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AJFC 56: Digornio vs Nohara PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross Lavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (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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170 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cross Lavi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavi tries for a takedown but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Lavi with that takedown attempt.
Maynard lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Lavi sprawling to the canvas. Maynard follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Lavi hang on?
Lavi is rocked!
It looks like Cross Lavi has been cut.
Lavi tries to get to full guard but Maynard has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maynard working the head and body with strikes.
Lavi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maynard.
Lavi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lavi kicks off Maynard and gets to his feet.
Maynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lavi circles away quickly and effectively.
Lavi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lavi lands in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maynard wants to stand and escape but Lavi is having none of it.
Lavi is standing up over Maynard. Maynard looks to escape but Lavi dives into side control.
Maynard is trying to buck Lavi off.
Lavi trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Lavi stalls from top position.
Maynard is trying to get back to his feet.
Lavi stands up and beckons Maynard to his feet.
Maynard tries to bum rush Lavi with a series of wild strikes but Lavi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maynard looks gassed!
Maynard tries to bum rush Lavi with a series of wild strikes but Lavi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lavi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maynard misses with a double jab.
Lavi shoots in and bounces Maynard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lavi throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavi wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Lavi prevents Maynard from getting back to his feet.
Lavi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maynard wants to stand up but Lavi is controlling him.
We're going to have a standup here because Cross Lavi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Maynard throws a series of punches but Lavi avoids them all with ease.
Lavi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maynard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maynard wants to get back to his feet but Lavi drags him back down.
Lavi misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard bucks up and tries to throw Lavi off but instead Lavi has got his back!
Lavi misses with an elbow to the head.
Lavi missing with strikes from the back.
Maynard avoids the strikes from Lavi.
Lavi 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.
Lavi has good solid back control here.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet.
Even with his hooks in, Lavi manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Lavi controlling from the back.
Maynard holding both Lavi 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lavi looking to break Maynard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Maynard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lavi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavi is looking to control Maynard but Maynard is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maynard trying to get back to his feet but Lavi is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lavi controlling the positon.
Maynard showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross Lavi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cross Lavi's cut.
That's time! Lavi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maynard misses with the combination.
Maynard tries to bum rush Lavi with a series of wild strikes but Lavi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lavi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lavi throwing strikes but missing.
Lavi tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard.
Lavi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maynard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lavi is controlling him.
Lavi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Lavi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maynard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lavi.
Lavi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lavi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Maynard throws a right hand that Lavi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lavi also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lavi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Lavi shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cross Lavi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard throws a series of punches but Lavi moves out of range.
Lavi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Lavi is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavi is looking to take a break and control but Maynard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavi throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lavi.
Maynard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lavi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maynard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavi stays in close to Maynard's body and controls the position.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet but Lavi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lavi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lavi throwing strikes from guard but Maynard blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavi won't allow Maynard to get back to his feet.
Lavi content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cross Lavi.
Lavi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maynard's guard.
Lavi controlling from the top position.
Maynard wants to stand but Lavi is controlling the position.
Lavi advances to half guard.
Lavi throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavi seems to be working for a kimura but Maynard defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavi wants to pass the guard but Maynard is defending well.
Maynard is looking to escape.
Maynard is refusing to be controlled, as Lavi sits in half guard.
Maynard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lavi is controlling the pace.
Maynard is trying to stand up here but Lavi is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cross Lavi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cross Lavi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lavi scores a takedown into full mount!
Maynard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lavi working for a guillotine from mount but Maynard is in no mood to give up.
Lavi looking to ground and pound but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Lavi content just to control the position here.
Lavi working for a submission but Maynard is keeping him at bay.
Maynard is trying to stand up.
Lavi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a series of wild punches.
Maynard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavi dodges the punch combination from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a double jab.
Lavi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lavi stands up and beckons Maynard to join him on the feet.
Maynard misses with a double jab.
Lavi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lavi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lavi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Lavi from controlling successfully.
Lavi throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavi stops Maynard from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lavi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maynard wants to stand but Lavi is controlling the position.
Cross Lavi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lavi is pushing down on Maynard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maynard is fighting to maintain full guard but Lavi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavi prevents Maynard from standing back up.
Well, if Lavi 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.
Maynard is trying to stand back up but Lavi is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lavi throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Lavi seems to be working for a kimura but Maynard defends the submission attempt.
Lavi prevents Maynard from standing back up.
Lavi is looking for a kimura here.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Lavi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lavi throwing shots but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lavi in particular looking to stall.
Lavi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maynard sees it coming and defends easily.
Maynard is looking to escape.
Lavi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lavi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Lavi content to control rather than advance.
Gray Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross Lavi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cross Lavi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maynard misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cross Lavi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lavi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross Lavi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Pingshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and An Maki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pingshaw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heart of a Champion. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jethro Pingshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, An Maki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pingshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Maki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maki scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Pingshaw.
Pingshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maki lands a two punch combo.
Maki throws a series of punches but Pingshaw avoids them all with ease.
Pingshaw takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pingshaw throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pingshaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pingshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pingshaw dodges the punch combination from Maki.
Maki throws a series of punches but Pingshaw moves out of range.
Pingshaw works the jab nicely.
It looks like An Maki has been cut.
Pingshaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maki throws a right hand that Pingshaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Pingshaw also avoids with ease.
Pingshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pingshaw.
Pingshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maki misses with a series of wild punches.
Pingshaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Maki should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pingshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maki was well out of range. Poor timing from Pingshaw.
Jethro Pingshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maki connects with a looping right hand.
Maki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maki misses with a wild combination.
Maki avoids the head kick by Pingshaw.
Pingshaw dodges the punch combination from Maki.
A punch lands to the side of Pingshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maki dips to his left and cracks Pingshaw with an uppercut!
Maki blocks a head kick by Pingshaw.
Pingshaw lands a head kick. Maki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maki is rocked!
Pingshaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Maki is still on wobbly legs! Can Pingshaw finish him?
Maki drops his hands momentarily and Pingshaw needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Maki just on the top of the head. Maki drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Maki - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jethro Pingshaw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ares Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flauterio Toglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toglas has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Flauterio Toglas 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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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ares Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flauterio Toglas!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toglas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Toglas misses with a kick to the body.
Summers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Toglas throws a one two combo.
Summers thows a leg kick but Toglas checks it
and Toglas counters with a left to the body.
Summers has his takedown stuffed
and Toglas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Summers with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Toglas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toglas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toglas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Summers.
Toglas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Summers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Toglas sprawls well initially but Summers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Toglas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Summers pushes past his half guard into mount!
Toglas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Summers is trying to work for a kimura but Toglas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toglas wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers working Toglas over with strikes.
Toglas tries to get to full guard but Summers has control of the leg.
Toglas has hold of Summers's hands but Summers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Summers.
Summers is looking to take a break and control but Toglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Summers blocks the strikes from Toglas.
Toglas actively working from the bottom here.
Summers seems to be looking for submissions.
Toglas is trying to get back to full guard.
Toglas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Summers pulls his head out easily.
Toglas looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toglas tries to kick Summers off but Summers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Summers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toglas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Summers.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Summers wants to free his trapped foot but Toglas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toglas is trying to maintain the position but Summers is very close to passing his half guard.
Summers lands with a punch from half guard.
Toglas is looking for a sweep. Summers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Summers wants to work for an arm triangle but Toglas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Toglas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Summers pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Summers lands a nice short elbow.
Toglas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toglas is refusing to be controlled, as Summers sits in half guard.
Summers slips a nice elbow through Toglas's hands, connecting with Toglas's forehead.
Summers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Toglas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Summers has control of Toglas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Toglas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Summers is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers fails with the takedown
and Toglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Toglas.
Summers misses with a takedown
and Toglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Toglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Summers circles away quickly and effectively.
Summers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Summers 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.
Toglas has his foot on Summers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Summers works his way back into a safe position though.
Summers forces his way into half guard.
Summers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers controlling from the full mount.
Summers landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Summers dominated that round.
That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Summers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Toglas actively working from the bottom here.
Summers is taking a breather. Toglas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toglas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Toglas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Summers uses his free foot to push down on Toglas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Toglas.
Summers controlling the position easily from mount.
Toglas is squirming around, avoiding Summers's attempts to control the action.
Toglas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Toglas is surviving well by controlling Summers's body position as best he can.
Summers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Summers lands a big elbow.
Ares Summers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toglas is looking to improve his position but Summers isn't that keen on the idea.
Summers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Toglas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Summers cracks Toglas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Toglas is squirming around, avoiding Summers's attempts to control the action.
Toglas is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toglas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Toglas is bucking up trying to escape but Summers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Summers wants to control the pace but Toglas is squirming around nicely.
Summers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Toglas is trying desperately to improve position.
Summers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Summers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toglas is looking to escape.
Toglas working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to control but Toglas wriggling away.
Toglas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Summers uses his free foot to push down on Toglas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Toglas.
Toglas is trying to escape the mount.
Summers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Toglas is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toglas is squirming around, avoiding Summers's attempts to control the action.
Toglas tries to hold on but Summers pushes him away.
Summers lands a heavy elbow.
Summers looking for a guillotine from mount but Toglas is having none of it.
Summers trying to control but Toglas is having none of it.
Toglas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Summers controlling the pace for now.
Summers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Toglas's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Summers dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Toglas throws a head kick but Summers moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toglas.
Summers with a poor takedown
and Toglas counters with a one-two to the body.
Summers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Summers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Toglas sees it coming and defends easily.
Toglas actively working from the bottom here.
Summers is looking to take a break and control but Toglas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toglas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toglas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toglas looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers moves nicely into side control.
Summers advances nicely into full mount.
Summers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Summers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Toglas's face.
Summers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Toglas's face.
Toglas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Summers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Summers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toglas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Toglas is working to get back to half guard.
Summers landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers breaks from Toglas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Toglas tries to improve his position but Summers has taken his back! Summers has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Toglas tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Summers pushes Toglas away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ares Summers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between For Shure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Jewtuszko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jewtuszko has chosen The Rolling Stones - Paint it black as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, For Shure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Jewtuszko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shure is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jewtuszko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jewtuszko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shure slaps away a takedown attempt from Jewtuszko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shure with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jewtuszko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shure is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jewtuszko is controlling him.
Shure pulls Jewtuszko in close to prevent any damage.
Jewtuszko looking to pass the guard.
Jewtuszko wants to control from the top but Shure keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shure has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jewtuszko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewtuszko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jewtuszko passes Shure's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shure tries to kick Jewtuszko off but Jewtuszko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jewtuszko seems to be looking for submissions.
Jewtuszko is keen to just control but Shure is a slippery customer.
Shure won't allow Jewtuszko to pass to mount.
Shure is staying active underneath Jewtuszko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shure tries to get to full guard but Jewtuszko has control of the leg.
Jewtuszko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko wants to work for an arm triangle but Shure is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shure manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Shure is breathing heavily.
Jewtuszko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shure looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jewtuszko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shure avoids it really well and circles away.
Jewtuszko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jewtuszko swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shure is now in Jewtuszko's guard. A big mistake from Jewtuszko there, giving up the dominant position!
Shure decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jewtuszko, up you get!
For Shure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shure tries a head kick but it misses.
Jewtuszko dives in and grabs Shure's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shure pushes down on Jewtuszko's head and hops out.
For Shure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Jewtuszko.
Shure misses with a takedown
and Jewtuszko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jewtuszko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shure is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shure scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jewtuszko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewtuszko 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! Shure is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcin Jewtuszko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Rin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson's entrance music is Harvester of Sorrow. A fine choice. Dave Dickinson had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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200 lbs
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188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lou Rin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rin misses.
Rin moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Dickinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Rin tries to sprawl out of it but Dickinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dickinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dickinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dickinson lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rin keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin has his hands on Dickinson's head, controlling the position.
Rin keeping full guard, as Dickinson tries to pass.
Rin is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickinson is defended easily by Rin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rin is looking to clinch.
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.
Rin has closed the distance and engaged Dickinson in a clinch.
Rin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rin tries to pull guard but Dickinson won't allow it.
Dickinson is working for takedown but Rin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rin manages to pull guard.
Rin looking to control.
Dickinson being controlled here momentarily.
Rin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickinson is pushing down on Rin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rin is fighting to maintain full guard but Dickinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin is concentrating on defense, preventing Dickinson from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lou Rin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dickinson.
Rin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson has a takedown stuffed.
Dickinson is breathing heavily.
Rin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dickinson up against the cage.
Dickinson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dickinson doesn't have the hooks in and Rin manages to turn into his guard.
Rin is stalling in the full guard.
Rin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Dave Dickinson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rin is looking to clinch.
Rin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dickinson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dickinson.
Rin is trying to control Dickinson's posture but Dickinson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rin stops Dickinson from passing to mount.
Rin tries to bench press Dickinson off him but Dickinson keeps the position.
Dickinson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rin is trying to work for a sweep but Dickinson has mounted him!
Rin wants to hold on but Dickinson pushes him away.
Dickinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rin has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dickinson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickinson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to pass to full mount but Rin defends it.
Rin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dickinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dickinson's back!
Rin tries to get the hooks in deep but Dickinson pushed the leg off.
Rin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rin lands a shot to the head.
Rin wants to control but Dickinson is keeping busy.
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.
Rin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rin throws a series of strikes and Dickinson wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Rin lands a big shot there that rocks Dickinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rin tries to control but Dickinson wriggling away.
Dickinson taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Dickinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dickinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dickinson pulls guard effortlessly.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Rin from controlling successfully.
Rin is pushing down on Dickinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dickinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Rin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rin wants to free his trapped foot but Dickinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rin trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Rin keeps him under control.
Rin thows a huge punch but Dickinson dodges it nicely.
Rin controlling the action here.
Dickinson won't allow Rin to pass to mount.
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.
Dickinson is not content to let Rin control the position.
Rin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lou Rin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rin closes the distance and clinches.
Rin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dickinson smiles and moves away.
Rin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rin tries to clinch up.
Dave Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rin with a hook.
Rin is looking to clinch but Dickinson is avoiding it.
Dickinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lou Rin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson has a takedown stuffed.
Dickinson keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Dickinson walks into a left hand.
Rin swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Rin tries to clinch up.
Rin fails with the takedown
and Dickinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dave Dickinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dave Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Rin.
Dickinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rin working a defensive guard here.
Lou Rin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dave Dickinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Cordero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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24
175 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
181 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Cordero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux misses with a head kick.
Cordero blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux blocks a jab.
Cordero avoids the head kick by Dux.
Cordero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cordero avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cordero takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cordero scores with a shot to the body.
Dux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cordero.
Cordero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cordero somewhat.
Cordero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Cordero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Cordero moves out of range easily.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Cordero misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux throws a nice looking combination but Cordero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Cordero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Cordero misses.
Cordero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cordero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cordero's head.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cordero fails with a takedown attempt.
Enzo Cordero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordero is breathing heavily.
Dux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Cordero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dux counters with a three punch combo that has Cordero backing up. Cordero nods at Dux to acknowledge the strikes.
Cordero is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cordero to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cordero looks to clinch but Dux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cordero taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Frank Dux!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hawla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawla's entrance music is Ten Thousand Fists. A fine choice. Jones has chosen . as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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177 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
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180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Hawla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones tries to clinch up but Hawla circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Johnny Hawla has been cut.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones tries to clinch but Hawla is having none of it.
Johnny Hawla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones stuns Hawla with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawla is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hawla is rocked!
Jones drives through and clinches with Hawla against the cage.
Oh Hawla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones lands an elbow inside that Hawla shrugs off.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawla's defenses.
Johnny Hawla's cut is getting worse.
Hawla blocks an elbow strike.
Hawla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawla.
Hawla seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones staying calm.
Jones wants to control but Hawla is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Hawla with a big elbow.
Jones slows the pace down.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones lands an elbow.
Hawla sneaks back into half guard.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Hawla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hawla wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Johnny Hawla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Hawla's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Burczymucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
180 lbs
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175 lbs
9 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefan Burczymucha!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero tries to clinch there but Burczymucha circles away.
Steven Nero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burczymucha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nero drives through and clinches with Burczymucha against the cage.
Burczymucha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Burczymucha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burczymucha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Burczymucha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Burczymucha as the two fighters clinch.
Nero landing knees to the body.
Burczymucha tries to break free but Nero pushes him back against the cage.
Burczymucha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nero pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nero tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczymucha misses with a series of wild punches.
Nero throws a head kick that misses.
Nero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burczymucha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burczymucha tries to clinch but Nero moves away
and Nero moves into the clinch.
Burczymucha tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero avoids a wild elbow strike from Burczymucha.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nero as Burczymucha tries to tie him up.
Burczymucha tries to break the clinch but Nero is controlling the position.
Nero prevents the takedown attempt.
Steven Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Burczymucha.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Burczymucha misses.
Nero closes the distance but Burczymucha moves to the side
and Burczymucha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burczymucha.
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.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch.
Burczymucha tries to clinch but Nero moves away
and Nero counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nero with a knee to the head.
It looks like Stefan Burczymucha has been cut.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burczymucha working hard to break the clinch.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks with his arms.
Burczymucha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burczymucha wants to get back to striking at distance but Nero won't allow it.
Nero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burczymucha avoiding damage as Nero throws knees to the body.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nero darts in trying to clinch
and Burczymucha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nero takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero scores a nice knee to the body.
Burczymucha trying to land knees to the body.
Burczymucha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nero blocks an elbow strike from Burczymucha.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Nero tries to land knees in the clinch but Burczymucha avoids the damage to the body.
Burczymucha breaks from the clinch.
Nero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burczymucha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Burczymucha is trying to force a seperation but Nero has the dominant position.
Nero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Burczymucha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burczymucha tries to break the clinch but Nero is controlling the position.
Burczymucha tries to break the clinch but Nero is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burczymucha's efforts to push away.
Burczymucha has Nero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burczymucha can't break the clinch.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero keeps control of Burczymucha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nero wants to clinch but Burczymucha slips to the side
and Burczymucha counters with a stiff right hand.
Burczymucha tries to keep at a distance but Nero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burczymucha tries to circle away but Nero has him pinned against the cage.
Nero has Burczymucha pressed against the cage, preventing Burczymucha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nero missing with knees to the body.
Burczymucha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nero keeps control of Burczymucha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burczymucha has had enough of the clinch but Nero keeps him there for the moment.
Burczymucha missing with knees to the body.
Burczymucha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Nero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Burczymucha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burczymucha counters by clinching up.
Burczymucha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burczymucha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Burczymucha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nero is defending well for now.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Burczymucha pushes off an throws an elbow but Nero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nero lands a knee to the head.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Nero lands a good knee to the midsection. Burczymucha won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczymucha lands a nice shot to the body.
Burczymucha wants a takedown but no success here.
Nero keeps control of Burczymucha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nero as Burczymucha tries to tie him up.
Nero trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Burczymucha is trying to break the clinch but Nero has him pressed against the cage.
Nero lands a nice knee to the body.
Burczymucha is breathing heavily.
Burczymucha is looking to break free of the clinch but Nero has double underhooks.
Burczymucha avoiding damage as Nero throws knees to the body.
Burczymucha is trying to break free.
Burczymucha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burczymucha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nero.
Burczymucha tries to pull guard but Nero holds him up against the cage and eventually Burczymucha drops back down to his feet.
Nero prevents Burczymucha from breaking the clinch.
Nero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Nero tries to land knees in the clinch but Burczymucha avoids the damage to the body.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burczymucha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nero prevents Burczymucha from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burczymucha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Burczymucha.
Nero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nero scores with a knee to the head.
Burczymucha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nero just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steven Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Burczymucha.
Nero missing with knees to the body.
Burczymucha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burczymucha is trying to break the clinch but Nero is controlling him.
Burczymucha stalling in the clinch but Nero improves position.
Burczymucha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Nero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burczymucha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nero avoids it.
Nero tries to land knees in the clinch but Burczymucha avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Burczymucha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Nero.
Nero with a knee to the head.
Nero lands a good knee to the midsection. Burczymucha won't want to take too many of those.
Burczymucha is looking to break free of the clinch but Nero has double underhooks.
Burczymucha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burczymucha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nero clinches up with Burczymucha and pushes him back against the cage.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nero scores with a knee to the head.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burczymucha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burczymucha has had enough of the clinch but Nero keeps him there for the moment.
Nero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Burczymucha tries to break free but Nero pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Burczymucha is blocking nicely.
Nero prevents Burczymucha from breaking the clinch.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Burczymucha has had enough of the clinch but Nero keeps him there for the moment.
Burczymucha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nero avoids it.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Nero keeps control of Burczymucha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nero stops a takedown attempt from Burczymucha.
Nero lands a good knee to the midsection. Burczymucha won't want to take too many of those.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch.
Nero tries to clinch
and Burczymucha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Burczymucha wants to break free but Nero has control.
Burczymucha goes for a takedown attempt but Nero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nero tries to clinch but Burczymucha moves away
enabling Burczymucha to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Nero dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Burczymucha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nero wants to clinch up but Burczymucha keeps it at a distance.
Burczymucha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burczymucha fails with the takedown.
Nero moves away from the strike by Burczymucha.
Nero wants to clinch.
Burczymucha is looking to clinch but Nero is avoiding it.
Burczymucha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burczymucha counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero tries to land knees in the clinch but Burczymucha avoids the damage to the body.
Nero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burczymucha's efforts to push away.
Burczymucha lands a hook that snaps the head of Nero backwards.
Nero has Burczymucha pressed against the cage, preventing Burczymucha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burczymucha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Burczymucha trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nero as Burczymucha tries to tie him up.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burczymucha is trying to drag Nero to the mat but Nero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero with a knee to the head.
Nero missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burczymucha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nero's brow.
Nero crunches a lovely knee into Burczymucha's ribcage.
Burczymucha wants a takedown.
Steven Nero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Burczymucha.
Burczymucha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burczymucha is trying to force a seperation but Nero has the dominant position.
Burczymucha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nero blocks an elbow strike from Burczymucha.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nero connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burczymucha's face.
Nero is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burczymucha is defending well for now.
Nero looking to throw knees to the head but Burczymucha is blocking nicely.
Burczymucha wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nero has him pressed against the cage.
Burczymucha is trying to force a seperation but Nero has the dominant position.
Nero landing knees to the head.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
Nero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nero scores with a knee to the head.
Nero keeps control of Burczymucha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burczymucha misses with a knee strike.
Nero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burczymucha blocks it with crossed arms.
Nero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burczymucha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burczymucha tries to circle away but Nero has him pinned against the cage.
Nero tries a knee to the head but Burczymucha blocks it.
Burczymucha tries to score a body lock takedown but Nero shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nero misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Burczymucha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burczymucha swings wildly with an uppercut but Nero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nero prevents Burczymucha from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burczymucha tries to break free but Nero pushes him back against the cage.
Nero misses with a knee strike.
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nero missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Burczymucha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Burczymucha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burczymucha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burczymucha avoiding damage as Nero throws knees to the body.
Stefan Burczymucha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nero with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Burczymucha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nero walks away with a smile on his face. Burczymucha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nero wants to clinch
and Burczymucha counters with a big head kick but Nero shrugs it off.
Steven Nero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burczymucha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nero tries to clinch
and Burczymucha counters with a stiff right hand.
Nero instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Nero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Nero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Cantero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federico Lovalente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantero comes to the cage accompanied by La mandanga. 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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197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Luis Cantero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Lovalente!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovalente throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cantero.
Lovalente misses with a straight left.
Lovalente lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovalente dips to his left and cracks Cantero with an uppercut!
Cantero slips a jab and a cross from Lovalente.
Lovalente throws a jab when Cantero was well out of range.
Cantero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lovalente. Lovalente obviously looking to wear him down.
Cantero throws a series of strikes that have Lovalente backpedaling.
Decent striking displayed by Lovalente there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovalente stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lovalente wants it to stay on the feet.
Lovalente defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantero.
Lovalente lands a head kick. Cantero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cantero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Cantero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovalente fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cantero looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cantero is breathing heavily.
Lovalente scores with a jab.
Lovalente misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovalente attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cantero scores a takedown into full mount!
Lovalente looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Cantero avoiding Lovalente 's attempts to control his hands.
Cantero misses with a punch to the head.
Cantero trying to control.
Lovalente is really stuck here.
Lovalente turns into Cantero and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente wants to control from the top but Cantero keeps moving.
Lovalente pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cantero is keeping the position for now.
Lovalente wants to control from the top but Cantero keeps moving.
Lovalente is looking to stand up but Cantero won't let him.
Lovalente is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Federico Lovalente.
A head kick from Lovalente lands but Cantero takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lovalente with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lovalente connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Federico Lovalente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovalente misses with a series of wild punches.
Cantero dives in and grabs Lovalente's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lovalente pushes down on Cantero's head and hops out.
Cantero tries for a takedown but Lovalente sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lovalente stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lovalente wants it to stay on the feet.
Federico Lovalente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovalente lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lovalente misses with an uppercut.
Cantero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lovalente.
Lovalente scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cantero in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovalente lands a front kick.
Lovalente jabs Cantero right on the nose. Cantero blinks but takes it well.
Lovalente scores with a leg kick.
Cantero slips under a jab.
Lovalente lands a slapping body shot.
Lovalente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovalente lands a nice hook to Cantero's body. Cantero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cantero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cantero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovalente.
Cantero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lovalente looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lovalente.
Lovalente lands with a straight right. Cantero didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Lovalente dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lovalente lands a nice shot that snaps Cantero's head back.
Cantero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lovalente sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lovalente misses with a straight right.
Lovalente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cantero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lovalente explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cantero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lovalente misses with a hook. Cantero ducked under it nicely.
Cantero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovalente throws out the jab.
Cantero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lovalente looks to land a left hand but Cantero moved out of range nicely.
Federico Lovalente seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cantero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lovalente.
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!
Lovalente throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lovalente.
Nice body kick there by Lovalente.
Cantero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cantero avoids a kick to the body.
Cantero shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Luis Cantero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lovalente throws a nice head kick!
Jose Luis Cantero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovalente takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Lovalente throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cantero swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovalente.
Lovalente scores with a nice right hand.
Cantero moves out of range as Lovalente strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovalente throws a wild body kick that Cantero sees coming a mile off.
Lovalente plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lovalente misses with a combination
and Cantero makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lovalente is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cantero.
Lovalente throws a hook to the side of Cantero's head but Cantero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lovalente has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cantero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lovalente throws a lazy head kick
and Cantero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lovalente tries to get to full guard but Cantero has control of the leg.
Lovalente is not content to let Cantero control the position.
Lovalente keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantero is thwarting Lovalente's attempts to control the position.
Cantero working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lovalente's thigh. Lovalente counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cantero is fighting to break Lovalente's control of his arms but Lovalente is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lovalente not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Federico Lovalente has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lovalente lands with a hook. Cantero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lovalente tries to sprawl but Cantero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lovalente tries to kick Cantero off in order to stand up. Cantero Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cantero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lovalente, who protects the arm well.
Lovalente tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cantero easily slips into full mount!
Cantero wants to control the pace but Lovalente is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lovalente tries to hold on but Cantero pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Lovalente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cantero misses with a takedown attempt - Lovalente sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Lovalente.
Lovalente swings for the body but Cantero moves out of range.
Lovalente fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cantero is out of range.
Lovalente tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovalente keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lovalente throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cantero's head.
Cantero blocks a leg kick.
Lovalente throws a hook but Cantero blocks it.
Lovalente throws a head kick that misses
and Cantero counters with a shoot takedown. Lovalente fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cantero wants to control from the top but Lovalente keeps moving.
Lovalente seems keen to control Cantero's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero pushing down on Lovalente's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cantero wants to take a breather but Lovalente is having none of it.
Lovalente moves into full guard.
Cantero stops Lovalente from standing up.
Federico Lovalente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Lovalente looking for a sweep. Not yet Lovalente, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovalente can't keep his opponent in guard - Cantero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lovalente takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lovalente tries to roll over but Cantero keeps him under control.
Cantero is looking to advance position but Lovalente won't allow it.
Cantero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lovalente defends it well.
Cantero seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantero is working for a submission of some sort.
Lovalente slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cantero wants to pass the guard but Lovalente is keeping the position.
Cantero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovalente wants to stand and escape but Cantero is having none of it.
Lovalente has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cantero 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 Lovalente.
Lovalente struggling a bit here.
Lovalente tries to buck Cantero off but Cantero is having none of it.
Cantero trying to control the position but Lovalente is working away.
Jose Luis Cantero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovalente is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Luis Cantero.
I think Lovalente has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Federico Lovalente!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freschetta Digornio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nohara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digornio's entrance music is I, Galactus. A fine choice. Nohara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dame Dame no Uta kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shinnosuke Nohara acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freschetta Digornio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinnosuke Nohara!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nohara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Digornio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nohara, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Digornio checks a leg kick.
Digornio has closed the distance and engaged Nohara in a clinch.
Digornio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nohara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Digornio jumps guard but Nohara stands there with Digornio around his waist. Digornio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Digornio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nohara just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freschetta Digornio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Digornio jumps guard.
Nohara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Digornio keeping full guard, as Nohara tries to pass.
Digornio looking to control.
Nohara trying to control the position from guard on top but Digornio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nohara gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nohara misses with a body shot.
Digornio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nohara misses the jab.
Shinnosuke Nohara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Digornio throws a series of punches but Nohara moves out of range.
Nohara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Digornio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Freschetta Digornio has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nohara is looking to slow Digornio down with leg kicks.
Nohara punishes Digornio's body with a nice straight punch.
Digornio is breathing heavily.
Nohara wants to clinch but Digornio slips to the side
and Digornio counters with a nice body shot.
Nohara throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Digornio crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shinnosuke Nohara!
Shinnosuke Nohara is the new welterweight champion!
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