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FCB 19 Ground vs Trance PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Washio Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moa Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kill switch engage-when darkness falls kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Washio Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moa Soto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto darts in and clinches Chaos up against the cage.
Chaos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Soto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaos as Soto tries to tie him up.
A short right from Chaos on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soto manages to break the clinch.
Soto misses with a double jab.
Chaos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Chaos. Those never looked like landing.
Chaos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chaos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soto circles away quickly and effectively.
Soto misses with an uppercut. Chaos saw that one coming.
Soto scores with a spinning back kick!
No joy there for Chaos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chaos's head.
It looks like Washio Chaos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chaos keeps the fight on the outside.
Soto lands a left and a right that send Chaos crashing to the mat, dazed. Soto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Chaos is rocked!
Chaos is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Soto! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Moa Soto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeiasu Kenpachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zeiasu Kenpachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Matters!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matters shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kenpachi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kenpachi is squirming around, avoiding Matters's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Matters.
Matters looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kenpachi is bucking up trying to escape but Matters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenpachi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Matters working for a guillotine from mount but Kenpachi is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matters tries to control but Kenpachi wriggling away.
Matters goes for an armbar but Kenpachi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kenpachi.
Kenpachi being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenpachi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenpachi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matters looking for a sweep. Not yet Matters, not yet.
Kenpachi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matters looking for a guillotine here but Kenpachi defends easily.
Matters throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matters working a defensive guard here.
Kenpachi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matters is looking for a triangle but Kenpachi pushes his legs off easily.
Kenpachi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenpachi stands up out of Matters's guard for a moment - Matters manages to land a nice upkick.
Kenpachi wants to control from the top but Matters keeps moving.
Kenpachi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenpachi 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.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenpachi defends it easily.
Kenpachi tries to stand but Matters is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenpachi defends it easily.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenpachi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenpachi throws a series of punches but Matters moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenpachi tries to clinch there but Matters circles away.
Matters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kenpachi's guard.
Matters trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kenpachi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Matters is trying to keep Kenpachi in close.
Kenpachi trying to control but Matters is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kenpachi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matters trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zeiasu Kenpachi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Matters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenpachi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matters counters with a series of strikes. Kenpachi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matters scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matters moves into range and clinches up with Kenpachi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matters has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kenpachi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kenpachi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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!
Kenpachi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenpachi postures up.
Kenpachi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kenpachi stopping the sweep attempt from Matters.
Kenpachi wants to control from the top but Matters keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenpachi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matters has escaped and now he's on top!
Matters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kenpachi has momentary wrist control but Matters slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matters throwing strikes from guard but Kenpachi blocks nicely.
Matters throws a strike but Kenpachi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Matters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenpachi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenpachi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenpachi trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matters doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kenpachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Matters lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenpachi is rocked!
Matters stands and steps away. Kenpachi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oh Kenpachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matters instigates a clinch.
Matters lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Matters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenpachi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matters is nestled in close to Kenpachi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matters winds up and cracks Kenpachi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matters is looking for a kimura here.
Matters lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kenpachi quite badly. Kenpachi pulls Matters in close trying to recover. Matters postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kenpachi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kenpachi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Matters!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Endo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endo misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Endo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz prevents Endo from improving his position.
Endo is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Endo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Cruz is pushing down on Endo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Endo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Endo defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura but Endo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cruz to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo punching from the bottom.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Endo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is nestled in close to Endo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Endo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Endo.
Cruz passes Endo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Endo is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Endo avoid being mounted?
Cruz trying to control the action but Endo is working from the bottom.
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Endo defends it well.
Cruz is keen to just control but Endo is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
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. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Endo's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Endo makes his way to full guard, as Cruz worked for a kimura.
Endo keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz advances position into side control!
Cruz controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Cruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Endo is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Endo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Endo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Endo is trying to stand up here but Cruz is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Endo won't allow it.
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Endo is defending well.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Endo is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Endo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Endo checks a low kick from Cruz.
Endo fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Endo missing with punches from the bottom.
Nate Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Endo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Endo's head.
Endo is trying to stand.
Cruz trying to control the action but Endo is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz uses his free foot to push down on Endo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Endo.
Cruz landing shots from mount.
Cruz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Endo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Endo and Cruz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cruz working the ground and pound.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Endo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Endo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Endo is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruz trying to control the position but Endo is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Endo is trying to buck Cruz off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Cruz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
BOOM! Cruz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Endo is working to get back to half guard.
Cruz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Endo's face.
Cruz 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz cracks Endo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Cruz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Endo's face.
Endo is breathing heavily.
Endo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Cruz lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Endo.
Cruz is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Endo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Cruz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Cruz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Kronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is mudvayne-dig. The crowd seem to be enjoying Griffin's choice of entrance music: Sail by AWOLNATION. Chris Griffin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joshua Kronos's chin.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joshua Kronos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronos forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin wants a takedown.
Kronos prevents the takedown attempt.
Kronos lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Kronos.
Kronos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
The referee calls for Kronos to work.
Kronos prevents the takedown attempt.
Joshua Kronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Griffin.
Griffin wants a takedown but no success here.
Griffin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kronos is pressed up against the cage. Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kronos down to the mat. Kronos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kronos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Kronos moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
A short right from Kronos.
Griffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kronos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffin can't get the takedown.
A short left from Kronos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kronos.
Griffin is trying to drag Kronos to the mat but Kronos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kronos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Griffin is trying to keep an underhook but Kronos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kronos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kronos slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.
Kronos is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Kronos seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kronos wanted to stand there but Griffin had control of the position.
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!
Griffin is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kronos throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Griffin's body to avoid the submission. Griffin has instead reached around Kronos's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Griffin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Griffin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tsuda Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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169 lbs
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuda Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John White!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
White content to stall in guard here.
Suzuki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Suzuki is tightening it up a little... White has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! White reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! White taps out! nice BJJ there by Suzuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tsuda Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayson Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodriguez's choice of entrance music: So Cold By Breaking Benjamin. Jayson Rodriguez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cole Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jayson Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phelps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Phelps's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Phelps avoids them all with ease.
Phelps misses with a takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Phelps avoids them all with ease.
Phelps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Phelps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Phelps shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodriguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phelps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Phelps avoids nicely.
Phelps misses with a takedown
and Phelps takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Phelps with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phelps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Phelps with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phelps is breathing heavily.
Phelps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phelps doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Phelps backing up. Phelps nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Phelps's head.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the nose.
Phelps with a poor takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phelps shoots and misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodriguez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phelps back to the cage. Rodriguez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodriguez lands with a straight right. Phelps didn't see that one coming.
Phelps is rocked!
Phelps is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Rodriguez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayson Rodriguez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Neil McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Szczakowiecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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25
147 lbs
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25
145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil McKenzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Szczakowiecki counters with a series of strikes. McKenzie will be more careful next time no doubt.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szczakowiecki as he avoids it easily.
McKenzie misses with a two punch combination.
Szczakowiecki sends McKenzie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Szczakowiecki is motioning to the referee to let McKenzie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McKenzie is rocked!
It looks like Neil McKenzie has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczakowiecki misses with a wild body shot.
Szczakowiecki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenzie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczakowiecki circles away quickly and effectively.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Szczakowiecki as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil McKenzie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szczakowiecki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh McKenzie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Szczakowiecki does no damage.
McKenzie seems to have got his legs back now.
McKenzie 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.
Szczakowiecki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Szczakowiecki lands a brutal uppercut that launches McKenzie off his feet! McKenzie tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomasz Szczakowiecki!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joel Singapore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kazarian (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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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Singapore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Kazarian!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singapore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazarian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazarian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singapore tries to avoid it but Kazarian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singapore to the ground. Singapore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singapore.
Kazarian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Singapore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Kazarian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Singapore blocks the strikes from Kazarian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singapore takes a little break here. Kazarian wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Singapore trying to control the action but Kazarian is working from the bottom.
Singapore working away.
Kazarian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian is looking to improve his position.
Singapore is looking to take a break and control but Kazarian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazarian is looking to control Singapore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazarian avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kazarian shoots in for a double leg but Singapore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kazarian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singapore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kazarian fails to land the takedown.
Joel Singapore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Kazarian.
Singapore moves out of range as Kazarian throws a body kick.
Kazarian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Singapore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kazarian looks gassed!
Singapore scores with a takedown into Kazarian's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazarian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kazarian can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian keeping moving, preventing Singapore from controlling successfully.
Singapore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singapore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Singapore wants to pass the guard but Kazarian is keeping the position.
Singapore wants to control from the top but Kazarian keeps moving.
Kazarian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Singapore trying to control but Kazarian is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Joel Singapore wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Singapore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Singapore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Singapore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Singapore dives in and scores a takedown into Kazarian's guard.
Singapore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazarian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Singapore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kazarian's guard.
Kazarian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazarian keeping moving, preventing Singapore from controlling successfully.
Kazarian trying to keep a closed guard but Singapore is proving a slippery customer.
Kazarian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singapore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian controls Singapore momentarily but Singapore frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singapore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazarian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singapore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joel Singapore.
Singapore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kazarian did well to prevent Singapore getting side control.
Kazarian trying to control but Singapore postures up.
Singapore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kazarian keeps working.
Kazarian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Singapore is trying to control. Kazarian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Singapore controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joel Singapore wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Singapore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Singapore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazarian misses with a takedown attempt - Singapore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singapore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kazarian's sensitive parts.
Kazarian throws a leg kick
enabling Singapore to counter with a crisp jab.
Singapore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kazarian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singapore defends it nicely.
Singapore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Singapore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kazarian is trying to stand up here but Singapore is controlling him well.
Singapore tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazarian misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Singapore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singapore controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singapore trying to control from half guard but Kazarian is working away.
Joel Singapore has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Singapore looking to score a takedown here. Kazarian is defending well but Singapore drives through and ends up in Kazarian's guard.
Kazarian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Singapore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Singapore wants to control from the top but Kazarian keeps moving.
Singapore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazarian striking off his back but it's not causing Singapore any problems.
Singapore wants to control from the top but Kazarian keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kazarian managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joel Singapore has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Singapore.
Singapore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Singapore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kazarian if he has to take too many more of those.
Kazarian is trying desperately to land a takedown but Singapore is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kazarian.
Kazarian misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singapore connects with a leg kick. Kazarian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Singapore moves in looking to clinch but Kazarian pushes him off.
Singapore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kazarian eats them both and turns towards Singapore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kazarian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singapore. That's going to slow Kazarian down.
Singapore throws a head kick that half lands.
Singapore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kazarian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kazarian dives in and grabs Singapore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Singapore pushes down on Kazarian's head and hops out.
Joel Singapore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Kazarian.
Kazarian is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singapore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kazarian was covering up waiting for the punch and Singapore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kazarian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Singapore defends it easily.
Singapore pushing down on Kazarian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazarian is staying active underneath Singapore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kazarian actively working from the bottom here.
Singapore sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kazarian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Singapore stays in close to Kazarian's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore advances to half guard.
Kazarian won't allow Singapore to pass to mount.
Singapore is keen to just control but Kazarian is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singapore tries to pass to full mount but Kazarian defends it.
Kazarian tries to roll over but Singapore keeps him under control.
Kazarian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazarian actively working from the bottom here.
Kazarian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singapore pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Singapore dominated that second 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!
Singapore doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazarian circles away.
Kazarian tries to clinch up but Singapore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kazarian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kazarian shoots for a double leg takedown but Singapore sprawls well. He's pushed Kazarian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joel Singapore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazarian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singapore.
Singapore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kazarian instigates a clinch.
Singapore has Kazarian pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Singapore pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kazarian tumbling to the mat - Singapore dives into Kazarian's guard.
Kazarian keeping moving, preventing Singapore from controlling successfully.
Kazarian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Singapore's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian stopping the sweep attempt from Singapore.
Singapore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kazarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Singapore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joel Singapore has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good leg kick by Singapore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Singapore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kazarian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kazarian thows a leg kick but Singapore checks it
and Singapore counters with a head kick.
Kazarian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazarian.
Kazarian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singapore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kazarian eats them both and turns towards Singapore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singapore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Singapore connects with an inside leg kick.
Singapore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singapore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazarian, pushing him back against the cage.
Singapore jumps guard.
Singapore wants to stand but Kazarian is controlling the position.
Singapore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singapore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazarian manages to get himself to full guard.
Singapore tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazarian is retaining full guard.
Kazarian is looking for a triangle but Singapore pushes his legs off easily.
Kazarian controls Singapore momentarily but Singapore frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian lands a decent punch to the body there.
Singapore looking to pass the guard.
Kazarian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joel Singapore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Singapore trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazarian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazarian has his foot on Singapore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singapore works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazarian keeping moving, preventing Singapore from controlling successfully.
Singapore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazarian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singapore sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Joel Singapore just wasn't active enough.
Kazarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Singapore is just out of range.
Tony Kazarian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singapore keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazarian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singapore's waist but Singapore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazarian off to one side.
Joel Singapore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Kazarian.
Singapore stalks Kazarian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kazarian's face. Kazarian staggers backwards, shaken.
Singapore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kazarian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Joel Singapore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singapore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kazarian.
Kazarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Singapore checks it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singapore connects with a right hand. Kazarian shakes it off.
Singapore lands with a nice combination. Kazarian backs away looking to recover.
Singapore tries to sprawl but Kazarian drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazarian is trying to control. Singapore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Singapore kicks Kazarian off and gets back to his feet.
Singapore throws a leg kick which misses Kazarian's front leg but catches the back leg as Kazarian tries to avoid it.
Singapore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joel Singapore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singapore 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Singapore!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Ground (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Trance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Ground has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Ground!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vlad Trance!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Ground.
Trance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ground swivels and escapes.
Ground misses with a lunging right hand
and Trance counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Trance as Ground shoots in.
Ground misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ground closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trance to the mat! Trance manages to get full guard.
Trance is pulling down on Ground's head. It's preventing any offense from Ground, at least for the moment.
Trance has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ground should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Trance has tightened it up now! Ground should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vlad Trance!
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