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SFC 42: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Aroonkong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latish Festin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 12 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chael Aroonkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Latish Festin!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aroonkong stuffs the takedown.
Festin shoots for a takedown but Aroonkong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Festin wants to land a leg kick but Aroonkong is out of range.
Aroonkong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aroonkong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Festin somewhat.
Chael Aroonkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Latish Festin.
Festin is looking to clinch but Aroonkong is avoiding it.
Aroonkong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aroonkong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aroonkong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Festin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Festin looks gassed!
Aroonkong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aroonkong.
Aroonkong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aroonkong tries to clinch there but Festin circles away.
Aroonkong swings for the body but Festin moves out of range.
Aroonkong scores with a head kick.
It looks like Latish Festin has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aroonkong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Festin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Festin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aroonkong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Festin to the mat. Festin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Aroonkong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aroonkong tries to free his leg and advance position but Festin is retaining full guard.
Festin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aroonkong wanted to stand there but Festin had control of the position.
Festin is working an open guard so Aroonkong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Festin blocks a head kick by Aroonkong.
Festin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aroonkong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Festin.
Aroonkong feints and then cracks Festin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Festin down.
Aroonkong connects with a high kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Aroonkong! Festin is out on his feet! Aroonkong rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Festin is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Festin is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Aroonkong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bogdan Trosin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdan Trosin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bogdan Trosin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman leaves Trosin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoffman misses with a takedown
and Trosin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trosin.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trosin defends it easily.
Hoffman has his foot on Trosin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trosin works his way back into a safe position though.
Trosin has gone for a leg lock! Hoffman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trosin's guard.
Hoffman has gone for a leg lock! Trosin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoffman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman is trying to keep Trosin in close.
Hoffman has his foot on Trosin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trosin works his way back into a safe position though.
Trosin won't allow Hoffman to get back to his feet.
Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoffman looks gassed!
Trosin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trosin drops back looking for a leg! Hoffman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffman manages to kick Trosin off! Trosin jumps back into Hoffman's guard.
Trosin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trosin lands a couple of digs.
Hoffman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoffman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trosin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hoffman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trosin defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trosin works over Hoffman with some ground and pound from guard.
Trosin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trosin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffman is keeping the position for now.
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trosin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoffman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trosin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trosin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trosin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoffman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman working for a triangle but Trosin defends it easily.
Trosin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trosin trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trosin stands up over Hoffman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoffman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoffman trying to control but Trosin is working from the bottom.
Trosin is trying to keep Hoffman in close.
Hoffman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trosin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoffman but Hoffman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoffman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Trosin!
Hoffman looking for a guillotine from mount but Trosin is having none of it.
Hoffman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Trosin is now in Hoffman's guard. A big mistake from Hoffman there, giving up the dominant position!
Trosin scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trosin is in close to Hoffman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Trosin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Hoffman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hoffman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hoffman tries to advance to mount but Trosin denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trosin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trosin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hoffman stops Trosin from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura here.
Trosin tries to kick Hoffman off but Hoffman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Trosin is defending well.
Hoffman wants to work for an arm triangle but Trosin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hector Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trosin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trosin wants to control but Hoffman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Trosin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoffman.
Hoffman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trosin pushes Hoffman off looking to stand but Hoffman dives back in and keeps control.
Trosin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman works his way into side control.
Hoffman trying to control the action but Trosin is working from the bottom.
Hoffman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoffman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trosin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hoffman's guard! Nice work there by Trosin!
Hoffman is looking for a triangle but Trosin pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trosin trying to control but Hoffman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trosin manages to get himself to full guard.
Trosin is adopting a defensive guard.
Hoffman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trosin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trosin has escaped and now he's on top!
Trosin wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hoffman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trosin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trosin.
Trosin cracks Hoffman with a solid left hand.
Trosin chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoffman wants to stand and escape but Trosin is having none of it.
Trosin chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoffman working a defensive guard here.
Trosin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoffman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trosin with a nice head shot there.
Trosin throws a big right hand that misses.
Trosin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot lands for Hoffman.
Hoffman feints and as Trosin raises his hands in defense, Hoffman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trosin wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Trosin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trosin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hoffman has Trosin in his guard.
Trosin postures up and lands a big shot to Hoffman's brow.
Hoffman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trosin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoffman working for a triangle but Trosin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trosin wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.
Trosin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoffman's head.
Trosin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoffman's head.
Trosin wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Hoffman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Trosin rolls with it to try and escape but Hoffman cranks on the arm and Trosin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hector Hoffman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Petiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Silvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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145 lbs
1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Austin Petiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Silvers!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvers doesn't manage to clinch there - Petiwa circles away.
Silvers gets caught flat footed, as Petiwa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silvers trying to control the position.
Petiwa throwing strikes from guard but Silvers blocks nicely.
Petiwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petiwa looking to pass the guard.
Petiwa tries to stand but Silvers is controlling from the bottom.
Petiwa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silvers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silvers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silvers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvers advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petiwa is looking to escape.
Silvers tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Silvers trying to control but Petiwa is having none of it.
Petiwa is trying to reverse the position but instead Silvers has taken his back - oops!
Well, with Silvers on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Petiwa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Petiwa rolls, trying to escape but Silvers keeps control of the position.
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.
Silvers avoiding Petiwa 's attempts to control his hands.
Silvers is cranking Petiwa's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Petiwa! He's tightened the choke and Petiwa is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Silvers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naoki Fujii is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fujii circles away.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Fujii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fujii is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Fujii works his way into side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones really is a fat lump.
Fujii scores with punches from side control.
Fujii lands a nice forearm strike.
Fujii lands a few punches from side control.
Jones is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujii lands a strong strike to the head of Jones. That's dazed him! Fujii looking to finish here. Jones is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fujii lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoki Fujii!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Ransom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takumi Gunma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Ransom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Ransom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takumi Gunma!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunma moves out of range of the leg kick from Ransom.
Gunma feints and as Ransom raises his hands in defense, Gunma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ransom is trying to control the position but Gunma postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gunma trying to control the position from guard on top but Ransom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ransom is keeping the position for now.
Ransom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ransom tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunma passes Ransom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ransom tries to get to full guard but Gunma has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ransom!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransom takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gunma working for a submission but Ransom is keeping him at bay.
Ransom wants to control but Gunma is having none of it.
Ransom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gunma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ransom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunma on the ground.
BOOM! Gunma connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gunma is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ransom can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gunma is landing with some decent strikes but Ransom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunma controlling from mount.
Gunma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ransom is looking to escape.
Gunma looks gassed!
Ransom wants to control but Gunma is having none of it.
Gunma is landing with some decent strikes but Ransom is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ransom can't escape the position.
Gunma tries to control but Ransom wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Gunma.
Ransom tries to reverse the position but Gunma maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransom is bucking up trying to escape but Gunma cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ransom tries to control the position but Gunma now has his back.
Gunma looking for the choke from the back.
Gunma is landing with strikes from the back.
Gunma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ransom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gunma is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ransom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gunma missing with strikes from the back.
Gunma has the hooks in. Ransom is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ransom avoids the strikes from Gunma.
Gunma struggling to land strikes to the head as Ransom covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunma working for a choke but Ransom is defending well.
Gunma is hanging on to Ransom's back as he tries to escape.
Ransom trying to control the action but Gunma just sinks the hooks in.
Gunma is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ransom is defending well though. Gunma let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ransom just trying to survive but Gunma is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gunma missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Gunma 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.
Ransom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ransom thinking.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunma but Gunma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ransom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ransom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ransom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Ransom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunma looks for a takedown but Ransom sprawls well.
Gunma swats away the attempt to clinch by Ransom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunma throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransom wants to clinch up but Gunma keeps it at a distance.
Gunma checks a leg kick.
Ransom gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunma advances position into side control!
Gunma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunma throws an elbow but Ransom slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ransom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gunma.
Sloppy strikes there by Gunma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunma lands some shots froms side control.
Gunma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ransom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunma scoring with punches from side control.
Gunma advances to mount.
Ransom can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransom is working hard here to advance position.
Gunma is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ransom can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gunma landing shots from mount.
Gunma dominating with strikes here.
Ransom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gunma lands a big elbow.
Gunma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ransom is looking to escape.
Ransom is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunma dominating with strikes here.
Ransom tries to control the position but Gunma now has his back.
Gunma scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gunma scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ransom is trying to defend against the choke here but Gunma has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gunma Tightens the hold and Ransom taps out furiously! Gunma displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takumi Gunma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spike The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Spike The Crusher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Jones's chin.
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140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spike The Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Crusher clinches with his opponent.
The Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Crusher can't fight it off and eventually Jones manages to take the fight to the floor. The Crusher looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Crusher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Crusher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Crusher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Crusher with a couple of short strikes.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The Crusher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crusher landing strikes, looking to finish!
The Crusher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Crusher controlling from the full mount.
The Crusher punishing his opponent with strikes.
The Crusher looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher landing strikes, looking to finish!
The Crusher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Crusher controlling his opponent.
The Crusher landing strikes from the mount.
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Crusher lands a big elbow.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can The Crusher finish him?
The Crusher landing shots from mount.
The Crusher content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crusher landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! The Crusher's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spike The Crusher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kimura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimura lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side.
Kimura lands with a good body shot.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kimura swivels and escapes.
Kimura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Jun Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Kimura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Kimura throwing strikes but missing.
Kimura works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kimura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimura works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kimura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kimura pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kimura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
Kimura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kimura working the head and body with strikes.
Kimura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kimura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kimura scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kimura connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Kimura in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jun Kimura!
Jun Kimura retains his lightweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Van Wilder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Do!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Do dives in and grabs Wilder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilder pushes down on Do's head and hops out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Michael Do has been cut.
Do moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Do closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Wilder scores with a one two! Do had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Do is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilder.
Do is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Do looks gassed!
Do loses concentration momentarily and Wilder pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Do crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Wilder finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Van Wilder!
Van Wilder retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
159 lbs
19 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins fails with the takedown.
Matsumoto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jenkins did well to prevent Matsumoto getting side control.
Jenkins wants to control but Matsumoto is keeping busy.
Matsumoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsumoto.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
Jenkins taking some punishment here, with Matsumoto in his half guard.
Matsumoto working over Jenkins with some ground and pound. Jenkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matsumoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matsumoto lands a nice short elbow.
Jenkins taking some punishment here, with Matsumoto in his half guard.
Matsumoto is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
Matsumoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenkins defends it well.
Matsumoto thows a huge punch but Jenkins dodges it nicely.
Matsumoto throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Jenkins trying to control from the bottom.
Matsumoto is nestled in close to Jenkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is thwarting Jenkins's attempts to control the position.
Matsumoto throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
Matsumoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsumoto working Jenkins over with strikes.
Jenkins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsumoto tries to pass to full mount but Jenkins defends it.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matsumoto stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matsumoto connects with a nice short shot to Jenkins's temple.
Matsumoto working over Jenkins with some ground and pound. Jenkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jenkins looks gassed!
Matsumoto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matsumoto seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsumoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to stand.
Jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Matsumoto sits in half guard.
Matsumoto working the head and body with strikes.
Jenkins is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Matsumoto seems content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsumoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins has hold of Matsumoto's hands but Matsumoto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Matsumoto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsumoto.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsumoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matsumoto working some strikes from top position.
Matsumoto throwing strikes but missing.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto lands a couple of digs.
Matsumoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Matsumoto drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Matsumoto off! Matsumoto jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Matsumoto scoring with some ground and pound.
Matsumoto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Matsumoto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matsumoto works over Jenkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsumoto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jenkins has momentary wrist control but Matsumoto slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matsumoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryuu Matsumoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsumoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Matsumoto cracks Jenkins with a solid left hand.
Matsumoto postures up.
Jenkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsumoto advances to half guard.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Jenkins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Matsumoto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jenkins could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Matsumoto has cracked it and Jenkins is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Matsumoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryuu Matsumoto!
Ryuu Matsumoto retains his featherweight title!
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