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AJFC 12: Heavy Handed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cross Lavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cross Lavi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Houston!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houston but Houston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lavi shoots in and drives through. Houston sprawls well.
Lavi just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Houston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lavi counters with a shoot takedown. Houston fights it but they end up in guard.
Houston is looking to stand up but Lavi isn't so interested in that idea.
Lavi wants to control from the top but Houston keeps moving.
Lavi is really struggling to control Houston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Houston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lavi is controlling him.
Lavi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lavi is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Houston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lavi punching from the bottom.
Lavi wants to improve his position but Houston is controlling well.
Houston slips a nice elbow through Lavi's hands, connecting with Lavi's forehead.
Houston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavi is defending against the submission attempts here by Houston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice strikes from Houston there.
Lavi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Houston.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houston connects with a nice short shot to Lavi's temple.
Houston is keen to just control but Lavi is a slippery customer.
Houston is nestled in close to Lavi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Houston there.
Houston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Houston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Houston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Houston lands a nice short elbow.
Lavi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lavi is breathing heavily.
Houston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Houston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lavi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Houston is looking to take a break and control but Lavi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Houston works his way into side control.
Houston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lavi down.
Houston trying to control the position but Lavi is working away.
Houston working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lavi fails with the takedown
and Houston counters with a single leg into guard. Lavi didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cross Lavi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houston chips away with some ground and pound.
Houston connects with a couple of short punches.
Houston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Houston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lavi down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Houston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Houston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Houston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Houston connects with a nice short shot to Lavi's temple.
Houston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Houston is trying to control. Lavi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavi trying to control from the bottom.
Houston is nestled in close to Lavi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Houston drops an elbow to the side of Lavi's head.
Marcus Houston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lavi is trying to maintain the position but Houston is very close to passing his half guard.
Houston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavi tries to roll over but Houston keeps him under control.
Houston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Houston passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lavi!
Lavi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Houston with good strikes from the mount here!
Houston is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lavi is surviving well by controlling Houston's body position as best he can.
Houston lands a big shot there that rocks Lavi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Houston is landing with some decent strikes but Lavi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Houston working Lavi over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Houston lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lavi tries to lock up and control but Houston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Houston is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Houston lands a big shot there that rocks Lavi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lavi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Houston controlling the pace for now.
Houston with a couple of short strikes.
Houston with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houston lands with some strikes.
Houston controlling the pace for now.
Houston dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houston is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Houston extends the arm and Lavi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Houston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abhidi Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drazan Tesla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharma comes to the cage accompanied by Meditation. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abhidi Sharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drazan Tesla!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Tesla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tesla throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
Tesla looks to throw the jab but Sharma is out of range.
Tesla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Tesla throws a hook but Sharma avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Tesla.
Sharma rushes Tesla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Tesla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Sharma to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tesla jumps guard but Sharma stands there with Tesla around his waist. Tesla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sharma has Tesla pressed against the cage.
Tesla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abhidi Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drazan Tesla.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Tesla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tesla throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Tesla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharma clinches.
Tesla tries to pull guard but Sharma holds him up against the cage and eventually Tesla drops back down to his feet.
Tesla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
Tesla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla scores with a jab to the body.
Tesla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Tesla does no damage.
Tesla throws a lazy right hand but Sharma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tesla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tesla misses the shot to the body.
Tesla throws a series of punches but Sharma avoids them all with ease.
Tesla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch but Tesla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharma slips a jab and a cross from Tesla.
A combination from Tesla does no damage.
Sharma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharma effectively controlling the action here.
Tesla tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tesla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sharma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tesla's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharma - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abhidi Sharma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sharma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tesla tries to bum rush Sharma with a series of wild strikes but Sharma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tesla throws a nice looking combination but Sharma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tesla throws a right hand that Sharma ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharma also avoids with ease.
Sharma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tesla throws a right hand that Sharma ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharma also avoids with ease.
Sharma dodges the punch combination from Tesla.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sharma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharma.
Drazan Tesla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tesla, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tesla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharma walks away with a smile on his face. Tesla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tesla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma moves into the clinch successfully.
Tesla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla tries to pull guard but Sharma holds him up against the cage and eventually Tesla drops back down to his feet.
Abhidi Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drazan Tesla.
Tesla fails to pull guard.
Sharma prevents Tesla from breaking the clinch.
Sharma is stalling here.
Tesla tries to stall but Sharma uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sharma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sharma gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sharma for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Tesla throws a nice looking combination but Sharma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch but Tesla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tesla misses with a two punch combination.
Sharma moves in looking to clinch but Tesla pushes him off.
Sharma gets a clinch.
Sharma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharma prevents a body shot from Tesla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharma has Tesla pushed against the cage.
Sharma seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tesla is trying to break free.
Sharma stalling the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Sharma closes the distance and pushes Tesla back into the cage.
Tesla wants to break free but Sharma has control.
Tesla wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abhidi Sharma dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tesla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharma circles away quickly and effectively.
Tesla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tesla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tesla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tesla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tesla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch but Tesla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma staying out of range there.
Sharma wants to clinch up but Tesla keeps it at a distance.
Tesla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla swinging wilding here.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Tesla circles away.
Abhidi Sharma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharma moves into the clinch successfully.
Tesla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on Sharma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tesla fails to pull guard.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tesla up against the cage.
Tesla tries to pull guard but Sharma won't allow it.
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.
Tesla jumps guard but Sharma stands there with Tesla around his waist. Tesla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abhidi Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drazan Tesla.
Sharma slows down the pace here.
Tesla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tesla fails to pull guard.
Sharma effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abhidi Sharma.
Tesla throws a nice looking combination but Sharma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tesla misses with a body shot.
Sharma clinches.
Drazan Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tesla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharma stalling against the cage.
Tesla jumps guard but Sharma stands there with Tesla around his waist. Tesla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sharma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tesla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharma smiles and moves away.
Tesla scores with a body shot.
Sharma moves forwards but Tesla connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tesla throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharma moves away.
Tesla looks to throw the jab but Sharma is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abhidi Sharma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharma, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abhidi Sharma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hawla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by gun u down . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Hawla!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawla throws a series of punches but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hawla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hawla with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendez's sensitive parts.
Hawla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Hawla.
Hawla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawla throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Hawla takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
Hawla thumps Mendez with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawla is looking to land body kicks.
Hawla misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawla.
Hawla misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnny Hawla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawla throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Hawla throws a series of punches but Mendez avoids them all with ease.
Hawla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mendez dodges the punch combination from Hawla.
Hawla delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawla throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Hawla misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawla misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawla throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.
Hawla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawla throws a nice looking combination but Mendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Hawla does no damage.
Mendez moves out of range as Hawla throws a body kick.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Hawla.
A punch combination from Hawla misses.
Hawla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hawla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mendez's calf.
Hawla tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawla throws a head kick that misses.
Hawla throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Hawla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
Mendez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mendez avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Hawla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mendez slips a jab and a cross from Hawla.
Hawla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Hawla.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendez shoots for a takedown but Hawla saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hawla misses with a two punch combination.
Hawla throws an overhand right that lands on Mendez's shoulder, as Mendez tries to avoid the shot.
Hawla swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawla throws a push kick but Mendez slaps the foot to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawla misses with a wild combination.
Hawla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendez circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hawla dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mendez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hawla.
Hawla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Hawla.
Hawla misses with the combination.
Hawla misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hawla does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawla misses with the combination.
Hawla looks to land a body kick but Mendez moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawla throws a sloppy head kick and Mendez moves out of range easily.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Hawla shows good takedown defense.
Hawla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawla missing with a left hand there. Mendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenny Mendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hawla throws a one two combo.
Hawla misses with a head kick.
Hawla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnny Hawla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawla but Hawla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hawla misses with a head kick.
Hawla is looking to land body kicks.
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.
Hawla lands with a nice body kick.
Mendez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawla can pounce on him.
Hawla misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawla but Hawla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawla is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks.
Mendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Hawla lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hawla.
Hawla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Hawla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendez checks the leg kick.
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Hawla throws a body kick that misses.
Hawla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawla swinging wilding here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No joy there for Hawla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Hawla misses.
Mendez scores a takedown into full mount!
Mendez unloading with bombs!
Hawla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawla wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hawla can't escape the position.
Mendez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hawla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A clash of legs there as Mendez blocks the low kick.
Hawla throws a body punch but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hawla swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
Hawla fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Hawla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawla pushes Mendez away with a front kick.
Johnny Hawla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawla throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Hawla misses.
Hawla throws the left hand but Mendez avoids the punch easily.
Hawla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Hawla looks to land a combination. Mendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mendez 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.
Mendez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hawla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendez's best efforts.
Hawla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawla.
Mendez 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.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawla wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawla throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mendez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hawla dives on top into guard.
Hawla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendez is keeping the position for now.
Hawla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez working for a triangle but Hawla defends it easily.
Hawla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hawla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawla has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mendez is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez looking for a guillotine here but Hawla defends easily.
Mendez has his foot on Hawla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawla works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawla is aware though and is defending well.
Hawla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hawla stands up from Mendez's guard - Hawla perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hawla swinging wilding here.
Kenny Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawla throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Hawla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hawla looks to land a combination but Mendez avoids it well.
Hawla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawla throws a wild body kick that Mendez sees coming a mile off.
Hawla tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawla throws a low kick but Mendez avoids it.
Johnny Hawla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawla misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hawla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hawla 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 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hawla!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Eleosida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Eleosida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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230 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Eleosida!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee shoots in and drives through. Eleosida sprawls well.
McGee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eleosida as he avoids it easily.
Eleosida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McGee!
Eleosida avoids the attempt from McGee to control.
Eleosida lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Eleosida! McGee is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nate Eleosida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, just lose it. Antonio Nogueira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Yu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Yu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nogueira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Yu!
Nogueira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yu because Nogueira loaded up on that one.
Nogueira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Nogueira there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nogueira unloads with some shots from mount but Yu bucks and avoids them well.
Yu is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nogueira looking to ground and pound but Yu is blocking nicely.
Yu bucks Nogueira off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yu circles away.
Yu tries to clinch there but Nogueira circles away.
Yu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yu misses with a body kick.
Yu misses with a takedown
and Nogueira counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yu!
Yu blocking the ground and pound.
Nogueira throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yu because Nogueira loaded up on that one.
Nogueira throwing strikes here but Yu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nogueira misses with a head shot.
Nogueira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yu wants to hold on but Nogueira pushes him away.
Nogueira is landing with some decent strikes but Yu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Jack Yu has been cut.
Yu looks gassed!
Nogueira scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yu is rocked!
That has opened up Jack Yu's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yu is still in real trouble! Can Nogueira finish him?
Nogueira dominating with strikes here.
Jack Yu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Yu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igot Jits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Stone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igot Jits!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stone gets caught flat footed, as Jits shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jits trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jits is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jits trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone wants to stand up but Jits is controlling him.
Jits postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jits trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stone.
It looks like Igot Jits has been cut.
Jits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jits keeps the fight on the outside.
John Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone thows a body kick. Jits tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jits looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Jits colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Stone as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Jits is left battered and dazed whilst Stone and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Stone!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Best!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Best.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
Rutten looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Best has a takedown stuffed.
Rutten gets caught flat footed, as Best shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Best is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rutten can't keep his opponent in guard - Best advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Best wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Best lands with a punch from half guard.
Best controlling the pace.
Rutten is defending against the submission attempts here by Best.
Best lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Best is controlling the pace.
Best is nestled in close to Rutten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Best wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Best working the head and body with strikes.
Rutten is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Best scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rutten is trying to stand up here but Best is controlling him well.
Best is looking for a kimura here.
Rutten is looking to escape.
Best is trying to control the action in half guard but Rutten is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is trying to stand up here but Best is controlling him well.
Rutten has hold of Best's hands but Best slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Best is keen to just control but Rutten is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rutten tries to clinch up.
Best shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rutten sprawls well. Rutten wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Best gets slowly back to his feet.
Stan Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Best.
Best shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rutten but Rutten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Best. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Rutten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Best counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Best.
Best is looking to stand up but Rutten won't let him.
Best makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Best is looking to stand up but Rutten won't let him.
Best postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Best has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rutten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Best gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rutten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Best's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Best is looking to stand up but Rutten isn't so interested in that idea.
Rutten stands and throws Best's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Best dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rutten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Best counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rutten!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Best cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Best raining down shots from the mount!
Best pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Best cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rutten working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Best in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rutten is desperately trying to improve his position but Best has a good base and remains in mount.
Best lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rutten working to try and regain half guard.
Best fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Best lands a nice shot to the head.
Best is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rutten can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rutten is in a horrible position here. Best smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Best goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rutten turns into him and now he's in Best's guard.
Rutten gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Rutten as Best shoots in.
Best doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rutten counters by clinching up.
Best tries a knee to the head but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten stalling in the clinch but Best improves position.
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten moves in looking to clinch but Best pushes him off.
Best stuffs the takedown.
Best shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Best was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Best lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Best.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Best looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Best trying to control but Rutten is having none of it.
Best with shots to the head and body - Rutten looks very uncomfortable down there.
Best working Rutten over with strikes here.
Best goes for an armbar but Rutten turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rutten.
Rutten advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best wants to get back to his feet.
Rutten tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Best dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Best fails with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a head kick.
Best is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rutten's half guard.
Best is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rutten misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Best winds up and cracks Rutten with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Best is looking to take a break and control but Rutten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Best content to control rather than advance.
Rutten kicks Best off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten wants to clinch
and Best counters with a left and a right that stings Rutten.
Stan Best is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Best doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Best keeping full guard, as Rutten tries to pass.
Rutten gets to his feet - Best follows without any prompting.
Best keeps the fight on the outside.
Best swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutten.
Rutten prevents Best from breaking the clinch.
Rutten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rutten manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten is trying to get an arm triangle but Best is defending well.
Best is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Best tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Best looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Best works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rutten stops Best from standing up.
Bas Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Best bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard.
Best cracks Rutten with a solid left hand.
Best trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten scores with a nice shot.
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.
Best controlling from the top position.
Best stops Rutten from standing up.
Best working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rutten's head.
Rutten has momentary wrist control but Best slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutten has momentary wrist control but Best slips an elbow through the middle.
Rutten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Best.
Best is in close to Rutten's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stan Best is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten striking off his back but it's not causing Best any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Best has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Best!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ginchin Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by in bloom. The key to victory for Ginchin Machida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginchin Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Zaraki seems content to control.
Zaraki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is staying active underneath Zaraki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaraki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
Zaraki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Machida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaraki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaraki wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Machida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaraki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is fighting to break Zaraki's control of his arms but Zaraki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machida throws and elbow that misses. Zaraki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machida's guard. Nice move by Zaraki!
Machida wants to sweep here but Zaraki controlling him for the moment.
Zaraki looking to pass the guard.
Zaraki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaraki tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
Zaraki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zaraki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zaraki is working Machida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machida has momentary wrist control but Zaraki slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaraki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zaraki wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaraki distracts Machida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zaraki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zaraki trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machida trying to advance position but Zaraki counters by regaining guard.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida postures up in Zaraki's guard and throws a big left but Zaraki blocks it.
Machida is fighting to break Zaraki's control of his arms but Zaraki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Zaraki looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaraki, not yet.
Machida throwing strikes from guard but Zaraki blocks nicely.
Zaraki has his hands on Machida's head, controlling the position.
Zaraki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenpachi Zaraki 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.
Zaraki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida scores with a hook.
Zaraki gets the takedown into side control.
Machida manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Machida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zaraki stalling.
Zaraki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida is staying active underneath Zaraki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
Zaraki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaraki working over Machida with some ground and pound. Machida looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Zaraki has control of the leg.
Zaraki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaraki lands a nice short elbow.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaraki is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaraki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machida tries to roll over but Zaraki keeps him under control.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Zaraki in his half guard.
Zaraki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Zaraki.
Zaraki sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Zaraki there.
Machida manages to get to full guard.
Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaraki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zaraki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zaraki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Machida 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has momentary wrist control but Zaraki slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaraki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaraki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Machida throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zaraki uses it to pass to side control.
Zaraki looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zaraki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Zaraki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Zaraki scoring with strikes.
Zaraki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zaraki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kenpachi Zaraki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida manages to get back to half guard.
Zaraki not doing much here.
Machida is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Zaraki there.
Zaraki is nestled in close to Machida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Zaraki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenpachi Zaraki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zaraki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zaraki is controlling the pace.
Zaraki trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Zaraki passes to side control.
Zaraki lands some shots froms side control.
Zaraki lands a few punches from side control.
Machida sneaks back into half guard.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki lands with a punch from half guard.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaraki trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida 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.
Zaraki 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.
Zaraki preventing the sweep.
Kenpachi Zaraki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Zaraki 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.
Machida 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.
Zaraki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zaraki with a nice head shot there.
Zaraki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Machida being controlled here, momentarily.
Machida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zaraki manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaraki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machida preventing the sweep.
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.
Zaraki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Machida postures up.
Ginchin Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaraki has control of Machida's left arm, preventing Machida from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenpachi Zaraki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaraki 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenpachi Zaraki!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Por Pramuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Miike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takeshi Miike is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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141 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buakaw Por Pramuk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Miike!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Por Pramuk scores with a one two! Miike had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miike stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miike takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miike tries a head kick but it misses.
Miike throws a shot from downtown. Por Pramuk moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Por Pramuk scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Miike misses the target.
Por Pramuk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Por Pramuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Por Pramuk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Por Pramuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Por Pramuk is looking to slow Miike down with leg kicks.
Por Pramuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miike.
Por Pramuk connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Miike moves out of range.
Por Pramuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miike checks a low kick from Por Pramuk.
Buakaw Por Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miike throws a leg kick
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Miike tries to land a front kick but Por Pramuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Por Pramuk misses with a double jab.
Por Pramuk is looking to chop away at Miike's legs.
Miike misses with a head kick.
Por Pramuk is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miike throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Por Pramuk blocks a head kick by Miike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Por Pramuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Por Pramuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Por Pramuk scores with a push kick.
Buakaw Por Pramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Por Pramuk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miike at a distance.
Miike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Por Pramuk is looking to land body kicks.
Miike throws a combination that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Miike blocks a low kick nicely.
Miike shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Por Pramuk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Por Pramuk is looking for a sweep.
Miike tries to score with some ground and pound. Por Pramuk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miike cracks Por Pramuk with a big elbow.
Por Pramuk pushes Miike away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miike gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Miike in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miike works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Por Pramuk parries the strikes from Miike easily there. Miike is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Por Pramuk to escape.
Miike throws a strike aimed at the side of Por Pramuk's head but Por Pramuk avoids it well.
Por Pramuk is trying to buck Miike off.
Miike in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Por Pramuk is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Miike! Takeshi Miike retains his featherweight title!
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FIGHT
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