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SMMA 48 - Cage v Sakuraba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Strongfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dwight Strongfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strongfist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawajiri, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawajiri keeps control of Strongfist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strongfist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strongfist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawajiri or not.
Strongfist stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Strongfist pushes Kawajiri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawajiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kawajiri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawajiri tries a knee to the head but Strongfist blocks it.
Kawajiri with a knee to the head.
Kawajiri looks gassed!
Kawajiri tries to land a knee to the head but Strongfist blocks with his arms.
Strongfist manages to break the clinch.
Strongfist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strongfist counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawajiri tries to keep at a distance but Strongfist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strongfist is trying to break the clinch but Kawajiri has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri missing with knees to the body.
Kawajiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawajiri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strongfist blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawajiri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Strongfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooh!!! Strongfist has knocked Kawajiri down with a huge combo! Strongfist steps away and waves a wobbly Kawajiri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Tatsuya Kawajiri has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strongfist clinches.
Strongfist gets through Kawajiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kawajiri is rocked!
Strongfist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strongfist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawajiri is still on wobbly legs! Can Strongfist finish him?
Kawajiri misses with a knee to the head.
Kawajiri seems to have recovered his senses.
Strongfist manages to break the clinch.
Kawajiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strongfist counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kawajiri off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Strongfist follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kawajiri was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwight Strongfist!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathias Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mathias Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Alejandro!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Alejandro wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Alejandro tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
Torres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alejandro.
Alejandro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alejandro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alejandro dives in and scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alejandro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Torres, up you get!
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alejandro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
Mathias Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Alejandro.
Alejandro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Torres throws a series of punches but Alejandro moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alejandro eats them both and turns towards Torres to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Marcos Alejandro has been cut.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alejandros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alejandro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alejandro looks gassed!
Alejandro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Alejandro has a takedown stuffed.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alejandro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Alejandro dodges the punch combination from Torres.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Torres is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alejandro takes one to the side of the head.
Torres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torres throws a right and a left that Alejandro avoids nicely.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alejandro wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
Alejandro fails to land the takedown.
Alejandro slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a right and a left that Alejandro avoids nicely.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alejandro is looking to clinch but Torres is avoiding it.
Alejandro gets a clinch.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alejandro effectively controlling the action here.
Alejandro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres stops a takedown attempt from Alejandro.
Torres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro looking for a takedown.
Torres tries to break free but Alejandro pushes him back against the cage.
Alejandro tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Alejandro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alejandro has him pressed against the cage.
Torres is working for takedown but Alejandro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alejandro prevents Torres from breaking the clinch.
Torres drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alejandro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torres stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Torres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Alejandro'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.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alejandro circles away quickly and effectively.
Alejandro tries to clinch up.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
Alejandro tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Alejandro gets a clinch.
Alejandro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torres lands a jab to Alejandro's midsection.
Mathias Torres is winning the standup battle so far.
Torres lands a two punch combo.
Alejandro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torres but Torres pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mathias Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Alejandro.
A left lands for Torres.
Mathias Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alejandro is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Torres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torres.
That has opened up Marcos Alejandro's cut even more.
Horrible takedown by Alejandro or perhaps it was just good defense by Torres which made him look bad.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Torres goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alejandro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torres.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alejandro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres throws a right and a left that Alejandro avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres throws a series of punches but Alejandro avoids them all with ease.
Alejandro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Alejandro persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alejandro. Alejandro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torres cracks Alejandro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres works over Alejandro's head and body with a nice combination.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres scores with a sloppy right hand. Alejandro should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Alejandro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alejandro tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Torres stuffs the takedown.
Torres misses with a wild combination.
Torres looks to land a combination but Alejandro avoids it well.
Alejandro throws a head kick that half lands.
Torres shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alejandro eats them both and turns towards Torres to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alejandro circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Torres.
Alejandro has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
Alejandro wants a takedown.
Alejandro has Torres pressed against the cage, preventing Torres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
Alejandro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.
Torres jumps guard but Alejandro stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alejandro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alejandro jumps guard but Torres stands there with Alejandro around his waist. Alejandro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Torres jumps guard but Alejandro stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Torres dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Alejandro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alejandro clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torres as Alejandro tries to tie him up.
Torres fails to pull guard.
Alejandro tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alejandro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Alejandro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Torres tries to break free but Alejandro pushes him back against the cage.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alejandro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Torres's efforts to push away.
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to break the clinch but Alejandro is controlling the position.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Mathias Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Alejandro.
Alejandro wants a takedown but no success here.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Alejandro pushes off an throws an elbow but Torres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alejandro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Torres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alejandro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torres fails to pull guard.
Alejandro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torres blocks it with crossed arms.
Torres tries to circle away but Alejandro has him pinned against the cage.
Torres jumps guard but Alejandro stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alejandro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Torres uses from the top position.
Torres stands up from Alejandro's guard - Torres perhaps looking for a knockout.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alejandro on the side of the head.
Torres looks to land a combination. Alejandro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Torres throws a right and a left that Alejandro avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alejandro takes the fight into the clinch.
Alejandro goes for a takedown attempt but Torres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alejandro.
Torres looks to land a combination but Alejandro avoids it well.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alejandro.
A nice combination there by Torres.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alejandro wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro tries for a takedown but Torres sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Torres lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Alejandro shoots in.
Alejandro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Torres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alejandro dives in and grabs Torres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torres pushes down on Alejandro's head and hops out.
Mathias Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Alejandro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alejandro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alejandro shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Torres!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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227 lbs
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234 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wrestling Scott!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
Scott prevents Slice from breaking the clinch.
Scott is trying to drag Slice to the mat but Slice just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Scott has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Slice regains guard immediately.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott is working Slice over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scott is in close to Slice's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slice's guard.
Slice looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott working Slice over with strikes.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Scott.
Slice wants to get back to his feet.
Scott winds up and cracks Slice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slice!
Scott is landing with some decent strikes but Slice is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Slice is bucking up trying to escape but Scott cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott scoring with strikes but Slice is staying in there.
Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Scott dominating with strikes here.
Scott lands with some strikes.
Scott postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slice looks a forlorn figure.
Scott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Slice hang on?
Scott with shots to the head and body - Slice looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a big elbow.
Scott landing strikes from the mount and Slice is in trouble!
Scott putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Slice is rocked!
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Scott postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Slice in real trouble here! The ref calls for Slice to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrestling Scott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pirzmak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mariusz Pirzmak!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirzmak stuffs the takedown attempt from Dux. Dux gets slowly back to his feet.
Pirzmak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dux is trying to defend but Pirzmak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pirzmak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pirzmak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Well, if Pirzmak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Pirzmak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pirzmak slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pirzmak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirzmak lands with a punch from half guard.
Pirzmak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pirzmak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pirzmak wants to free his trapped foot but Dux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Pirzmak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Pirzmak.
Dux with the active half guard here but Pirzmak passes nicely into side control.
Dux is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pirzmak is working Dux over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pirzmak controlling the position from side mount.
Pirzmak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dux's legs.
Pirzmak in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pirzmak controls the position from side control.
Dux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dux to see if he's OK.
Dux trying to remain calm as Pirzmak controls from the top position.
Pirzmak lands a nice forearm strike.
Pirzmak lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pirzmak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pirzmak staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pirzmak stands up and beckons Dux to his feet.
Pirzmak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pirzmak is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirzmak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pirzmak pulls his head out easily.
Pirzmak moves into full mount! Dux won't be happy about that!
Pirzmak controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pirzmak dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pirzmak forces Dux back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pirzmak.
A short uppercut from Pirzmak.
Pirzmak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pirzmak gets to his feet. Dux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pirzmak clinches up with Dux and pushes him back against the cage.
Pirzmak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Pirzmak.
Pirzmak controlling the action here for a moment.
Dux is trying to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirzmak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pirzmak decides to stand back up. Pirzmak steps back and let's Dux get back to his feet.
Pirzmak connects with a looping right hand.
Pirzmak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pirzmak has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Pirzmak just leaning against Dux, taking a breather.
Pirzmak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dux regains guard.
Pirzmak lands a couple of elbows.
Pirzmak distracts Dux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pirzmak passes Dux's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pirzmak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pirzmak passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak cracks Dux with a big elbow.
Pirzmak happy to just control the position for now.
Pirzmak connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dux some visible discomfort.
Pirzmak working the ground and pound.
Dux is trying to improve his position.
Pirzmak decides to stand back up. Pirzmak steps back and let's Dux get back to his feet.
Pirzmak shoots in and gets a takedown into Dux's guard.
Pirzmak decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dux, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Pirzmak gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pirzmak slows the pace down in half guard.
Pirzmak stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dux to get to his feet.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pirzmak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pirzmak tightens his grip and picks Dux up, before dumping him to the ground. Dux manages to land in guard.
Mariusz Pirzmak has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pirzmak gets to his feet. Dux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pirzmak closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.
Pirzmak gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pirzmak distracts Dux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pirzmak pushing down on Dux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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. Pirzmak connects with a nice short shot to Dux's temple.
Pirzmak is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pirzmak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pirzmak slips a nice elbow through Dux's hands, connecting with Dux's forehead.
Pirzmak is taking a breather. Dux says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pirzmak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pirzmak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dux fails with the takedown
and Pirzmak moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pirzmak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pirzmak.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pirzmak.
Pirzmak has Dux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pirzmak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dux tumbling to the mat - Pirzmak dives into Dux's guard.
Pirzmak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pirzmak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirzmak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirzmak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pirzmak pushes Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Pirzmak lands a nice shot to the body.
Pirzmak leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Pirzmak's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pirzmak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pirzmak breaks the clinch.
Pirzmak rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Pirzmak - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pirzmak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pirzmak has Dux up against the cage in a clinch.
Pirzmak is leaning against Dux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pirzmak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pirzmak has Dux pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pirzmak pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dux tumbling to the mat - Pirzmak dives into Dux's guard.
Pirzmak stands and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frank Dux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pirzmak landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A control attempt from Dux but he's now mounted!
Pirzmak has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dux's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pirzmak lands a big shot there that rocks Dux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pirzmak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dux wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirzmak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pirzmak scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dux is bucking up trying to escape but Pirzmak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pirzmak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dux is rocked!
Pirzmak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mariusz Pirzmak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Dux is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pirzmak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pirzmak postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dux badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pirzmak around the waist but Pirzmak pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pirzmak is the winner by TKO! Pirzmak jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Pirzmak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weathers comes to the cage accompanied by By The Way. Alistair Yvel will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Weathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alistair Yvel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yvel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Weathers. Weathers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yvel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yvel throws a nice looking combination but Weathers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weathers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weathers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yvel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yvel.
Weathers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weathers is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yvel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Weathers is looking to defend but Yvel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Weathers! Yvel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Weathers taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alistair Yvel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otaku Senzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senzuri comes to the cage accompanied by Tori Amos-Code Red . Otaku Senzuri had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otaku Senzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senzuri thows a body shot but no joy.
Senzuri stalks Kazama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kazama's face. Kazama staggers backwards, shaken.
Kazama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Senzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazama moves away.
Kazama tries to clinch but Senzuri moves out of range.
Senzuri ducks under a wild hook from Kazama.
Kazama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Senzuri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Senzuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Senzuri looks to land a combination but Kazama avoids it well.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Senzuri.
Kazama moves in looking to clinch but Senzuri pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazama tries to clinch up but Senzuri circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Senzuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Senzuri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kazama tries to clinch but Senzuri is having none of it.
Kazama wants to clinch.
Kazama moves to clinch but Senzuri breaks away
letting Senzuri counter with a right hand.
Senzuri jabs Kazama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazama looks gassed!
Kazama throws a sloppy head kick and Senzuri moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Senzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Senzuri scores with a shot to the body.
Senzuri lands a left and a right that sends Kazama crashing to the canvas! Senzuri dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Jin Kazama has been cut.
Senzuri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Senzuri with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kazama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Senzuri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senzuri controlling the position easily from mount.
Senzuri working for a guillotine from mount but Kazama is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senzuri looking for a guillotine from mount but Kazama is having none of it.
Senzuri controlling the position easily from mount.
Senzuri looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Senzuri fails to move to back control.
Kazama is trying to escape the mount but Senzuri keeps good control and instead manages to take Kazama's back.
Kazama is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kazama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Senzuri's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Senzuri working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kazama is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Senzuri has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kazama taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otaku Senzuri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BumbleBee Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Why can't we be friends?. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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202 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
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201 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, BumbleBee Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with the combination.
Man tries for a takedown but Scott circles away easily
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Man keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BumbleBee Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scott scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott lands a jab to the head.
Man looks for a takedown but Scott sprawls well.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fails with the takedown.
Man misses with a takedown
and Scott counters with a takedown into side control.
Man tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ground and pound from Scott seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Scott is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Man tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott gets to mount! Man was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Man can't escape the position.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Scott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Man hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Scott cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Scott working for a submission but Man is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Scott connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scott in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Man is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Scott controlling from mount.
Scott with the ground and pound from mount.
Scott looking to finish Man with some ground and pound. This is bad for Man!
Man is rocked!
The referee warns Man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Man is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott connects with a bit shot that sees Man covering up! More strikes from Scott and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Scott is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scott!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuririn Kame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitch Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kuririn Kame!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miles is defended easily by Kame.
Miles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kame checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kame fails to land the takedown.
Miles misses with a series of wild punches.
Miles misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kame changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kame stands up and beckons Miles to his feet.
Miles shoots in and drives through. Kame sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles tries for a takedown but Kame sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kame is trying to defend but Miles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Kame is defending well.
Miles prevents Kame from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kame taking some punishment here, with Miles in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kame has one foot on Miles's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miles.
A combination from Miles does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miles.
Miles shoots for a double leg takedown but Kame sprawls well. He's pushed Miles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miles doesn't manage to clinch there - Kame circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kame has time to react.
Good work by Kame as he checks the leg kick.
Miles misses with a body kick.
Miles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kame to the mat! Kame manages to get full guard.
Kame is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kame wants to stand up but Miles is controlling him.
Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kame works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miles.
Miles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles wants to control from the top but Kame keeps moving.
Miles postures up and lands a big shot to Kame's brow.
Miles stops Kame from standing up.
Miles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kame keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Kame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles postures up and lands a big shot to Kame's brow.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles passes Kame's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Miles there.
Kame pushes Miles off looking to stand but Miles dives back in and keeps control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Miles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kame on the side of the head.
Kame leaves Miles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kame tries to sprawl but Miles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miles not doing much here.
Kame is trying to stand.
Miles trying to mount his opponent but Kame defends it.
Kame is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kame is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Miles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miles lands a nice short elbow.
Miles content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kame is trying to stand up here but Miles is controlling him well.
Miles 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.
Miles wants to control but Kame is keeping him busy.
Kame is looking to get back to is feet but Miles passes into side control.
Kame wants to get back to his feet but Miles drags him back down.
Kame is breathing heavily.
Miles working the ground and pound.
Miles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kame down.
Miles working the body and head with strikes.
Miles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miles scoring with punches and elbows.
Kame tries to escape but Miles is in control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles advances to mount.
Kame really wants to buck Miles off and get back to his feet.
Miles in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kame takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miles looking to control but Kame is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miles working Kame over with strikes here.
It looks like Kuririn Kame has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Kame that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miles scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kame?
The referee warns Kame that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miles wants to control the pace but Kame is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Kame really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kame takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miles lands with some strikes.
Miles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kame taking shots to the head.
Miles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kame is looking to escape.
Miles with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Kame really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Miles scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kame?
Kame wants to get back to his feet.
Kame is squirming around, avoiding Miles's attempts to control the action.
Miles lands a nice shot to the head.
Miles lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miles lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kame wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kame takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kame taking shots to the head.
Miles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kame is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kame's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miles has control of Kame's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kame regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miles with a couple of short strikes.
Kame bucks up and throws Miles to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Miles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kame slaps away a takedown attempt from Miles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miles clinches up with Kame and pushes him back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Miles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kuririn Kame's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kame has his takedown stuffed
and Miles counters with a head kick. That will keep Kame thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miles shoots in for a takedown but Kame shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kame has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miles.
Kame avoids the head kick by Miles.
Kame fails with the takedown.
Miles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles tries to clinch but Kame moves out of range.
Miles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miles misses with a low kick.
Kame slaps away a takedown attempt from Miles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miles misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Miles.
Kuririn Kame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miles clinches.
Miles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kame moves away.
Miles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kame is pressed up against the cage. Miles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kame down to the mat. Kame avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles shoots for a double leg takedown but Kame sprawls well. He's pushed Miles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles leaves Kame with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kame dodges the punch combination from Miles.
Miles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kame counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kame.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kame trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miles's guard.
Mitch Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles looking for a sweep. Not yet Miles, not yet.
Kame would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kame doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kame manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mitch Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kame has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miles is proving hard to escape from.
Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kame got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kame has managed to get both his arms back between Miles's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Miles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Miles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kazushi Sakuraba was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Cage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage darts in and clinches Sakuraba up against the cage.
Sakuraba wants a takedown but no success here.
Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage misses with a head kick.
Sakuraba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nick Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot.
Sakuraba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a flying knee that drops Sakuraba!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Cage trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Cage sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looking to control.
Sakuraba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cage trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
Cage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sakuraba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cage is working Sakuraba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sakuraba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cage off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Cage trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sakuraba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sakuraba doesn't have the hooks in and Cage manages to turn into his guard.
Cage distracts Sakuraba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cage uses it to pass to side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cage shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cage throws a series of punches but Sakuraba avoids them all with ease.
Cage throws a lazy head kick
and Sakuraba counters with a shoot takedown. Cage fights it but they end up in guard.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cage keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Cage wants to stand but Sakuraba is controlling the position.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cage manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cage landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cage trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Cage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba is refusing to be controlled, as Cage sits in half guard.
Cage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cage trying to control from half guard but Sakuraba is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba taking some punishment here, with Cage in his half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Sakuraba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cage puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakuraba is on top in guard.
Sakuraba prevents Cage from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Cage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
Cage with a nice head shot there.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Cage tries to pass.
Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cage won't allow Sakuraba to sweep him here.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cage defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cage throwing strikes from guard but Sakuraba blocks nicely.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cage is in close to Sakuraba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cage scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage distracts Sakuraba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Cage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakuraba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuraba is keeping the position for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Cage will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Cage.
Nick Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakuraba doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakuraba leaves Cage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage throws a shot to the body.
Sakuraba leaves Cage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cage throws a right hand that Sakuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuraba also avoids with ease.
Cage digs a good hook to Sakuraba's body.
Cage connects with a high kick.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up but Cage circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a nice looking combination but Cage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cage scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sakuraba tries to avoid it but Cage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sakuraba to the ground. Sakuraba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakuraba sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nick Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuraba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba prevents Cage from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba passes Cage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cage trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cage is trying to stand back up but Sakuraba is controlling him
Sakuraba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks to land a strike but Cage avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba passes Cage's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cage pushes Sakuraba off looking to stand but Sakuraba dives back in and keeps control.
Nick Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuraba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cage tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Cage clearly takes that round.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cage throws a head kick that half lands.
Sakuraba fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
A nice combination there by Cage.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sakuraba napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sakuraba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sakuraba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sakuraba taking a bit of punishment here - Cage scoring with strikes.
Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
Cage lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakuraba is rocked!
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Can Cage finish him?
Cage lands a nice forearm strike.
Cage is working Sakuraba over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sakuraba looks to move to half guard but instead Cage has passed into mount! Damn!
A big strike lands for Cage! That's really hurt Sakuraba and he's turned his back - Cage keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cage jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Cage!
Nick Cage retains his middleweight title!
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