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SMMA 30 - Shiki v Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PC Dell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Hammet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammet has chosen Till I collapse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. PC Dell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, PC Dell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Hammet!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammet misses with a few strikes there.
Hammet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dell's guard.
Dell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dell working for a triangle but Hammet defends it easily.
Hammet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammet preventing the sweep.
Dell has his foot on Hammet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammet works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammet is aware though and is defending well.
Hammet stopping the sweep attempt from Dell.
Hammet scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammet defends it easily.
Dell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammet is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dell has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hammet is looking to defend but Dell has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hammet! Dell pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hammet taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). PC Dell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ador King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas has chosen Dominican as his entrance music. Ador King is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ador King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vargas is trying to get back to half guard.
King tries to move to mount but Vargas blocks the move with his legs.
Vargas tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
King trying to control the position but Vargas is working away.
Vargas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is keen to just control but Vargas is a slippery customer.
King moves nicely into side control.
King stands up and we're back to a striking position.
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vargas quickly recovers to half guard.
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, King seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas with the active half guard here but King passes nicely into side control.
Vargas is not content to let King control the position.
Vargas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vargas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vargas.
King wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ador King.
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vargas. King shrugs it off though.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vargas.
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vargas is trying to escape the mount.
Vargas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas has gone for a leg lock! King slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vargas's guard.
Vargas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard.
Vargas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vargas on the ground.
King stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position.
King stands and steps away. Vargas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vargas checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randy Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Randy Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ador King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vargas sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vargas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vargas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vargas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vargas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ador King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
King showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
King looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
King wanted to stand there but Vargas had control of the position.
King passes Vargas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
Vargas is not content to let King control the position.
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. King connects with a nice short shot to Vargas's temple.
Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vargas to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King misses with a double jab.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
King prevents Vargas from getting the reversal.
King is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vargas is surviving well by controlling King's body position as best he can.
Vargas gets back to half guard.
King is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Vargas tries to land a body kick
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vargas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
King is looking for a kimura but Vargas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage.
Vargas is refusing to be controlled, as King sits in half guard.
King is taking a breather. Vargas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
King wants to control but Vargas is keeping him busy.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King wants to pass the guard but Vargas is defending well.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute King jumps into side control!
Vargas tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
King landing a few strikes.
Vargas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vargas looking for submissions off his back.
King seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vargas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King is really struggling to control Vargas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if King is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ador King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
King throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Vargas throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the cage.
King works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
King is stalling in the full guard.
King tries to stand but Vargas is controlling from the bottom.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King connects with a couple of short punches.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vargas throws his legs up looking for a submission but King uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas tries to improve position but can't.
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
King advances nicely into full mount.
Vargas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as King tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vargas is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
Randy Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vargas is looking to get to half guard.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vargas working to try and regain half guard.
King raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vargas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape.
Vargas is trying desperately to improve position.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King controlling the pace for now.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape.
Vargas working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
King stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
King clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas fails to pull guard.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Vargas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vargas's guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King stands and steps away. Vargas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
King clinches.
King ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. King no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ador King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ador King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ador King!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Ador King!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ador King!
Ador King wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Wolverine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Kazama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Wolverine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolverine is looking to clinch.
Kazama tries to clinch but Wolverine moves out of range.
Wolverine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wolverine seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolverine is working for a kimura but Kazama is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolverine seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolverine wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wolverine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kazama defend it? Wolverine steps over the head and cranks it - Kazama is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wolverine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Wolverine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Argo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Argo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Alejandro!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alejandro eats them both and turns towards Argo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Marcos Alejandro has been cut.
Alejandro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Argo.
Argo stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
Marcus Argo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alejandro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Argo.
Alejandro darts in and clinches Argo up against the cage.
Argo gets underhooks to prevent Alejandro's takedown attempt.
Alejandro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus Argo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Alejandro.
Argo with a knee to the head.
Alejandro has Argo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Argo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Argo is trying to push Alejandro away but Alejandro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alejandro blocks a body shot from Argo.
Argo pushes Alejandro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Argo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Argo moves into the clinch.
Alejandro drags the fight down to the ground.
Alejandro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Argo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alejandro has tightened it up now! Argo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcos Alejandro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Inoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Inoki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Inoki kicks Gracie off and gets to his feet.
Inoki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Inoki.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Inoki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Inoki.
Inoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Inoki throws a combination that misses
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Inoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Inoki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Inoki lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoki lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gracie quite badly. Gracie pulls Inoki in close trying to recover. Inoki postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gracie on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gracie doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Inoki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Osada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuririn Kame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kenichi Osada has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Osada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuririn Kame!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osada is looking to land body kicks.
Osada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Osada misses with a looping left.
Osada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osada is keeping the position for now.
Kame is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Osada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kame trying to move into half guard but instead Osada has managed to sweep!
Kame is looking to sinch up a triangle. Osada throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kame's body to avoid the submission. Kame has instead reached around Osada's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kame arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kuririn Kame!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amare Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Beam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amare Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony misses with a right hand
and Beam counters with a three punch combo that has Anthony backing up. Anthony nods at Beam to acknowledge the strikes.
Beam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beam dips to his left and cracks Anthony with an uppercut!
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beam.
Beam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anthony counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony cracks Beam with a good jab.
Nice cross by Beam.
Some wild striking there from Beam.
Beam avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Beam throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony takes a swing at Beam's ribcage but misses.
Anthony throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony throws a series of punches but Beam moves out of range.
Beam slips a jab and a cross from Anthony.
Some wild striking there from Beam.
Anthony takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony walks into a left hand.
Anthony dodges the punch combination from Beam.
Beam misses with a series of wild punches.
Beam tries to bum rush Anthony with a series of wild strikes but Anthony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beam misses with a few strikes there.
Anthony looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Anthony 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beam.
Beam dives in and grabs Anthony's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anthony pushes down on Beam's head and hops out.
Anthony displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anthony.
Beam is rocked!
Beam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beam is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony lands a slapping body shot.
Anthony lands a jab to Beam's midsection.
Anthony pounces like a tiger and cracks Beam with a vicious hook! Beam is down but not out! Anthony follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amare Anthony!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pirzmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Ripken Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pirzmak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cal Ripken Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Pirzmak. Those never looked like landing.
Ripken Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Pirzmak's head.
It looks like Mariusz Pirzmak has been cut.
Pirzmak just misses with a punch to the body.
Pirzmak misses with a double jab
and Ripken Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripken Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pirzmak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pirzmak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pirzmak wants to control but Ripken Jr is keeping him busy.
Pirzmak prevents Ripken Jr from standing back up.
Pirzmak slips a nice elbow through Ripken Jr's hands, connecting with Ripken Jr's forehead.
Pirzmak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ripken Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ripken Jr is trying to stand up here but Pirzmak is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ripken Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pirzmak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirzmak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirzmak trying to control the action but Ripken Jr is working from the bottom.
Ripken Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pirzmak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ripken Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Pirzmak trying to control from half guard but Ripken Jr is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pirzmak moves into full mount! Ripken Jr won't be happy about that!
Pirzmak working Ripken Jr over with strikes here.
Pirzmak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ripken Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Pirzmak looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripken Jr taking shots to the head.
Pirzmak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ripken Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pirzmak working Ripken Jr over with strikes here.
Ripken Jr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ripken Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pirzmak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirzmak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pirzmak lands a heavy elbow.
Pirzmak cracks Ripken Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ripken Jr is squirming around, avoiding Pirzmak's attempts to control the action.
Pirzmak working Ripken Jr over with strikes here.
Pirzmak working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ripken Jr is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ripken Jr! More shots from Pirzmak and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pirzmak!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Heister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Heister!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heister shoots and misses
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heister throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heister wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Heister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson pulls Heister in to control the position.
Jackson has his foot on Heister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heister works his way back into a safe position though.
Heister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Heister has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heister gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Heister scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jackson works over Heister's head and body with a nice combination.
Heister with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Heister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heister working hard to break the clinch.
Heister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heister backwards.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson has his hands on Heister's head, controlling the position.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Heister is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Heister is defending well.
Jackson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Heister is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jackson yanks on the arm and Heister is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Shikishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Colonel Shikishima has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Colonel Shikishima seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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20
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Shikishima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Shikishima throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shikishima.
Shikishima scores with a head kick.
Shikishima throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shikishima wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shikishima wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Shikishima lands a high kick!
Shikishima tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Shikishima misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Shikishima is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Shikishima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikishima has wrist control.
Shikishima keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Shikishima has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones grinds an elbow into Shikishima's temple.
Shikishima is trying to improve his position.
Shikishima is working hard here to advance position.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Shikishima is looking for a sweep.
Jones cracks Shikishima with a big right hand but Shikishima just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jones landing strikes.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Shikishima manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to take a breather but Shikishima is having none of it.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shikishima tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Shikishima is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Shikishima is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones cracks Shikishima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Shikishima is having none of it.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Shikishima looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones prevents Shikishima from getting the reversal.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shikishima?
Shikishima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shikishima wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shikishima can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones trying to control but Shikishima is having none of it.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shikishima is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shikishima in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shikishima is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Shikishima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shikishima misses with a body kick.
Shikishima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Colonel Shikishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shikishima throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shikishima wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shikishima wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Shikishima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Michael Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shikishima has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shikishima tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shikishima was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Shikishima misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Shikishima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Shikishima looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shikishima!
Shikishima is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Shikishima is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima gets back to half guard.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jones lands a big elbow.
Shikishima is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shikishima hang on?
Shikishima regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones passes to full mount!
Jones wants to control the pace but Shikishima is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shikishima working to try and regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but Shikishima is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shikishima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Shikishima on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shikishima tries to get out of the position.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Shikishima looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shikishima in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling from mount.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Shikishima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shikishima is trying to escape the mount.
Shikishima wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shikishima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shikishima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shikishima wants to get back to his feet.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Shikishima's head.
Shikishima punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shikishima!
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shikishima is working to get back to half guard.
Shikishima is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Shikishima looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shikishima is looking to escape.
Shikishima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Shikishima is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Shikishima is trying to stand up.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shikishima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shikishima looks a forlorn figure.
Shikishima is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shikishima in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones prevents Shikishima from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but Shikishima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Shikishima is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Shikishima manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones stops Shikishima from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shikishima!
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shikishima takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones cracks Shikishima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shikishima is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Shikishima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shikishima is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Shikishima but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shikishima?
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shikishima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shikishima can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones wants to control the pace but Shikishima is squirming around nicely.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shikishima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shikishima is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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 applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones working Shikishima over with strikes here.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shikishima scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shikishima lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shikishima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shikishima shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Shikishima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Shikishima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shikishima throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Shikishima tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shikishima wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones trying to control the action but Shikishima is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Shikishima from standing back up.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shikishima!
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shikishima is trying to escape the mount.
Jones controlling from mount.
Shikishima is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jones prevents Shikishima from getting the reversal.
Jones looking to control but Shikishima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones scoring with strikes but Shikishima is staying in there.
Shikishima is working to get back to half guard.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shikishima hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jones working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Shikishima is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shikishima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shikishima is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shikishima regains half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Shikishima is working from the bottom.
Shikishima is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima is trying to get back to full guard.
Shikishima is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
Shikishima is looking to reverse the position.
Jones taking a breather here.
Shikishima is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones is putting a hurting on Shikishima here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
Shikishima taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Shikishima wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shikishima is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones wants to control but Shikishima is keeping him busy.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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.
Shikishima takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikishima is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shikishima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shikishima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shikishima keeps working.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Shikishima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones trying to control the action but Shikishima is working from the bottom.
Colonel Shikishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shikishima is trying to stand.
Shikishima is looking to improve his position.
Shikishima moves into full guard.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shikishima's head.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shikishima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones prevents Shikishima from getting back to his feet.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Shikishima is keeping him busy.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Shikishima is trying to stand.
Shikishima wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Shikishima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shikishima is looking to reverse the position.
Jones controls the position.
Shikishima is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones trying to control the position but Shikishima is working away.
Shikishima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones working the head with strikes.
Jones controls the position from side control.
Jones landing strikes.
Shikishima is trying to buck Jones off.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Michael Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Michael Jones!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Michael Jones!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Michael Jones!
Michael Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Jones is the new lightweight champion!
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