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RS 98 - KOTP Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjo Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raiden comes to the cage accompanied by Cunt of a day. Jack Raiden could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yrjo Pieru's chin.
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5 - 7 - 0 |
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182 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Raiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yrjo Pieru!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raiden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pieru shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raiden defends it nicely.
Raiden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pieru counters with a single leg into guard. Raiden didn't expect that.
Raiden working for a triangle but Pieru defends it easily.
Pieru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pieru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raiden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pieru defends it easily.
Pieru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raiden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pieru.
Raiden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pieru is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru throws and elbow that misses. Raiden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pieru's guard. Nice move by Raiden!
Raiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Pieru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pieru striking off his back but it's not causing Raiden any problems.
Pieru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raiden's guard.
Pieru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raiden is keeping the position for now.
Pieru postures up in Raiden's guard and throws a big left but Raiden blocks it.
Pieru trying to control but Raiden is working from the bottom.
Pieru trying to move into half guard but instead Raiden has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pieru wants to sweep here but Raiden controlling him for the moment.
Pieru controls Raiden momentarily but Raiden frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raiden preventing the sweep.
Raiden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raiden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pieru closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Raiden trying to hold on to Pieru's head to control him but Pieru postures up.
Raiden is doing well to control the position and prevent Pieru from advancing to side control.
Raiden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pieru.
Pieru prevents Raiden from standing back up.
Raiden is looking to improve his position.
Pieru working the head and body with strikes.
Raiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pieru.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pieru working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pieru wants to take a breather but Raiden is having none of it.
Pieru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pieru.
Raiden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pieru.
Pieru lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pieru works his way into side control.
Pieru throws an elbow but Raiden slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pieru throws a strike aimed at the side of Raiden's head but Raiden avoids it well.
Pieru works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Pieru are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Raiden taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pieru working the ground and pound from side control.
Pieru scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Raiden to see if he's OK.
Pieru working the ground and pound but Raiden is defending the strikes.
Raiden tries to bench press Pieru off him but Pieru keeps the position.
Pieru cracks Raiden with a big elbow.
Raiden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pieru.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pieru wants to take a breather but Raiden manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pieru.
Pieru wants to pass the guard but Raiden is keeping the position.
Pieru trying to control the position from guard on top but Raiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pieru postures up.
Pieru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raiden is keeping the position for now.
Pieru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pieru is looking to work some ground and pound but Raiden has wrist control.
Pieru throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raiden is on top in guard.
Raiden wants to control from the top but Pieru keeps moving.
Pieru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pieru wants to improve his position but instead Raiden has moved into half guard.
Raiden prevents Pieru from improving his position.
Pieru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Raiden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Raiden's back!
Pieru looks gassed!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raiden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Poor strikes thrown by Pieru there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Raiden tries to lock up and control but Pieru gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pieru throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Raiden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Raiden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pieru cracks Raiden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pieru misses with a head shot.
Pieru thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pieru landing shots from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pieru thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raiden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pieru throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pieru cracks Raiden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pieru working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pieru is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Raiden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Raiden tries to reverse the position but Pieru maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yrjo Pieru dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pieru.
The ground and pound from Pieru seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Raiden wants to control but Pieru postures up.
Pieru sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raiden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pieru fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pieru with the ground and pound but Raiden regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Raiden manages to get to full guard.
Raiden keeping full guard, as Pieru tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru thows a big elbow that misses.
Yrjo Pieru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pieru throws a strike but Raiden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pieru 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.
Raiden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Pieru can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Raiden controls the pace.
Pieru has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raiden has passed into side control.
Raiden blocks the strikes from Pieru.
Raiden content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pieru is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Raiden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raiden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pieru keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pieru is trying to get back to full guard.
Pieru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pieru.
Pieru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pieru is breathing heavily.
Pieru trying to control the position.
Pieru wants to sweep but no luck.
Raiden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pieru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Raiden is pushing down on Pieru's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pieru is fighting to maintain full guard but Raiden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raiden prevents Pieru from improving his position.
Pieru is trying to maintain the position but Raiden is very close to passing his half guard.
Raiden is looking for a kimura but Pieru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raiden to get the leverage.
Raiden is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pieru is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Raiden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saku Thirtynine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolo Halike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thirtynine comes into the arena with Speed 2 Remix by Tetsuya Komura blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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169 lbs
9 - 12 - 1 |
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165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Thirtynine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolo Halike!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirtynine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thirtynine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Halike counters with a nice leg kick.
Thirtynine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Halike counters with a leg kick.
Halike buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thirtynine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown
and Halike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thirtynine is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Halike lands but Thirtynine takes it in his stride.
Thirtynine misses with a double jab
and Halike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thirtynine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halike counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Thirtynine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thirtynine misses with a combination
and Halike counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thirtynine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown attempt
and Halike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halike getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Halike scores with a shot to the body.
Halike lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thirtynine backs up against the cage.
A jab lands there for Halike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halike moves into the clinch.
Halike connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thirtynine's face.
Halike with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halike slowing the pace effectively.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thirtynine. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Halike tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thirtynine avoids it.
Thirtynine avoiding damage as Halike throws knees to the body.
Thirtynine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halike putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thirtynine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike landing knees to the head.
Halike landing knees to the body.
Halike tries to land a knee to the head but Thirtynine blocks with his arms.
Thirtynine managing to block the knees to the body from Halike.
Thirtynine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halike tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Halike tries a knee to the head but Thirtynine blocks it.
Halike manages to break the clinch.
Halike is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thirtynine had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thirtynine shoots and misses
and Halike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halike keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thirtynine misses with a right hand
and Halike counters with a head kick. That will keep Thirtynine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thirtynine swings widly with a right hand
and Halike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thirtynine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halike counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halike listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Halike closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thirtynine misses with a left hand
and Halike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thirtynine shoots and misses
and Halike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halike scores with a three punch combo!
Thirtynine is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thirtynine ducks straight into an uppercut from Halike and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Thirtynine manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Thirtynine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halike sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thirtynine's guard.
Halike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thirtynine seems to have got his legs back now.
Halike not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halike thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thirtynine is trying to stand up here but Halike is controlling him well.
Thirtynine trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thirtynine.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halike looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halike stands and throws Thirtynine's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Halike looks up at the clock and then as Thirtynine takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Halike smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine is looking to reverse the position.
Thirtynine is trying to control Halike's posture but Halike avoids it.
Halike trying to control the position but Thirtynine is working away.
Thirtynine is looking to reverse the position.
Thirtynine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halike's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halike is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine is looking to improve his position.
Thirtynine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thirtynine looking to control.
Thirtynine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halike passes into half guard.
Thirtynine wants to improve his position but Halike is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halike trying to control from half guard but Thirtynine is working away.
Halike takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halike working Thirtynine over with strikes.
Halike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thirtynine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halike trying to control but Thirtynine is working from the bottom.
Thirtynine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Halike!
Thirtynine pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halike has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Thirtynine slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolo Halike 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. This is the final round!
Thirtynine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Halike counters with a thumping low kick.
Saku Thirtynine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown
and Halike counters with a slapping leg kick.
Halike scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thirtynine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Halike counters with a straight right hand.
Thirtynine with a poor takedown
and Halike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saku Thirtynine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halike lands the left hand.
Thirtynine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Halike counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Halike.
Thirtynine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halike connects with a body shot that sends Thirtynine's belly button to the back.
Halike scores with a shot to the body.
Halike moves into the clinch successfully.
Halike missing with knees to the body.
Halike misses with a knee strike.
Halike utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halike tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thirtynine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halike trying to land knees to the body.
Halike scores with a knee to the head.
Halike looking to throw knees to the head but Thirtynine is blocking nicely.
Halike using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thirtynine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thirtynine is working for takedown but Halike is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halike utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halike using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Halike lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halike unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thirtynine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halike tries to land knees in the clinch but Thirtynine avoids the damage to the body.
Halike working Thirtynine over with knees to the body.
Halike is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thirtynine is defending well for now.
Halike lands a nice knee to the body.
Halike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Halike lands the left hand.
Thirtynine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thirtynine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Halike stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halike buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thirtynine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thirtynine tries for a takedown but Halike circles away easily
and Halike counters with a left to the body.
Halike scores with a spinning back kick!
Halike has closed the distance and engaged Thirtynine in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine can't get the takedown.
Halike scores with a knee to the head.
Halike landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halike is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thirtynine is defending well for now.
Halike will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thirtynine up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Halike.
Halike looking to throw knees to the head but Thirtynine is blocking nicely.
Halike looking to throw knees to the head but Thirtynine is blocking nicely.
Halike is pressed up against the cage. Thirtynine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halike down to the mat. Halike avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halike lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thirtynine swings widly with a right hand
and Halike holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Halike unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thirtynine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halike avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thirtynine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halike gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thirtynine.
Halike landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halike lands a knee to the head.
Thirtynine tries to score a body lock takedown but Halike shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halike misses with a knee strike.
Halike putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thirtynine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halike with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thirtynine tries for a takedown but Halike manages to get underhooks.
Halike connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thirtynine's face.
Halike putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thirtynine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halike scores with a knee to the head.
Halike landing knees to the head.
Halike tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thirtynine avoids it.
Halike tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thirtynine wants a takedown.
Halike tries to land a knee to the head but Thirtynine blocks with his arms.
Halike is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thirtynine is defending well for now.
Thirtynine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Halike landing knees to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halike crunches a lovely knee into Thirtynine's ribcage.
Thirtynine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Halike.
Thirtynine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Halike.
Thirtynine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Halike throws a knee to the head but misses.
Halike landing knees to the head.
Halike with a knee to the head.
Halike missing with knees to the body.
Thirtynine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thirtynine wants a takedown but no success here.
Thirtynine goes for a takedown attempt but Halike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Halike's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thirtynine under the eye.
That's six 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.
Thirtynine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Halike counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thirtynine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Halike scores with a push kick.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown
letting Halike counter with a right hand.
Halike plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halike lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thirtynine's sensitive parts.
Thirtynine throws a sloppy body shot
and Halike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halike throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thirtynine throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Halike counter with a right hand.
Thirtynine throws a combination that misses
and Halike makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Halike.
Thirtynine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thirtynine moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thirtynine has his takedown stuffed
and Halike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Halike there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halike lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Halike finds it's target.
Halike lands with a shot to the body.
Halike connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thirtynine fails with the takedown
and Halike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halike scores with a jab to the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thirtynine misses with a takedown
and Halike holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Halike with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thirtynine is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Halike working Thirtynine over with knees to the body.
Halike tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thirtynine avoids it.
Halike trying to land knees to the body.
Halike with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Halike is pushing Thirtynine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Halike putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thirtynine in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saku Thirtynine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halike crunches a lovely knee into Thirtynine's ribcage.
Halike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nikolo Halike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thirtynine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halike.
Thirtynine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halike counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolo Halike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halike has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Nikolo Halike!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Nikolo Halike!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Nikolo Halike!
Nikolo Halike wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Bryan Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Green's choice of entrance music: i kill you bitch!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Green!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batungbakal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Green's guard now.
Batungbakal looking to pass the guard.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batungbakal advances to half guard.
Batungbakal is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green is looking for a sweep. Batungbakal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batungbakal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green tries to kick Batungbakal off but Batungbakal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Green is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Batungbakal looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Batungbakal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batungbakal tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batungbakal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Batungbakal seems to be looking for submissions.
Batungbakal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. Batungbakal eventually gives up the hold.
Batungbakal is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Batungbakal to get the leverage.
That's two 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.
Green gets back to full guard.
Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batungbakal throwing strikes but missing.
Batungbakal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green is trying to control the position but Batungbakal postures up.
Green 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.
Batungbakal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Batungbakal feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Green looks gassed!
Batungbakal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard.
Batungbakal passes into half guard.
Batungbakal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green pushes Batungbakal off looking to stand but Batungbakal dives back in and keeps control.
Batungbakal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Batungbakal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
Green wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Batungbakal.
Batungbakal looking for a guillotine from mount but Green is having none of it.
Green blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batungbakal wants to finish this one by submission but Green is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Batungbakal.
Batungbakal looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four 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.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
Batungbakal is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Green has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Batungbakal lands a heavy elbow.
Batungbakal thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Batungbakal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Green is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Green is bucking up trying to escape but Batungbakal cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Batungbakal working for a guillotine from mount but Green is in no mood to give up.
Batungbakal in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Batungbakal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Green manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Green gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Batungbakal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
Batungbakal unloads with some shots from mount but Green bucks and avoids them well.
Batungbakal throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Green holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Batungbakal tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Batungbakal throws some wild stikes that Green manages to avoid easily.
Batungbakal landing strikes from the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Batungbakal landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble!
Batungbakal 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.
Batungbakal is landing with some decent strikes but Green is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Batungbakal throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Green defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Batungbakal.
Batungbakal throws some wild stikes that Green manages to avoid easily.
Batungbakal working for a guillotine from mount but Green is in no mood to give up.
Batungbakal lands a big elbow.
Green really wants to buck Batungbakal off and get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal looking to ground and pound but Green is blocking nicely.
Batungbakal working the ground and pound effectively.
Batungbakal lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batungbakal misses with a head shot.
Batungbakal working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
BOOM! Batungbakal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Green wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Batungbakal.
Batungbakal working for a submission but Green is keeping him at bay.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal unloading with bombs!
Batungbakal goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Green turns into him and now he's in Batungbakal's guard.
Green trying to move into half guard but instead Batungbakal has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Batungbakal is proving a slippery customer.
Batungbakal pushes down on Green's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Batungbakal throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Bryan Batungbakal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Batungbakal is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Batungbakal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Batungbakal shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green tries to clinch up.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
Green blocks the body kick.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Batungbakal counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Batungbakal shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Bryan Batungbakal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Green.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Batungbakal slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Batungbakal misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Batungbakal shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batungbakal throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Green counter with a right hand.
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!
Green fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batungbakal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Green lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batungbakal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batungbakal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batungbakal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Josh Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batungbakal walks into a left hand.
Batungbakal connects with a high kick.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Batungbakal pushes him off.
Green blocks a head kick by Batungbakal.
Green goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Green lands with a slapping head kick.
Batungbakal fails to land the takedown.
Green lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batungbakal is defended easily by Green.
Jab from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Green misses.
A combination from Batungbakal does no damage.
Green moves to clinch but Batungbakal breaks away
letting Batungbakal counter with a right hand.
A big left from Green misses.
Batungbakal wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Green throws a right and a left that Batungbakal avoids nicely.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
and Batungbakal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Batungbakal passes into half guard.
Batungbakal is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green won't allow Batungbakal to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to kick Batungbakal off but Batungbakal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Batungbakal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green is looking for a sweep. Batungbakal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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. Batungbakal connects with a nice short shot to Green's temple.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batungbakal.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from Batungbakal.
Green is trying to stand up here but Batungbakal is controlling him well.
Batungbakal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batungbakal works his foot free and advances to mount.
Batungbakal looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
Green is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Green that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Batungbakal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Green has worked his arm free - good work by Green!
Batungbakal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Batungbakal has a takedown stuffed.
Green works Batungbakal's body with a nice hook.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Green lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Green throws a series of punches but Batungbakal moves out of range.
Batungbakal clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Batungbakal successfully pulls guard.
Batungbakal is trying to keep Green in close.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Batungbakal is retaining full guard.
Green wants to get up but he can't break Batungbakal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Bryan Batungbakal just wasn't active enough.
Green misses with a shot to the body
and Batungbakal counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Batungbakal prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green tries to break the clinch but Batungbakal is controlling the position.
Batungbakal jumps guard.
Batungbakal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green is looking to stand up but Batungbakal won't let him.
Jacob Bryan Batungbakal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Batungbakal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to control but Batungbakal is working from the bottom.
Batungbakal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green wants to stand and escape but instead Batungbakal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Batungbakal scoring with some ground and pound.
Batungbakal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Batungbakal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Batungbakal scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Batungbakal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.
Batungbakal is trying to work for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Batungbakal prevents Green from standing back up.
Batungbakal seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Batungbakal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Batungbakal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Batungbakal trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Batungbakal seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Batungbakal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.
Josh Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Batungbakal is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jacob Bryan Batungbakal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batungbakal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Green.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
Jacob Bryan Batungbakal wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Rick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
163 lbs
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26
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Rick!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Rick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones is pushing Rick's head away, looking to escape. Rick manages to hold on to the position though.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Rick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rick moves into full mount!
Rick has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Rick there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones tries to hold on but Rick pushes him away.
Rick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones wants to hold on but Rick pushes him away.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Rick's attempts to control the action.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rick on the ground.
Rick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Rick loaded up on that one.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Rick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones tries to hold on but Rick postures up.
Jones has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Rick misses with punches from the back.
Rick is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.
Rick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rick looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jones taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Rick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mustaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shina Aoyki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustaine comes to the cage accompanied by This Day We Fight! by Megadeth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Mustaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shina Aoyki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoyki misses with a low kick.
Mustaine is looking to slow Aoyki down with leg kicks.
Aoyki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mustaine.
Aoyki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aoyki tries for a kimura but Mustaine is defending well.
Mustaine regains half guard, as Aoyki was trying to land strikes.
Aoyki wants to free his trapped foot but Mustaine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoyki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mustaine defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoyki is looking for a kimura but Mustaine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoyki to get the leverage.
Aoyki working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mustaine's thigh. Mustaine counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aoyki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aoyki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aoyki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoyki throws a strike but Mustaine rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aoyki has his foot on Mustaine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mustaine works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two 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.
Aoyki is looking for a triangle but Mustaine pushes his legs off easily.
Aoyki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoyki working for a triangle but Mustaine defends it easily.
Aoyki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mustaine passes into side control.
Mustaine taking a break here but Aoyki is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoyki tries to roll over but Mustaine keeps him under control.
Aoyki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mustaine is working away from the top position though.
Aoyki wants to improve his position but Mustaine is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aoyki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mustaine stalling.
Aoyki gets full guard.
Mustaine stopping the sweep attempt from Aoyki.
Mustaine tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoyki is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aoyki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aoyki wants to free his trapped foot but Mustaine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoyki thows a huge punch but Mustaine dodges it nicely.
Aoyki passes to full mount!
Mustaine tries to hold on but Aoyki postures up.
Aoyki landing punches.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aoyki misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Mustaine that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aoyki is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Aoyki extends the arm and Mustaine is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shina Aoyki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Uppercut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimiliano Tormento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tormento has chosen "Cianuro" (Tormento ft Esa) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Uppercut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Massimiliano Tormento!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tormento misses with a lunging right hand
and Uppercut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tormento throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Uppercut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uppercut connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tormento falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uppercut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uppercut connects with a body shot.
Tormento misses with a body shot.
Tormento throws a lazy uppercut
and Uppercut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tormento thinking.
Tormento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uppercut was well out of range. Poor timing from Tormento.
Uppercut misses with a lunging right hand
and Tormento counters with a good, hard body kick but Uppercut shrugs it off.
Uppercut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uppercut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tormento thows a leg kick but Uppercut checks it
and Uppercut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tormento looks to land a right hand but Uppercut moved out of range.
Uppercut has a takedown stuffed.
Tormento throws an off balance right hand
and Uppercut counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tormento tries to roll over but Uppercut keeps him under control.
Tormento is trying to stand up here but Uppercut is controlling him well.
Uppercut seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Uppercut is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tormento controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uppercut missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uppercut is trying to control the action in half guard but Tormento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uppercut keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tormento trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Uppercut is trying to control the action in half guard but Tormento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uppercut connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tormento. Tormento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Uppercut. Those never looked like landing.
Tormento misses with a right hand
and Uppercut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tormento thinking.
Uppercut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut misses the jab.
Uppercut throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tormento connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Tormento there.
Uppercut throws a chopping leg kick but Tormento manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uppercut throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tormento counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uppercut connects with a leg kick. Tormento looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tormento misses with a hook
and Uppercut counters with a nice uppercut.
Lance Uppercut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tormento walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Tormento misses its intended target.
Uppercut shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tormento as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Uppercut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tormento looks to throw a body kick
and Uppercut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uppercut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uppercut misses with a hook
and Tormento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Uppercut swings for the body but Tormento moves out of range.
Uppercut ducks under a wild hook from Tormento.
Uppercut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uppercut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uppercut misses with a combination
and Tormento counters with a nice uppercut.
Tormento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tormento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tormento counter with a right hand.
Uppercut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uppercut swings widly with a right hand
and Tormento counters with a nice body kick.
Tormento looks to throw a body kick
and Uppercut counters with a good low kick that Tormento was not able to check.
Tormento wants to slow Uppercut down by chopping away at his legs.
Tormento looks to land a combination but Uppercut avoids it well.
Uppercut misses with a body punch
and Tormento counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uppercut catches Tormento with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uppercut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tormento makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tormento slips a jab from Uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tormento counter with a right hand.
Tormento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tormento's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uppercut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tormento scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Uppercut.
Uppercut misses with a body shot
and Tormento counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uppercut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tormento connects with a body shot.
Uppercut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tormento counters with a good low kick that Uppercut was not able to check.
Uppercut throws a lazy uppercut
and Tormento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uppercut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tormento throws an off balance right hand
and Uppercut counters with a straight right hand.
Tormento connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uppercut momentarily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tormento scores with a jab to the head.
Uppercut just misses with a punch to the body.
Uppercut misses with a combination
and Tormento counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uppercut takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Uppercut thuds his right hand into Tormento's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tormento scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tormento scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uppercut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uppercut blocks a jab.
Tormento thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tormento fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Tormento.
Uppercut lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Tormento - just one landing.
Uppercut lands with a cross.
Uppercut throws a jab but it's blocked by Tormento.
Uppercut tries for a takedown but Tormento sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Uppercut misses the body punch
enabling Tormento to counter with a crisp jab.
Tormento swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uppercut.
Uppercut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uppercut throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tormento's waist but Tormento gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uppercut off to one side.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tormento looks to score with a jab to the body but Uppercut is just out of range.
Tormento avoids the body shot from Uppercut.
Tormento throws a series of punches but Uppercut avoids them all with ease.
Uppercut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tormento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uppercut shoots in and gets a takedown into Tormento's guard.
Uppercut postures up in Tormento's guard and throws a big left but Tormento blocks it.
Tormento not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uppercut scoring with some ground and pound.
Uppercut 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.
Tormento working a defensive guard here.
Tormento might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uppercut kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Uppercut trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Massimiliano Tormento will probably get the nod.
That's time! Uppercut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Uppercut scores with a jab to the body.
Uppercut slips a jab and a cross from Tormento.
Uppercut defending well as Tormento loads up on a big left hand.
Uppercut shoots in and gets a takedown into Tormento's guard.
Tormento looking to control.
Tormento is looking to stand up but Uppercut isn't so interested in that idea.
Tormento looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uppercut is one step ahead there.
Uppercut wants to control from the top but Tormento keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uppercut moves out of range as Tormento strikes.
Massimiliano Tormento seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uppercut swings for the body but Tormento moves out of range.
Uppercut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Massimiliano Tormento is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uppercut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uppercut fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Uppercut.
Uppercut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uppercut throws a right hand that misses
and Tormento counters with a big head kick but Uppercut shrugs it off.
Tormento misses with a lunging right hand
and Tormento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uppercut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uppercut misses with a body punch
and Tormento counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uppercut's knee momentarily.
Tormento misses with a hook
and Tormento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uppercut moves away from the strike by Tormento.
Tormento lands a really nice looking cross but Uppercut seems unphased.
Tormento misses with a lunging right hand
and Uppercut decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tormento's guard.
Tormento is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uppercut is working Tormento over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tormento controls Uppercut momentarily but Uppercut frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tormento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uppercut working some strikes from top position.
Uppercut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tormento working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uppercut.
Tormento keeping moving, preventing Uppercut from controlling successfully.
Uppercut pushes down on Tormento's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uppercut thows a huge punch but Tormento dodges it nicely.
Tormento is pressing down on Uppercut's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tormento working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut throws a big right hand that misses.
Uppercut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uppercut works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tormento is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uppercut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tormento gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tormento looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uppercut is one step ahead there.
Tormento keeping full guard, as Uppercut tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut throws a big right hand that misses.
Uppercut won't allow Tormento to get back to his feet.
Uppercut with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uppercut trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uppercut advances to half guard.
Uppercut throwing shots but Tormento is blocking nicely.
Uppercut wants to pass the guard but Tormento is defending well.
Tormento is looking to control Uppercut's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tormento avoid being mounted?
Uppercut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uppercut is thwarting Tormento's attempts to control the position.
That's six 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.
Tormento manages to get to full guard.
Tormento wants to stand up but Uppercut is controlling him.
Lance Uppercut overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tormento is breathing heavily.
Tormento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uppercut controls the pace.
Tormento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uppercut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uppercut tries to free his leg and advance position but Tormento is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tormento swings for the body but Uppercut moves out of range.
A lazy left from Uppercut finds it's target.
Uppercut digs a good hook to Tormento's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tormento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uppercut moves away.
A shot to the body from Uppercut misses
and Tormento counters with a stiff right hand.
Uppercut throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tormento stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tormento fails to land with a series of punches.
Uppercut just misses with a punch to the body.
Tormento throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uppercut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uppercut lands a jab-cross combination.
Uppercut looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tormento ducks right into an uppercut from Uppercut.
Tormento misses with a double jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tormento throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uppercut counters with a nice body shot.
Tormento slips a jab and a cross from Uppercut.
Tormento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uppercut.
Uppercut lands with a cross.
Uppercut throws a nice looking combination but Tormento bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tormento uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uppercut has time to react.
Tormento ducks under a wild hook from Uppercut.
Tormento misses with a right hand
and Uppercut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tormento misses with a jab to the body
and Uppercut counters with a shoot takedown. Tormento fights it but they end up in guard.
Uppercut trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tormento is controlling Uppercut's posture.
Tormento keeping moving, preventing Uppercut from controlling successfully.
Uppercut is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tormento is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Uppercut passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tormento sneaks back into half guard.
Tormento won't allow Uppercut to pass to mount.
Tormento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uppercut.
Tormento has hold of Uppercut's hands but Uppercut slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Uppercut showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Lance Uppercut!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Lance Uppercut!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lance Uppercut!
Lance Uppercut wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ikuhisa Minowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Ikuhisa Minowa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuhisa Minowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Minowa counter with a right hand.
Pacquiao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Minowa counters with a takedown into side control.
Minowa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pacquiao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Minowa but great work by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao tries to stand but Minowa is controlling his head.
Minowa is trying to get back to half guard.
Pacquiao decides to stand back up.
Pacquiao works Minowa's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minowa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Minowa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minowa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minowa shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minowa thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikuhisa Minowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minowa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Minowa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Minowa misses with a hook to the body
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Minowa throws a combination that misses
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Minowa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minowa lands a lovely overhand right.
Minowa is looking to slow Pacquiao down with leg kicks.
Minowa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowa shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Minowa gets the takedown into side control.
Pacquiao tries to buck Minowa off but Minowa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minowa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Minowa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pacquiao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pacquiao is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao wants to control but Minowa postures up.
Minowa wants to control but Pacquiao is keeping him busy.
Minowa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pacquiao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pacquiao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pacquiao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Minowa misses with the ground and pound.
Pacquiao wants to control but Minowa postures up.
Pacquiao tries to buck Minowa off but Minowa is having none of it.
Pacquiao struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minowa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacquiao keeps working.
Minowa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minowa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minowa trying to control the position but Pacquiao is working away.
Minowa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pacquiao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Minowa but great work by Pacquiao.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pacquiao decides to stand up, so the ref orders Minowa to his feet.
Minowa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pacquiao thows a body shot but no joy.
Pacquiao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Minowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao cracks Minowa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minowa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minowa swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Minowa looks to land a right hand but Pacquiao moved out of range.
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
That's eight 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.
Minowa misses with a body punch
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Minowa moves out of range as Pacquiao strikes.
Minowa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minowa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minowa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minowa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Minowa avoids the body shot from Pacquiao.
Ikuhisa Minowa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minowa misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minowa fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minowa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Junior Pacquiao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Minowa blocks a jab.
Minowa misses with a body shot
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Minowa with that takedown attempt.
Minowa misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minowa.
Ikuhisa Minowa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minowa misses with a takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikuhisa Minowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minowa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Minowa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minowa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pacquiao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minowa misses with the combination.
Minowa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a left to the body.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Minowa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Minowa shoots and misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Pacquiao tests Minowa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minowa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Junior Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minowa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minowa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Minowa fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Minowa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pacquiao tests Minowa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minowa shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minowa is looking to wear down Pacquiao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Minowa dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on Minowa's head and hops out.
Minowa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacquiao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minowa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot
and Minowa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Minowa.
Pacquiao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Minowa is controlling him.
Pacquiao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minowa's guard.
Pacquiao wants to get up but he can't break Minowa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Minowa working for a triangle but Pacquiao defends it easily.
Minowa 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.
Minowa is working hard here to advance position.
Pacquiao trying to stand up but can't free himself from Minowa's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao pushes down on Minowa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minowa moves into full guard.
Pacquiao gets to his feet - Minowa follows without any prompting.
Minowa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minowa closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Minowa pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Minowa misses with a right hand
and Pacquiao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Pacquiao blocks the low kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacquiao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Minowa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacquiao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minowa misses with a combination
and Pacquiao counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A bone on bone clash there as Pacquiao blocks the leg kick.
Minowa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minowa misses with a takedown
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Minowa's ribcage but misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao misses with a straight left.
Pacquiao connects with a looping right hand.
Minowa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Minowa fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pacquiao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Junior Pacquiao!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Junior Pacquiao!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Junior Pacquiao!
Junior Pacquiao wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinichi Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuujin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soilwork - Rejection Role. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasilios Nicko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinichi Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuujin cracks the inside of Nicko's front leg.
Nicko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fuujin counters with a leg kick.
Fuujin scores with a shot to the body.
Nicko misses with a left hand
and Fuujin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nicko throws a sloppy body shot
and Fuujin counters with a good low kick that Nicko was not able to check.
Nicko misses with a left hand
and Fuujin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nicko misses with a right hand
enabling Fuujin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuujin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicko swings widly with a right hand
and Fuujin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicko throws a combination that misses
letting Fuujin counter with a right hand.
Fuujin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicko.
Nicko throws a right hand that misses
and Fuujin counters with a left to the body.
Fuujin scores with a nice head shot.
Nicko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That kick from Fuujin tenderised Nicko's leg. Nicko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuujin, right into the meat.
Fuujin lands a nice hook to Nicko's body. Nicko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin throws a front kick that sends Nicko stumbling back into the cage.
Fuujin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicko is breathing heavily.
Fuujin scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicko misses with a double jab
and Fuujin counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuujin.
Nicko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fuujin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicko misses with a hook to the body
and Fuujin counters with a low kick, right behind Nicko 's knee.
Fuujin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fuujin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicko. That did some damage!
Fuujin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fuujin!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicko at a distance.
Fuujin has Nicko up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuujin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuujin lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Fuujin tenderised Nicko's leg. Nicko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuujin connects with a body shot.
Nicko throws a combination that misses
and Fuujin counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Fuujin finds it's target.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin scores with a spinning back kick!
Fuujin thumps Nicko with a low kick.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuujin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicko's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Fuujin. Beautiful body shot.
Fuujin connects with a jab.
Fuujin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nicko's sensitive parts.
Fuujin thuds a left hand into Nicko's body.
Nice body kick from Fuujin.
Fuujin clinches with his opponent.
Fuujin lands a body shot.
Fuujin pushes Nicko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuujin cracks Nicko with a nice body shot.
Fuujin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuujin.
Fuujin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fuujin pushes Nicko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fuujin is working Nicko over against the cage.
Fuujin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fuujin cracks Nicko with a nice body shot.
Fuujin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuujin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicko misses with a jab to the body
and Fuujin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicko's knee momentarily.
Fuujin feints and then cracks Nicko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicko down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicko walks into a jab.
Fuujin gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Fuujin.
A short body shot lands from Fuujin as the two fighters clinch.
Fuujin lands an uppercut.
Fuujin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fuujin - that landed with a thud.
Fuujin pushes Nicko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fuujin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuujin scores with a hook.
Fuujin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicko. That did some damage!
Fuujin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nicko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuujin can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuujin.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuujin.
Fuujin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicko. That did some damage!
Fuujin throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuujin.
Fuujin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicko.
A punch lands to the side of Nicko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Nicko down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuujin.
Both fighters circling a little - Fuujin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
Fuujin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuujin can pounce on him.
Fuujin connects with a single shot there.
Fuujin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nicko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fuujin scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuujin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fuujin.
Fuujin is looking to slow Nicko down with leg kicks.
Fuujin lands a jab.
Fuujin cracks the inside of Nicko's front leg.
Fuujin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuujin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nicko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fuujin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fuujin thumps Nicko with a low kick.
Fuujin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nicko.
Fuujin connects with a body shot that sends Nicko's belly button to the back.
Fuujin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicko. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Fuujin.
Fuujin feints and then cracks Nicko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nicko down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin digs a good body shot into Nicko's ribs.
Fuujin cracks Nicko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasilios Nicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin is looking to slow Nicko down with leg kicks.
Fuujin clobbers Nicko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fuujin with a jab.
Fuujin punishes Nicko's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuujin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuujin.
Fuujin scores with a nice head shot.
Nicko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the head.
Fuujin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fuujin tests Nicko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fuujin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nicko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fuujin scoring well with a low kick there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fuujin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fuujin is looking to slow Nicko down with leg kicks.
That kick from Fuujin tenderised Nicko's leg. Nicko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fuujin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nicko. That did some damage!
Fuujin connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuujin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuujin digs a good body shot into Nicko's ribs.
Fuujin lands a leg kick that knocks Nicko off balance momentarily.
Fuujin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicko's calf.
Fuujin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fuujin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nicko misses with a left hand
and Fuujin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fuujin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nicko if he has to take too many more of those.
Fuujin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin cracks a nice hook into Nicko's ribs.
Fuujin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicko at a distance.
Fuujin punishes Nicko's body with a nice straight punch.
Fuujin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fuujin lands a leg kick that knocks Nicko off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Fuujin.
Fuujin connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuujin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Vasilios Nicko has been cut.
Fuujin drives through and clinches with Nicko against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nicko or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuujin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fuujin.
A short uppercut from Fuujin.
Fuujin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichi Fuujin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasilios Nicko's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Fuujin scores with a nice head shot.
Nicko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuujin counters with a leg kick.
Nicko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vasilios Nicko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicko misses with a jab to the body
and Fuujin counters with a leg kick.
Fuujin digs a good body shot into Nicko's ribs.
Nicko misses with an uppercut
and Fuujin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nicko wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuujin won't allow it.
Fuujin lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuujin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuujin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fuujin.
Fuujin has Nicko pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Fuujin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuujin.
Fuujin digs a right hand underneath Nicko's ribcage. Nicko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fuujin.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuujin.
Fuujin breaks the clinch.
Nicko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuujin, right into the meat.
Nicko misses with a hook to the body
and Fuujin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fuujin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuujin pushes Nicko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fuujin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuujin lands with a left to the head.
Fuujin lands a right hand.
Fuujin lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicko backwards.
Nice body punch from Fuujin - that landed with a thud.
Fuujin lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicko wants to break free but Fuujin has control.
Fuujin lands a right hand.
Fuujin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nicko up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fuujin.
Fuujin lands with a right to the head.
Nicko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuujin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicko backwards.
Fuujin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicko gets tackled into the cage by Fuujin. Fuujin maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuujin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicko misses with a double jab
and Fuujin counters with a good low kick that Nicko was not able to check.
Fuujin moves into range and clinches up with Nicko.
Nicko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nicko is trying to break free.
Fuujin lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicko backwards.
Fuujin gets through Nicko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuujin.
Fuujin lands a shoulder strike.
Shinichi Fuujin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fuujin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuujin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuujin.
Fuujin breaks from the clinch.
Nicko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shinichi Fuujin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fuujin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nicko throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuujin counters with an outside leg kick.
Fuujin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fuujin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nicko if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuujin counters with a nice leg kick.
Fuujin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuujin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nicko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicko misses with a hook
and Fuujin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicko's knee momentarily.
Fuujin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuujin rushes Nicko and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicko tries to circle away but Fuujin has him pinned against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fuujin counters with a thumping low kick.
Fuujin lands an overhand right.
Nicko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fuujin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nicko's knee momentarily.
Nicko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuujin can pounce on him.
Fuujin rushes Nicko and presses him up against the cage.
Fuujin has Nicko pushed against the cage.
Fuujin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuujin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Fuujin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fuujin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nicko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nicko tries to break the clinch but Fuujin is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuujin.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fuujin scores with a shot to the side of Nicko's head.
Fuujin scores with a hook to the body.
Fuujin lands a nice uppercut.
Fuujin keeps control of Nicko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Fuujin on the inside.
Fuujin lands a right hand.
Fuujin works on Nicko's body with a couple of short punches.
Fuujin pushes Nicko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nicko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shinichi Fuujin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is leaning against Nicko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuujin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fuujin.
Nicko tries to circle away but Fuujin has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fuujin.
That's eight 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.
Nicko is trying to break the clinch but Fuujin is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Nicko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nicko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nicko working hard to break the clinch.
Nicko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuujin presses Nicko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vasilios Nicko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuujin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nicko's efforts to push away.
Nicko can't find room to land a body shot as Fuujin controls the action.
Nicko is trying to break free.
Nicko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicko tries to throw a body punch but Fuujin avoids it by throwing Nicko back against the cage.
Nicko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichi Fuujin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuujin 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Shinichi Fuujin!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Shinichi Fuujin!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Shinichi Fuujin!
Shinichi Fuujin wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Kjellstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bjorn Kjellstrom!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjellstrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Aguinaldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kjellstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kjellstrom misses with a takedown
letting Aguinaldo counter with a right hand.
Kjellstrom moves into the clinch.
Aguinaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguinaldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguinaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Kjellstrom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aguinaldo lands with a right to the head.
Kjellstrom prevents a body shot from Aguinaldo.
Kjellstrom lands a shoulder strike.
Kjellstrom lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguinaldo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kjellstrom looks gassed!
Aguinaldo is trying to trip Kjellstrom. He has hold of a leg but Kjellstrom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aguinaldo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Aguinaldo lands a couple of elbows.
Aguinaldo pushes down on Kjellstrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kjellstrom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aguinaldo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aguinaldo is working for a submission of some sort.
Kjellstrom has hold of Aguinaldo's hands but Aguinaldo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aguinaldo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kjellstrom is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andres Aguinaldo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garson DeBramalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Plant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Plant has chosen Au innebunit salcamii as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garson DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Plant!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plant shoots and misses
and DeBramalo counters with a leg kick.
Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Plant looks gassed!
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!
DeBramalo throws a series of punches but Plant avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Plant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeBramalo.
Plant with a poor takedown
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from DeBramalo.
Plant defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plant.
DeBramalo throws the left hand but Plant avoids the punch easily.
DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Marcus Plant has been cut.
DeBramalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Plant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeBramalo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garson DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Plant.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but Plant avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo lands a big uppercut and Plant crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Plant looks OK. DeBramalo waves Plant back to his feet!
Plant is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plant is still on wobbly legs! Can DeBramalo finish him?
Plant staying out of range there.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
Plant seems to have recovered his senses.
DeBramalo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Plant.
Plant shoots and misses
and DeBramalo counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Plant's shoulder, as Plant tries to avoid the shot.
DeBramalo throws a monster overhand right that drops Plant! DeBramalo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garson DeBramalo!
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