punches.
eat misses with a hook.
Wallaby shoots in for a double leg but eat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
eat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallaby counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for eat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
eat trying desperately to get to his feet.
eat is squirming around, avoiding Wallaby's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that eat really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wallaby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can eat hang on?
Wallaby landing strikes from the mount and eat is in trouble!
Wallaby throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for eat because Wallaby loaded up on that one.
Wallaby controlling from the full mount.
eat holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wallaby tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallaby throws some wild stikes that eat manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that nick eat will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
eat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallaby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
nick eat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
eat throws a series of punches but Wallaby moves out of range.
eat lands with a good body shot.
nick eat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
eat misses with a straight left.
Wallaby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has eat pinned against the cage. eat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallaby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallaby lands with a nice body punch.
Wallaby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
eat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
nick eat is winning the standup battle so far.
eat throws a nice looking combination but Wallaby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Wallaby both land. Nice combination.
Wallaby fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallaby lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallaby misses with a takedown attempt - eat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
nick eat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Wallaby.
eat misses with a combination
and Wallaby counters with a left to the body.
eat misses with a series of wild punches.
eat moves out of range as Wallaby strikes.
nick eat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallaby closes the distance and clinches up with eat, looking for a takedown. Wallaby pushes eat against the cage but eat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
eat misses with a double jab
and Wallaby counters with a nice double leg into side control. eat won't be happy with that.
eat wants to get back to his feet but Wallaby drags him back down.
Wallaby stands up and we're back to a striking position.
eat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallaby counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says eat as he avoids it easily.
Wallaby tries to bum rush eat with a series of wild strikes but eat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
eat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallaby fails with a takedown attempt.
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says eat as he avoids it easily.
eat stalks Wallaby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wallaby's face. Wallaby staggers backwards, shaken.
eat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallaby.
Wallaby takes a swing at eat's ribcage but misses.
Wallaby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but eat circles away quickly and effectively.
eat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallaby.
Wallaby dodges the punch combination from eat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
eat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallaby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
eat blocks a jab.
eat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallaby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallaby falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling eat to counter with a crisp jab.
eat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and eat wants it to stay on the feet.
eat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallaby in his tracks.
Wallaby shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallaby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallaby ducks right into an uppercut from eat.
The crowd cheers as eat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wallaby doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and eat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wallaby thinking.
eat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallaby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
eat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallaby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
eat throws a nice looking combination but Wallaby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallaby throws a right hand that eat ducks under and follows up with a left that eat also avoids with ease.
Wallaby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wallaby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
eat misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallaby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
eat throws a looping overhand right but Wallaby ducks down to avoid it.
eat misses with a double jab
and Wallaby counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Wallaby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallaby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but eat was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallaby.
eat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wallaby.
eat misses with a jab, cross combination.
eat throws a right and a left that Wallaby avoids nicely.
eat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
eat misses with the combination.
Wallaby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallaby dodges the punch combination from eat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
eat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to de liver by Wallaby. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
eat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallaby dodges the punch combination from eat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallaby tries for a takedown but eat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallaby fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
eat throws a looping overhand right but Wallaby ducks down to avoid it.
eat misses with a few strikes there.
Wallaby tries to close the distance and clinch but eat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
eat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallaby.
eat throws a series of punches but Wallaby avoids them all with ease.
Wallaby misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
nick eat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Wallaby.
eat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallaby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on eat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
eat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallaby's elbow.
Wallaby tries for a takedown but eat manages to get underhooks.
eat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
eat looks to land a combination but Wallaby avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
eat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallaby misses with a few strikes there.
eat just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallaby tries for a takedown but eat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
eat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wallaby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by eat.
Wallaby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallaby breaks the clinch.
eat stalks Wallaby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wallaby's face. Wallaby staggers backwards, shaken.
eat tries to keep at a distance but Wallaby has taken the fight into the clinch.
eat working hard to break the clinch.
eat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
eat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallaby counters with a stiff right hand.
Wallaby slips under a jab from eat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallaby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallaby lands a jab to eat's midsection.
Wallaby tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from eat. No joy for Wallaby on that attempt.
eat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
eat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallaby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallaby shoots in but no luck this time.
eat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wallaby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
eat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallaby avoids a punch combination nicely.
eat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallaby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Wallaby.
eat works the jab nicely.
eat throws a combination that misses
and Wallaby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
eat misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallaby lands with a shot to the body.
Wallaby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallaby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
eat throws a one two combo.
eat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallaby counters with a left and a right that stings eat.
eat thuds a left hand into Wallaby's body.
eat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
eat lands a glancing blow to the side of Wallaby's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug Wallaby.
I think Wallaby has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doug Wallaby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stranglehold by Ted Nugent. Bruno Ferro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daisuke Suzuki's chin.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Suzuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suzuki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Suzuki prevents Ferro from standing back up.
Ferro trying to control from the bottom.
Suzuki tries to pass to full mount but Ferro defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferro tries to roll over but Suzuki keeps him under control.
Ferro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferro tries to clinch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferro tries to clinch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Ferro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suzuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Suzuki does it's job there.
Suzuki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferro tries to clinch there but Suzuki circles away.
Ferro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suzuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suzuki throws a body punch but Ferro moves out of range.
Suzuki closes the distance and clinches.
Suzuki pushes Ferro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferro tries to work over Suzuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suzuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suzuki has Ferro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ferro looking to slow down the pace here.
Suzuki misses with the head strike.
Ferro misses with a knee to the head.
Ferro lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferro takes a shot to the head.
Suzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suzuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferro backwards.
Ferro tries to stall but Suzuki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki being controlled against the cage.
Suzuki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ferro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Suzuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bruno Ferro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Suzuki.
Ferro tries to throw a body punch but Suzuki avoids it by throwing Ferro back against the cage.
Suzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Suzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suzuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferro tries to land a knee to the head but Suzuki blocks with his arms.
Ferro is breathing heavily.
Suzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferro is trying to maintain a safe position but Suzuki gets an underhook and turns Ferro into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Suzuki as the two fighters clinch.
Suzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferros head.
Ferro takes a shot to the head.
Suzuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferros head.
Suzuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suzuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferro or not.
Suzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Suzuki tries to land a knee to the head but Ferro blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki tries a knee to the head but Ferro blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suzuki.
Suzuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferro backwards.
Suzuki scores with a shot to the side of Ferro's head.
Suzuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferro.
Still in the clinch, Suzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suzuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferro backwards.
Suzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suzuki misses with some punches.
Suzuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Suzuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suzuki tries a knee to the head but Ferro blocks it.
Suzuki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suzuki drags the fight down to the ground.
Suzuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferro wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Ferro tries to pass.
Suzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suzuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suzuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferro has managed to get both his arms back between Suzuki's legs - danger averted.
Ferro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Suzuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ferro tries to clinch up
and Suzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferro wants to clinch up but Suzuki keeps it at a distance.
Ferro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suzuki gets through Ferro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Suzuki misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Suzuki.
Ferro taking a breather.
Good body shot from Suzuki.
Suzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Suzuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferro tries to land a knee to the head but Suzuki blocks with his arms.
Suzuki blocking some punches.
Ferro looking to slow down the pace here.
Suzuki lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daisuke Suzuki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suzuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ferros head.
Suzuki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferro backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki gets through Ferro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suzuki scores with a shot to the side of Ferro's head.
A short right from Suzuki on the inside.
Suzuki lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Suzuki.
Suzuki manages to pull guard.
Suzuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferro wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki trying to keep a closed guard but Ferro is proving a slippery customer.
Ferro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suzuki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferro has managed to get both his arms back between Suzuki's legs - danger averted.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Ferro tries to pass.
Suzuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferro defends it easily.
Ferro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Suzuki has his foot on Ferro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferro works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Ferro from controlling successfully.
Ferro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferro stays in close to Suzuki's body and controls the position.
Ferro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suzuki trying to control the position.
Ferro stands and throws Suzuki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suzuki is being controlled here.
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.
Ferro decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ferro tries to clinch up but Suzuki circles away and keeps his distance.
Suzuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Ferro clinches but Suzuki breaks the clinch
and Suzuki counters with a leg kick.
Ferro tries to clinch there but Suzuki circles away.
Ferro is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suzuki, right into the meat.
Suzuki misses with a head kick.
Suzuki lands with a hook. Ferro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suzuki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferro but Ferro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferro misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suzuki keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Ferro misses.
Ferro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suzuki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suzuki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferro clinches but Suzuki breaks the clinch
and Suzuki counters with a three punch combo that has Ferro backing up. Ferro nods at Suzuki to acknowledge the strikes.
Ferro closes the distance but Suzuki moves to the side
and Suzuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick and Ferro moves out of range easily.
Suzuki throws a head kick but Ferro moves out of range.
Ferro clinches but Suzuki breaks the clinch
and Suzuki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferro is looking for a sweep. Suzuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Suzuki there.
Ferro is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Ferro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suzuki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suzuki wants to control but Ferro is keeping him busy.
Ferro is looking to get back to full guard here but Suzuki has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro wants to control but Suzuki is having none of it.
Ferro holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Suzuki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Suzuki with a couple of short strikes.
Ferro wants to hold on but Suzuki pushes him away.
Suzuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferro is looking to escape.
Suzuki lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Suzuki tries to control but Ferro wriggling away.
Ferro is looking to improve his position but Suzuki isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki scoring with strikes but Ferro is staying in there.
Suzuki controlling from mount.
Suzuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suzuki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ferro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bruno Ferro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daisuke Suzuki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Suzuki looking to control but Ferro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suzuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Suzuki looking to finish Ferro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ferro!
Ferro can't escape the position.
Suzuki landing punches.
Daisuke Suzuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suzuki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzuki controlling from the full mount.
Suzuki tries to control but Ferro wriggling away.
Ferro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ferro gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Suzuki looking to sit in guard and control but Ferro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Suzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suzuki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumerk Murwain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yli Paino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumerk Murwain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yli Paino's chin.
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rumerk Murwain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yli Paino!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paino darts in and clinches Murwain up against the cage.
Paino prevents Murwain from breaking the clinch.
Paino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murwain misses with a wild body shot.
Paino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murwain.
Murwain misses with a wild body shot.
Paino misses with a straight right.
Paino fails with a takedown attempt.
Murwain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Yli Paino has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murwain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murwain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murwain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murwain connects with a looping right hand.
Murwain misses with a body shot.
Rumerk Murwain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murwain walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Paino drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Murwain swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Paino's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumerk Murwain!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Samoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daley Bornstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samoth's entrance music is Judas Priest - Painkiller. A fine choice. Bornstein has chosen Men at Work - Land Down Under 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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295 lbs
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315 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikael Samoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daley Bornstein!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Samoth misses.
Samoth scores with a leg kick.
Samoth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bornstein misses with a straight right.
Bornstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bornstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samoth.
Samoth slips a jab from Bornstein.
Bornstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bornstein looks to land a right hand but Samoth moved out of range.
Samoth ducks under a wild hook from Bornstein.
Bornstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samoth. Samoth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bornstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samoth.
Samoth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samoth clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bornstein breaks the clinch.
Bornstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bornstein with a nice cross.
Samoth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bornstein.
Samoth throws a hook but Bornstein blocks it.
Bornstein throws a nice looking combination but Samoth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bornstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Samoth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bornstein!
Samoth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Daley Bornstein has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bornstein wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Samoth connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The cut above Daley Bornstein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daley Bornstein's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mikael Samoth!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JT Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurek Gazownik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spirit comes into the arena with Nujabes - Feather blaring out of the sound system. Gazownik has chosen Spoon - Got Nuffin' as his entrance music. JT Spirit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JT Spirit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurek Gazownik!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spirit clobbers Gazownik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spirit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gazownik on the side of the head.
Gazownik drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spirit controls Gazownik momentarily but Gazownik frees himself.
Spirit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gazownik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gazownik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spirit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gazownik trying to control but Spirit is working from the bottom.
Gazownik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazownik tries to free his leg and advance position but Spirit is retaining full guard.
Gazownik trying to control but Spirit is working from the bottom.
Spirit wants to sweep here but Gazownik controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spirit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gazownik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spirit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spirit jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spirit throws a nice looking combination but Gazownik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spirit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gazownik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spirit to the mat! Spirit manages to get full guard.
Spirit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spirit working a defensive guard here.
Spirit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gazownik defends well.
Spirit keeping full guard, as Gazownik tries to pass.
Gazownik wants to get up but he can't break Spirit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik trying to control the position from guard on top but Spirit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gazownik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spirit is keeping the position for now.
Spirit keeping moving, preventing Gazownik from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spirit lands a nice shot to the body.
Spirit stuns Gazownik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crunch! Spirit slams his shin into Gazownik's torso.
Spirit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spirit with a jab.
Spirit misses with a double jab.
Spirit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gazownik's calf.
Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spirit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gazownik on the side of the head.
Spirit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Spirit.
Gazownik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spirit.
Spirit is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gazownik's half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazownik is looking to control Spirit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gazownik avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Spirit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spirit has his takedown stuffed
and Gazownik counters with a right hand to the body.
Gazownik throws a sloppy head kick
and Spirit counters with a shoot takedown. Gazownik fights it but they end up in guard.
Gazownik being controlled here, momentarily.
Spirit trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazownik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spirit advances position into side control!
Gazownik is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazownik is looking to reverse the position.
Gazownik gets back to half guard.
Gazownik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spirit tries to free his leg and advance position but Gazownik is retaining full guard.
Spirit landing with the ground and pound.
Gazownik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Gazownik might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spirit kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gazownik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gazownik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gazownik shoots in and drives through. Spirit sprawls well.
Gazownik is breathing heavily.
Spirit lands a high kick!
Spirit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gazownik will feel that in the morning.
Nice defenses there by Gazownik.
Spirit looks to land a left hand but Gazownik moved out of range nicely.
Spirit lands with a slapping head kick.
Spirit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spirit shoots and misses
and Gazownik counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik wants to control from the top but Spirit keeps moving.
Spirit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spirit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gazownik wants to control from the top but Spirit keeps moving.
Gazownik advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gazownik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spirit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spirit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gazownik defends well.
Gazownik tries to free his leg and advance position but Spirit is retaining full guard.
Spirit has his foot on Gazownik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gazownik works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazownik wanted to stand there but Spirit had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Spirit dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gazownik wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Spirit.
Gazownik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spirit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gazownik is staying active underneath Spirit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gazownik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gazownik is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gazownik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spirit not doing much here.
Spirit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gazownik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spirit.
Spirit trying to control from half guard but Gazownik is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gazownik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gazownik.
Spirit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gazownik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spirit thows a big elbow that misses.
Spirit advances to half guard.
Gazownik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spirit is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gazownik works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gazownik wants to sweep here but Spirit controlling him for the moment.
Spirit advances position into side control!
Gazownik tries to buck Spirit off but Spirit is having none of it.
Spirit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Gazownik wants to control but Spirit postures up.
An elbow from Spirit crashes against the mat.
Gazownik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Spirit.
Spirit is looking to take a break and control but Gazownik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spirit landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gazownik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spirit is keen to just control but Gazownik is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Spirit clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spirit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spirit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
JT Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gazownik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spirit counters with a nice uppercut.
Gazownik closes the distance but Spirit moves to the side
and Spirit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Spirit.
Spirit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gazownik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gazownik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gazownik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spirit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit controls Gazownik momentarily but Gazownik frees himself.
Spirit keeping moving, preventing Gazownik from controlling successfully.
Spirit keeping full guard, as Gazownik tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spirit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gazownik wants to control from the top but Spirit keeps moving.
Gazownik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gazownik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gazownik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spirit counters with a good low kick that Gazownik was not able to check.
Gazownik throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spirit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gazownik throws a leg kick
and Spirit counters with a stiff right hand.
Gazownik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spirit. Spirit obviously looking to wear him down.
Gazownik shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Spirit.
Gazownik is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spirit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Spirit.
Spirit misses the jab.
Spirit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spirit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spirit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spirit thuds a left hand into Gazownik's body.
Spirit lands a nice shot to the body.
Spirit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spirit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gazownik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spirit. Gazownik shrugs it off though.
Gazownik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spirit.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spirit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Spirit had his way with Jurek Gazownik in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spirit lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, jab by Spirit - just one landing.
Spirit lands a jab.
JT Spirit is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazownik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spirit.
Gazownik has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Spirit.
Good leg kick by Spirit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Gazownik.
Spirit tests Gazownik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spirit is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gazownik shoots in looking for a takedown. Spirit tries to sprawl out of it but Gazownik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spirit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gazownik is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gazownik checks a leg kick.
Spirit scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spirit.
Spirit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gazownik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spirit to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spirit. That's going to slow Gazownik down.
Gazownik drops his hands momentarily and Spirit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spirit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spirit. Gazownik shrugs it off though.
Spirit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gazownik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirit tries to score with a low kick but Gazownik moves his leg out of the way.
Spirit thows a body kick. Gazownik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spirit cracks Gazownik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spirit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spirit throws a nice looking combination but Gazownik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spirit scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spirit stands up over Gazownik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gazownik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
JT Spirit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spirit gets back to full guard.
Spirit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gazownik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gazownik won't allow Spirit to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazownik looking to pass the guard.
Gazownik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gazownik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spirit is trying to control but can't.
Gazownik is keen to just control but Spirit is a slippery customer.
Spirit is controlling Gazownik's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
JT Spirit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spirit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Spirit!
JT Spirit retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minard comes to the cage accompanied by I Against I. Bundy has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Al Bundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anderson Minard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Bundy blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Minard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundy avoids the head kick by Minard.
Bundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Minard.
Minard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Bundy.
Minard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Minard tries to clinch but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy connects with the punch.
Bundy misses with a hook. Minard ducked under it nicely.
Bundy scores with a shot to the body.
Bundy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Minard can pounce on him.
Minard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bundy throws a shot to the body.
Minard throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Minard takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left and a right from Bundy both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy defending well as Minard loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy with a hook.
Nice cross by Bundy.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Minard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bundy.
Anderson Minard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Minard wants it to stay on the feet.
Minard loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
Minard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bundy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bundy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Minard slips a straight right by Bundy.
Minard cracks Bundy with a good jab.
Bundy punishes Minard's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Minard misses.
Bundy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Minard sprawls well initially but Bundy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Minard is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Bundy there.
Minard trying to control but Bundy postures up.
Bundy throwing shots but Minard is blocking nicely.
Bundy lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minard wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.
Bundy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bundy.
Minard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy stands up over Minard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Minard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bundy controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to hold on to Minard's head to control him but Minard postures up.
Bundy keeping control of the position.
Minard throwing shots but Bundy is blocking nicely.
Minard is thwarting Bundy's attempts to control the position.
Minard trying to pass the guard but Bundy defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bundy keeping control of the position.
Bundy is not content to let Minard control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
That's time! Minard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bundy lands a jab to the head.
Bundy connects with a jab.
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Minard is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Minard circles away and we're back to standing.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minard swivels and escapes.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Minard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Minard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Minard in his tracks.
Bundy loads up on a big right hand but Minard slips the punch.
Minard misses with a head kick.
Minard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Minard sprawls well.
Anderson Minard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Minard misses with a straight left.
Minard throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minard throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Minard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Minard tries a body shot but Bundy blocks it.
Bundy is trying to break the clinch but Minard is controlling him.
Minard throws an elbow that misses.
Minard lands an elbow that stopped Bundy in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Minard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Minard with a knee to the head.
Bundy wants the takedown. Minard is fighting it off but Bundy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Minard's guard against the cage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bundy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minard wants to control but Bundy passes easily into half guard.
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Minard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Minard defending well though.
Minard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bundy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bundy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minard keeps working.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Minard's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is pressing down on Minard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Minard is holding on for now.
Minard pushes Bundy off looking to stand but Bundy dives back in and keeps control.
Minard won't allow Bundy to pass to mount.
Bundy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bundy is thwarting Minard's attempts to control the position.
Bundy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minard taking some punishment here, with Bundy in his half guard.
Bundy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy preventing the sweep.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy connects with a couple of short punches.
Bundy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Minard keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bundy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bundy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Minard throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Minard throws a head kick that misses.
Minard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Minard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bundy, as that shot connected.
Minard throws a hook but Bundy blocks it.
Bundy cracks Minard with an open hand slap.
Minard throws a wild body kick that Bundy sees coming a mile off.
Minard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bundy scores with a hook.
Bundy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Minard tries a head kick but it misses.
Bundy lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy misses the jab.
Minard throws a head kick that misses.
Minard lands a jab to the head.
Bundy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bundy lands in his opponent's guard.
Bundy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minard's guard.
Bundy with the ground and pound but Minard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Minard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bundy scoring with some ground and pound.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Minard is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy postures up in Minard's guard and throws a big left but Minard blocks it.
Bundy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bundy is in close to Minard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Minard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bundy looking to sit in guard and control but Minard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Minard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minard trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minard preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Minard from controlling successfully.
Bundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bundy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bundy scores with the left hand. Minard knows he should have avoided that one.
Minard throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Minard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bundy was well out of range. Poor timing from Minard.
Bundy throws out a powerful jab.
Bundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minard throws out the jab.
Minard throws a lazy right hand but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bundy connects with a right hand. Minard shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Minard.
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Bundy misses with a looping left.
Bundy throws a right hand that Minard ducks under and follows up with a left that Minard also avoids with ease.
Bundy throws a right hand that Minard ducks under and follows up with a left that Minard also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown by Bundy or perhaps it was just good defense by Minard which made him look bad.
Minard throws a leg kick but Bundy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab by Minard.
Anderson Minard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minard.
Minard tries a head kick but it misses.
Minard throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundy 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enemy. Jones has chosen Az Yet - Last Night as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
190 lbs
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25
197 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Murth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murth showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murth is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murth wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Murth being controlled here momentarily.
Murth stops Jones from standing up.
Murth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Murth advances position into side control!
Murth in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Murth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones is trying to control Murth's posture but Murth avoids it.
Murth tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Murth postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murth throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Murth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a head kick that Murth semi-blocks.
A big right from Jones misses.
Murth instigates a clinch.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murth working hard to break the clinch.
Murth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Murth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murth is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Murth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murth tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Murth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murth misses with a double jab.
Murth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones won't allow Murth to pass to mount.
Murth is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murth tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Murth 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.
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.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Still in half guard, Murth seems content to control.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murth scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Murth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Murth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Murth counters with a two punch combo.
Murth throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murth shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murth blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Murth saw that one coming.
Murth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Murth drags him back down.
Murth is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Murth.
Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Murth has mounted him!
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Murth has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murth avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Murth jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jones is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jones and Murth has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jones tries to escape but Murth is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Murth is controlling him well.
Jones is letting Murth control him for a moment.
Murth cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of Murth's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murth passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Murth's attempts to control the action.
Murth content just to control the position here.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murth looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Murth isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Murth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Murth.
Murth ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Murth saw that one coming.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murth looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Murth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A punch combination from Murth misses.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Murth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Murth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murth circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Murth slips a straight right by Jones.
Murth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murth scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Murth misses.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murth.
Murth misses with a double jab.
Murth misses with a two punch combination.
Murth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murth.
Murth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murth.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Murth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murth lands a lovely overhand right.
Murth swinging wildly here.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Murth's shoulder, as Murth tries to avoid the shot.
Murth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murth tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adam Murth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Murth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Murth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones tries to bum rush Murth with a series of wild strikes but Murth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Murth moved out of range.
Murth scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Murth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Murth scores with a four punch combination!
Murth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Murth stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Adam Murth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Murth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a combination
and Murth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murth wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Murth throwing strikes but missing.
Murth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Adam Murth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Murth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Armando Chimal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimal kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is BATTLE FIELD by Tohru Nakabayashi for the Superclassic game GOLDEN AXE!!!. Lucas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Serial Killer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armando Chimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas lands a body shot.
Lucas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lucas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucas throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Lucas misses its intended target.
Lucas scores with a nice head shot.
Lucas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lucas lands with a right hand.
Lucas is looking to clinch but Chimal is avoiding it.
Lucas tries to clinch up but Chimal circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, jab by Lucas - just one landing.
Lucas swings for the body but Chimal moves out of range.
Henry Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chimal ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
Lucas is looking to clinch.
Lucas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucas.
Lucas wants to clinch.
Lucas wants to clinch.
Lucas blocks a leg kick.
Lucas moves in looking to clinch but Chimal pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lucas's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lucas slaps away a takedown attempt from Chimal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chimal swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucas.
Lucas loads up on a big right hand but Chimal slips the punch.
Lucas tries to clinch but Chimal moves out of range.
Chimal misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Lucas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chimal doesn't seem phased though.
Lucas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucas throws a leg kick
and Chimal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucas's guard.
Chimal lands a couple of elbows.
Lucas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas keeping full guard, as Chimal tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimal 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas wants to sweep here but Chimal controlling him for the moment.
Chimal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lucas prevents Chimal from improving position.
Lucas dodges the ground and pound from Chimal.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lucas scores with the left hand. Chimal knows he should have avoided that one.
Chimal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lucas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chimal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas loads up on a big right hand but Chimal slips the punch.
Lucas darts in trying to clinch
and Chimal counters with a head kick. That will keep Lucas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A left lands for Lucas.
Lucas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lucas tries to land a leg kick but Chimal saw it coming and moves away.
Chimal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lucas finds it's way round the side to connect with Chimal's head.
Lucas leaves Chimal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lucas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas scores with a push kick.
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chimal.
Lucas tries to clinch
and Chimal counters with a single leg into guard. Lucas didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lucas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucas misses with an uppercut. Chimal saw that one coming.
Lucas tries to clinch but Chimal moves away
and Chimal counters with a head kick. That will keep Lucas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lucas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chimal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lucas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lucas lands with a nice combination. Chimal backs away looking to recover.
Lucas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chimal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucas's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Lucas misses
and Chimal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lucas's guard.
Chimal looking to pass the guard.
Lucas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Lucas wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucas can't keep his opponent in guard - Chimal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chimal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Chimal connects with a nice short shot to Lucas's temple.
Chimal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chimal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chimal is pressing down on Lucas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lucas is holding on for now.
Chimal throws a strike but Lucas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lucas can't keep his opponent in guard - Chimal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chimal moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chimal tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chimal has knee on belly momentarily but Lucas bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chimal wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chimal works his way into full mount!
Lucas tries to reverse the position but Chimal maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to hold on but Chimal pushes him away.
Lucas is working to get back to half guard.
Chimal landing shots from mount.
Lucas wants to control but Chimal is having none of it.
Lucas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chimal avoids the attempt from Lucas to control.
Lucas can't escape the position.
Chimal working Lucas over with strikes here.
Chimal landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimal landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chimal lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Chimal misses with some ground and pound and Lucas recovers position to half guard.
Chimal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lucas's head.
Armando Chimal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucas is looking to improve his position.
Chimal is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chimal thows a huge punch but Lucas dodges it nicely.
Chimal misses with a head shot. Lucas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimalis looking to pass into half guard but Lucas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lucas is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Chimal dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lucas lands a nice shot that snaps Chimal's head back.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chimal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucas throws a lazy body kick
and Chimal counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucas closes the distance but Chimal moves to the side
and Chimal counters with a left to the body.
Lucas punishes Chimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Chimal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chimal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas moves away.
Lucas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chimal circles away quickly and effectively.
Chimal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lucas's waist but Lucas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimal off to one side.
Lucas lands a body shot.
Chimal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry Lucas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucas.
Lucas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henry Lucas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chimal is defended easily by Lucas.
Lucas with a jab.
Lucas moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Lucas is predictable there
and Chimal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chimal slips under a jab from Lucas.
Lucas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lucas throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Chimal to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lucas.
Lucas throws a shot from downtown. Chimal moves away and avoids it.
Lucas digs a good hook to Chimal's body.
Lucas digs a good body shot into Chimal's ribs.
Chimal throws a body punch but Lucas moves out of range.
Chimal tries for a takedown but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Chimal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas wants to clinch but Chimal slips to the side
and Chimal counters with a leg kick.
Lucas misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Lucas.
Chimal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chimal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chimal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lucas defends it nicely.
Lucas checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucas. Chimal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chimal slips under a jab.
Lucas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lucas connects with a body shot.
Lucas lands with an uppercut that bounces Chimal off the cage and back into rage.
Jab, jab by Lucas - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries a low kick but Chimal avoids it.
Lucas connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucas throws a nice looking combination but Chimal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lucas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimal.
Lucas misses with a hook to the body
and Chimal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucas tries to clinch
enabling Chimal to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lucas.
Lucas tries to clinch but Chimal is having none of it.
A big right from Lucas misses.
Nice shot lands for Lucas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chimal is defended easily by Lucas.
Lucas throws a hook but Chimal avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lucas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Lucas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Samoan Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
173 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Samoan Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iverson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samoan Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No joy there for Samoan Warrior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iverson tries to land a leg kick but Samoan Warrior saw it coming and moves away.
Iverson throws a push kick but Samoan Warrior slaps the foot to one side.
Samoan Warrior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Samoan Warrior scores with a shot to the body.
Iverson misses with a low kick as Samoan Warrior jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Samoan Warrior blocks the leg kick.
Iverson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samoan Warrior is out of range and Iverson settles back down.
Samoan Warrior lands a left and a right that send Iverson crashing to the mat, dazed. Samoan Warrior thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Iverson is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samoan Warrior lands with a big right hook that stumbles Iverson - he's out on his feet here! Samoan Warrior follows up with another monster hook that separates Iverson from consciousness! Iverson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Samoan Warrior stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Freddie Samoan Warrior!
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