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KRT 205 GP Tourney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jung Chang Sook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung Chang Sook will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jung Chang Sook!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chang Sook is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chang Sook wants to stand but Martinez is controlling the position.
Chang Sook looks winded!
Martinez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martinez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Martinez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Chang Sook screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Martinez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricardo Martinez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Errol Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Field's choice of entrance music: Best of Sakuraba. Errol Field is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiny Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Errol Field!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dong counters with a series of strikes. Field will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dong misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Dong. Those never looked like landing.
Field is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Field gets caught napping as Dong dives in and scores a takedown. Field manages to retain guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dong passes Field's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dong prevents Field from improving his position.
Field looking for submissions off his back.
Dong gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Field shoots in for a double leg but Dong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiny Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Errol Field.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Field or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong which made him look bad.
Field tries to sprawl but Dong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Field won't allow Dong to pass to mount.
Dong moves into full mount! Field won't be happy about that!
Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dong blocks Field's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Field wants to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Dong stands up from mount. Strange move.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Field is defended easily by Dong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dong defends it nicely.
Dong drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong trying to control but Field is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Field looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong content to stall in guard here.
Dong wants to control from the top but Field keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tiny Dong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dong shoots and misses
and Field counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dong keeping full guard, as Field tries to pass.
Dong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dong pulls Field in close to his closed guard and prevents Field from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tiny Dong just wasn't active enough.
Dong slaps away a takedown attempt from Field, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dong did well to prevent Field getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Field wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong pushes Field off looking to stand but Field dives back in and keeps control.
Dong tries to roll over but Field keeps him under control.
Field is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Dong is concentrating on defense, preventing Field from advancing position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dong wants to get back to his feet.
Field wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
Dong has one foot on Field's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Field gets tackled into the cage by Dong. Dong maintains the clinch.
Dong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Field.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Dong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Field with a flurry of punches that miss.
Field postures up.
Dong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Field manages to get himself to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Field wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Field pushes a forearm under Dong's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dong is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Errol Field!
Errol Field made sure to mention his sponsor, Condemned in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waltari Suokuokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Jockson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suokuokka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Paul Engemann - Scarface (Push It to the Limit). Jockson has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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211 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Waltari Suokuokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rampage Jockson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jockson thuds his right hand into Suokuokka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Suokuokka tries to clinch there but Jockson circles away.
Suokuokka closes the distance but Jockson moves to the side
and Jockson counters with a left and a right that stings Suokuokka.
Suokuokka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suokuokka misses with a takedown attempt
and Jockson counters with a nice uppercut.
Suokuokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suokuokka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jockson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jockson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suokuokka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jockson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suokuokka shoots in and drives through. Jockson sprawls well.
Jockson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jockson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jockson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jockson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jockson is pressing down on Suokuokka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suokuokka is holding on for now.
Suokuokka punching from the bottom.
Jockson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suokuokka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jockson trying to advance position but Suokuokka counters by regaining guard.
Suokuokka 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suokuokka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suokuokka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jockson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jockson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Suokuokka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jockson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Suokuokka wants to hold on but Jockson pushes him away.
Suokuokka taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suokuokka tries to reverse the position but Jockson maintains control.
Jockson controlling from mount.
Jockson is landing with some decent strikes but Suokuokka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jockson wants to control the pace but Suokuokka is squirming around nicely.
Jockson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suokuokka is rocked!
Jockson connects with a bit shot that sees Suokuokka covering up! More strikes from Jockson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jockson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rampage Jockson!
After winning the bout, Rampage Jockson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martijn Walvoord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walvoord kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 99 Problems. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martijn Walvoord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walvoord throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Walvoord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Walvoord slips the punch.
Walvoord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walvoord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
A jab from Silva misses.
Walvoord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walvoord scrambles back to his feet.
Walvoord tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva clinches.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walvoord has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Martijn Walvoord has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walvoord misses with an elbow over the top.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Walvoord won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walvoord lands a damaging elbow.
Walvoord is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Walvoord missing with knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Walvoord.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walvoord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walvoord using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Walvoord blocks with his arms.
Walvoord utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Walvoord.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walvoord connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walvoord fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Walvoord.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Walvoord.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Walvoord avoids the damage to the body.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Walvoord.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Walvoord blocks it.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walvoord tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walvoord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Walvoord throws an elbow but it misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Nice elbow from Walvoord.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva avoiding damage as Walvoord throws knees to the body.
Walvoord lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Walvoord is breathing heavily.
Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Walvoord blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva avoiding damage as Walvoord throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Walvoord has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Walvoord blocks it with crossed arms.
Walvoord prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Walvoord misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Walvoord avoids the damage to the body.
Walvoord is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Walvoord tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Walvoord misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walvoord on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva avoiding damage as Walvoord throws knees to the body.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Walvoord up against the cage.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Walvoord blocks with his arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walvoord takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walvoord lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walvoord misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Walvoord blocks it.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Martijn Walvoord's cut is getting worse.
Walvoord comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva trying to stall but Walvoord improves his position.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walvoord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silva darts in and clinches Walvoord up against the cage.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Walvoord is rocked!
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!
Walvoord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Walvoord is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Walvoord - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Silva, and another! Walvoord is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Wanderlei Silva!
After the fight, Wanderlei Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zbyszko Zbogdanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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8 - 6 - 1 |
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213 lbs
20 - 14 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zbyszko Zbogdanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin delivers a nice body kick.
Zbogdanca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zbogdanca dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Zbogdanca's head and hops out.
Griffin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffin cracks the inside of Zbogdanca's front leg.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zbogdanca's head backwards.
It looks like Zbyszko Zbogdanca has been cut.
Griffin lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zbogdanca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zbogdanca dives in and scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zbogdanca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffin is keeping the position for now.
Zbogdanca is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Forrest Griffin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zbogdanca fails to land the takedown.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zbogdanca's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow Zbogdanca down.
Zbogdanca scores with a decent looking hook.
Zbogdanca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zbyszko Zbogdanca's cut is getting worse.
Griffin thumps Zbogdanca with a low kick.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zbogdanca dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Zbogdanca's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zbyszko Zbogdanca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zbogdanca is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Forrest Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zbogdanca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zbogdanca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Griffin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffin lands with a kick to the temple. Zbogdanca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zbogdanca is rocked!
Zbogdanca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffin scores with a jab.
Oh Zbogdanca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zbyszko Zbogdanca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffin.
Griffin lands a brutal head kick. Zbogdanca looks out on his feet and Griffin throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Forrest Griffin!
Forrest Griffin opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tombstone Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tombstone Terry!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terry has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Terry decides to pull guard.
Wright trying to control but Terry is working from the bottom.
Wright is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Terry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Terry is trying to keep Wright in close.
Wright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Terry keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright postures up in Terry's guard and throws a big left but Terry blocks it.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Terry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright thows a huge punch but Terry dodges it nicely.
Wright lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Wright is looking for submissions but instead, Terry has regained full guard.
Terry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Terry has wrist control.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Terry is retaining full guard.
Wright works over Terry with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright passes Terry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Terry with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wright is stalling here. Terry is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Terry has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Terry tries to stand but Wright is controlling his head.
Wright parries the strikes from Terry easily there. Terry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wright to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright gets back to half guard.
Wright manages to get to full guard.
Wright trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Terry defends it easily.
Terry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terry wants to stand and escape but instead Wright has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terry wants to get back to his feet but Wright drags him back down.
Terry parries the strikes from Wright easily there. Wright is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Terry to escape.
Terry takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wright has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Terry blocks a leg kick.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright digs a good body shot into Terry's ribs.
Terry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Terry looks winded!
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from Terry. Terry gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright digs a good hook to Terry's 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!
Wright stuns Terry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wright moves into range and clinches up with Terry.
Wright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anthony Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tombstone Terry.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Terry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Terry looking to stall.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Terry.
Wright gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wright 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
Wright with the ground and pound from mount.
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Terry defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wright.
Wright tries to control but Terry wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright looking to secure an arm triangle but Terry defends it well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Terry has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wright lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wright scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Terry is trying to remain composed but Wright is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Terry is rocked!
Wright has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Terry! Can he survive? No! He's out! Wright gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Wright!
Anthony Wright retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Anthony Wright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Breda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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150 lbs
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142 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauro Breda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breda cracks a nice hook into Maeda's ribs.
Maeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Breda shoots in and gets a takedown into Maeda's guard.
Breda trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Maeda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Breda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Maeda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Breda wants to control but Maeda passes easily into half guard.
Breda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maeda.
Breda is looking to improve his position.
Maeda throwing shots but Breda is blocking nicely.
Breda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maeda is working away from the top position though.
Breda wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breda is working hard here to advance position.
Breda trying to hold on to Maeda's head to control him but Maeda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breda's head.
Breda controlling the position for now.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Breda's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maeda lands a nice short elbow.
Breda is trying to control but can't.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Breda dodges it nicely.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maeda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Breda's head.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Breda tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Breda defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda throwing shots but Breda is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Breda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maeda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Breda is trying to keep Maeda in close.
Breda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maeda stands up over Breda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Breda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Maeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breda's guard.
Breda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Breda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maeda's guard.
Maeda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda can't keep his opponent in guard - Breda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breda is trying to control. Maeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breda is stalling here. Maeda is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Breda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maeda has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Breda regains half guard.
Maeda working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Breda is looking to improve his position.
Maeda throwing shots but Breda is blocking nicely.
Breda wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maeda working over Breda with some ground and pound. Breda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Breda gets back to full guard.
Maeda works over Breda with some ground and pound from guard.
Breda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda gets full guard.
Breda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Breda trying to control the action but Maeda is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Breda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maeda!
Maeda is squirming around, avoiding Breda's attempts to control the action.
Breda wants to control but instead Maeda manages to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda is staying active underneath Breda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Breda stalling away here and it's allowed Maeda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Breda passes into half guard.
Breda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breda is looking to advance position but Maeda won't allow it.
Breda is taking a breather. Maeda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Breda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maeda gets full guard.
Breda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda wants to sweep here but Breda controlling him for the moment.
Breda trying to move into half guard but instead Maeda has managed to sweep!
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Breda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda scoring with some ground and pound.
Breda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maeda throws a strike but Breda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Breda trying to move into half guard but instead Maeda has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Breda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mauro Breda will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maeda lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Breda. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda misses with an uppercut. Breda saw that one coming.
Maeda lands a nice looking body shot.
Maeda misses with a body shot.
Mitsuyo Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maeda doesn't seem bothered though.
Maeda takes one on the button.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda avoids the body shot from Breda.
A slow jab from Breda misses its intended target.
Maeda throws a hook but Breda blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda throws a hook but Breda blocks it.
Breda takes a swing at Maeda's ribcage but misses.
Maeda scores with a takedown into Breda's guard.
Maeda throwing strikes from guard but Breda blocks nicely.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Breda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maeda is one step ahead there.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Breda's head.
Mitsuyo Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Maeda won't allow Breda to sweep him here.
Breda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maeda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Breda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is not content to let Breda control the position.
Breda is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Breda throws an elbow that misses. Maeda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breda's guard. Nice move by Maeda!
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Breda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breda wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda scoring with some ground and pound.
Breda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maeda's guard.
Breda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maeda landing punches.
Maeda avoids the attempt from Breda to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Breda prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Maeda is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Breda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maeda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maeda landing shots from mount.
Breda is in a horrible position here. Maeda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Breda is rocked!
Breda tries to hold on but Maeda postures up.
Maeda lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Breda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breda is desperately trying to improve his position but Maeda has a good base and remains in mount.
Maeda lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maeda postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Breda in real trouble here! The ref calls for Breda to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsuyo Maeda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mitsuyo Maeda thanked Ultimate Fighting Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky The Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bell comes into the arena with Michael Mind Project - Antiheroes blaring out of the sound system. The Hitman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All within My Hands. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky The Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hitman throws an off balance right hand
and Bell counters with a series of strikes. The Hitman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bell throws a body punch but The Hitman moves out of range.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Hitman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell misses with a low kick.
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell stuffs the takedown attempt from The Hitman. The Hitman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell misses with a head kick.
The Hitman dives in and grabs Bell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bell pushes down on The Hitman's head and hops out.
Bell jabs The Hitman right on the nose. The Hitman blinks but takes it well.
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!
Bell misses with an uppercut. The Hitman saw that one coming.
Bell scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hitman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Archie Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky The Hitman.
Nice jab there from Bell.
Bell throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh The Hitman colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Bell as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and The Hitman is left battered and dazed whilst Bell and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Bell!
Archie Bell took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomi Atomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atomi comes to the cage accompanied by Sonata Arctica - Tallulah. 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 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomi Atomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Machiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atomi missing with a left hand there. Machiko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machiko throws a chopping leg kick but Atomi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Atomi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Machiko tries to improve position but can't.
Atomi trying to control the action but Machiko is working from the bottom.
Atomi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atomi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Atomi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machiko's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko defending against the ground and pound.
Machiko parries the strikes from Atomi easily there. Atomi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Machiko to escape.
Atomi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machiko keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Machiko is right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machiko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machiko struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atomi trying to control the position but Machiko is working away.
Atomi working away.
Machiko stops Atomi from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Machiko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atomi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machiko's legs.
Atomi is looking to take a break and control but Machiko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiko regains half guard, as Atomi was trying to land strikes.
Machiko wants to improve his position but Atomi is controlling well.
Atomi slips a nice elbow through Machiko's hands, connecting with Machiko's forehead.
Atomi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Machiko tries to roll over but Atomi keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atomi is keen to just control but Machiko is a slippery customer.
Machiko tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Atomi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Machiko tries to lock up and control but Atomi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atomi lands a big elbow.
Atomi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machiko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Machiko is bucking up trying to escape but Atomi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Atomi looking to control but Machiko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Machiko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atomi goes for an armbar but Machiko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machiko.
Atomi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machiko defends it easily.
Machiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machiko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machiko pushes down on Atomi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machiko is trying to control. Atomi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atomi wants to control but Machiko is keeping busy.
Atomi looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atomi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atomi.
Machiko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atomi working for a triangle but Machiko defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Atomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machiko is stalling in the full guard.
Machiko stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Atomi has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Machiko manages to get his head free but now Atomi has transitioned to an armbar! Machiko grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Atomi! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomi Atomi!
Our winner, Tomi Atomi, 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian's entrance music is Limp Bizkit - My Way. A fine choice. Long is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lonnie G - February Mix. David Long will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, David Long!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazarian has a takedown stuffed.
Long ducks under a wild hook from Kazarian.
Kazarian throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Kazarian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Long sprawls well. Long wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazarian gets slowly back to his feet.
Long slips under a jab from Kazarian.
Kazarian fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazarian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Long swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian throws a poor cross that misses
and Kazarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Long throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazarian on the side of the head.
Kazarian slips a straight right by Long.
Long with a hook.
Kazarian avoids the head kick by Long.
Kazarian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Long counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kazarian scores with a jab to the head.
Long checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kazarian fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian throws an off balance right hand
and Long counters with a nice body shot.
Long throws a low kick, looking for Kazarian's leg but Kazarian calmly moves out of range.
David Long is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Long misses with an uppercut. Kazarian saw that one coming.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazarian circles away quickly and effectively.
Long throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazarian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Longs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kazarian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Long throws a head kick but Kazarian moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian fails to land the takedown.
Kazarian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Long stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kazarian is looking to chop away at Long's legs.
Long misses with a low kick.
Kazarian misses with a combination
and Long counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazarian ducks under a wild hook from Long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Long checks it well.
Kazarian misses with a wild combination.
Long jabs Kazarian right on the nose. Kazarian blinks but takes it well.
Kazarian connects with a single shot there.
Kazarian takes one on the button.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazarian.
Long has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kazarian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Long to the ground. Kazarian is now in Long's 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kazarian throws an elbow that misses. Long uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kazarian's guard. Nice move by Long!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazarian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kazarian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Long sees it coming and defends easily.
Long is looking to control Kazarian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Long avoid being mounted?
Kazarian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kazarian thows a huge punch but Long dodges it nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to hold on to Kazarian's head to control him but Kazarian postures up.
Long is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kazarian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Long gets full guard.
Kazarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Long works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kazarian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kazarian landing with the ground and pound.
Kazarian 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kazarian throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely.
Kazarian wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazarian postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazarian.
Kazarian is working Long over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kazarian!
Kazarian gets back to half guard.
Kazarian is concentrating on defense, preventing Long from advancing position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazarian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kazarian working a defensive guard here.
Kazarian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kazarian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Long looks a forlorn figure.
Long bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kazarian keeping full guard, as Long tries to pass.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Long trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kazarian's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kazarian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Kazarian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Long looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazarian is just out of range.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
Long scores with a jab to the body.
Kazarian misses with a takedown attempt - Long sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazarian throws a head kick that misses.
Long connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazarian slips a jab from Long.
Long slips a jab from Kazarian.
Kazarian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Long avoids it really well and circles away.
Kazarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Long.
Long tries to score with a low kick but Kazarian moves his leg out of the way.
Kazarian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Long sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Long throws a series of punches but Kazarian moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian misses with a takedown attempt - Long sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazarian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Long lands a nice hook to Kazarian's body. Kazarian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Long.
Kazarian closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Kazarian pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazarian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Long is looking to sweep but instead, Kazarian has passed into half guard.
Long taking some punishment here, with Kazarian in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazarian to get the leverage.
Kazarian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kazarian is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazarian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kazarian slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kazarian lands a nice short elbow.
Kazarian thows a huge punch but Long dodges it nicely.
Kazarian slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
Kazarian is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazarian trying to control from Long's half guard. Long has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazarian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Long working for a triangle but Kazarian defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kazarian lands a couple of elbows.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian drops back looking for a leg! Long is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Long manages to kick Kazarian off! Kazarian jumps back into Long's guard.
Kazarian landing some decent shots from guard.
Long working a defensive guard here.
Long looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazarian wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Kazarian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Long has momentary wrist control but Kazarian slips an elbow through the middle.
Long is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazarian is looking to work some ground and pound but Long has wrist control.
Kazarian cracks Long with a solid left hand.
Kazarian is looking to work some ground and pound but Long has wrist control.
Kazarian distracts Long with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Long keeping full guard, as Kazarian tries to pass.
Kazarian throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely.
Kazarian connects with a couple of short punches.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Long looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kazarian throwing strikes from guard but Long blocks nicely.
Long keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.
Kazarian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long!
Kazarian tries to bench press Long off him but Long keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Long tries to advance to mount but Kazarian denies him.
Kazarian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Kazarian is right now.
Long trying to control the action but Kazarian is working from the bottom.
David Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian tries to buck Long off but Long is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kazarian sneaks back into half guard.
Long thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Long works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Kazarian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazarian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Tony Kazarian!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tony Kazarian!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tony Kazarian!
Tony Kazarian wins by unanimous decision!
Tony Kazarian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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