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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Ferrara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lioto machto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrara comes to the cage accompanied by Sons Of Odin (Manowar). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincenzo Ferrara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, lioto machto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machto throws a head kick that misses.
Ferrara blocks a head kick by machto.
machto is looking to land body kicks.
Ferrara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from machto.
Ferrara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
machto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferrara shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
machto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ferrara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ferrara 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferrara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferrara trying to control the pace.
Ferrara works his foot free and advances to mount.
machto swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ferrara sitting in mount, just looking to control for 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.
Ferrara lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferrara controlling from mount.
Ferrara breaks from machto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
machto looks gassed!
Ferrara landing strikes from the mount and machto is in trouble!
Ferrara looking for a guillotine from mount but machto is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara breaks from machto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ferrara looking to secure an arm triangle but machto defends it well.
Ferrara working for a submission but machto is keeping him at bay.
Ferrara with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara lands a big elbow.
Ferrara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferrara lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrara goes for an armbar but he's not got it… machto turns into him and now he's in Ferrara's guard.
Ferrara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for machto on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Ferrara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferrara drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferrara working the head and body with strikes.
Ferrara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but machto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferrara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferrara staying calm.
machto is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. machto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
machto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferrara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ferrara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt machto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ferrara is trying to get an arm triangle but machto is defending well.
Ferrara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by machto, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at machto to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on machto's face as Ferrara controls the position.
Ferrara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, machto has escaped the position, nice work there.
machto taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrara moves into full mount!
Ferrara controlling the pace for now.
machto is in a horrible position here. Ferrara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ferrara controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Ferrara 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ferrara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. machto is trying to defend but Ferrara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ferrara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferrara is looking for a kimura here.
Ferrara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so machto is just riding it out for now. Ferrara eventually gives up the hold.
machto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrara lands strikes from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferrara is looking to advance position but machto won't allow it.
Ferrara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. machto is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vincenzo Ferrara!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troll Skog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, cant stop now. Jonny Romero has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Troll Skog!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero lands a jab to Skog's midsection.
Romero fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonny Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero is looking to clinch.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Skog with that takedown attempt.
Romero takes a swing at Skog's ribcage but misses.
Romero moves in looking to clinch but Skog pushes him off.
Romero wants to clinch up but Skog keeps it at a distance.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Skog instigates a clinch.
Skog creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Romero's defenses.
It looks like Jonny Romero has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
A shot in the inside from Romero.
A short right from Romero.
Skog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Skog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skog looks gassed!
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Skog.
Skog fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Romero on the inside.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skogs head.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romero is keeping busy.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skog is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romero lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Romero pushes Skog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Skog's head.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Skog.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Skog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
A short left from Romero.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Skog backwards.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skogs head.
Romero working aggressively here.
Skog takes a shot to the head.
Romero lands with a left to the head.
Skog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero lands a right hand.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romero.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
Romero lands a left hand.
Romero pushes Skog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Skog backwards.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero lands an uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skog misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skog backwards.
Skog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Romero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jonny Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troll Skog.
Skog with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Skog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skog goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romero prevents it.
Skog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero.
Skog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Skog missing with knees to the body.
Skog missing with knees to the body.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skog is trying to maintain a safe position but Romero gets an underhook and turns Skog into the cage.
Romero is trying to stall.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Skog backwards.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skog connects with a knee to the head.
Skog goes for a takedown attempt but Romero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skog blocks a head kick by Romero.
Skog lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Romero backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero closes the distance but Skog moves to the side
and Skog counters with a nice uppercut.
Skog bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Romero stops Skog from passing to mount.
Romero is not content to let Skog control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Romero's cut.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romero throws a head kick but Skog moves out of range.
Skog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skog circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skog throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skog is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.
Romero wants to clinch but Skog slips to the side
and Skog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Skog's head.
Skog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Skog tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Skog.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Skog ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skog no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Skog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Romero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romero.
Romero works over Skog with some ground and pound from guard.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Skog has wrist control.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skog's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero thows a big elbow that misses.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
Romero is working Skog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Skog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
Romero passes into half guard.
Skog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skog.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skog's head.
Skog pushes a forearm under Romero's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Romero is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Troll Skog!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tarpulano Burdagul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tarpulano Burdagul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Emanuel!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burdagul shoots in for a double leg but Emanuel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burdagul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emanuel throws a front kick that sends Burdagul stumbling back into the cage.
Emanuel tries to clinch but Burdagul is having none of it.
Burdagul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emanuel feints and as Burdagul raises his hands in defense, Emanuel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Emanuel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emanuel prevents Burdagul from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burdagul isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Emanuel stacks Burdagul on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Emanuel!
Burdagul prevents Emanuel from improving position.
Burdagul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel cracks Burdagul with a big elbow.
Burdagul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Emanuel working the body and head with strikes.
Emanuel trying to control the position but Burdagul is working away.
Burdagul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Emanuel off and has taken his back!
Emanuel fending off the submission attempt from Burdagul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Emanuel tries to escape but Burdagul has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Emanuel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Burdagul working for a choke but Emanuel is defending well.
Burdagul is trying to stick to Emanuel's back but Emanuel is turning into Burdagul. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Burdagul's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Emanuel.
Emanuel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burdagul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burdagul is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel wants to control from the top but Burdagul keeps moving.
Burdagul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emanuel is one step ahead there.
Burdagul keeping moving, preventing Emanuel from controlling successfully.
Emanuel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burdagul dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emanuel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emanuel looking for a guillotine here but Burdagul defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdagul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burdagul trying to control but Emanuel is working from the bottom.
Emanuel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burdagul defends well.
Burdagul trying to control the position from guard on top but Emanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burdagul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Emanuel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burdagul needs to keep his hands up - Emanuel had a free shot at his head there.
Burdagul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emanuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emanuel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burdagul's sensitive parts.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burdagul.
Emanuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Emanuel misses with a looping left.
Emanuel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burdagul but Burdagul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Emanuel.
Burdagul shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burdagul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emanuel scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel with a jab.
Burdagul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Emanuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Burdagul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burdagul cracks Emanuel with an open hand slap.
Emanuel throws a series of punches but Burdagul moves out of range.
Emanuel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Emanuel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Emanuel misses.
Emanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Emanuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burdagul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Burdagul.
Emanuel moves out of range of the body kick from Burdagul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel slaps away a takedown attempt from Burdagul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emanuel lunges at Burdagul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burdagul's hand.
Emanuel throws an overhand right that lands on Burdagul's shoulder, as Burdagul tries to avoid the shot.
Burdagul misses with a takedown
and Emanuel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burdagul is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarpulano Burdagul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burdagul is defending against the submission attempts here by Emanuel.
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!
Emanuel drops an elbow to the side of Burdagul's head.
Oh Burdagul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Emanuel there.
Burdagul seems to have got his legs back now.
Burdagul has hold of Emanuel's hands but Emanuel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdagul tries to kick Emanuel off but Emanuel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Emanuel working the head and body with strikes.
Emanuel wants to free his trapped foot but Burdagul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burdagul tries to get to full guard but Emanuel has control of the leg.
Emanuel drops an elbow to the side of Burdagul's head.
Burdagul pushes Emanuel off looking to stand but Emanuel dives back in and keeps control.
Emanuel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Emanuel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Emanuel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burdagul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emanuel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emanuel's back!
Burdagul wants to control but Emanuel manages to buck him off and is now in Burdagul's guard! Nice work there by Emanuel!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emanuel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emanuel scoring with some ground and pound.
Emanuel landing with the ground and pound.
Burdagul working for a triangle but Emanuel defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burdagul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Emanuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Emanuel drops Burdagul with a huge uppercut! Burdagul drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Emanuel is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Emanuel!
Matthew Emanuel is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Innocente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Innocente comes to the cage accompanied by Mirror Mirror (Blind Guardian). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simone Innocente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pancho Machete!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Innocente drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Innocente cracks Machete with a big elbow.
Innocente is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machete has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machete tries to buck Innocente off but Innocente is having none of it.
Innocente is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Machete has escaped the position, nice work there.
Machete is looking for a sweep.
Innocente is trying to get an arm triangle but Machete is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Innocente goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Machete rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Innocente's guard! Nice work there by Machete!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machete trying to control the position from guard on top but Innocente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Innocente is controlling Machete's posture.
Innocente is looking to sweep but instead, Machete has passed into half guard.
Machete sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Innocente defending well though.
Innocente is looking to improve his position.
Innocente on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Innocente tries to get out of the position.
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.
Innocente is concentrating on defense, preventing Machete from advancing position.
Machete prevents Innocente from improving his position.
Innocente is staying active underneath Machete, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Machete tries to clinch but Innocente moves out of range.
Machete looks to land a combination. Innocente sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Simone Innocente has been cut.
Innocente shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machete as he jumps to the side.
Simone Innocente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Innocente shoots in but no luck this time.
Innocente shoots for a takedown but Machete saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simone Innocente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Innocente is breathing heavily.
Machete is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Machete slaps away a takedown attempt from Innocente, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete wants to clinch up but Innocente keeps it at a distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Machete has eaten all the pies!
Machete shoots for a double leg takedown but Innocente sprawls well. He's pushed Machete's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machete wants to clinch.
Innocente takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Innocente shoots in for a takedown but Machete shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machete shoots in for a takedown but Innocente shows good takedown defense.
Nice shot by Machete.
Machete shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machete shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Innocente as he avoids it easily.
Machete scores with a nice head shot.
Machete has Innocente up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Innocente can't get the takedown.
Machete has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machete prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machete lands with a left to the head.
Machete softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machete looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machete lands a hook that snaps the head of Innocente backwards.
Innocente has Machete pressed against the cage, preventing Machete from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Innocente has Machete pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machete manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machete's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Innocente wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Innocente prevents Machete from breaking the clinch.
Machete scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Machete's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Machete.
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 Simone Innocente will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simone Innocente'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.
Machete with a lazy takedown attempt
and Innocente counters with a shoot takedown. Machete fights it but they end up in guard.
Innocente passes Machete's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Innocente is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machete sees it coming and defends easily.
Innocente is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machete sees it coming and defends easily.
Innocente is working for a kimura but Machete is defending it quite comfortably.
Innocente is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machete defends it well.
Innocente thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machete's head.
Simone Innocente overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machete is looking for a sweep. Innocente is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Innocente here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Innocente is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Machete doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Innocente.
Innocente is thwarting Machete's attempts to control the position.
Innocente is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Innocente throws a body punch but Machete moves out of range.
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.
Machete throws a series of punches but Innocente avoids them all with ease.
Machete tries to clinch up.
Machete stuffs the takedown.
Machete tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Innocente paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machete fails with a takedown attempt.
Machete fails in his attempt to clinch.
Innocente needs to keep his hands up - Machete had a free shot at his head there.
Machete lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machete fails with the takedown
and Innocente counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Simone Innocente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pancho Machete.
Innocente is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machete is just riding it out for now. Innocente eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete trying to control from the bottom.
Machete is looking to improve his position.
Machete has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Innocente is working away from the top position though.
Innocente landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Innocente is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machete looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Innocente is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Machete is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simone Innocente!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lodin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Sanasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Lodin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giovanni Sanasi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Sanasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Sanasi.
Lodin lands a left and a right that send Sanasi crashing to the mat, dazed. Lodin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Giovanni Sanasi has been cut.
Sanasi misses with the combination.
Lodin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanasi throws a one two combo.
It looks like Frank Lodin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodin misses with a wild body shot.
Sanasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
BOOM! Lodin lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sanasi. Sanasi tries to recover but Lodin is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sanasi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Lodin!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Triumph by Wu Tang Clan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Trey Money told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trey Money!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Money was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Money unloads with some shots from mount but Peterson bucks and avoids them well.
Money throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Peterson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Money tries to control but Peterson wriggling away.
Peterson tries to lock up and control but Money gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Money trying to control but Peterson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Money trying to mount his opponent but Peterson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Money.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Peterson pushes Money off looking to stand but Money dives back in and keeps control.
Money wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
Peterson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Money scores with a couple of nice shots.
Money wants to get back to his feet.
Money not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Money scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Money thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peterson's head.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Peterson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Money scoring with some ground and pound.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money.
Money sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peterson's guard.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson is looking to escape.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Money is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Money has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Money in particular looking to stall.
Money working Peterson over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Money slips a nice elbow through Peterson's hands, connecting with Peterson's forehead.
Money gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Money decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Peterson wants to control but Money is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Money gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Horrible takedown by Money or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson which made him look bad.
Money lands with a nice combination. Peterson backs away looking to recover.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson gets caught flat footed, as Money shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Money drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peterson dives on top into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Money's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Money dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Money.
Money throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Money off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Money is defended easily by Peterson.
Money fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Money.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
Money keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Money.
Money scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money landing strikes.
Peterson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Money lands some shots froms side control.
Money working the head with strikes.
Money is trying to get an arm triangle but Peterson is defending well.
Money looking to control but instead Peterson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Money thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peterson is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money thows a huge punch but Peterson dodges it nicely.
Money scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Money uses his free foot to push down on Peterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peterson.
Peterson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Money connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Money lands a big elbow.
Money lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Money lands with some strikes.
Money has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peterson's face.
BOOM! Money connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Money cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peterson tries to hold on but Money postures up.
Money landing strikes, looking to finish!
Money breaks from Peterson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Peterson can't escape the position.
Peterson tries to hold on but Money postures up.
Peterson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Money locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Peterson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trey Money!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Meatball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso de Asis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meatball comes to the cage accompanied by Spider ain't no sunshine. Alfonso de Asis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Meatball's chin.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Meatball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alfonso de Asis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meatball lands with a nice combination. de Asis backs away looking to recover.
Meatball shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Meatball showed some decent athleticism there.
Meatball is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meatball is keen to just control but de Asis is a slippery customer.
Meatball is trying to work for a kimura but de Asis is defending well.
Meatball is trying to work for a kimura but de Asis is defending well.
Well, if Meatball is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Asis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for de Asis.
Meatball drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and de Asis dives on top into guard.
de Asis throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meatball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
de Asis is looking to work some ground and pound but Meatball has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meatball trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
de Asis with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meatball striking off his back but it's not causing de Asis any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Asis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
de Asis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
de Asis stopping the sweep attempt from Meatball.
Meatball pushes de Asis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Meatball looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? de Asis is fending him off so far but Meatball persists. Nope, de Asis circles away and we're back to standing.
de Asis tries to score with a low kick but Meatball moves his leg out of the way.
Meatball cracks de Asis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meatball walks into a left hand.
de Asis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meatball counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meatball goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, de Asis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Meatball's guard! Nice work there by de Asis!
Meatball is breathing heavily.
de Asis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Meatball is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Asis throwing strikes but missing.
Meatball throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
de Asis stands and steps away. Meatball gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Meatball throws out a leg kick but de Asis moves out of range and Meatball only half commits.
Meatball lands a nice hook to de Asis's body. de Asis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
de Asis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meatball makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meatball fails with the takedown.
Meatball moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
de Asis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meatball counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Meatball decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Meatball.
A low kick from de Asis is predictable there
and Meatball counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in de Asis's guard now.
de Asis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meatball. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meatball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meatball is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! de Asis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! de Asis has escaped and now he's on top!
de Asis landing some decent shots from guard.
de Asis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meatball's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meatball is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meatball trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Meatball dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
de Asis misses with a series of wild punches.
Meatball shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Meatball showed some decent athleticism there.
Meatball looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Meatball stops de Asis from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatball thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meatball thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing de Asis to regain full guard.
de Asis has a closed guard, preventing Meatball from standing up.
Meatball is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! de Asis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! de Asis has escaped and now he's on top!
Meatball thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Meatball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. de Asis is aware though and is defending well.
Meatball has a closed guard, preventing de Asis from standing up.
Meatball looking for a sweep. Not yet Meatball, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Meatball is looking for a triangle but de Asis pushes his legs off easily.
Meatball 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.
Meatball is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and de Asis defends well.
de Asis forces his way into half guard.
de Asis decides to stand and escape the position.
Meatball misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meatball moves out of range as de Asis strikes.
de Asis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
de Asis throws a series of punches but Meatball avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Asis throws a nice looking combination but Meatball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
de Asis tries to land a leg kick but Meatball saw it coming and moves away.
Meatball shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
de Asis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by de Asis.
Meatball is rocked!
It looks like Michael Meatball has been cut.
de Asis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Meatball counters with a single leg into guard. de Asis didn't expect that.
Oh Meatball is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meatballis looking to pass into half guard but de Asis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now de Asis is in guard.
Meatball seems to have got his legs back now.
Meatball working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. de Asis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. de Asis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Meatball working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. de Asis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. de Asis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
de Asis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meatball has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but de Asis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meatball is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meatball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
de Asis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meatball is trying to control the position but de Asis postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
de Asis throws a sloppy head kick and Meatball moves out of range easily.
Meatball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
de Asis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
de Asis drops Meatball with a beautiful combination! Meatball stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - de Asis is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meatball scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from de Asis. Meatball does a little dance to reset his feet.
de Asis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
de Asis misses with a few strikes there.
de Asis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso de Asis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Meatball's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
de Asis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meatball checks it well.
de Asis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alfonso de Asis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meatball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meatball stands and throws de Asis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meatball is trying to get an arm triangle but de Asis is defending well.
Meatball throwing strikes but de Asis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Meatball sneaks back into half guard.
Meatball tries to roll over but de Asis keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meatball misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meatball tries to get to full guard but de Asis has control of the leg.
Meatball has a hand on de Asis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. de Asis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Michael Meatball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
de Asis is landing with some decent strikes but Meatball is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Meatball is trying desperately to improve position.
de Asis misses with a head shot.
Meatball holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as de Asis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
de Asis throwing strikes here but Meatball is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Meatball slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
de Asis stands up from half guard.
de Asis swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meatball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from de Asis.
Meatball fails with the takedown.
Meatball slips a straight right by de Asis.
de Asis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meatball counters with a left and a right that stings de Asis.
Meatball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
de Asis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meatball moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
de Asis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Meatball counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meatball working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meatball stopping the sweep attempt from de Asis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meatball slips nicely into half guard.
Meatball takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Meatball is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
de Asis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Meatball.
Meatball wants to pass the guard but de Asis is keeping the position.
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.
Meatball drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and de Asis dives on top into guard.
de Asis throwing strikes from guard but Meatball blocks nicely.
Meatball looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meatball has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. de Asis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Meatball.
Meatball stops de Asis from passing to mount.
de Asis stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Meatball showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meatball has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Meatball!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Fajerwerka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Bonn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patryk Fajerwerka !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Bonn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fajerwerka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonn.
Bonn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fajerwerka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonn gets caught flat footed, as Fajerwerka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajerwerka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bonn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fajerwerka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fajerwerka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fajerwerka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fajerwerka pushes down on Bonn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fajerwerka is trying for a kimura here. Bonn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fajerwerka wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patryk Fajerwerka !
Patryk Fajerwerka retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Epoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Too Fast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mohammad Epoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Too Fast!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epoto moves into range and clinches up with Fast.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Fast blocks with his arms.
Fast working hard to break the clinch.
Epoto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epoto misses with a knee strike.
Fast working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epoto has Fast pressed against the cage, preventing Fast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fast's efforts to push away.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fast's face.
Epoto keeps control of Fast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fast tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Fast is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fast wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fast lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fast wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Fast blocks it.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Fast blocks with his arms.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Fast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Epoto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fast looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fast takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fast is trying to break free.
Epoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fast's face.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fast avoiding damage as Epoto throws knees to the body.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Epoto landing knees to the body.
Fast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fast is trying to break free.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
Epoto stalling the fight.
Epoto gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fast's face.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Fast tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
Epoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fast up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Fast won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Epoto obliges.
Epoto working Fast over with knees to the body.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling him.
Epoto is pushing Fast up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fast wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Fast wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Fast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epoto has him pressed against the cage.
Fast tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Fast wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Epoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Epoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Epoto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fast tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Fast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Fast blocks it.
Epoto landing knees to the body.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Epoto landing knees to the body.
Epoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fast working hard to break the clinch.
Epoto is stalling here.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fast avoids it.
Epoto scores with a knee to the head.
Fast has had enough of the clinch but Epoto keeps him there for the moment.
Epoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Epoto has Fast pressed against the cage, preventing Fast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Epoto tries to stall but Fast uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fast lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Epoto keeps control of Fast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Epoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fast tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
Fast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fast throws a looping overhand right but Epoto ducks down to avoid it.
Epoto clinches.
Fast can't break the clinch.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Fast blocks it.
Epoto misses with a knee strike.
Fast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Epoto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Fast misses.
Epoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fast.
Fast throws a hook but Epoto blocks it.
Epoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epoto cracks the inside of Fast's front leg.
Epoto slips a straight right by Fast.
Fast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fast misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Fast misses the target.
Epoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast blocks a head kick by Epoto.
Too Fast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fast misses with a hook. Epoto ducked under it nicely.
Fast looks to throw the jab but Epoto is out of range.
Epoto throws a leg kick but Fast moved away.
Fast misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Fast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fast.
Fast looks to land a right hand but Epoto moved out of range.
Epoto closes the distance and clinches.
Fast working hard to break the clinch.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Fast blocks with his arms.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fast's face.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fast tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
Fast wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epoto has him pressed against the cage.
Epoto has Fast pressed against the cage, preventing Fast from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fast avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epoto moves out of range as Fast strikes.
Epoto throws a push kick but Fast slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epoto.
Epoto moves out of range as Fast strikes.
Fast misses the jab.
Epoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Epoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Fast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epoto.
Fast takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Epoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fast throws out the jab.
Epoto misses with a head kick.
Epoto tries to clinch there but Fast circles away.
Fast scores with a nice right hand.
Epoto cracks the inside of Fast's front leg.
Fast misses with a hook.
Fast checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epoto.
Fast is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fast throws a hook but Epoto blocks it.
A big right from Fast misses.
Epoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epoto misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fast checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fast checks the leg kick.
Epoto misses with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fast crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Epoto - the referee stops the clock and Fast gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Epoto. Fast manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fast misses with a hook.
Epoto motions for Fast to come forward. Epoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fast lands with an uppercut that bounces Epoto off the cage and back into rage.
Fast on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epoto. Epoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Fast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epoto thumps Fast with a low kick.
Epoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epoto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fast will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fast takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fast is able to avoid easily.
Epoto cracks the inside of Fast's front leg.
Fast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epoto can pounce on him.
Epoto slips a jab from Fast.
Epoto closes the distance and clinches.
Epoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fast blocks it with crossed arms.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto trying to stall but Fast improves his position.
Fast is looking to break free of the clinch but Epoto has double underhooks.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Epoto has him pressed against the cage.
Fast on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fast's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Epoto has him pressed against the cage.
Fast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Epoto 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.
Epoto tries to close the distance and clinch but Fast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Epoto tries to clinch but Fast is having none of it.
Fast connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Epoto.
Epoto throws a chopping leg kick but Fast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Epoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fast.
Epoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epoto ducks under a wild hook from Fast.
A swing and a miss from Fast.
Fast misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast blocks a head kick by Epoto.
Fast misses with a looping left.
Fast throws an overhand right that lands on Epoto's shoulder, as Epoto tries to avoid the shot.
Epoto gets a clinch.
Fast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epoto has him pressed against the cage.
Fast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Epoto keeps control of Fast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Epoto keeps control of Fast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Fast blocks it.
Fast tries to circle away but Epoto has him pinned against the cage.
Fast wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Mohammad Epoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Fast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Epoto.
Fast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fast tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Fast blocks with his arms.
Epoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fast wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fast is trying to force a seperation but Epoto has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Fast is looking to break free of the clinch but Epoto has double underhooks.
Fast wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Fast can't break the clinch.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fast is looking to break free of the clinch but Epoto has double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Fast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fast is trying to break free.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fast manages to break the clinch.
Fast throws a big shot that misses.
Epoto moves out of range as Fast strikes.
Fast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fast misses with a looping right.
Epoto throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fast misses with a looping left.
Epoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fast 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.
Epoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fast.
Fast throws a big shot that misses.
Epoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epoto takes the fight into the clinch.
Fast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epoto looking to throw knees to the head but Fast is blocking nicely.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Epoto has him pressed against the cage.
Epoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Fast takes a knee right on the jaw!
Epoto lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Epoto.
Fast is looking to break free of the clinch but Epoto has double underhooks.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Fast blocks with his arms.
Fast tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Epoto taking a breather.
Epoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fast is trying to break free.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but Fast blocks with his arms.
Epoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fast is defending well for now.
Fast is trying to force a seperation but Epoto has the dominant position.
Fast is trying to break free.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Fast tries to circle away but Epoto has him pinned against the cage.
Fast working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fast working hard to break the clinch.
Epoto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fast has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fast wants to get back to striking at distance but Epoto won't allow it.
Epoto lands a knee to the head.
Fast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epoto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Epoto clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Fast misses.
Epoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fast.
Epoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fast is out of range.
Epoto throws a leg kick but Fast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fast misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Fast misses.
Epoto blocks a jab.
Epoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fast misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Epoto.
Fast takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast throws a hook but Epoto avoids it easily.
Epoto misses with a head kick.
Epoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fast.
Epoto moves away from the strike by Fast.
Fast throws a jab but it's blocked by Epoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fast moves out of range of the leg kick from Epoto.
Fast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Epoto staying out of range there.
Fast throws the left hand but Epoto avoids the punch easily.
Fast misses with a looping left.
Epoto misses with a head kick.
Fast misses with an uppercut.
Fast misses with a hook. Epoto ducked under it nicely.
Epoto throws a leg kick but Fast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Fast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Fast throws the left hand but Epoto avoids the punch easily.
Epoto feints and then cracks Fast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fast down.
Epoto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fast is out of range.
Fast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epoto's head backwards.
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.
Fast misses with an uppercut. Epoto saw that one coming.
Epoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Epoto throws a sloppy head kick and Fast moves out of range easily.
Fast throws a big shot that misses.
Epoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epoto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Epoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Epoto.
Epoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epoto moves out of range as Fast strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Epoto, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Fast.
Epoto cracks the inside of Fast's front leg.
Epoto tries to score with a low kick but Fast moves his leg out of the way.
Epoto slips a jab from Fast.
Epoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fast throws a hook to the side of Epoto's head but Epoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epoto defending well as Fast loads up on a big left hand.
Fast throws a hook but Epoto blocks it.
Epoto moves into range and clinches up with Fast.
Epoto looking to throw knees to the head but Fast is blocking nicely.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Epoto.
Fast is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Epoto lands a knee to the body.
Epoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fast in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Epoto scores a nice knee to the body.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Fast takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Epoto.
Epoto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fast's face.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Epoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Fast won't want to take too many of those.
Epoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Fast won't want to take too many of those.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Epoto misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling him.
Epoto stalling in the clinch.
Fast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fast can't break the clinch.
Fast can't break the clinch.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Epoto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fast.
Fast is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fast takes a knee to the side of the body.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Epoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fast's efforts to push away.
Fast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Epoto connects with a knee to the head.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epoto tries a knee to the head but Fast blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fast can do to turn this around?
Fast is trying to force a seperation but Epoto has the dominant position.
Fast tries to circle away but Epoto has him pinned against the cage.
Epoto crunches a lovely knee into Fast's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Epoto had his way with Too Fast in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fast throws a big shot that misses.
Epoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fast.
Epoto moves out of range as Fast strikes.
Fast throws a hook to the side of Epoto's head but Epoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Epoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Fast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epoto's head backwards.
Epoto throws a low kick but Fast avoids it.
Fast misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epoto wants to clinch up but Fast keeps it at a distance.
Epoto throws a leg kick but Fast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epoto ducks under a wild hook from Fast.
Epoto blocks a jab.
Fast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Epoto defending well as Fast loads up on a big left hand.
Fast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epoto.
Epoto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epoto feints and then cracks Fast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fast down.
Fast throws a lazy right hand but Epoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epoto slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Fast. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fast.
Fast checks a low kick from Epoto.
Fast checks a leg kick nicely.
Fast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Fast.
Epoto clinches with his opponent.
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.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Fast working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fast is trying to force a seperation but Epoto has the dominant position.
Epoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fast's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Epoto lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Epoto prevents Fast from breaking the clinch.
Fast is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Epoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fast wants to break free but Epoto has control.
Epoto landing knees to the head.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling him.
Epoto keeps control of Fast as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Epoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fast blocks it with crossed arms.
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epoto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Epoto has him pressed against the cage.
Fast wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epoto has him pressed against the cage.
Fast tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
Epoto looking to throw knees to the head but Fast is blocking nicely.
Fast is trying to break free.
Epoto lands a knee to the body.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epoto trying to land knees to the body.
Fast is trying to force a seperation but Epoto has the dominant position.
Too Fast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fast tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Fast is trying to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling him.
Epoto with a knee to the head.
Epoto misses with a knee to the head.
Epoto trying to control the position but instead, Fast has worked for underhooks and has pushed Epoto into the cage.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fast struggles to land a body shot inside as Epoto controls his hands.
Epoto missing with knees to the body.
Fast is looking to break free of the clinch but Epoto has double underhooks.
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.
Epoto slows down the pace here.
Fast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fast working hard to break the clinch.
Epoto prevents Fast from breaking the clinch.
Epoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fast blocks it with crossed arms.
Fast can't break the clinch.
Fast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fast tries to break the clinch but Epoto is controlling the position.
Fast looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Epoto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Epoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Epoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Fast avoiding damage as Epoto throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fast is trying to force a seperation but Epoto has the dominant position.
Fast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mohammad Epoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epoto prevents Fast from breaking the clinch.
Fast tries to break free but Epoto pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohammad Epoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epoto 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:44
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammad Epoto!
Mohammad Epoto retains his super heavyweight title!
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