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TCC 5: Fingers of the Fist PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pyotr Kalashnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephen Burns!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns scores with a takedown into Kalashnikov's guard.
Kalashnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burns on the ground.
Kalashnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Burns pushing down on Kalashnikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns is stalling here. Kalashnikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Burns seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kalashnikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Burns is trying to improve his position.
Burns wants to control but Kalashnikov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to buck Kalashnikov off but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalashnikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kalashnikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burns.
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.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
Burns pushes Kalashnikov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalashnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pyotr Kalashnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns tries to clinch but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
Burns shoots for a takedown but Kalashnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pyotr Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Burns.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalashnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalashnikov swivels and escapes.
Burns tries to clinch up but Kalashnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Burns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalashnikov to the mat! Kalashnikov manages to get full guard.
Burns looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Burns stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalashnikov. Kalashnikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Kalashnikov as Burns shoots in.
Kalashnikov cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalashnikov.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kalashnikov avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Burns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalashnikov.
Nice takedown defense from Kalashnikov. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
Burns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kalashnikov's guard.
Burns is just content to waste time from the top position. Kalashnikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Burns is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns won't allow Kalashnikov to get back to his feet.
Kalashnikov keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Burns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burns throws and elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burns's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!
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.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kalashnikov as Burns shoots in.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pyotr Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Burns.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalashnikov.
Burns looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalashnikov as he avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stephen Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalashnikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burns.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalashnikov tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalashnikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalashnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalashnikov.
Burns tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kalashnikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burns somewhat.
Kalashnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to the nose.
Burns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kalashnikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalashnikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burns but great work by Kalashnikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Kalashnikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kalashnikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalashnikov as he jumps to the side.
Pyotr Kalashnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Burns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Kalashnikov finds it's target.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to the nose.
Burns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov wants to get back to his feet.
Burns is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Burns goes for an armbar but Kalashnikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kalashnikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalashnikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burns's guard.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalashnikov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking for a triangle but Kalashnikov pushes his legs off easily.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns trying to control the position.
Kalashnikov preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalashnikov.
Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burns trying to pass the guard but Kalashnikov defending well.
Burns wants to take a breather but Kalashnikov is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns works his way into side control.
Pyotr Kalashnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Kalashnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Burns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between joe hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that joe hoe has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily joe hoe seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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, joe hoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima misses with a low kick.
hoe lands a body shot.
Narushima waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract hoe.
hoe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
hoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
Narushima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
hoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
hoe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Narushima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten hoe somewhat.
Narushima misses with a hook to the body
and hoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narushima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Narushima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Narushima throws a left and a right that both miss
and hoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narushima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for hoe with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe hoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima stuffs the takedown.
Narushima misses with a hook to the body
and hoe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narushima is trying to stand up here but hoe is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hoe is looking to take a break and control but Narushima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Narushima wants to get back to full guard.
Narushima is trying to stand up here but hoe is controlling him well.
hoe is keen to just control but Narushima is a slippery customer.
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.
Narushima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
hoe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Narushima misses with a telegraphed body shot
so hoe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
hoe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Narushima's guard.
Narushima is trying to get back to full guard.
hoe trying to mount his opponent but Narushima defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima wants to improve his position but hoe is controlling well.
Narushima wants to get back to his feet.
hoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Narushima defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe hoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab lands there for Narushima.
Narushima throws a sloppy body shot
and hoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
hoe prevents Narushima from breaking the clinch.
Narushima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Narushima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Narushima prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
hoe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe hoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Narushima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
hoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Narushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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.
Narushima is trying to force a seperation but hoe has the dominant position.
Narushima tries to circle away but hoe has him pinned against the cage.
Narushima scores with a nice hook to the head.
hoe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Narushima smiles and moves away.
Narushima is looking to slow hoe down with leg kicks.
Narushima throws a lazy body kick
and hoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
hoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Narushima. Narushima obviously looking to wear him down.
hoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Narushima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a body kick the misses
and hoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narushima throws the left hand but hoe avoids the punch easily.
Narushima should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
hoe fails to land the takedown.
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narushima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and hoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Narushima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good standup being displayed there by Narushima as he connects with a hook.
Narushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryo Narushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narushima misses with a body punch
and hoe counters with a single leg into guard. Narushima didn't expect that.
hoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Narushima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Narushima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
hoe won't allow Narushima to get back to his feet.
Narushima looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but hoe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Narushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Narushima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Narushima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Narushima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Narushima just misses with a punch to the body.
hoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
hoe fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from hoe misses its intended target.
Narushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but hoe manages to avoid it.
Narushima tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from hoe is defended easily by Narushima.
Narushima scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narushima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on hoe if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice jab there from Narushima.
Narushima looks to throw the jab but hoe is out of range.
hoe avoids the body shot from Narushima.
hoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
hoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narushima.
hoe avoids the head kick by Narushima.
Narushima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Narushima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down hoe rather than just go for the knockout.
Narushima throws a shot from downtown. hoe moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
Narushima lands a nice looking body shot.
Narushima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Narushima.
Narushima swings away with a body shot that misses
and hoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Narushima tries to circle away but hoe has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narushima breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Narushima finds it's target.
hoe moves away from the strike by Narushima.
Narushima has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Narushima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Narushima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but hoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Narushima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Narushima misses with a hook. hoe ducked under it nicely.
joe hoe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narushima.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
hoe slips a straight right by Narushima.
Narushima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Narushima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but hoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
hoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narushima.
Nice shot lands for Narushima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a shot from downtown. hoe moves away and avoids it.
Narushima cracks hoe with an open hand slap.
Narushima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Narushima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but hoe circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Narushima.
Narushima misses with a body shot.
Narushima scores with a hook to the body. hoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Narushima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Narushima lands with an uppercut that bounces hoe off the cage and back into rage.
Narushima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from hoe.
Narushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narushima lands a nice hook to hoe's body. hoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Narushima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Narushima.
Narushima misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narushima lands a jab-cross combination.
Narushima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Narushima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Narushima throws a looping overhand right but hoe ducks down to avoid it.
Narushima misses the shot to the body.
hoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Narushima throws a sloppy head kick and hoe moves out of range easily.
Narushima throws the left hand but hoe avoids the punch easily.
hoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Narushima.
Narushima is looking to slow hoe down with leg kicks.
Narushima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
hoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narushima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narushima tries to bum rush hoe with a series of wild strikes but hoe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narushima swings for the body but hoe moves out of range.
Narushima scores with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Narushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Narushima 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Narushima!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuji Konishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Wukong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuji Konishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sun Wukong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wukong misses with a head kick.
Konishi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wukong lands with a nice body kick.
Konishi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konishi.
Konishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wukong. Wukong obviously looking to wear him down.
Wukong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wukong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Konishi's calf.
Konishi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wukong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Konishi has time to react.
Wukong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Wukong lands but Konishi takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Wukong.
Wukong scores with a leg kick.
Wukong throws a nice looking combination but Konishi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wukong.
An inside leg kick lands from Wukong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konishi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wukong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Konishi momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wukong!
Konishi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wukong throws a head kick that misses.
Wukong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Konishi is breathing heavily.
Wukong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Konishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wukong. Wukong obviously looking to wear him down.
Wukong scores with a leg kick.
Wukong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sun Wukong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wukong thumps Konishi with a low kick.
Wukong throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Wukong.
Wukong feints and then cracks Konishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Konishi down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wukong.
Konishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wukong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wukong scores with a kick to the body.
Wukong throws a head kick that Konishi semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wukong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wukong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wukong lands a high kick!
A good leg kick by Wukong.
Wukong connects with a high kick.
Wukong scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Wukong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wukong.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Konishi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wukong - the referee stops the clock and Konishi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wukong. Konishi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wukong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wukong lands a front kick.
Wukong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Konishi's head.
Konishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wukong. Wukong obviously looking to wear him down.
Wukong connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Wukong.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Wukong! Konishi is out on his feet! Wukong rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Konishi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Konishi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sun Wukong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Tiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Matsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ric Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsumoto feints and as Tiger raises his hands in defense, Matsumoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tiger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tiger wants to get back to his feet but Matsumoto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matsumoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsumoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tiger throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Matsumoto working away.
Tiger is trying to buck Matsumoto off.
Tiger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsumoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matsumoto working the ground and pound.
Tiger stops Matsumoto from passing to mount.
Matsumoto wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy.
Matsumoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tiger is trying to get back to his feet.
Matsumoto wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiger shoots and misses
so Matsumoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiger, not yet.
Matsumoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsumoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tiger is refusing to be controlled, as Matsumoto sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsumoto is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tiger is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryuu Matsumoto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Pepinhos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepinhos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Macaco - Hacen Falta Dos. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hajime Saito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Pepinhos!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pepinhos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saito fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pepinhos sprawls well initially but Saito persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pepinhos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saito's back!
Pepinhos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pepinhos misses with a punch to the head.
Pepinhos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Saito's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pepinhos looking for the choke but no joy.
Pepinhos throws strikes from the back but Saito rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Saito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saito 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.
Pepinhos wants to control from the top but Saito keeps moving.
Saito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pepinhos is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pepinhos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saito feints and as Pepinhos raises his hands in defense, Saito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pepinhos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pepinhos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saito's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pepinhos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saito!
Pepinhos is trying to get back to half guard.
Pepinhos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Pepinhos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pepinhos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Saito moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pepinhos has worked his arm free - good work by Pepinhos!
Saito has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pepinhos!
Pepinhos prevents Saito from taking his back.
Pepinhos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pepinhos is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saito forces the positional change into back control.
Saito controlling well, preventing Pepinhos from escaping the position.
Pepinhos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Saito off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pepinhos trying to control the position but Saito manages to sink in the hooks.
Pepinhos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saito looking to break Pepinhos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pepinhos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saito will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saito is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pepinhos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Saito dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Pepinhos. No joy for Saito on that attempt.
Saito closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pepinhos to the mat! Pepinhos manages to get full guard.
Pepinhos wants to control the position but Saito says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pepinhos is looking to improve his position.
Pepinhos trying to hold on to Saito's head to control him but Saito postures up.
Pepinhos is looking to improve his position.
Saito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pepinhos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saito wants to work for an arm triangle but Pepinhos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pepinhos trying to control but Saito postures up.
Pepinhos wants to improve his position but Saito is controlling well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pepinhos's waist but Pepinhos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saito off to one side.
Pepinhos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saito to the mat! Saito manages to get full guard.
Pepinhos cracks Saito with a solid left hand.
Saito wants to sweep but no luck.
Pepinhos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saito is pressing down on Pepinhos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pepinhos preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pepinhos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saito wants to sweep but no luck.
Pepinhos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pepinhos wants to control from the top but Saito keeps moving.
Saito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pepinhos is one step ahead there.
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.
Pepinhos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saito is trying to get back to full guard.
Saito is staying active underneath Pepinhos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saito.
Pepinhos trying to control but Saito is working from the bottom.
Pepinhos tries to free his leg and advance position but Saito is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pepinhos trying to control but Saito is working from the bottom.
Saito is trying to keep Pepinhos in close.
Saito being controlled here, momentarily.
Saito is looking for a triangle but Pepinhos pushes his legs off easily.
Pepinhos stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Saito has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Pepinhos manages to get his head free but now Saito has transitioned to an armbar! Pepinhos grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Saito! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hajime Saito!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Lopez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Lopez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Chang!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Lopez with that takedown attempt.
Lopez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chang connects with a high kick.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
Chang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lopez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chang is in trouble now - Lopez has advanced to mount!
Lopez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lopez raining down shots from the mount!
Lopez lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez punching from mount but Chang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lopez landing strikes from the mount and Chang is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lopez punching from mount but Chang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lopez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chang hang on?
Lopez avoids the attempt from Chang to control.
Chang regains half guard.
Lopez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chang to regain full guard.
Chang has momentary wrist control but Lopez slips an elbow through the middle.
Chang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
Lopez wants to improve his position but instead Chang has moved into half guard.
Lopez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chang prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lopez tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez moves into full guard.
Chang trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Chang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Chang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Chang.
Chang throws a nice head kick!
Lopez gets a takedown into half guard.
Lopez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lopez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chang is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lopez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chang to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chang.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Chang.
Lopez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lopez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lopez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though.
Chang is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Chang trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Chang won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though.
Lopez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lopez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chang's thigh. Chang counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
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.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet.
Chang trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Chang sprawls well.
Chang lands with a slapping head kick.
Jay Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chang's head.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez wants to advance to full mount but Chang doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lopez passes into half guard.
Lopez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chang defending well though.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Chang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chang postures up.
Lopez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chang tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez throwing strikes here but Chang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lopez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lopez.
Lopez lands a nice forearm strike.
Chang is not content to let Lopez control the position.
Lopez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lopez cracks Chang with a big right hand but Chang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lopez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Lopez.
Lopez working the head with strikes.
Chang is trying to control Lopez's posture but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez lands some shots froms side control.
Chang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Chang trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jay Lopez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez chips away with some ground and pound.
Lopez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lopez lands a couple of digs.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Chang blocks nicely.
Chang keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lopez defends well.
Chang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez stands up over Chang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Lopez passes Chang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lopez throwing shots but Chang is blocking nicely.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lopez is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chang's head.
Chang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Chang.
Lopez scores with a takedown into Chang's guard.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chang is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Chang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lopez clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lopez looks for a takedown but Chang sprawls well.
Lopez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Chang sprawls well.
Chang lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chang as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Chang lands but Lopez takes it in his stride.
Chang lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jay Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lopez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chang lands a head kick!
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lopez punching from mount but Chang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lopez working the ground and pound effectively.
Lopez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang wants to control but Lopez is having none of it.
Chang is trying desperately to improve position.
Lopez lands with some strikes.
Lopez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chang's face.
Lopez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Chang's face.
A nice elbow there by Lopez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lopez.
Lopez scoring with strikes but Chang is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a head shot.
Chang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lopez looking to finish Chang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Chang!
Lopez unloads with some shots from mount but Chang bucks and avoids them well.
Lopez is landing with some decent strikes but Chang is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chang is looking to improve his position.
Chang trying to hold on to Lopez's head to control him but Lopez postures up.
Chang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopez.
Chang manages to get to full guard.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Chang is retaining full guard.
Lopez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lopez is working Chang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Chang is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang trying to control the position.
Chang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jay Lopez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lopez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chang's guard.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lopez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chang controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Lopez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
Chang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lopez cracks Chang with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez lands a couple of digs.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Lopez works over Chang with some ground and pound from guard.
Lopez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez postures up and lands a big shot to Chang's brow.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez throws and elbow that misses. Chang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lopez's guard. Nice move by Chang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez 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.
Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chang defends well.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lopez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lopez fails to land the takedown.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
Chang lands with a kick to the temple. Lopez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
Lopez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chang's waist but Chang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lopez off to one side.
Lopez instigates a clinch.
Lopez effectively controlling the action here.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Chang wants to get back to striking at distance but Lopez won't allow it.
Chang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chang.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lopez's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chang's efforts to push away.
Chang is trying to stall.
Bruce Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lopez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Lopez!
Jay Lopez retains his middleweight title!
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