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KOF.62 - On Tilt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Tard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bas Tard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bas Tard!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koscheck tries to clinch but Tard moves out of range.
Koscheck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koscheck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koscheck.
Koscheck is trying to control the action in half guard but Tard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Koscheck tries to pass to full mount but Tard defends it.
Koscheck seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tard.
Tard keeping moving, preventing Koscheck from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tard looks to land a body kick but Koscheck moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koscheck.
Koscheck shoots for a takedown but Tard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Tard misses.
Tard defending well as Koscheck loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Koscheck gets caught flat footed, as Tard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tard with a nice head shot there.
Tard wants to control from the top but Koscheck keeps moving.
Tard connects with a couple of short punches.
Koscheck looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tard has picked Koscheck up and slammed him! Koscheck can't keep hold of the triangle and Tard manages to pass to side control!
Tard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Koscheck manages to get back to half guard.
Koscheck is breathing heavily.
Tard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koscheck is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tard jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Tard stalls from top position.
Tard lands some shots froms side control.
Tard landing a few strikes.
Koscheck is trying to control Tard's posture but Tard avoids it.
Tard trying to control the action but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
Tard scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Koscheck wants to get back to his feet.
Tard working the ground and pound from side control.
Tard working the strikes but Koscheck uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koscheck keeps working.
Tard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koscheck's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Tard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tard moves into the clinch.
Koscheck throws a punch but it's blocked by Tard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koscheck as Tard tries to tie him up.
Koscheck works on Tard's body with a couple of short punches.
Koscheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Tard has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Tard.
Koscheck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koscheck misses with a hook.
Tard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Thiago Koscheck has been cut.
Tard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koscheck will feel that in the morning.
Tard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tard feints and as Koscheck raises his hands in defense, Tard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koscheck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tard trying to control but Koscheck is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tard is working Koscheck over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tard stands up over Koscheck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tard throwing strikes from guard but Koscheck blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tard is looking to work some ground and pound but Koscheck has wrist control.
Tard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tard distracts Koscheck with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tard postures up in Koscheck's guard and throws a big left but Koscheck blocks it.
Tard thows a big elbow that misses.
Koscheck keeping full guard, as Tard tries to pass.
Tard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck has momentary wrist control but Tard slips an elbow through the middle.
Tard working some strikes from top position.
Koscheck keeping moving, preventing Tard from controlling successfully.
Tard is looking to work some ground and pound but Koscheck has wrist control.
Koscheck is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tard works over Koscheck with some ground and pound from guard.
Tard postures up in Koscheck's guard and throws a big left but Koscheck blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koscheck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tard throws and elbow that misses. Koscheck uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tard's guard. Nice move by Koscheck!
Tard managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Tard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Koscheck's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koscheck avoids it really well and circles away.
Tard throws a right hand that Koscheck ducks under and follows up with a left that Koscheck also avoids with ease.
Tard tries to clinch
and Koscheck counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tard's guard now.
Tard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koscheck.
Koscheck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Koscheck throwing strikes from guard but Tard blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck looking to pass the guard.
Koscheck thows a big elbow that misses.
Koscheck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koscheck postures up in Tard's guard and throws a big left but Tard blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Koscheck has his takedown stuffed
and Tard counters with a good low kick that Koscheck was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koscheck tries to clinch up
and Tard counters with an inside leg kick.
Koscheck tries for a takedown but Tard circles away easily
and Tard counters with a body kick.
Thiago Koscheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thiago Koscheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tard clobbers Koscheck with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koscheck tries to keep at a distance but Tard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tard presses Koscheck against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tard prevents Koscheck from breaking the clinch.
Tard lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Tard.
Tard tries for a takedown but Koscheck manages to get underhooks.
Thiago Koscheck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Tard.
Tard wants a takedown but no success here.
Tard has clasped his hands together around Koscheck's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tard grinds an elbow into Koscheck's temple.
Bas Tard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tard lands some shots froms side control.
Tard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tard lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koscheck keeps working.
Koscheck tries to buck Tard off but Tard is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Tard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Tard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez has chosen Here Comes The Best as his entrance music. Nathan Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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249 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocco Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melendez is defended easily by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Melendez closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Melendez pushes Jones against the ropes but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nathan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Melendez.
Melendez wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Melendez's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones is nestled in close to Melendez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones throwing shots but Melendez is blocking nicely.
Melendez tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Melendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Melendez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melendez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Melendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Jones thows a huge punch but Melendez dodges it nicely.
Melendez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Melendez fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones advances position into side control!
Jones with the ground and pound but Melendez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones thows a huge punch but Melendez dodges it nicely.
Jones thows a huge punch but Melendez dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Melendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Melendez is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melendez. Melendez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Rocco Melendez has been cut.
Melendez looks gassed!
Jones throws a right and a left that Melendez avoids nicely.
Melendez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melendez thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez looks to clinch
and Jones shoots in, scooping Melendez off his feet. Jones is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Melendez to the mat and Melendez is in big trouble! Jones is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Jones is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Nathan Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michio Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leyeyasu Tokugawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the ring accompanied by Dragonball Z Theme. Leyeyasu Tokugawa 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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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michio Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leyeyasu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tokugawa motions for Suzuki to come forward. Tokugawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suzuki tries to bum rush Tokugawa with a series of wild strikes but Tokugawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tokugawa fails with a takedown attempt.
Suzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokugawa is just out of range.
Suzuki tests Tokugawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tokugawa avoids the body shot from Suzuki.
Suzuki moves into the clinch.
Tokugawa manages to pull guard.
Suzuki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suzuki wants to stand but Tokugawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tokugawa wants to sweep here but Suzuki controlling him for the moment.
Suzuki wants to stand but Tokugawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Tokugawa, not yet.
Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Tokugawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suzuki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suzuki wants to stand but Tokugawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tokugawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Suzuki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tokugawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suzuki lands with a nice body punch.
Suzuki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suzuki scores with a jab to the body.
Suzuki tries to clinch but Tokugawa is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tokugawa.
Suzuki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Suzuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Suzuki. No joy for Tokugawa on that attempt.
Michio Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leyeyasu Tokugawa.
Suzuki misses the shot to the body.
Suzuki closes the distance and pushes Tokugawa back into the ropes.
Tokugawa is trying to break the clinch but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes.
Suzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suzuki avoiding damage.
Suzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokugawa is trying to break free.
Tokugawa wants to break free but Suzuki has control.
Suzuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tokugawa or not.
Tokugawa looking to stall.
A short right from Suzuki on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suzuki scores with a hook to the body.
Suzuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Tokugawa wants to break free but Suzuki has control.
Tokugawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes.
Suzuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Suzuki as the two fighters clinch.
Suzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tokugawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tokugawa tries to circle away but Suzuki has him pinned against the ropes.
Tokugawa takes a shot to the head.
Suzuki is pushing Tokugawa up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Suzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
Suzuki misses with the head strike.
Suzuki misses with an elbow over the top.
Suzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suzuki cracks Tokugawa with a nice body shot.
Tokugawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suzuki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tokugawa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tokugawa.
Suzuki is looking to wear down Tokugawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suzuki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tokugawa looks gassed!
Tokugawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Michio Suzuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suzuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tokugawa on the side of the head.
Tokugawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suzuki circles away quickly and effectively.
Suzuki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tokugawa in his tracks.
Suzuki has closed the distance and engaged Tokugawa in a clinch.
Suzuki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Suzuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tokugawa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suzuki pinned against the cage. Suzuki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Tokugawa misses.
Suzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Suzuki lands a nice uppercut.
Suzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Suzuki.
Tokugawa wants to break free but Suzuki has control.
Suzuki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A body shot lands from Suzuki.
Suzuki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Suzuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suzuki works on Tokugawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Suzuki works on Tokugawa's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suzuki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Suzuki uses from the top position.
Tokugawa is trying to control the position but Suzuki postures up.
Suzuki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tokugawa is working an open guard so Suzuki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Suzuki as he connects with a hook.
Suzuki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokugawa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suzuki defends it nicely.
Suzuki closes the distance and pushes Tokugawa back into the ropes.
Suzuki'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki digs a right hand underneath Tokugawa's ribcage. Tokugawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suzuki misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Suzuki to work.
Suzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head.
Suzuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tokugawa.
Suzuki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Suzuki gets underhooks to prevent Tokugawa's takedown attempt.
Michio Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leyeyasu Tokugawa.
Suzuki lands a left hand.
Suzuki throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Suzuki digs a right hand into Tokugawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tokugawa's gas tank.
Suzuki pushes Tokugawa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Suzuki.
Good body shot from Suzuki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Suzuki.
A short right from Suzuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Suzuki.
Suzuki lands with a short shot to the head.
Suzuki scores with a shot to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Suzuki lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Suzuki.
Suzuki stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Suzuki for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tokugawa has had enough of the clinch but Suzuki keeps him there for the moment.
Tokugawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suzuki has him pressed against the ropes.
Suzuki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tokugawa.
Suzuki digs a right hand into Tokugawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tokugawa's gas tank.
Suzuki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Suzuki lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Tokugawa is trying to force a seperation but Suzuki has the dominant position.
Suzuki works on Tokugawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Suzuki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Suzuki.
Suzuki lands a nice uppercut.
Suzuki digs a right hand underneath Tokugawa's ribcage. Tokugawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Suzuki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head.
Suzuki lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Suzuki.
Suzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Suzuki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tokugawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suzuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tokugawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Suzuki swings for the body but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Suzuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suzuki wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suzuki.
Suzuki is looking to clinch.
Suzuki throws a nice looking combination but Tokugawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tokugawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki connects with a crisp jab.
Tokugawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tokugawa tries to keep at a distance but Suzuki has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Suzuki.
Tokugawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suzuki lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suzuki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suzuki lands an uppercut.
Suzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Suzuki.
Tokugawa trying to control the position but instead, Suzuki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tokugawa into the ropes.
Suzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suzuki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suzuki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Suzuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suzuki scores with a hook to the body.
Suzuki'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.
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.
Suzuki lands a body shot.
Suzuki slowing the pace effectively.
Michio Suzuki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suzuki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Suzuki taking a breather.
Tokugawa blocks an uppercut.
Suzuki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suzuki.
Suzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokugawa backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Tokugawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Suzuki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suzuki looking to stall.
Suzuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzuki is stalling here.
Tokugawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Suzuki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michio Suzuki.
Suzuki clinches with his opponent.
Suzuki lands a body shot.
Tokugawa manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tokugawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suzuki drives through and clinches with Tokugawa against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Suzuki walks away with a smile on his face. Tokugawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Suzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Suzuki!
Tokugawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tokugawa tries to move into range but Suzuki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tokugawa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Suzuki.
Tokugawa tries for a takedown but Suzuki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michio Suzuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leyeyasu Tokugawa.
Suzuki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Tokugawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Suzuki.
Suzuki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Suzuki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tokugawa or not.
Suzuki is leaning against Tokugawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzuki scores with a shot to the side of Tokugawa's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
Leyeyasu Tokugawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzuki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michio Suzuki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suzuki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michio Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adaru Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arch Enemy - We Will Rise . Watanabe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Insomnia by Tiësto. Kai Watanabe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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182 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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20
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adaru Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Watanabe!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watanabe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Watanabe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Watanabe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kitano is thwarting Watanabe's attempts to control the position.
Kitano is stalling here. Watanabe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kitano seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Watanabe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Watanabe decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kitano to his feet.
Watanabe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Kitano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Watanabe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kitano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watanabe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watanabe misses with a straight right.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but Kitano avoids it well.
Watanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Watanabe does no damage.
Watanabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watanabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Kitano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Watanabe sprawls well. Watanabe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kitano gets slowly back to his feet.
Watanabe misses the shot to the body.
Adaru Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watanabe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adaru Kitano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watanabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kitano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watanabe counters with a two punch combo.
Kitano scores with a hook to the body. Watanabe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kitano lands with a straight right. Watanabe didn't see that one coming.
Kitano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kitano lands in his opponent's guard.
Watanabe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kitano is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano trying to control the position from guard on top but Watanabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watanabe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watanabe pulls Kitano in close to prevent any damage.
Watanabe working a defensive guard here.
Watanabe keeping moving, preventing Kitano from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe keeping full guard, as Kitano tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Watanabe throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range.
A jab from Watanabe finds it's way through Kitano's defenses.
Kitano looks for a takedown but Watanabe sprawls well.
Watanabe misses with a straight left.
Watanabe throws a one two combo.
It looks like Adaru Kitano has been cut.
Kitano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kitano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watanabe.
Watanabe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Watanabe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kitano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Watanabe is tightening it up a little... Kitano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kitano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kitano taps out! nice BJJ there by Watanabe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kai Watanabe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuhiro Ryohida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koshi Tatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshi Tatsu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuhiro Ryohida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koshi Tatsu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryohida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsu manages to avoid it.
Ryohida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatsu has a takedown stuffed.
Ryohida has his takedown stuffed
and Tatsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatsu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryohida counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryohida trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryohida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryohida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryohida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ryohida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsu working for submissions but it's allowed Ryohida to get to half guard.
Tatsu looks gassed!
Ryohida seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ryohida works his way into full mount!
Ryohida unloading with bombs!
Ryohida looking to control but Tatsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryohida fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ryohida controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryohida scoring with strikes but Tatsu is staying in there.
Ryohida is working for a guillotine from mount but Tatsu frees his head quite easily.
Ryohida with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsu is looking to improve his position but Ryohida isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryohida landing punches.
Ryohida landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Ryohida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tatsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryohida cracks Tatsu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryohida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tatsu looks a forlorn figure.
Tatsu is rocked!
Tatsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tatsu is still in real trouble! Can Ryohida finish him?
Ryohida working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tatsu turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ryohida off and cradles Tatsu's limp body as Ryohida celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kazuhiro Ryohida!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Brun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brun comes to the ring accompanied by "Pump Up the Jam" by The Lost Fingers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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24
213 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Brun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremy Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brun drops his hands momentarily and Meadows takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meadows loads up on a big right hand but Brun slips the punch.
Brun closes the distance and clinches.
Brun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meadows on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meadows wants to break free but Brun has control.
Brun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meadows's elbow.
Brun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meadows smiles and moves away.
Brun tries to clinch up.
Hank Brun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brun clinches up with Meadows and pushes him back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Brun.
Brun throws a head punch that misses.
Brun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brun lands a shot to the body.
Meadows looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meadows has had enough of the clinch but Brun keeps him there for the moment.
Brun lands a hook that snaps the head of Meadows backwards.
Brun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meadows's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meadows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brun tries to clinch there but Meadows circles away.
Brun tries to clinch there but Meadows circles away.
Meadows misses with an uppercut.
Meadows keeps the fight on the outside.
Brun rushes Meadows and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short left from Brun.
Meadows is rocked!
Brun misses with some punches.
Meadows is still on wobbly legs! Can Brun finish him?
Meadows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows blocks the elbow strike.
Brun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brun tries a knee to the head but Meadows blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Brun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Meadows's brow.
Meadows avoids the elbow strike from Brun, against the ropes.
Brun misses with a knee to the head.
Meadows seems to have recovered his senses.
Brun lands a big knee! That's hurt Meadows! Oh, he's all over the place! Brun lands another knee that sends Meadows to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Brun!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Verdek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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162 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sven Verdek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Woleman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Verdek looks to land a body kick but Woleman moved away.
Woleman moves out of range of the leg kick from Verdek.
Verdek slips a jab from Woleman.
Verdek is looking to clinch but Woleman is avoiding it.
Verdek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Woleman misses with a double jab.
Verdek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verdek misses with a body kick.
Woleman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Woleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woleman throws out a loose jab but Verdek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verdek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Verdek does no damage.
Verdek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdek stuns Woleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Woleman misses.
Woleman throws a series of punches but Verdek avoids them all with ease.
Mark Woleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verdek staying out of range there.
A big left from Woleman misses.
Woleman throws an overhand right that lands on Verdek's shoulder, as Verdek tries to avoid the shot.
Woleman throws a combination that misses
and Verdek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Verdek misses with a few strikes there.
Verdek throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verdek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woleman. That did some damage!
Verdek throws a body kick that misses.
Woleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Verdek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woleman moves away.
Woleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verdek tries to land a leg kick but Woleman saw it coming and moves away.
Woleman avoids the head kick by Verdek.
Woleman misses with a combination
and Verdek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Verdek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verdek.
Verdek cracks Woleman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Woleman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Verdek counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Verdek working over Woleman with some ground and pound. Woleman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Woleman is staying active underneath Verdek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Verdek winds up and cracks Woleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verdek is working for a submission of some sort.
Woleman makes his way to full guard, as Verdek worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman controls Verdek momentarily but Verdek frees himself.
Woleman pulls Verdek in close to prevent any damage.
Verdek 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.
Woleman wants to sweep here but Verdek controlling him for the moment.
Verdek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woleman defending against the ground and pound.
Verdek throws an elbow but Woleman slips to the side and avoids it well.
Verdek tries for a kimura but Woleman is defending well.
Verdek scoring with punches from side control.
Woleman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Verdek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Woleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Woleman has one of Verdek's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Woleman can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Verdek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Verdek misses.
Woleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Woleman thows a body shot but no joy.
Verdek throws a hook to the side of Woleman's head but Woleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woleman misses with a double jab
and Verdek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woleman's guard.
Verdek stopping the sweep attempt from Woleman.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Verdek trying to control but Woleman is working from the bottom.
Verdek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Verdek drops back looking for a leg! Woleman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woleman manages to kick Verdek off! Verdek jumps back into Woleman's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdek is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Woleman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Woleman has escaped and now he's on top!
Woleman trying to control but Verdek is working from the bottom.
Verdek looking for a sweep. Not yet Verdek, not yet.
Woleman working some strikes from top position.
Woleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Verdek looking to control but Woleman passes into half guard.
Woleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Woleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Verdek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Woleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Woleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Verdek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Woleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woleman postures up and lands a big shot to Verdek's brow.
Woleman lands a couple of elbows.
Woleman landing with the ground and pound.
Verdek working a defensive guard here.
Verdek can't keep his opponent in guard - Woleman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verdek gets back to full guard.
Verdek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Verdek wants to sweep here but Woleman controlling him for the moment.
Woleman is sitting in close to Verdek's body. Verdek has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Woleman is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Woleman is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Verdek.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sven Verdek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaharu Homma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masaharu Homma has the eye of the tiger 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshal Erickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaharu Homma!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Homma.
Erickson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Homma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erickson somewhat.
Erickson closes the distance and clinches up with Homma, looking for a takedown. Erickson pushes Homma against the ropes but Homma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Homma.
Erickson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Homma but Homma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Erickson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Erickson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Homma defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Homma wants to improve his position but Erickson is controlling well.
Erickson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Homma sees it coming and defends easily.
Erickson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Homma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Erickson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homma is staying active underneath Erickson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Homma kicks Erickson off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Homma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Homma closes the distance and clinches.
Erickson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Homma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erickson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Erickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Homma just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Homma unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Marshal Erickson has been cut.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Erickson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Homma missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Homma tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Erickson avoids it.
Erickson tries to work over Homma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Homma lands an elbow just above Erickson 's eye.
Erickson takes an elbow to the temple.
Homma lands an elbow that stopped Erickson in his tracks for a moment.
Homma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshal Erickson's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Homma.
Erickson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Erickson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Erickson stalling in the clinch but Homma improves position.
Erickson is breathing heavily.
Erickson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Homma pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Homma holds him up against the ropes and eventually Erickson drops back down to his feet.
Erickson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Erickson misses with a punch to the body.
Homma has Erickson pressed against the ropes.
Erickson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Homma prevents it.
Homma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marshal Erickson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Homma tries to land knees in the clinch but Erickson avoids the damage to the body.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Homma lands an elbow inside that Erickson shrugs off.
Homma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Erickson blocks it with crossed arms.
Homma lands an elbow inside.
Homma lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson tries to pull guard but Homma holds him up against the ropes and eventually Erickson drops back down to his feet.
Homma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Erickson.
Homma lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Marshal Erickson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Homma.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marshal Erickson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masaharu Homma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Hatayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent The Vandal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatayama comes into the arena with Hiji Zuru Style blaring out of the sound system. The Vandal has chosen Oficina G3 - Depois da Guerra as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Hatayama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent The Vandal!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatayama gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hatayama is keen to just control but The Vandal is a slippery customer.
The Vandal pushes Hatayama off looking to stand but Hatayama dives back in and keeps control.
Hatayama is trying to control the action in half guard but The Vandal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hatayama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hatayama prevents The Vandal from standing back up.
Hatayama is working for a submission of some sort.
Hatayama trying to pass the guard but The Vandal defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hatayama misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Vandal blocks a low kick nicely.
Hatayama shoots for a takedown but The Vandal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Vandal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vincent The Vandal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from The Vandal. No joy for Hatayama on that attempt.
The Vandal moves out of range as Hatayama strikes.
Hatayama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Vandal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hatayama.
The Vandal tries to bum rush Hatayama with a series of wild strikes but Hatayama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Vandal misses with a wild combination.
The Vandal misses with a two punch combination.
The Vandal throws a head kick but Hatayama moves out of range.
The Vandal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Vandal throws a leg kick which misses Hatayama's front leg but catches the back leg as Hatayama tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Hatayama misses
and The Vandal counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by The Vandal.
Hatayama throws a lazy head kick
and The Vandal counters with a low kick, right behind Hatayama 's knee.
Hatayama throws a jab when The Vandal was well out of range.
Hiroshi Hatayama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Vandal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatayama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Vandal.
The Vandal is looking to slow Hatayama down with leg kicks.
Hatayama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Vandal to the mat! The Vandal manages to get full guard.
Hatayama is breathing heavily.
The Vandal has his feet on Hatayama's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Vandal moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Vandal - that will leave a mark!
The Vandal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatayama circles away quickly and effectively.
Hatayama tries for a takedown but The Vandal circles away easily
and The Vandal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Hatayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatayama with a poor takedown
and The Vandal counters with a three punch combo that has Hatayama backing up. Hatayama nods at The Vandal to acknowledge the strikes.
The Vandal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Vandal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hatayama's calf.
The Vandal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatayama's sensitive parts.
The Vandal misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from The Vandal.
Hatayama misses with an uppercut. The Vandal saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - The Vandal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Vandal throws a right hand that Hatayama ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatayama also avoids with ease.
Hatayama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hatayama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Vandal misses with a series of wild punches.
The Vandal stalks Hatayama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hatayama's face. Hatayama staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatayama circles away quickly and effectively.
Hatayama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hatayama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Vandal stalks Hatayama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hatayama's face. Hatayama staggers backwards, shaken.
The Vandal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hatayama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Vandal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Vandal fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Vandal.
The Vandal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Vandal lands a body shot.
The Vandal misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from The Vandal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent The Vandal dominated that round.
That's time! Hatayama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hatayama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Vandal swinging wilding here.
The Vandal lands with a nice body punch.
Hatayama throws a sloppy body shot
and The Vandal counters with a low kick, right behind Hatayama 's knee.
The Vandal is looking to slow Hatayama down with leg kicks.
Hatayama slips a jab and a cross from The Vandal.
The Vandal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vincent The Vandal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Vandal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hatayama tries for a takedown but The Vandal circles away easily
and The Vandal counters with a left and a right that stings Hatayama.
The Vandal lands a nice hook to Hatayama's body. Hatayama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from The Vandal does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Vandal!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Vandal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Vandal scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatayama doesn't seem bothered though.
The Vandal circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Vandal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Vandal connects with a body shot.
The Vandal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Vandal misses with a few strikes there.
The Vandal lands a two punch combo.
The Vandal is working the combinations to good effect here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Vandal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The Vandal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Vandal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hatayama counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Vandal!
Vincent The Vandal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Vandal throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Vandal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hatayama throws a jab when The Vandal was well out of range.
Hatayama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatayama throws a leg kick
and The Vandal counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hatayama's knee momentarily.
The Vandal misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Hatayama misses.
Hatayama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Vandal counters with a nice uppercut.
The Vandal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Vandal misses with a series of wild punches.
The Vandal misses with a double jab
and Hatayama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Vandal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hatayama's sensitive parts.
The Vandal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Vandal throws a series of punches but Hatayama moves out of range.
The Vandal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatayama.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Vandal!
The Vandal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatayama.
The Vandal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Vandal throws a series of strikes that have Hatayama backpedaling.
The Vandal fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatayama misses with an uppercut.
The Vandal moves away from the strike by Hatayama.
Hatayama looks to clinch
and The Vandal counters with a one-two to the body.
The Vandal defending well as Hatayama loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatayama shoots and misses
and The Vandal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Vandal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Vandal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Vandal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Vandal!
A big left from Hatayama misses.
The Vandal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Vandal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatayama throws out the jab.
The Vandal circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Vandal counters with a left and a right that stings Hatayama.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Vandal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Vandal duly obliges.
Hatayama throws a lazy right hand but The Vandal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatayama misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent The Vandal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Vandal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Vandal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatayama misses with a takedown
and The Vandal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Vandal throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Vandal looks to land a combination. Hatayama sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from The Vandal misses.
A solid body kick from The Vandal.
Hatayama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Vandal.
Hatayama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by The Vandal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Vandal lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - The Vandal scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Vandal thuds a left hand into Hatayama's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatayama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hatayama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Vandal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatayama.
The Vandal jabs at Hatayama's body.
Hatayama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Vandal stuns Hatayama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice combination there by The Vandal.
The Vandal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hatayama circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by The Vandal.
Hatayama tries to clinch
and The Vandal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatayama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Vandal.
The Vandal lands with a nice combination. Hatayama backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Vandal scores with a three punch combo!
The Vandal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal swinging wilding here.
A good leg kick by The Vandal.
The Vandal lands a two punch combo.
Hatayama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Vandal misses with a few strikes there.
The Vandal throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Vandal lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Vandal.
The Vandal throws a nice head kick!
A combination from The Vandal does no damage.
Hatayama has his takedown stuffed
and The Vandal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Vandal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatayama.
Hatayama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatayama tries to clinch up
and The Vandal counters with a nice leg kick.
The Vandal looks to land a combination but Hatayama avoids it well.
The Vandal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hatayama avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Vandal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatayama misses with a leg kick
and The Vandal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hatayama thinking.
Hatayama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for The Vandal!
The Vandal is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Vandal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The Vandal bucks up and throws Hatayama to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hatayama lands a jab to The Vandal's midsection.
The Vandal catches Hatayama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hatayama shoots and misses
and The Vandal counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Hatayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Vandal tests Hatayama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Vandal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent The Vandal really dominated that round.
That's time! Hatayama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Vandal ducks under a wild hook from Hatayama.
Hatayama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Vandal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Vandal slips under a jab.
The Vandal cracks Hatayama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Vandal.
Hatayama fails with the takedown
and The Vandal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from The Vandal.
The Vandal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatayama.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Vandal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatayama misses with a combination
and The Vandal counters with a three punch combo that has Hatayama backing up. Hatayama nods at The Vandal to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from The Vandal does no damage.
Hatayama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from The Vandal.
The Vandal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Vandal duly obliges.
A jab from Hatayama misses.
The Vandal misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Vandal throws a right hand that Hatayama ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatayama also avoids with ease.
Hatayama throws a big shot that misses.
The Vandal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hatayama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Vandal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hatayama fails with the takedown
and The Vandal counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatayama misses with a double jab
and The Vandal counters with a one-two to the body.
The Vandal misses with the combination.
Hatayama misses with a shot to the body
enabling The Vandal to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatayama misses with a jab to the body
and The Vandal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hatayama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Vandal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Vandal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Vandal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatayama misses with a combination
and The Vandal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hatayama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A right-left combo lands from The Vandal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal throws a right hand that Hatayama ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatayama also avoids with ease.
The Vandal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Vandal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatayama avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Vandal throws a nice head kick!
The Vandal ducks under a wild hook from Hatayama.
A solid body kick from The Vandal.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatayama misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from The Vandal.
The Vandal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Vandal throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Vandal staying out of range there.
The Vandal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Vandal!
An inside leg kick lands from The Vandal.
The Vandal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatayama throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Vandal counters with a one-two to the body.
The Vandal fails to land with a series of punches.
The Vandal scores with a leg kick.
The Vandal throws a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from The Vandal both land. Nice combination.
The Vandal throws a series of punches but Hatayama moves out of range.
A left and a right from The Vandal both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent The Vandal dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Vandal. That's going to slow Hatayama down.
Hatayama misses with a hook.
The Vandal moves out of range of the strikes.
The Vandal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for The Vandal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatayama throws the left hand but The Vandal avoids the punch easily.
Hatayama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hatayama looks to clinch
letting The Vandal counter with a right hand.
Hatayama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A solid body kick from The Vandal.
A head kick misses from The Vandal.
The Vandal swinging wilding here.
A low kick from Hatayama is predictable there
enabling The Vandal to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatayama has his takedown stuffed
and The Vandal counters with a good low kick that Hatayama was not able to check.
Hatayama tries to clinch up
and The Vandal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatayama clinches but The Vandal breaks the clinch
and The Vandal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Vandal misses with a double jab.
Hatayama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Vandal's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and The Vandal duly obliges.
Hatayama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Vandal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Vandal throws a combination. Hatayama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Vandal lands a head kick. Hatayama smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hatayama.
Hatayama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Vandal can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Vandal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hatayama slips a jab and a cross from The Vandal.
Hatayama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Vandal counters with an outside leg kick.
Hiroshi Hatayama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Vandal works over Hatayama's head and body with a nice combination.
Hatayama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Vandal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Vandal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Vandal is looking to slow Hatayama down with leg kicks.
The Vandal connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatayama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Vandal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatayama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Vandal counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Hatayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by The Vandal.
The Vandal lands with a slapping head kick.
Hatayama misses with a takedown
and The Vandal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Vandal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hatayama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hatayama throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Vandal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hatayama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Vandal.
Hatayama has his takedown stuffed
and The Vandal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Vandal slips a straight right by Hatayama.
The Vandal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hatayama backs up against the ropes.
A nice combination there by The Vandal.
Hatayama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Vandal counters with a left and a right that stings Hatayama.
A left and a right from The Vandal both land. Nice combination.
Vincent The Vandal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Vandal throws a front kick that sends Hatayama stumbling back into the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Vandal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Vandal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Vandal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Vandal throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent The Vandal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Vandal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 41:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 41:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent The Vandal! Vincent The Vandal retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellington has chosen Scary as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Oliva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Graham Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva looks to land a right hand but Wellington moved out of range.
Wellington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wellington lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Mike Oliva has been cut.
Wellington swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Oliva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wellington.
Wellington jabs at Oliva's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wellington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Wellington throws a right and a left that Oliva avoids nicely.
Wellington throws a head kick that half lands.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Wellington slips under a jab from Oliva.
Wellington slips under a jab.
Oliva swats away the attempt to clinch by Wellington.
Wellington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oliva if he has to take too many more of those.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Wellington's head but Wellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wellington cracks the inside of Oliva's front leg.
Oliva is breathing heavily.
Wellington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliva.
Wellington lands a big head kick that sends Oliva tumbling to the mat! Wellington takes a step backwards and waves Oliva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wellington.
Wellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wellington clinches.
Wellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wellington.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellington obliges.
Wellington connects with a knee to the head.
Mike Oliva's cut is getting worse.
Wellington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington digs a right hand into Oliva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliva's gas tank.
Wellington lands a knee to the head.
Wellington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Wellington cracks Oliva with a nice body shot.
A knee to the head by Wellington.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Wellington.
Wellington cracks Oliva with a nice body shot.
Wellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Wellington - that landed with a thud.
Wellington lands an elbow just above Oliva 's eye.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath Oliva's ribcage. Oliva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wellington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington gets through Oliva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wellington pushes Oliva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington presses Oliva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
Wellington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wellington works on Oliva's body with a couple of short punches.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Wellington - that landed with a thud.
Oliva is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wellington's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A shot in the inside from Wellington.
Wellington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wellington.
A knee to the head by Wellington.
A hook to the body from Wellington.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Wellington lands a nice knee to the body.
Wellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Wellington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliva.
Wellington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oliva takes a shot to the head.
Oliva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliva wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellington won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington presses Oliva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath Oliva's ribcage. Oliva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oliva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Oliva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliva.
Wellington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wellington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliva lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
A hook to the body from Wellington.
Wellington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wellington presses Oliva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Oliva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliva wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellington won't allow it.
Oliva tries to break free but Wellington pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellington.
Wellington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wellington lands with a right to the head.
Wellington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliva's face.
Wellington keeps control of Oliva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Oliva is trying to force a seperation but Wellington has the dominant position.
Wellington works on Oliva's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliva is looking to break free of the clinch but Wellington has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Wellington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oliva tries to break free but Wellington pushes him back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Wellington.
Oliva is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Wellington.
Wellington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Wellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wellington blocking some punches.
Wellington gets through Oliva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliva is trying to force a seperation but Wellington has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Oliva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wellington connects with a knee to the head.
Wellington landing knees to the head.
Oliva wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellington won't allow it.
Wellington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wellington swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Wellington scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wellington keeps control of Oliva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Oliva fails to land.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Wellington prevents Oliva from breaking the clinch.
Wellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Wellington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Oliva's cut.
That's time! Oliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wellington swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Wellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Wellington.
Oliva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliva misses the jab.
Wellington scores with a nice body kick.
Oliva misses with a double jab
and Wellington counters with a head kick. That will keep Oliva thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wellington wants to clinch up but Oliva keeps it at a distance.
Wellington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wellington avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Danga de danga de dang - Wellington scores with a four punch combination!
Wellington scores with a body shot.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wellington tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington cracks Oliva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliva works the jab nicely.
Mike Oliva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Wellington.
Wellington slips a jab from Oliva.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wellington manages to avoid it.
Oliva throws a combination that misses
and Wellington counters with a right hand to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wellington in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wellington scores with a nice body kick.
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick from Wellington lands but Oliva takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wellington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliva working hard to break the clinch.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wellington.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wellington landing knees to the head.
Wellington lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Wellington.
A knee to the head by Wellington.
Wellington keeps control of Oliva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Graham Wellington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wellington lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wellington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wellington lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Wellington.
A frustrated look appears on Oliva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Wellington.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
A right handed body shot lands from Wellington.
A short right from Wellington on the inside.
Oliva is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Wellington.
Wellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Wellington.
Wellington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Wellington presses Oliva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Wellington is working Oliva over against the ropes.
Wellington lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliva won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington scores with a knee to the head.
Wellington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Wellington.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliva is looking to break free of the clinch but Wellington has double underhooks.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oliva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oliva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliva is looking to break free of the clinch but Wellington has double underhooks.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
Wellington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Oliva is looking to break free of the clinch but Wellington has double underhooks.
Wellington lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliva won't want to take too many of those.
Wellington landing knees to the head.
Wellington lands an uppercut.
Wellington avoids a wild elbow strike from Oliva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellington.
Wellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva is trying to break free.
Wellington lands an uppercut.
Oliva is working Wellington over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Oliva.
Wellington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellington.
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.
Wellington scores a nice knee to the body.
Oliva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wellington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wellington tries to clinch but Oliva moves out of range.
Wellington slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva throws a combination. Wellington tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wellington.
Oliva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
Wellington lands a head kick!
A head kick from Wellington lands but Oliva takes it in his stride.
Wellington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wellington throws a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Oliva throws a combination that misses
and Wellington counters with a solid body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Oliva scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Wellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Oliva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliva throws a push kick but Wellington slaps the foot to one side.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oliva thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliva is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Wellington's head but Wellington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliva rather than just go for the knockout.
Crunch! Wellington slams his shin into Oliva's torso.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
Graham Wellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wellington lands with a nice body punch.
Wellington feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliva's calf.
Wellington moves into range and clinches up with Oliva.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wellington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Wellington on the inside.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Wellington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wellington.
Wellington gets through Oliva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington landing knees to the head.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wellington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath Oliva's ribcage. Oliva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Wellington on the inside.
Wellington lands a damaging elbow.
Wellington lands a good knee to the midsection. Oliva won't want to take too many of those.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Wellington avoiding damage as Oliva throws knees to the body.
Wellington lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Wellington.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva wants to break free but Wellington has control.
Wellington is leaning against Oliva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
Oliva managing to block the knees to the body from Wellington.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wellington.
Wellington tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva lands a nice uppercut.
Oliva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oliva is trying to break free.
Wellington lands a right hand.
Oliva digs a right hand into Wellington's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wellington's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Oliva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Oliva both land. Nice combination.
Wellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wellington connects with a single shot there.
Wellington lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliva's sensitive parts.
Wellington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliva counters with a three punch combo that has Wellington backing up. Wellington nods at Oliva to acknowledge the strikes.
Wellington throws a nice head kick!
Oliva misses with a combination
and Wellington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oliva stuns Wellington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliva slips a jab and a cross from Wellington.
Mike Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wellington landing knees to the head.
Wellington has Oliva pressed against the ropes, preventing Oliva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wellington landing knees to the body.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Oliva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wellington connects with a knee to the head.
Oliva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wellington has him pressed against the ropes.
Wellington lands a left hand.
Wellington has Oliva pressed against the ropes, preventing Oliva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wellington pushes Oliva back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington managing to block the knees to the body from Oliva.
Wellington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Wellington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wellington scores with a hook to the body.
Wellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wellington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliva breaks the clinch.
Oliva falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
Wellington has managed to clinch.
Oliva breaks the clinch.
Oliva throws a hook but Wellington blocks it.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wellington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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.
Wellington scores with a hook.
Oliva throws a hook but Wellington blocks it.
Wellington slips a jab from Oliva.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Oliva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliva scores with a shot to the body.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Wellington.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wellington tries to clinch but Oliva moves out of range.
Wellington works Oliva's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellington lands a head kick!
Oliva throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Wellington really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Oliva's cut.
That's time! Oliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid body kick from Wellington.
Wellington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliva throws a right and a left that Wellington avoids nicely.
Oliva tries to keep at a distance but Wellington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Wellington is working Oliva over against the ropes.
Wellington landing knees to the head.
Wellington lands a right hand.
Wellington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Wellington landing knees to the body.
Oliva misses with a punch on the inside.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wellington lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Wellington.
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliva.
Wellington crunches a lovely knee into Oliva's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wellington landing knees to the head.
Wellington is working Oliva over against the ropes.
Wellington cracks Oliva with a nice body shot.
Wellington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliva's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellington lands a nice uppercut.
Oliva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Wellington.
Wellington lands a body punch.
Wellington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wellington prevents Oliva from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wellington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wellington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wellington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wellington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wellington backwards.
Wellington working Oliva over with knees to the body.
Oliva breaks from the clinch.
Wellington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wellington misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Oliva.
Oliva misses with a double jab.
Oliva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
Wellington misses with the combination.
Oliva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellington counters with a body kick.
Wellington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Oliva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oliva throws a combination that misses
and Wellington counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wellington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliva finds it's way round the side to connect with Wellington's head.
Wellington dodges the punch combination from Oliva.
Oliva looks to land a combination but Wellington avoids it well.
Wellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Wellington.
Wellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wellington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Wellington.
Wellington defending well as Oliva loads up on a big left hand.
Oliva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wellington's hands.
Nice body kick there by Wellington.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Wellington.
A punch lands to the side of Oliva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliva throws a combination that misses
and Wellington counters with a nice uppercut.
Wellington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wellington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wellington gets a clinch.
Wellington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Wellington lands an uppercut.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellington.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington scores with a shot to the side of Oliva's head.
Wellington is working Oliva over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Wellington.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Wellington lands with a light punch inside.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Wellington connects with a knee to the head.
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliva or not.
Wellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Oliva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath Oliva's ribcage. Oliva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wellington is leaning against Oliva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington prevents Oliva from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wellington.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliva or not.
Oliva is trying to break the clinch but Wellington has him pressed against the ropes.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
Wellington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oliva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wellington feints and then cracks Oliva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliva down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Wellington dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Oliva's cut.
That's time! Oliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wellington thows a body kick. Oliva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wellington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliva, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Oliva as the two fighters clinch.
Wellington tries to work over Oliva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliva.
Wellington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliva cracks Wellington with a nice body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliva working hard to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. Oliva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliva checks a low kick from Wellington.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Wellington's shoulder, as Wellington tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva looks to land a combination but Wellington avoids it well.
Oliva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wellington counters with a body kick.
Wellington darts in and clinches Oliva up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wellington obliges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Oliva working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Oliva takes a shot to the head.
Wellington scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wellington.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Knees to the body from Wellington.
Oliva is trying to force a seperation but Wellington has the dominant position.
Wellington tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliva avoids the damage to the body.
Wellington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wellington prevents Oliva from breaking the clinch.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath Oliva's ribcage. Oliva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wellington tries a knee to the head but Oliva blocks it.
Oliva scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliva swings wildly with an uppercut but Wellington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva tries to break free but Wellington pushes him back against the ropes.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Oliva.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch but Wellington keeps him there for the moment.
Wellington keeps control of Oliva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliva or not.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Wellington.
Wellington lands with a right to the head.
Wellington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wellington is leaning against Oliva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington lands a left hand.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wellington has him pressed against the ropes.
Mike Oliva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch but Wellington keeps him there for the moment.
Oliva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wellington has him pressed against the ropes.
Oliva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wellington is leaning against Oliva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wellington.
Wellington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wellington lands a knee to the head.
Oliva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wellington. That's going to slow Oliva down.
Oliva throws a series of punches but Wellington avoids them all with ease.
Wellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wellington lands a high kick!
Oliva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wellington counters with a straight right hand.
Wellington plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wellington misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Wellington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Oliva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Wellington clinches up against the ropes.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch but Wellington keeps him there for the moment.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oliva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliva tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wellington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wellington.
Wellington lands a right hand.
Graham Wellington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Wellington avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Oliva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliva can't break the clinch.
Wellington lands with a light punch inside.
Oliva misses with a body punch.
Wellington crunches a lovely knee into Oliva's ribcage.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath Oliva's ribcage. Oliva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wellington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wellington.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellington.
Wellington presses Oliva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington connects with a knee to the head.
Wellington landing knees to the body.
Wellington landing knees to the body.
Wellington lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wellington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wellington pushes Oliva back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wellington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wellington.
Wellington lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliva has had enough of the clinch but Wellington keeps him there for the moment.
Wellington lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
Oliva tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wellington lands a nice knee to the body.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olivas head.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Wellington on the inside.
Wellington cracks Oliva with a nice body shot.
Wellington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Wellington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Wellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wellington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 44:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 44:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Wellington! Graham Wellington retains his light heavyweight title!
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