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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anus Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Gregson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregson has chosen Let The Bodies Hit The Floor by Drowning Pool as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carl Gregson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gregson.
Saukko misses with a two punch combination.
Saukko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saukko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gregson drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gregson passes Saukko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saukko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gregson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gregson is looking to advance position but Saukko won't allow it.
Gregson seems to be looking for submissions.
Saukko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gregson on the ground.
Gregson is pressing down on Saukko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saukko is holding on for now.
Gregson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saukko defends it well.
Gregson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saukko sees it coming and defends easily.
Gregson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gregson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saukko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gregson.
Gregson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gregson passes to full mount!
Gregson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregson wants to finish this one by submission but Saukko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gregson.
Gregson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gregson looking for a guillotine from mount but Saukko is having none of it.
Gregson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregson lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saukko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Saukko defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregson swings around for an armbar but Saukko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gregson's guard.
Gregson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Gregson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saukko throws a series of punches but Gregson moves out of range.
Anus Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saukko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gregson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saukko, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gregson tries for a kimura but Saukko is defending well.
Gregson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saukko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gregson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Gregson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gregson.
Carl Gregson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saukko keeping full guard, as Gregson tries to pass.
Gregson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saukko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saukko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saukko!
Gregson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gregson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saukko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gregson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saukko is aware though and is defending well.
Saukko stopping the sweep attempt from Gregson.
Gregson pushes a forearm under Saukko's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Saukko is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Gregson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazu Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestling Scott (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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270 lbs
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234 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazu Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wrestling Scott!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scott closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the cage.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott has hold of one of Nakamura's legs. Nakamura is fighting the takedown attempt but Scott gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is keeping the position.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Nakamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakamura tries to get out of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Nakamura won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakamura defending well though.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Scott wants to pass the guard but Nakamura is defending well.
Scott controlling the action here.
Scott trying to control from Nakamura's half guard. Nakamura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Scott is pushing down on Nakamura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakamura is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nakamura to regain full guard.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott connects with a couple of short punches.
Scott loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott stays in close to Nakamura's body and controls the position.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Scott cracks Nakamura with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura looking to control.
Scott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Scott throws a strike but Nakamura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Scott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakamura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scott throws a combination that misses
and Nakamura counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Scott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the cage.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
Scott has Nakamura pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Scott pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nakamura tumbling to the mat - Scott dives into Nakamura's guard.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott connects with a couple of short punches.
Scottis looking to pass into half guard but Nakamura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nakamura is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott pulls Nakamura in to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Wrestling Scott hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nakamura swinging wildly here.
Nakamura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scott throws a right hand that Nakamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Nakamura also avoids with ease.
Nakamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott slips a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Scott rushes Nakamura and presses him up against the cage.
Scott looking for a takedown.
Nakamura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamura tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
Nakamura stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
Kazu Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Scott.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakamura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scott keeps control of Nakamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott prevents Nakamura from breaking the clinch.
Scott drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Scott forces his way into half guard.
Nakamura pushes Scott off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakamura swivels and escapes.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Scott.
Nakamura moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Kazu Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura scores with a body shot.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Nakamura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott slips a jab from Nakamura.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
Scott drives through and clinches with Nakamura against the cage.
Scott turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scott manages to end up in side control.
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 Kazu Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nakamura parries the strikes from Scott easily there. Scott is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nakamura to escape.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Scott working the head with strikes.
Scott trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Scott is trying to ground and pound but Nakamura uses the momentary lack of control by Scott to regain half guard.
Nakamura is not content to let Scott control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakamura is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakamura regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Scott.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakamura is keeping the position for now.
Nakamura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throwing strikes but missing.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Nakamura has Scott pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nakamura's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott looking to sit in guard and control but Nakamura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
Nakamura throwing strikes but missing.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nakamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Scott stops Nakamura from getting back to his feet.
Scott thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Nakamura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Scott scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamura trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Scott!
A very excited looking Wrestling Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ador King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ador King!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa misses with a two punch combination.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King slips a jab from Jaa.
Jaa closes the distance and clinches.
King is trying to break free.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
King is trying to force a seperation but Jaa has the dominant position.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Jaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries for a takedown but Jaa manages to get underhooks.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stalling.
Jaa scores a nice knee to the body.
Jaa missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jaa.
King trying to stall but Jaa improves his position.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King looks gassed!
Jaa tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
King manages to break the clinch.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Jaa, looking for a takedown. King pushes Jaa against the cage but Jaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaa landing knees to the body.
King stalling in the clinch but Jaa improves position.
King wants a takedown but no success here.
King wants to stall.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Jaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaa misses with a double jab.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa misses with a body shot.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King closes the distance and pushes Jaa back into the cage.
Jaa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jaa trying to control but King postures up.
Jaa is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
King prevents Jaa from getting the reversal.
Jaa blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaa is looking to escape.
Jaa is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
Jaa is trying to reverse the position but instead King has taken his back - oops!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is hanging on to Jaa's back as he tries to escape.
Jaa covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jaa looking very determined here, making life difficult for King.
King has the hooks in. Jaa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jaa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jaa is looking to escape.
Jaa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Jaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jaa throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
Tony Jaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaa tried to score with a low kick but King checks it.
Jaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King shoots in for a double leg but Jaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King moves into the clinch.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
Jaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jaa avoids it.
King has picked Jaa up - he's going for a ride! King dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaa working a defensive guard here.
Jaa keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jaa kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! King has picked Jaa up and slammed him! Jaa can't keep hold of the triangle and King manages to pass to side control!
Jaa is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa looks to move to half guard but instead King has passed into mount! Damn!
Jaa tries to hold on but King postures up.
Jaa tries to control the position but King now has his back.
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!
King missing with strikes.
Jaa prevents King from getting a body triangle.
King has got his arm under Jaa's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Jaa has spun round into King's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
King looking for a guillotine here but Jaa defends easily.
King is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
Jaa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
King slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaa keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Tony Jaa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jaa is looking to land body kicks.
Jaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Tony Jaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaa is defending well for now.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaa has him pressed against the cage.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ador King has been cut.
King fails to pull guard.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ador King.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaa looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Jaa keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King trying to control the position but instead, Jaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. King is defending well for now.
King is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with some punches.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
Jaa tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
Jaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jaa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jaa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from King.
King fails to pull guard.
Jaa tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
King has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jaa is trying to keep an underhook but King manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King wants to stand up but Jaa is controlling the position.
Jaa is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaa keeps working.
Jaa has one foot on King's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jaa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaa which made him look bad.
King closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Jaa.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Jaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tony Jaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ador King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries to work over Jaa's front leg with a kick but Jaa checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Jaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jaa, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Jaa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akira Konda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Garrido (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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21
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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27
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Konda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Garrido!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konda leaves Garrido with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garrido shoots for a double leg takedown but Konda sprawls well. He's pushed Garrido's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garrido shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Garrido was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Konda is trying desperately to improve position.
Konda wants to hold on but Garrido pushes him away.
Garrido pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Garrido jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Konda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Konda and Garrido has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Garrido is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Konda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garrido's best efforts.
Garrido is thwarting Konda's attempts to control the position.
Konda is defending against the submission attempts here by Garrido.
Konda won't allow Garrido to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrido is thwarting Konda's attempts to control the position.
Konda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garrido tries to free his leg and advance position but Konda is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrido is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Konda looking to control.
Garrido is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Konda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Konda has escaped and now he's on top!
Garrido keeping full guard, as Konda tries to pass.
Garrido looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konda wants to control from the top but Garrido keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fred Garrido hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Garrido closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konda circles away.
Akira Konda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Garrido.
Konda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Konda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garrido not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garrido keeping moving, preventing Konda from controlling successfully.
Garrido is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konda wants to pass the guard but Garrido is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konda trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garrido closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garrido lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fred Garrido will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Konda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garrido swivels and escapes.
Konda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konda working the ground and pound but Garrido is defending the strikes.
Konda wants to take a breather but Garrido manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Konda.
Konda passes into half guard.
Konda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrido keeps working.
Garrido won't allow Konda to pass to mount.
Garrido is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garrido wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrido moves into full guard.
Konda wants to pass the guard but Garrido is keeping the position.
Garrido is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konda is controlling him.
Garrido wants to sweep but no luck.
Konda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garrido wants to stand and escape but Konda is having none of it.
Konda postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Konda advances to half guard.
Konda works his way into side control.
Garrido tries to buck Konda off but Konda is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garrido rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Konda's guard! Nice work there by Garrido!
Garrido looking to pass the guard.
Garrido passes into half guard.
Garrido is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrido frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Garrido moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Konda has worked his arm free - good work by Konda!
Garrido tries to advance position but instead Konda slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrido is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garrido is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Konda sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konda trying to control but Garrido postures up.
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 Akira Konda will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Garrido shoots in and drives through. Konda sprawls well.
Konda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garrido controlling the position for now.
Konda is keen to just control but Garrido is a slippery customer.
Akira Konda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Konda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garrido doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Konda.
Konda trying to control from half guard but Garrido is working away.
Konda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrido is looking for a sweep. Konda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrido moves into full guard.
Konda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konda won't allow Garrido to sweep him here.
Garrido looking to control.
Konda tries to free his leg and advance position but Garrido is retaining full guard.
Konda forces his way into half guard.
Konda wants to control but Garrido is keeping him busy.
Konda is just content to waste time from the top position. Garrido takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Konda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konda wants to control from the top but Garrido keeps moving.
Garrido has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Konda wants to control from the top but Garrido keeps moving.
Konda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garrido is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Konda is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Konda forces his way into half guard.
Konda is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Garrido reverses the position - he's now on top in Konda's guard.
Konda looking for a sweep. Not yet Konda, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrido pushes down on Konda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garrido is looking to advance position but Konda won't allow it.
Konda is looking to control Garrido's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Konda avoid being mounted?
Garrido tries to pass to full mount but Konda defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrido passes to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Konda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Konda 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akira Konda!
Our winner, Akira Konda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Alejandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayden Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen has chosen This City - Patrick Stump as his entrance music. Marcos Alejandro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hayden Hansen's chin.
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26
205 lbs
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24
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Alejandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayden Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hansen.
Hansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Hansen or perhaps it was just good defense by Alejandro which made him look bad.
Alejandro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hansen.
Marcos Alejandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayden Hansen.
Alejandro tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
Alejandro shoots in for a double leg but Hansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alejandro shoots for a takedown but Hansen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hansen defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hansen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hansen works over Alejandro with some ground and pound from guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Alejandro keeps moving.
Hansen preventing the sweep.
Alejandro controls Hansen momentarily but Hansen frees himself.
Alejandro throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Alejandro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alejandro keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alejandro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hansen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alejandro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen tries to stand but Alejandro is controlling from the bottom.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Alejandro's brow.
Hansen working some strikes from top position.
Alejandro 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.
Hansen lands a couple of digs.
Alejandro wants to stand but Hansen is controlling the position.
Alejandro working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
Alejandro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hansen lands a couple of digs.
Hansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alejandro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansen looks gassed!
Alejandro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alejandro is keeping the position for now.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alejandro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alejandro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alejandro working for a triangle but Hansen defends it easily.
Alejandro wants to sweep but no luck.
Alejandro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alejandro wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alejandro doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Alejandro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alejandro shoots in looking for a takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl out of it but Alejandro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hansen sprawls well. Hansen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro with a poor takedown
and Hansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alejandro's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Alejandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Alejandro is keeping the position.
Marcos Alejandro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alejandro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alejandro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hansen has managed to get both his arms back between Alejandro's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansen lands a couple of elbows.
Hansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Alejandro has wrist control.
Hansen gets to his feet - Alejandro follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
Hansen looking to score a takedown here. Alejandro is defending well but Hansen drives through and ends up in Alejandro's guard.
Alejandro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alejandro is trying to keep Hansen in close.
Hansen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hansen is in close to Alejandro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alejandro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alejandro keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
Alejandro tries to strike from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alejandro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hansen defends it easily.
Alejandro has a closed guard, preventing Hansen from standing up.
Hansen postures up in Alejandro's guard and throws a big left but Alejandro blocks it.
Hansen takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Hansen works over Alejandro with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen works over Alejandro with some ground and pound from guard.
Alejandro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alejandro is on top in guard.
Alejandro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alejandro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alejandro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alejandro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Marcos Alejandro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alejandro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hansen tries to avoid it but Alejandro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hansen to the ground. Hansen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alejandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hansen circles away.
Hansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alejandro is fending him off so far but Hansen persists. Nope, Alejandro circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alejandro shoots in looking for a takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl out of it but Alejandro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hansen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hansen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alejandro was covering up waiting for the punch and Hansen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hayden Hansen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Alejandro looking for a takedown.
Hansen tries to break the clinch but Alejandro is controlling the position.
Hansen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alejandro has him pressed against the cage.
Alejandro manages to break the clinch.
Alejandro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcos Alejandro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alejandro closes the distance but Hansen moves to the side
so Hansen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
Hansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alejandro working a defensive guard here.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Alejandro is retaining full guard.
Alejandro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansen stands up over Alejandro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hansen cracks Alejandro with a solid left hand.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alejandro tries to strike from the bottom.
Alejandro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hansen manages to get himself to full guard.
Alejandro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alejandro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hansen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alejandro manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alejandro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hansen trying to control but Alejandro is working from the bottom.
Alejandro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alejandro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alejandro is looking to stand up but Hansen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hansen postures up in Alejandro's guard and throws a big left but Alejandro blocks it.
Hansen with a nice head shot there.
Alejandro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alejandro is looking for a triangle but Hansen pushes his legs off easily.
Hansen cracks Alejandro with a solid left hand.
Alejandro keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Alejandro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alejandro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hansen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alejandro wants to clinch up but Hansen keeps it at a distance.
Alejandro shoots in but Hansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Alejandro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hansen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alejandro moves into range and clinches up with Hansen.
Nice elbow from Alejandro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hansen avoids the elbow strike from Alejandro, against the cage.
Hansen wants to break free but Alejandro has control.
Alejandro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hayden Hansen.
I think Hansen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayden Hansen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otaku Senzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senzuri has chosen Tori Amos-Code Red as his entrance music. Otaku Senzuri struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
201 lbs
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27
203 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otaku Senzuri!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senzuri scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Senzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Senzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Senzuri misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Senzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Senzuri.
Senzuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scott scores with a jab.
Senzuri throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Scott thows a body shot but no joy.
Senzuri scores with a body shot.
Scott feints and as Senzuri raises his hands in defense, Scott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Senzuri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Senzuri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Senzuri is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott postures up and lands a big shot to Senzuri's brow.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott trying to control but Senzuri is working from the bottom.
Senzuri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Senzuri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Senzuri looks gassed!
Scott postures up and lands a big shot to Senzuri's brow.
Senzuri being controlled here, momentarily.
Scott advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Senzuri is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott advances to mount.
Scott landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Senzuri is in all sorts of trouble here.
Senzuri in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Senzuri tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott working for a submission but Senzuri is keeping him at bay.
Senzuri is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Senzuri is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott with the ground and pound from mount.
Senzuri is rocked!
A big strike lands for Scott! That's really hurt Senzuri and he's turned his back - Scott keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Scott jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scott!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tetsu Bodashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsu Bodashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones blocks a head kick by Bodashi.
Bodashi tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bodashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Bodashi has managed to sweep!
Jones pushes Bodashi off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Bodashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bodashi thumps Jones with a low kick.
Jones blocks a head kick by Bodashi.
Bodashi throws a head kick that misses.
Bodashi throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bodashi moves away.
Bodashi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Bodashi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bodashi won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones just content to control the position.
Bodashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Bodashi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bodashi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bodashi is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones is staying tight to Bodashi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bodashi keeps working.
Bodashi is trying to improve his position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows the pace down.
Jones fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bodashi down.
Bodashi is looking for a sweep.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
Jones working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bodashi tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bodashi thinking.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bodashi to the ground. Jones is now in Bodashi's guard.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Bodashi.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones postures up in Bodashi's guard and throws a big left but Bodashi blocks it.
Jones trying to control but Bodashi is working from the bottom.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bodashi is trying to keep Jones in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bodashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bodashi.
Tetsu Bodashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bodashi circles away.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Bodashi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bodashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bodashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Tetsu Bodashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bodashi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bodashi moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Bodashi lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Bodashi.
Bodashi misses with a punch to the body.
Bodashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Bodashi misses with a body punch.
Jones stalling the fight.
Bodashi trying to land knees to the body.
Bodashi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Bodashi, against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Bodashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Bodashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Bodashi.
Bodashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bodashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tetsu Bodashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jones.
Jones tries to work over Bodashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bodashi throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is trying to trip Bodashi. He has hold of a leg but Bodashi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bodashi has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bodashi tries to clinch up
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones postures up in Bodashi's guard and throws a big left but Bodashi blocks it.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bodashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones trying to control but Bodashi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bodashi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bodashi wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bodashi tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bodashi tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bodashi has time to react.
Bodashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bodashi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bodashi tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Bodashi moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bodashi's half guard.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones is nestled in close to Bodashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bodashi keeps working.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodashi is trying to control but can't.
Bodashi is not content to let Jones control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michael Jones.
Bodashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tetsu Bodashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bodashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is staying tight to Bodashi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hengeyokai Ki Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
210 lbs
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21
207 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rigan Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hengeyokai Ki Lin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Ki Lin throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Ki Lin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Ki Lin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki Lin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Machado takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Ki Lin's leg but Ki Lin calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Lin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hengeyokai Ki Lin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ki Lin throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Machado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machado drops an elbow to the side of Ki Lin's head.
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Ki Lin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado seems to be working for a kimura but Ki Lin defends the submission attempt.
Machado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ki Lin wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ki Lin is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Machado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machado 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Machado is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machado looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Machado breaks from Ki Lin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ki Lin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki Lin is looking to get to half guard.
Machado is landing with some decent strikes but Ki Lin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Machado lands a big elbow.
Ki Lin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Machado jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ki Lin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ki Lin and Machado has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Machado throws an elbow but Ki Lin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ki Lin is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machado trying to control the position but Ki Lin is working away.
Machado misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ki Lin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Machado creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Machado looks up at the clock and then as Ki Lin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Machado smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ki Lin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Machado working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machado in side control, throwing shots but Ki Lin defends.
Machado scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ki Lin to see if he's OK.
Machado grinds an elbow into Ki Lin's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigan Machado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Ki Lin.
Machado swings for the body but Ki Lin moves out of range.
Machado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ki Lin is able to avoid easily.
Machado shoots for a double leg takedown but Ki Lin sprawls well. He's pushed Machado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ki Lin lands with a straight right. Machado didn't see that one coming.
Ki Lin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hengeyokai Ki Lin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado avoids the head kick by Ki Lin.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ki Lin stuffs the takedown attempt from Machado. Machado gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigan Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki Lin connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ki Lin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Ki Lin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ki Lin thuds a left hand into Machado's body.
Ki Lin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Lin wants to clinch.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Ki Lin moved out of range nicely.
Ki Lin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ki Lin. Ki Lin obviously looking to wear him down.
Machado plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ki Lin.
Sloppy strikes from Ki Lin. Those never looked like landing.
Ki Lin slaps away a takedown attempt from Machado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki Lin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ki Lin throws a sloppy head kick and Machado moves out of range easily.
Ki Lin throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado blocks a head kick by Ki Lin.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Hengeyokai Ki Lin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ki Lin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado looks for a takedown but Ki Lin sprawls well.
Machado throws a right hand that Ki Lin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ki Lin also avoids with ease.
Ki Lin lands a jab.
Ki Lin leaves Machado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machado takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ki Lin dodges the punch combination from Machado.
Ki Lin connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hengeyokai Ki Lin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki Lin moves away.
Ki Lin throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Ki Lin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Machado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado shoots in and bounces Ki Lin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Ki Lin keeps moving.
Machado thows a big elbow that misses.
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ki Lin can't keep his opponent in guard - Machado advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throwing shots but Ki Lin is blocking nicely.
Machado thows a huge punch but Ki Lin dodges it nicely.
Machado throwing shots but Ki Lin is blocking nicely.
Machado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ki Lin is in trouble now - Machado has advanced to mount!
Ki Lin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machado working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Machado unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado landing shots from mount.
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!
Machado is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ki Lin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Machado lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machado scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ki Lin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ki Lin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado lands a big elbow.
Machado raining down shots from the mount!
Machado landing strikes, looking to finish!
Machado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Machado lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Machado.
Machado lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Machado cracks Ki Lin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigan Machado!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Niwa (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Niwa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niwa scores with a jab to the head.
Brady shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brady drives through with a takedown into Niwa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Niwa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Niwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brady is pushing down on Niwa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niwa is fighting to maintain full guard but Brady has managed to sneak the leg through.
Niwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brady uses his free foot to push down on Niwa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Niwa.
Brady lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niwa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niwa is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Niwa is trying desperately to improve position.
Brady looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brady working Niwa over with strikes here.
Brady content just to control the position here.
Niwa working to try and regain half guard.
Brady with good strikes from the mount here!
Brady pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two 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!
Brady pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Niwa tries to reverse the position but Brady maintains control.
Brady avoids the attempt from Niwa to control.
Brady controlling the pace for now.
Brady trying to control but Niwa is having none of it.
Brady is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Niwa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Niwa shrugs it off.
Niwa is trying to escape the mount.
Niwa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Niwa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niwa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brady postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Niwa looks a forlorn figure.
Brady putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brady 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.
Brady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niwa is looking to escape.
Niwa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brady takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady lands a big elbow.
Brady controlling the pace for now.
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!
Brady looking for a guillotine from mount but Niwa is having none of it.
Brady lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Niwa hang on?
Niwa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brady putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Niwa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niwa is trying to escape the mount.
Brady controlling from the full mount.
Brady can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niwa is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Brady dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Niwa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brady.
Brady works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brady closes this distance looking for a takedown but Niwa circles away.
Brady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niwa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brady somewhat.
Brady shoots in but Niwa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niwa connects with a looping right hand.
Brady closes the distance and clinches up with Niwa, looking for a takedown. Brady pushes Niwa against the cage but Niwa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Niwa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brady connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Niwa scrambles back to his feet.
Brady doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brady closes the distance and clinches.
Niwa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Brady shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brady lands a takedown into guard.
Brady thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Niwa's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Niwa is retaining full guard.
Niwa working for a triangle but Brady defends it easily.
Niwa is trying to control the position but Brady postures up.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niwa is looking for a triangle but Brady pushes his legs off easily.
Niwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niwa is breathing heavily.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Niwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niwa has an active guard here but Brady has managed to pass into half guard.
Niwa is looking for a sweep. Brady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brady is nestled in close to Niwa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brady is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brady maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Niwa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brady has cracked it and Niwa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Brady!
Liam Brady retains his welterweight title!
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