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KOF.10 - Newcomers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Patrovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Patrovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Patrovski sprawls well initially but Yoshida persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Patrovski punching from the bottom.
Patrovski is looking to control Yoshida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Patrovski avoid being mounted?
Yoshida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patrovski's head.
Yoshida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yoshida with the ground and pound but Patrovski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Patrovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida with a nice head shot there.
Yoshida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yoshida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yoshida postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Patrovski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yoshida, into his guard.
Patrovski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrovski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patrovski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Patrovski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Patrovski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Patrovski wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Patrovski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yoshida looking for subs off his back but Patrovski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Patrovski keeps him under control.
It looks like Patrovski is going to stand back up.
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.
Patrovski is thwarting Yoshida's attempts to control the position.
Patrovski blocks the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Patrovski pulls his head out easily.
Yoshida looks gassed!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yoshida shoots in and drives through. Patrovski sprawls well.
Patrovski looks for a takedown but Yoshida sprawls well.
Patrovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yoshida with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patrovski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yoshida won't be happy with that.
Patrovski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Patrovski trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrovski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Patrovski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patrovski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Patrovski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yoshida is looking to regain half guard here but Patrovski keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Patrovski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Patrovski prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida looks to move to half guard but instead Patrovski has passed into mount! Damn!
Patrovski prevents Yoshida from getting the reversal.
Patrovski controlling from the full mount.
Patrovski prevents Yoshida from getting the reversal.
Patrovski wants to control the pace but Yoshida is squirming around nicely.
Yoshida is desperately trying to improve his position but Patrovski has a good base and remains in mount.
Patrovski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yoshida is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Patrovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Yoshida shoots and misses
and Patrovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Yoshida has Patrovski pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Patrovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Patrovski tries to score a body lock takedown but Yoshida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Patrovski breaks from the clinch.
Patrovski 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.
Patrovski connects with a couple of short punches.
Patrovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yoshida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Patrovski wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Yoshida is looking for a triangle here but Patrovski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Patrovski lands some shots froms side control.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrovski working the body and head with strikes.
Patrovski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yoshida to see if he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patrovski advances to full mount.
Patrovski tries to control but Yoshida wriggling away.
Yuri Patrovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yoshida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Patrovski.
Yoshida gets back to half guard.
Patrovski is nestled in close to Yoshida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patrovski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patrovski is pressing down on Yoshida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yoshida is holding on for now.
Yoshida has a hand on Patrovski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Patrovski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is squirming around, avoiding Patrovski's attempts to control the action.
Yoshida can't escape the position.
Patrovski trying to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
The referee warns Yoshida that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Patrovski blocks Yoshida's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrovski tries to control but Yoshida wriggling away.
Yoshida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Patrovski.
Yoshida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Patrovski tries to control but Yoshida wriggling away.
Yoshida tries to hold on but Patrovski postures up.
Yoshida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yoshida regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshida actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yoshida is looking to get back to full guard here but Patrovski has managed to pass to side control instead.
Yoshida wants to control but Patrovski is having none of it.
Patrovski controlling from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Patrovski dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patrovski controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Patrovski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yoshida blocks a head kick by Patrovski.
Yoshida shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yoshida goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Patrovski turns into him and now he's in Yoshida's guard.
Patrovski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yoshida looking for subs from the bottom but Patrovski mounts him!
Patrovski has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yoshida's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patrovski dominating with strikes here.
Yoshida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Patrovski.
Yoshida is in a horrible position here. Patrovski smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrovski landing strikes from the mount.
Patrovski trying to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
Yoshida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Patrovski wants to finish this one by submission but Yoshida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Patrovski.
Yoshida reaches up to try and control the position but Patrovski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Yoshida rolls and tries to escape and now Patrovski has his back!
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.
Yoshida manages to reverse the position and now he's in Patrovski's guard. Nice work there by Yoshida.
Patrovski keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida looking to sit in guard and control but Patrovski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Patrovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patrovski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Patrovski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yoshida throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrovski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Patrovski wants to control from the top but Yoshida keeps moving.
Patrovski is really struggling to control Yoshida but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Patrovski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yoshida has his feet on Patrovski's thighs here. He's pushed Patrovski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Patrovski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Yoshida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Larry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Larry!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Alves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Larry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Larry lands in his opponent's guard.
Alves is pulling down on Larry's head. It's preventing any offense from Larry, at least for the moment.
Alves working a defensive guard here.
Larry trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Larry stops Alves from standing up.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Larry from controlling successfully.
Larry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Larry drops back looking for a leg! Alves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alves manages to kick Larry off! Larry jumps back into Alves's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves throws a series of punches but Larry avoids them all with ease.
Larry shoots for a takedown but Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larry misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Larry looks gassed!
Alves misses with a double jab.
Alves throws a right and a left that Larry avoids nicely.
Larry shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Larry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steve Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Larry.
Larry misses with a takedown attempt - Alves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alves throws a series of punches but Larry avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves jabs Larry right on the nose. Larry blinks but takes it well.
Alves stuffs the takedown.
Alves looks to land a combination. Larry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alves scores with a body shot.
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!
Larry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alves scores with a jab to the head.
Alves lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Alves. That snapped Larry's head back.
Steve Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves cracks Larry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alves is looking to land body kicks.
Alves cracks a nice hook into Larry's ribs.
Alves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alves misses with a double jab.
Alves scores with a hook.
A shot to de liver by Alves. Beautiful body shot.
Larry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alves misses with a low kick.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alves thuds his right hand into Larry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throws a nice looking combination but Larry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larry tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it.
Alves scores with a one two! Larry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Alves both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from Alves.
Alves misses with a two punch combination.
Alves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alves works Larry's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alves lands with an overhand left.
Larry slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Alves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larry looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alves!
A left lands for Alves.
Larry avoids the head kick by Alves.
Larry dodges the punch combination from Alves.
Alves scores with a jab to the body.
Alves lands a body shot.
Alves is looking to wear down Larry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larry shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Larry tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larry moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Larry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alves. Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Alves finds it's target.
Alves punishes Larry's body with a nice straight punch.
Alves throws a right hand that Larry ducks under and follows up with a left that Larry also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alves tries to kick Larry off but Larry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alves trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Alves is defending against the submission attempts here by Larry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alves is just riding it out for now. Larry eventually gives up the hold.
Alves is trying to stand up here but Larry is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Steve Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alves swivels and escapes.
Steve Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Larry.
Alves displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steve Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Larry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larry tries to close the distance and clinch but Alves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Larry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larry has control of Alves's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alves regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alves is trying to stand up.
Alves is trying to escape the mount.
Larry unloading with bombs!
Larry working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alves is trying to stand up.
Larry looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Larry working for a submission but Alves is keeping him at bay.
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 Steve Alves will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Larry shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Larry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Larry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alves is fending him off so far but Larry persists. Nope, Alves circles away and we're back to standing.
Larry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alves.
Alves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Larry backs up against the ropes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alves!
Alves works over Larry's head and body with a nice combination.
Alves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves throws a series of punches but Larry avoids them all with ease.
Larry shoots in looking for a takedown. Alves tries to sprawl out of it but Larry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Alves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Larry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Larry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alves throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Larry fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alves.
Good work by Larry as he checks the leg kick.
Alves fakes the leg kick and cracks Larry in the body.
Alves looks to land a combination. Larry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Larry or perhaps it was just good defense by Alves which made him look bad.
Alves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Larry's head backwards.
Alves feints and then cracks Larry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larry down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larry.
Donk. Alves catches Larry right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Alves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Alves does no damage.
Larry fails to land the takedown.
Alves displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larry gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alves scores with a jab. Larry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a nice looking body shot.
Alves looks to land a combination but Larry avoids it well.
Larry shoots in but no luck this time.
Larry looks for a takedown but Alves sprawls well.
Larry shoots in for a double leg but Alves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab by Alves.
John Larry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Alves fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Alves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Fredriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Partridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredriksson comes to the ring accompanied by Ennio Morricone - The good, the bad and the ugly. Alex Partridge struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clint Fredriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Partridge!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Partridge.
Fredriksson throws a hook but Partridge avoids it easily.
Fredriksson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Partridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fredriksson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partridge tries to work over Fredriksson's front leg with a kick but Fredriksson checks it.
Partridge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clint Fredriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Fredriksson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredriksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fredriksson throws a series of strikes that have Partridge backpedaling.
It looks like Alex Partridge has been cut.
Fredriksson misses with a double jab
and Partridge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fredriksson misses with a hook. Partridge ducked under it nicely.
Partridge moves in looking to clinch but Fredriksson pushes him off.
Clint Fredriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Fredriksson and Partridge goes tumbling to the canvas! Fredriksson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Partridge is rocked!
Fredriksson works his way into full mount!
Partridge is still in real trouble! Can Fredriksson finish him?
Partridge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Partridge seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fredriksson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fredriksson looking to control but Partridge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredriksson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Partridge hang on?
Fredriksson controlling from the full mount.
Fredriksson trying to control but Partridge is having none of it.
Fredriksson controlling the position easily from mount.
Partridge wants to hold on but Fredriksson pushes him away.
Partridge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Fredriksson seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Partridge looks gassed!
Fredriksson trying to pass the guard but Partridge defending well.
Fredriksson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Partridge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fredriksson stands up and beckons Partridge to join him on the feet.
Partridge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fredriksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partridge slips a straight right by Fredriksson.
Some wild striking there from Fredriksson.
Fredriksson looks to land a right hand but Partridge moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Partridge moves out of range of the strikes.
Fredriksson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fredriksson tests Partridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fredriksson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Partridge sprawling to the canvas! Partridge rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fredriksson finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fredriksson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Partridge takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Fredriksson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Partridge bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint Fredriksson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jacobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Jacobsen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobsen forces Silva back against the ropes and clinches.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobsen throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobsen.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen misses with a few strikes there.
Jacobsen tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Jacobsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Jacobsen tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Simon Jacobsen has been cut.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Jacobsen scores with a leg kick.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A clash of legs there as Jacobsen blocks the low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Jacobsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Jacobsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva won't allow Jacobsen to sweep him here.
Jacobsen is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Jacobsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Silva decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jacobsen staying out of range there.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen tries to clinch up.
Silva avoids the head kick by Jacobsen.
Jacobsen tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobsen's guard.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Jacobsen is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva 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.
Jacobsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Jacobsen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Jacobsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobsen, not yet.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Jacobsen is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jacobsen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Jacobsen's attempts to control the action.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jacobsen content just to control the position here.
Silva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Jacobsen'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.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobsen wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jacobsen is working to get back to half guard.
Jacobsen is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobsen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jacobsen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jacobsen?
Silva unloading with bombs!
Silva content just to control the position here.
Jacobsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva prevents Jacobsen from getting the reversal.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. John Silva just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jacobsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacobsen throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Jacobsen fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen looking to control.
Jacobsen wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
Silva stops Jacobsen from getting back to his feet.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jacobsen is looking to escape.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jacobsen is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva is thwarting Jacobsen's attempts to control the position.
Silva is controlling the pace.
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.
Jacobsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacobsen swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Jacobsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobsen tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silva postures up in Jacobsen's guard and throws a big left but Jacobsen blocks it.
Silva stops Jacobsen from standing up.
Silva stays in close to Jacobsen's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Jacobsen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva throws a push kick but Jacobsen slaps the foot to one side.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobsen counters with a two punch combo.
Simon Jacobsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobsen tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Jacobsen shrugs it off.
Silva misses with a low kick as Jacobsen jumps back.
Jacobsen wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Jacobsen darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva won't allow Jacobsen to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobsen is looking to stand back up but Silva counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jacobsen.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Jacobsen is defending the position.
Silva prevents Jacobsen from improving his position.
Jacobsen is trying to control but can't.
Jacobsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacobsen is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
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.
Some wild striking there from Jacobsen.
John Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jacobsen's guard.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobsen is keeping the position for now.
Silva wanted to stand there but Jacobsen had control of the position.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Jacobsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jacobsen wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacobsen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva pulls Jacobsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
John Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobsen prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva controls Jacobsen momentarily but Jacobsen frees himself.
Jacobsen wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobsen trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jacobsen closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simon Jacobsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Silva misses
and Jacobsen moves into the clinch.
Jacobsen landing knees to the head.
Jacobsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
Jacobsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jacobsen keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Silva!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyonjo Joung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laszlo Nemeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemeth has chosen Muse - Undisclosed Desires as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyonjo Joung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laszlo Nemeth!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemeth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nemeth just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Joung or perhaps it was just good defense by Nemeth which made him look bad.
Nemeth scores with a sloppy right hand. Joung should have avoided that one.
Joung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nemeth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nemeth sprawls well initially but Joung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joung is trying to control the action in half guard but Nemeth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nemeth wants to control but Joung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nemeth missing with punches from the bottom.
Nemeth flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nemeth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nemeth wants to get back to full guard.
Joung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nemeth is just riding it out for now. Joung eventually gives up the hold.
Joung is breathing heavily.
Nemeth is controlling Joung's trapped leg to prevent Joung from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joung is tying to control. Nemeth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Joung fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Nemeth. No joy for Joung on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyonjo Joung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nemeth loads up on a big right hand but Joung slips the punch.
Nemeth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nemeth lands a glancing blow to the side of Joung's head.
Nemeth throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Hyonjo Joung has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nemeth lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Joung sprawling to the canvas. Nemeth follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Joung hang on?
Joung is rocked!
Nemeth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nemeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joung is not content to let Nemeth control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemeth throwing shots but Joung is blocking nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nemeth trying to mount his opponent but Joung defends it.
Joung actively working from the bottom here.
Nemeth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joung defending well though.
Joung kicks off Nemeth and gets to his feet.
Nemeth jabs Joung right on the nose. Joung blinks but takes it well.
Joung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nemeth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nemeth misses with a series of wild punches.
Joung swinging wilding here.
Joung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joung showed some decent athleticism there.
Joung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nemeth defending well though.
Joung lands with a punch from half guard.
Nemeth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joung is working away from the top position though.
Nemeth keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Joung is tying to control. Nemeth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Joung prevents Nemeth from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nemeth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Joung seems to be looking for submissions.
Joung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nemeth defending well though.
Joung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nemeth is looking to improve his position.
Joung uses his free foot to push down on Nemeth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nemeth.
Joung unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joung scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nemeth tries to hold on but Joung postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laszlo Nemeth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyonjo Joung's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Joung scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Nemeth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Joung is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nemeth looks calm but he's in trouble here. Joung gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nemeth is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Joung lets go of the hold and Nemeth can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hyonjo Joung!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Chivaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murth comes to the ring accompanied by Enemy. Chivaro has chosen Above and Below as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Murth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guy Chivaro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chivaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chivaro wants to clinch.
Chivaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chivaro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murth but Murth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chivaro shoots in for a takedown but Murth shows good takedown defense.
Adam Murth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guy Chivaro.
Murth swinging wilding here.
Murth blocks a head kick by Chivaro.
Murth throws a series of punches but Chivaro moves out of range.
Murth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chivaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Murth avoids the damage to the body.
Chivaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Murth has double underhooks.
Chivaro pulls guard successfully.
Murth throwing strikes from guard but Chivaro blocks nicely.
Murth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chivaro keeping full guard, as Murth tries to pass.
Murth trying to control the position from guard on top but Chivaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chivaro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chivaro looks gassed!
Murth wants to pass the guard but Chivaro is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murth looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murth decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chivaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Murth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chivaro fails with the takedown
and Murth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chivaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murth trying to control from half guard but Chivaro is working away.
Chivaro wants to improve his position but Murth is controlling well.
Murth is keen to just control but Chivaro is a slippery customer.
Murth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murth closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Murth tries for a kimura but Chivaro is defending well.
Murth tries for a kimura but Chivaro is defending well.
Murth trying to control the action but Chivaro is working from the bottom.
Chivaro regains half guard.
Chivaro taking some punishment here, with Murth in his half guard.
Murth in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chivaro tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Murth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Murth!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pai Mei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone's entrance music is Living is a Problem. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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157 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pai Mei!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnstone.
Nice takedown defense from Mei. No joy for Johnstone on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnstone drops Mei with a beautiful combination! Mei stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnstone is looking for the KO!
Mei is rocked!
It looks like Pai Mei has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mei!
Mei is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnstone finish him?
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!
Johnstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mei is fending him off so far but Johnstone persists. Nope, Mei circles away and we're back to standing.
Mei seems to have recovered his senses.
Mei moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mei darts in and clinches Johnstone up against the ropes.
Johnstone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Johnstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mei scores a takedown into full mount!
Mei stands up from mount. Strange move.
Johnstone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mei misses with a head kick.
Johnstone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mei misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mei tries to roll over but Johnstone keeps him under control.
Mei trying to control here.
Johnstone seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnstone is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mei has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnstone is looking to defend but Mei has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnstone! Mei pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnstone taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pai Mei!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tuck Happiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sin Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happiness comes into the arena with Bullet With a Name on It blaring out of the sound system. Tao has chosen Justice - Genesis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tuck Happiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sin Tao!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happiness decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Happiness is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tao is looking for a sweep. Happiness is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Happiness is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tao wants to improve his position but Happiness is controlling well.
Tao missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tao trying to control here.
Tao actively working from the bottom here.
Tao trying to control but Happiness postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Happiness.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tao has eaten all the pies!
Tao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Happiness counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happiness trying to control but Tao is working from the bottom.
Tao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Happiness is pushing down on Tao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tao is fighting to maintain full guard but Happiness has managed to sneak the leg through.
Happiness wants to pass to mount but Tao is defending the position.
Tao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tao is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Happiness pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tao looks gassed!
Happiness uses his free foot to push down on Tao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tao.
Tao tries to improve his position but instead Happiness has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao showing good submission defense here.
Happiness lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Tao.
Happiness working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Happiness has the hooks in. Tao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Happiness landing with strikes.
Tao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Happiness kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tao is trapped and Happiness is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Tao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Happiness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao showing good submission defense here.
Happiness is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tao defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Happiness is trying to stick to Tao's back but Tao is turning into Happiness. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Happiness's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tao.
Tao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Happiness trying to control the position.
Tao drops back, looking for a kneebar! Happiness looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Happiness looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Happiness!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Happiness is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Happiness tries for a kimura but Tao is defending well.
Tao is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuck Happiness dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Happiness throws a head kick but Tao moves out of range.
Happiness goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tao shoots and misses
enabling Happiness to counter with a crisp jab.
Happiness scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tao is looking for a sweep.
Happiness is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tao is looking to regain half guard here but Happiness keeps moving and retains side control.
Tao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Happiness is doing well to control the position and prevent Tao from advancing to side control.
Happiness looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Happiness is controlling Tao's trapped leg to prevent Tao from advancing to side control.
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.
Happiness is staying active underneath Tao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tao is looking for a kimura but Happiness is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tao to get the leverage.
Tao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Happiness knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Happiness regains full guard. Nicely done.
Happiness manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tao manages to get himself to full guard.
Happiness wants to control from the top but Tao keeps moving.
Happiness preventing the sweep.
Tao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Happiness has passed into side control.
Tao struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happiness trying to control the position but Tao is working away.
You can see the frustration on Tao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Happiness looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Happiness has hold of Tao's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tao seems comfortable defending it but Happiness has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tao is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tao is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Happiness couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tuck Happiness!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Many Moltisanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takero Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moltisanti comes to the ring accompanied by Jamiroquai - Deeper underground. The key to victory for Many Moltisanti has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Many Moltisanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takero Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi tries for a takedown but Moltisanti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moltisanti misses with a few strikes there.
Yoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Moltisanti circles away.
Moltisanti closes the distance and clinches.
Moltisanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moltisanti misses with the combination.
Moltisanti drops Yoshi with a left and a right! Oh, Yoshi is hurt - Moltisanti dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Takero Yoshi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yoshi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moltisanti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yoshi.
Yoshi throwing shots but Moltisanti is blocking nicely.
Yoshi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moltisanti is looking to control Yoshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moltisanti avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yoshi looks to land a strike but Moltisanti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Yoshi stands and throws Moltisanti's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yoshi is trying to ground and pound but Moltisanti uses the momentary lack of control by Yoshi to regain half guard.
Yoshi seems to be working for a kimura but Moltisanti defends the submission attempt.
Yoshi looks gassed!
Yoshi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yoshi trying to work for an americana but Moltisanti has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moltisanti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshi is one step ahead there.
Yoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moltisanti looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moltisanti wants to sweep here but Yoshi controlling him for the moment.
Moltisanti is working hard here to advance position.
Yoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moltisanti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yoshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moltisanti holds on and takes a little breather.
Moltisanti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moltisanti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moltisanti lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Takero Yoshi's cut even more.
Moltisanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moltisanti. Moltisanti obviously looking to wear him down.
Moltisanti scores with the left hand. Yoshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moltisanti finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoshi's head.
Yoshi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moltisanti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yoshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshi moves away.
Moltisanti lands with a slapping head kick.
Yoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moltisanti finds it's way round the side to connect with Yoshi's head.
The cut above Takero Yoshi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Moltisanti scores with a decent looking hook.
Moltisanti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Moltisanti does no damage.
Moltisanti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moltisanti lands a high kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moltisanti.
Moltisanti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Many Moltisanti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Yoshi tries to clinch up.
Yoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moltisanti misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moltisanti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moltisanti holds on and takes a little breather.
Moltisanti thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yoshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moltisanti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moltisanti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yoshi is fighting to break Moltisanti's control of his arms but Moltisanti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yoshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moltisanti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yoshi has Moltisanti in his guard.
Moltisanti advances position into side control!
Yoshi is looking for a sweep.
Moltisanti working the ground and pound.
Moltisanti staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moltisanti advances to full mount.
Moltisanti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moltisanti has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yoshi is trying to reverse the position but instead Moltisanti has taken his back - oops!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi can't escape the position.
Yoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Yoshi breaks Moltisanti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yoshi won't allow Moltisanti to get back to his feet.
Moltisanti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moltisanti pulls Yoshi in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Yoshi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moltisanti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yoshi has Moltisanti in his guard.
Moltisanti advances position into side control!
Yoshi looking for a sweep but Moltisanti has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Moltisanti controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Many Moltisanti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moltisanti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoshi ducks right into an uppercut from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti works Yoshi's body with a nice hook.
Yoshi wants to clinch up but Moltisanti keeps it at a distance.
Many Moltisanti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Yoshi.
Moltisanti throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshi moves out of range easily.
Moltisanti throws a series of punches but Yoshi avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Moltisanti misses.
Yoshi moves out of range as Moltisanti strikes.
Some wild striking there from Moltisanti.
Moltisanti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Many Moltisanti is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moltisanti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moltisanti throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yoshi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yoshi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moltisanti is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yoshi looks to land a strike but Moltisanti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Moltisanti trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moltisanti looking for a sweep. Not yet Moltisanti, not yet.
Yoshi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Yoshi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Moltisanti screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Yoshi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Takero Yoshi!
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