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Rising Sun 8 : Veracity PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Scholes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Scholes!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scholes gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scholes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Musashi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Musashi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scholes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
Scholes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scholes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Musashi keeps working.
Musashi wants to improve his position but Scholes is controlling well.
Musashi is looking to control Scholes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Musashi avoid being mounted?
Scholes is pressing down on Musashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Musashi is holding on for now.
Scholes wants to take a breather but Musashi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scholes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scholes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Musashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scholes trying to control from half guard but Musashi is working away.
Scholes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Musashi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scholes wants to control from the top but Musashi keeps moving.
Musashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scholes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scholes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scholes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musashi is keeping the position for now.
Musashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scholes gets back to full guard.
Musashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Musashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scholes wants to sweep but no luck.
Musashi passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi is breathing heavily.
Musashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scholes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scholes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Musashi is one step ahead there.
Scholes managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scholes wants to sweep here but Musashi controlling him for the moment.
Scholes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scholes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scholes looking to control but Musashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scholes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Scholes controlling the pace for now.
Scholes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Musashi is looking to escape.
Scholes has control of Musashi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Musashi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi prevents Scholes from taking his back.
Musashi tries to reverse the position but Scholes maintains control.
Musashi has left one of his arms exposed and Scholes doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Musashi screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Scholes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akaki Murasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gallegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akaki Murasa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Gallegos's chin.
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akaki Murasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Gallegos!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murasa misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gallegos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallegos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gallegos wants to control but Murasa is keeping him busy.
Murasa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gallegos tries to stand and escape but Murasa actually recovers to full guard.
Murasa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gallegos lying in Murasa's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Murasa decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gallegos taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akaki Murasa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripgut kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Abominable Putridity - Throat Fisting Abortion. Sean Ripgut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stan Chong's chin.
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Sean Ripgut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Chong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chong.
Ripgut tries to clinch there but Chong circles away.
Ripgut defending well as Chong loads up on a big left hand.
Ripgut wants to clinch.
Chong misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chong.
Chong loads up on a big right hand but Ripgut slips the punch.
Ripgut slips a straight right by Chong.
Ripgut moves in looking to clinch but Chong pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Ripgut. No joy for Chong on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ripgut. No joy for Chong on that attempt.
Sean Ripgut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Chong.
Ripgut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ripgut blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripgut tries to clinch but Chong is having none of it.
Ripgut defending well as Chong loads up on a big left hand.
Ripgut tries to clinch up.
Ripgut clinches with his opponent.
Ripgut with a knee to the head.
Chong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chong takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Stan Chong has been cut.
Chong looks gassed!
Ripgut landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut landing knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a knee to the head.
Chong is rocked!
Ripgut scores with a knee to the head.
Chong is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripgut finish him?
Ripgut jerks Chong's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Chong drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Ripgut goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Ripgut because Chong was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sean Ripgut!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danger Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Kivessoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivessoo has chosen Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk as his entrance music. Janno Kivessoo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danger Takeshi's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danger Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janno Kivessoo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kivessoo clinches.
Kivessoo crunches a lovely knee into Takeshi's ribcage.
Kivessoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takeshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kivessoo has Takeshi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kivessoo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Takeshi tumbling to the mat - Kivessoo dives into Takeshi's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kivessoo manages to get himself to full guard.
Takeshi prevents Kivessoo from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivessoo pulls Takeshi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takeshi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takeshi trying to control but Kivessoo is working from the bottom.
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.
Kivessoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kivessoo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Takeshi!
Takeshi is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Takeshi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Takeshi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kivessoo is looking to take a break and control but Takeshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kivessoo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kivessoo stopping the sweep attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takeshi has a closed guard, preventing Kivessoo from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to sweep here but Kivessoo controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kivessoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takeshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kivessoo slips under a jab from Takeshi.
Takeshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeshi throws a right and a left that Kivessoo avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Takeshi misses its intended target.
Takeshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Janno Kivessoo has been cut.
Kivessoo looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivessoo misses with an uppercut.
Kivessoo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Takeshi passes Kivessoo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Takeshi throwing shots but Kivessoo is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi controlling the action here.
Takeshi wants to take a breather but Kivessoo is having none of it.
Takeshi thows a huge punch but Kivessoo dodges it nicely.
Takeshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kivessoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeshi is just content to waste time from the top position. Kivessoo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kivessoo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeshi trying to control but Kivessoo is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Takeshi tries for a takedown but Kivessoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Janno Kivessoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Janno Kivessoo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kivessoo ducks under a wild hook from Takeshi.
Kivessoo scores with a decent looking hook.
Kivessoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Takeshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kivessoo's head backwards.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takeshi thuds his right hand into Kivessoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kivessoo.
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!
Kivessoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kivessoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kivessoo.
Kivessoo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takeshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kivessoo prevents Takeshi from breaking the clinch.
Takeshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivessoo has double underhooks.
Takeshi blocks an elbow strike from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takeshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Takeshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kivessoo has him pressed against the cage.
Takeshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivessoo has double underhooks.
Kivessoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takeshi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kivessoo is breathing heavily.
Kivessoo misses with some punches.
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
Takeshi lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up Janno Kivessoo's cut even more.
Takeshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivessoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivessoo ducks under a wild hook from Takeshi.
Takeshi thuds his right hand into Kivessoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takeshi looks to land a right hand but Kivessoo moved out of range.
Kivessoo slips a jab from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands with a hook. Kivessoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kivessoo tries to clinch up but Takeshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kivessoo throws a head kick that misses.
Janno Kivessoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kivessoo has managed to clinch.
Takeshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivessoo has double underhooks.
Takeshi can't break the clinch.
Takeshi prevents the takedown attempt.
Kivessoo prevents Takeshi from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kivessoo prevents Takeshi from breaking the clinch.
Takeshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kivessoo won't allow it.
Takeshi scores with a knee to the head.
The cut above Janno Kivessoo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takeshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kivessoo is fending him off so far but Takeshi persists. Nope, Kivessoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takeshi misses with a straight left.
Takeshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kivessoo's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivessoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a looping overhand right but Kivessoo ducks down to avoid it.
Kivessoo is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
Danger Takeshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi throws a shot from downtown. Kivessoo moves away and avoids it.
Kivessoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Takeshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takeshi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Takeshi showed some decent athleticism there.
Kivessoo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi misses with a hook.
Takeshi throws a hook but Kivessoo avoids it easily.
Kivessoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeshi.
Takeshi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Takeshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kivessoo tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi is looking to take a break and control but Kivessoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kivessoo is looking to improve his position.
Takeshi is tying to control. Kivessoo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takeshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Takeshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kivessoo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takeshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kivessoo tries to avoid it but Takeshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kivessoo to the ground. Kivessoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kivessoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kivessoo checks a low kick from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws out a loose jab but Kivessoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeshi loads up on a big right hand but Kivessoo slips the punch.
Kivessoo moves into the clinch.
Kivessoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Kivessoo keeps control of Takeshi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kivessoo throws an elbow that misses.
Kivessoo lands an elbow just above Takeshi 's eye.
Kivessoo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to break free.
Takeshi has had enough of the clinch but Kivessoo keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kivessoo throws an elbow but misses.
Takeshi is trying to break free.
Takeshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takeshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kivessoo has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kivessoo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takeshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takeshi takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danger Takeshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Janno Kivessoo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kivessoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kivessoo dodges the punch combination from Takeshi.
Kivessoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeshi circles away.
Kivessoo is looking to clinch.
Takeshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takeshi misses with an uppercut.
Kivessoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Takeshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kivessoo keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivessoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takeshiis looking to pass into half guard but Kivessoo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kivessoo is in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi controls Kivessoo momentarily but Kivessoo frees himself.
Takeshi working a defensive guard but Kivessoo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Takeshi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takeshi tries to get out of the position.
Kivessoo trying to control the position but Takeshi is working away.
Takeshi looking for a sweep but Kivessoo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Takeshi is trying to escape the mount.
Takeshi is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Kivessoo tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Kivessoo prevents Takeshi from getting the reversal.
Kivessoo lands a big elbow.
Takeshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kivessoo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi wants to hold on but Kivessoo pushes him away.
Takeshi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kivessoo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Takeshi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takeshi taking shots to the head.
Kivessoo tries to control but Takeshi wriggling away.
Takeshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Kivessoo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Takeshi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Takeshi tries to reverse the position but Kivessoo maintains control.
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 Danger Takeshi.
I think Takeshi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danger Takeshi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides comes to the cage accompanied by War by Judas Priest. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hume!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Constantinides.
It looks like James Hume has been cut.
Constantinides misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Constantinides misses with a body shot.
A jab from Constantinides misses.
James Hume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinides swinging wilding here.
Hume doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinides circles away.
Hume wants to clinch.
Hume fails in his attempt to clinch.
Constantinides misses with the combination.
Hume slips a jab from Constantinides.
Hume clinches.
Hume using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Constantinides has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hume misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Constantinides.
Constantinides gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hume.
Hume lands an elbow that stopped Constantinides in his tracks for a moment.
Constantinides turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Constantinides manages to end up in side control.
Constantinides connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hume some visible discomfort.
Constantinides scoring with punches from side control.
Constantinides wants to control but Hume is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides lands some shots froms side control.
Constantinides scoring with punches from side control.
Constantinides is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hume is looking for a sweep.
Constantinides wants to control but Hume is keeping him busy.
Hume wants to get back to his feet.
Constantinides landing strikes.
Hume is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Constantinides working away.
Hume is trying to get back to half guard.
Constantinides lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hume down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hume sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hume is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Constantinides's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Constantinides's back!
Constantinides turns into Hume and is now in his guard.
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Hume is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hume is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Constantinides makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Constantinides is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Hume keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantinides stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hume swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hume throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Constantinides has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Constantinides stays in close to Hume's body and controls the position.
Constantinides lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Constantinides trying to control but Hume is working from the bottom.
Constantinides is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hume looking for a sweep. Not yet Hume, not yet.
Constantinides stays in close to Hume's body and controls the position.
Constantinides landing with the ground and pound.
Hume wants to stand but Constantinides is controlling the position.
Hume is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Constantinides dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Constantinides trying to control the position but Hume is working away.
Constantinides is trying to get an arm triangle but Hume is defending well.
Constantinides in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hume gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Constantinides connects with a nice short shot to Hume's temple.
Constantinides throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hume is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Constantinides scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hume wants to get back to full guard.
Hume makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Some wild striking there from Constantinides.
Nice jab there from Constantinides.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hume's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to de liver by Constantinides. Beautiful body shot.
Constantinides drops Hume with a right and a left! Constantinides comes rushing in but Hume regains his composure and manages to keep Constantinides in guard.
Hume is rocked!
Hume looking to hit a scissor sweep but Constantinides is one step ahead there.
Hume is still in real trouble! Can Constantinides finish him?
Hume can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Constantinides controls the pace.
Constantinides is in close to Hume's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hume seems to have recovered his senses.
Constantinides postures up and lands a big shot to Hume's brow.
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!
Constantinides makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hume wants to sweep but no luck.
Constantinides looking to pass the guard.
Constantinides won't allow Hume to sweep him here.
Hume is breathing heavily.
Hume can't keep his opponent in guard - Constantinides advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Constantinides seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hume is trying to stand.
Constantinides wants to control but Hume is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Constantinides misses with a series of wild punches.
Constantinides scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danga de danga de dang - Constantinides scores with a four punch combination!
Jab from Constantinides.
Hume wants to clinch.
Constantinides swats away the attempt to clinch by Hume.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hume is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Constantinides shoots in but Hume avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hume tries to clinch but Constantinides is having none of it.
A combination from Constantinides does no damage.
Constantinides keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides swats away the attempt to clinch by Hume.
Hume tries to clinch but Constantinides is having none of it.
Ares Constantinides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hume misses with a low kick.
Constantinides throws a one two combo.
Hume tries to clinch up but Constantinides circles away and keeps his distance.
Hume looks for a takedown but Constantinides sprawls well.
Constantinides scores with the left hand. Hume knows he should have avoided that one.
Constantinides shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinides pushing down on Hume's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hume is not content to let Constantinides control the position.
Constantinides lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Constantinides performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hume has hold of Constantinides's hands but Constantinides slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hume has hold of Constantinides's hands but Constantinides slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Constantinides is controlling the pace.
Hume pushes Constantinides off looking to stand but Constantinides dives back in and keeps control.
Hume has one foot on Constantinides's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Constantinides circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinides changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hume looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Constantinides lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hume tries to escape but Constantinides is in control.
Constantinides landing a few strikes.
Constantinides scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hume to see if he's OK.
Constantinides remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Constantinides lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hume down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hume tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Constantinides wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Constantinides tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hume gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Constantinides is nestled in close to Hume, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Constantinides lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hume tries to kick Constantinides off but Constantinides keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hume is not content to let Constantinides control the position.
Constantinides working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Hume's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hume moves in looking to clinch but Constantinides pushes him off.
Constantinides avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Constantinides lands a head shot.
Constantinides scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hume tries to roll over but Constantinides keeps him under control.
Constantinides is keen to just control but Hume is a slippery customer.
Constantinides working Hume over with strikes.
Constantinides is looking to take a break and control but Hume is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hume is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Constantinides's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Constantinides's back!
Constantinides defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Constantinides breaks Hume's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hume takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Constantinides postures up and lands a big shot to Hume's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Hume keeps moving.
Constantinides is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hume is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Constantinides working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hume's head.
Ares Constantinides overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Constantinides is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Constantinides stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hume swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hume 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.
Hume wants to get back to his feet but Constantinides is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Constantinides makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Constantinides is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hume can do to turn this around?
Constantinides scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hume keeping moving, preventing Constantinides from controlling successfully.
Constantinides keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hume's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Hume is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constantinides throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hume doesn't manage to clinch there - Constantinides circles away.
Constantinides connects with a jab.
Constantinides keeps the fight on the outside.
Constantinides's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Constantinides duly obliges.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hume looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hume tries to clinch but Constantinides moves out of range.
Constantinides throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Constantinides thows a body shot but no joy.
Hume gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Constantinides stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hume swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Constantinides preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides trying to control but Hume is working from the bottom.
Hume had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Constantinides is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hume Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Constantinides's back instead.
Hume is looking for a rear naked choke here but Constantinides reverses the position brilliantly into Hume's guard!
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Hume keeps moving.
Ares Constantinides is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Constantinides controls from within his opponent's guard.
Constantinides's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
James Hume has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Hume looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Constantinides prevents Hume from getting back to his feet.
Constantinides seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Constantinides lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hume 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.
Constantinides passes into half guard.
Constantinides content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Constantinides showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Constantinides, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Constantinides!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuri Yushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jordan roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yushima comes to the cage accompanied by Funktasztikus - Exodus. Yuuri Yushima has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuuri Yushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, jordan roberts!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Yushima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yushima.
Yushima misses with a few strikes there.
roberts tries to clinch up.
roberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yushima lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yushima connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent roberts tumbling to the canvas! Yushima pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! roberts was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuuri Yushima!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny DeVito 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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143 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Bobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeVito 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.
Bobson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeVito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeVito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobson looking to control.
Bobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVito is one step ahead there.
Bobson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeVito!
DeVito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeVito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeVito wants to pass the guard but Bobson is keeping the position.
Bobson has his foot on DeVito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeVito works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobson trying to keep a closed guard but DeVito is proving a slippery customer.
Bobson 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.
Bobson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeVito tries to reverse the position but Bobson maintains control.
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.
Bobson tries to control but DeVito wriggling away.
Bobson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bobson prevents DeVito from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeVito avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bobson.
DeVito is squirming around, avoiding Bobson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobson trying to control but DeVito is having none of it.
DeVito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobson controlling his opponent.
DeVito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeVito trying to control but Bobson is working from the bottom.
DeVito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bobson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeVito, into his guard.
DeVito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobson's guard.
DeVito trying to control but Bobson is working from the bottom.
DeVito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVito is one step ahead there.
DeVito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobson is trying to keep DeVito in close.
Bobson has DeVito pulled in close to control his posture.
DeVito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Bobson keeps moving.
Bobson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny DeVito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeVito misses with an uppercut. Bobson saw that one coming.
DeVito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bobson's waist but Bobson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeVito off to one side.
DeVito thows a body shot but no joy.
DeVito throws a series of punches but Bobson moves out of range.
Danny DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobson darts in and clinches DeVito up against the cage.
DeVito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobson.
Bobson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Bobson.
DeVito works on Bobson's body with a couple of short punches.
DeVito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bobson working aggressively here.
Bobson tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobson tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bobson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bobson lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Bobson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobson can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
DeVito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bobson.
A short right from Bobson on the inside.
Bobson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobson.
Bobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobson trying to stall but DeVito improves his position.
Bobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobson stalling.
Bobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobson misses with the head strike.
DeVito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobson tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobson throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobson throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
Bobson throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
DeVito has Bobson pressed against the cage.
Bobson tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobson lands an uppercut.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Bobson.
DeVito trying to stall but Bobson improves his position.
DeVito gets through Bobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeVito fails to pull guard.
Robert Bobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny DeVito.
Bobson scores with a shot to the side of DeVito's head.
Bobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobson lands a nice uppercut.
Bobson misses with a body punch.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
Bobson throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
DeVito lands an uppercut.
Bobson working aggressively here.
DeVito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeVito as Bobson tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobson.
Bobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobson misses with some punches.
Bobson is trying to stall.
Bobson swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito blocking some punches.
Bobson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeVito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bobson is defending against the submission attempts here by DeVito.
DeVito tries to pass to full mount but Bobson defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito prevents Bobson from improving his position.
DeVito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeVito.
Bobson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobson is working hard here to advance position.
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 Robert Bobson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bobson is looking to clinch.
Bobson misses the shot to the body.
DeVito wants to clinch up but Bobson keeps it at a distance.
Robert Bobson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bobson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeVito, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
Bobson taking a breather.
DeVito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bobson smiles and moves away.
Bobson moves in looking to clinch but DeVito pushes him off.
Bobson tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bobson pushes DeVito up against the cage in a clinch.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bobson throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
DeVito jumps guard but Bobson stands there with DeVito around his waist. DeVito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobson misses with some punches.
Bobson taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVito drags the fight down to the ground.
DeVito is trying to keep Bobson in close.
DeVito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobson's guard.
Bobson is trying to keep DeVito in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobson is on top in guard.
DeVito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobson's guard.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Bobson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito wants to pass the guard but Bobson is keeping the position.
Bobson trying to keep a closed guard but DeVito is proving a slippery customer.
Bobson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeVito passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeVito working the ground and pound.
DeVito goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bobson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for DeVito but great work by Bobson.
You can see the frustration on DeVito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bobson trying to control the action but DeVito is working from the bottom.
DeVito wants to control but Bobson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Bobson stalls from top position.
Bobson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeVito keeps working.
DeVito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bobson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeVito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeVito fails to land with a series of punches.
DeVito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robert Bobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobson tries to clinch there but DeVito circles away.
The crowd cheers as DeVito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bobson doesn't seem phased though.
Bobson misses with a body shot.
Bobson doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
DeVito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bobson on the side of the head.
Bobson wants to clinch.
DeVito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bobson backs up against the cage.
Bobson slips under a jab from DeVito.
DeVito shoots in and drives through. Bobson sprawls well.
Robert Bobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny DeVito.
DeVito throws a shot from downtown. Bobson moves away and avoids it.
Bobson doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
Bobson slips under a jab from DeVito.
Bobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeVito swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny DeVito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeVito 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny DeVito!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamuto Hierowato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamuto Hierowato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Hierowato sprawls well.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Hierowato, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Hierowato against the cage but Hierowato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kamuto Hierowato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Jones.
Hierowato connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Hierowato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones looks gassed!
Hierowato cracks Jones with an uppercut from hell and Jones crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hierowato's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Jones is rocked!
Hierowato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Hierowato finish him?
Hierowato postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Jones covers up, he's hurt! Hierowato keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hierowato and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hierowato can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamuto Hierowato!
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