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Destiny 6: Yamamoto vs. Bajric PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashard Evens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hotaru Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hotaru Kurosaki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rashard Evens's chin.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rashard Evens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hotaru Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Evens. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
A left lands for Kurosaki.
Evens darts in trying to clinch
and Kurosaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Evens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Evens successfully pulls guard.
Kurosaki tries to stand but Evens is controlling from the bottom.
Kurosaki stands up from Evens's guard - Kurosaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Evens throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evens tries a low kick but Kurosaki avoids it.
Evens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki throws a push kick but Evens slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Evens. No joy for Kurosaki on that attempt.
Kurosaki forces Evens back against the cage and clinches.
Evens could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee calls for Kurosaki to work.
Evens wants a takedown.
Kurosaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Evens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Evens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurosaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Evens breaks the clinch.
Kurosaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Kurosaki gets control of Evens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kurosaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Evens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosaki is keeping the position for now.
Kurosaki wants to get back to his feet but Evens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurosaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Kurosaki wants to stand but Evens is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Evens from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rashard Evens just wasn't active enough.
Evens swinging wildly here.
Evens pushes Kurosaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurosaki is trying to drag Evens to the mat but Evens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rashard Evens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotaru Kurosaki.
Evens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kurosaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Evens or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurosaki which made him look bad.
Kurosaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evens pinned against the cage. Evens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evens fails with the takedown
and Kurosaki counters with an inside leg kick.
Evens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evens with a lazy takedown attempt
so Kurosaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Evens is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki wants to get up but he can't break Evens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kurosaki postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurosaki is controlling him.
Kurosaki stands up and waves to Evens to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hotaru Kurosaki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Evens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurosaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kurosaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evens looks for a takedown but Kurosaki sprawls well.
Evens doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurosaki circles away.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kurosaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kurosaki tries to keep at a distance but Evens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kurosaki as Evens shoots in.
Kurosaki digs a good hook to Evens's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evens shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashard Evens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosaki looks for a takedown but Evens sprawls well.
Kurosaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Evens, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurosaki stalling in the clinch.
Kurosaki has Evens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Evens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Evens prevents the takedown attempt.
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Evens counters with a nice body shot.
Evens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurosaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evens circles away.
Evens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evens scores with a three punch combo!
Evens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kurosaki avoids it really well and circles away.
A left lands for Evens.
Kurosaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evens.
Kurosaki tries to clinch there but Evens circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Evens.
Evens throws a wild body kick that Kurosaki sees coming a mile off.
Kurosaki misses with a takedown attempt - Evens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Evens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurosaki misses with a takedown attempt - Evens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Evens. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Rashard Evens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evens moves into the clinch.
Evens wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosaki won't allow it.
Evens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kurosaki after a bit of a struggle.
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 Rashard Evens 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. This is the final round!
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Kurosaki breaks from the clinch.
Kurosaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurosaki is looking to clinch.
Evens looks for the body kick but Kurosaki saw that one coming.
No luck for Evens with that takedown attempt.
Kurosaki shoots for a takedown but Evens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurosaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rashard Evens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotaru Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses the body punch
and Evens counters with a left to the body.
Evens fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evens misses with a head kick.
Kurosaki throws a sloppy head kick and Evens moves out of range easily.
Evens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurosaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Evens.
Kurosaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Evens was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurosaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kurosaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kurosaki wanted to stand there but Evens had control of the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Evens is pulling down on Kurosaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Kurosaki, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Rashard Evens wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Evens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurosaki swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evens leaves Kurosaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kurosaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evens defends it nicely.
Evens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurosaki but Kurosaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurosaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evens pinned against the cage. Evens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evens shoots for a double leg takedown but Kurosaki sprawls well. He's pushed Evens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurosaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evens tries to avoid it but Kurosaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evens to the ground. Evens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Evens fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurosaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Evens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Evens moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kurosaki stops a takedown attempt from Evens.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hotaru Kurosaki.
I think Kurosaki 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hotaru Kurosaki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andi Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Meadows (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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andi Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Meadows 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.
Meadows is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Meadows walks into a left hand.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meadows shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meadows's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Meadows on that attempt.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meadows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meadows takes a step back to recover.
Meadows shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andi Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Meadows.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Meadows throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to land a combination but Meadows avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meadows.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into Meadows's torso.
Meadows looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee lunges at Meadows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meadows's hand.
Meadows takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meadows momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meadows.
Meadows looks winded!
Lee swinging wildly here.
Meadows tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Meadows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with an inside leg kick.
Meadows is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Meadows's back. He's all about the action.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Meadows is working away from the top position though.
Lee controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to hold on to Meadows's head to control him but Meadows postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andi Lee just wasn't active enough.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meadows on the side of the head.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Meadows. Meadows gets slowly back to his feet.
Meadows ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meadows's head backwards.
Lee digs a good hook to Meadows's body.
Lee cracks the inside of Meadows's front leg.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Meadows's side.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meadows's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Meadows shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andi Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee lands a jab to Meadows's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meadows if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Meadows tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andi Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meadows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee cracks Meadows with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meadows tries to clinch up.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Meadows is out of range.
Meadows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Meadows closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meadows is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Meadows down.
Meadows takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Meadows doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Meadows on the side of the head.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meadows in his tracks.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meadows shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee pulls Meadows in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee has his feet on Meadows's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Meadows takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Meadows has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Meadows lands some shots froms side control.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows working away.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meadows can do to turn this around?
Meadows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Meadows wants to stand but Lee is controlling his arm.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee keeps Meadows under control for a moment.
Meadows trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meadows on the ground.
Lee regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee sizes up Meadows with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee looks to land a combination but Meadows avoids it well.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andi Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Meadows's head.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andi Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Meadows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee thuds a left hand into Meadows's body.
Meadows closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meadows trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andi Lee dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lee jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meadows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meadows.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Meadows misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meadows misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Meadows backpedaling.
Meadows is looking to clinch.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meadows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee cracks Meadows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Meadows down.
Meadows throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donk. Lee catches Meadows right on the button with a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Meadows moves away from the strike by Lee.
Andi Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Meadows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meadows off to one side.
Meadows looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andi Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meadows fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meadows gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee scores with a head kick. Meadows tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meadows misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andi Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Meadows.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a jab.
Meadows misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee digs a good hook to Meadows's body.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Meadows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meadows at a distance.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Meadows takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee catches Meadows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meadows takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meadows fails with the takedown.
That kick from Lee tenderised Meadows's leg. Meadows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Meadows on that attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee thuds a left hand into Meadows's body.
Meadows takes a shot right to the bread basket.
David Meadows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andi Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andi Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andi Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyrie Lirving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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267 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyrie Lirving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barney Ross!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lirving.
Ross thuds his right hand into Lirving's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lirving shoots for a takedown but Ross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lirving eats them both and turns towards Ross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ross clinches with his opponent.
Ross prevents Lirving from breaking the clinch.
Lirving jumps guard but Ross stands there with Lirving around his waist. Lirving gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Lirving. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross lands with a short shot to the head.
Ross is leaning against Lirving and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lirving is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ross is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Ross.
Ross lands a left hand.
Ross lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Ross.
It looks like Kyrie Lirving has been cut.
Ross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lirving is breathing heavily.
Lirving tries to break free but Ross pushes him back against the cage.
Ross digs a right hand into Lirving's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lirving's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ross leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ross - that landed with a thud.
Ross digs a right hand underneath Lirving's ribcage. Lirving let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross scores with a shoulder strike.
Ross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Ross on the inside.
Ross misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lirving up against the cage.
Ross stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lirving backwards.
Ross pushes Lirving back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lirving is rocked!
Kyrie Lirving's cut is getting worse.
A nice left hand lands by Ross.
Oh Lirving is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ross lands a big right hand that drops Lirving! The killer instinct kicks in and Ross finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Ross!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coronel Avas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coronel Avas!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Avas.
Avas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and St Pierre moves into the clinch.
Avas misses with a knee strike.
Avas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from St Pierre.
St Pierre pulls guard effortlessly.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Avas has passed into side control.
Avas trying to control the position but St Pierre is working away.
Avas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avas blocks the strikes from St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to bench press Avas off him but Avas keeps the position.
St Pierre is trying to control Avas's posture but Avas avoids it.
St Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Avas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
St Pierre tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Avas presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Avas 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Avas moves to the back.
St Pierre trying to control the hands but Avas won't let him.
Avas working for the choke.
St Pierre turns into Avas and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avas looking for a sweep. Not yet Avas, not yet.
Avas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Avas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and St Pierre dives into side control.
St Pierre tries for a kimura but Avas is defending well.
St Pierre taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre wants to take a breather but Avas manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for St Pierre.
St Pierre trying to control but Avas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coronel Avas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt - Avas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avas has managed to clinch.
Avas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Pierre manages to pull guard.
St Pierre looking for subs off his back but Avas has passed one foot through into half guard.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Avas keeps him under control.
Avas is trying to control the action in half guard but St Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avas is stalling here. St Pierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Avas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and St Pierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Avas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
St Pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
St Pierre in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to score with some ground and pound. Avas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
St Pierre wants to control for a moment but Avas uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Avas wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Avas regains full guard. Nicely done.
George St Pierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Avas keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. George St Pierre wasn't doing enough on the ground.
St Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
St Pierre dives in and scores a takedown into Avas's guard.
Avas has a closed guard, preventing St Pierre from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avas trying to control the position.
St Pierre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Coronel Avas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Avas counters with a two punch combo.
St Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre has closed the distance and engaged Avas in a clinch.
Avas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but St Pierre is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierre gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Avas regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Avas closes the distance looking to clinch
and St Pierre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
St Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avas walks away with a smile on his face. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Avas tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
Avas shoots in looking for a takedown. St Pierre tries to sprawl out of it but Avas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. St Pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
St Pierre shoots for a takedown but Avas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avas is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre tries to land a leg kick but Avas saw it coming and moves away.
St Pierre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
St Pierre happy to just control the position for now.
Avas can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
St Pierre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Avas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in St Pierre's guard! Nice work there by Avas!
St Pierre trying to control the position.
Avas trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Avas is controlling him.
Avas got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avas has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
St Pierre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Avas has picked St Pierre up and slammed him! St Pierre can't keep hold of the triangle and Avas manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avas controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Avas 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avas is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre tries to bench press Avas off him but Avas keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to George St Pierre.
I think St Pierre 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St Pierre!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zong (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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159 lbs
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Dagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Zong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in 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.
Dagger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dagger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zong trying to control here.
Zong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dagger is trying to work for a kimura but Zong is defending well.
Zong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dagger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dagger is looking to take a break and control but Zong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zong moves into full guard.
Zong has momentary wrist control but Dagger slips an elbow through the middle.
Zong is trying to keep Dagger in close.
Dagger stopping the sweep attempt from Zong.
Dagger looking to sit in guard and control but Zong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zong looking to sit in guard and control but Dagger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dagger trying to control but Zong is working from the bottom.
Zong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Zong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zong wants to stand but Dagger is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danny Dagger.
Zong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dagger.
Dagger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zong keeps working.
Dagger working the head and body with strikes.
Dagger scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dagger scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zong is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dagger wants to control but Zong is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zong down.
Dagger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zong!
Dagger prevents Zong from getting the reversal.
Zong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dagger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zong looks a forlorn figure.
Dagger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zong is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zong looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Dagger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zong is looking to clinch.
Dagger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zong is trying to control Dagger's posture but Dagger avoids it.
Dagger is looking to take a break and control but Zong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dagger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dagger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zong tries to escape but Dagger is in control.
Zong struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagger cracks Zong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dagger is looking to take a break and control but Zong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zong taking a bit of punishment here - Dagger scoring with strikes.
Dagger scores with punches from side control.
Dagger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zong, who protects the arm well.
Dagger scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zong to see if he's OK.
Dagger wants to control but Zong is keeping him busy.
Zong tries to buck Dagger off but Dagger is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dagger is working Zong over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dagger wants to control but Zong is keeping him busy.
Dagger 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.
Dagger working the ground and pound.
Zong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dagger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zong!
Dagger scoring with strikes but Zong is staying in there.
Zong is squirming around, avoiding Dagger's attempts to control the action.
Zong is just holding on here. Dagger manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dagger is looking to control Zong but Zong is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dagger not allowing Zong to control his hands.
Dagger lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Dagger is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zong can do to turn this around?
Dagger wants to control but Zong is keeping busy.
Dagger tightening his grip on Zong, looking for the choke.
Dagger is persistently looking for the submission but Zong is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagger is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zong staying busy and making it hard for Dagger to control.
Dagger is really struggling to control Zong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zong is trying to get back to his feet but Dagger has full control of the position and if anything, Zong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dagger has his arm under Zong's chin here. Game over son! Dagger squeezes tightly and Zong is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny Dagger!
Danny Dagger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yushi Tatizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Go Hasegawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yushi Tatizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Go Hasegawa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasegawa misses with a takedown
and Tatizu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Hasegawa with that takedown attempt.
Hasegawa shoots in for a double leg but Tatizu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yushi Tatizu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Go Hasegawa.
Hasegawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tatizu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hasegawa's guard now.
Tatizu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tatizu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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!
Hasegawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatizu preventing the sweep.
Tatizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasegawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasegawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tatizu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatizu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasegawa is retaining full guard.
Tatizu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatizu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatizu looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tatizu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hasegawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatizu is one step ahead there.
Tatizu wants to pass the guard but Hasegawa is keeping the position.
Hasegawa working for a triangle but Tatizu defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu is pushing down on Hasegawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hasegawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Tatizu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hasegawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hasegawa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tatizu has passed into half guard!
Tatizu slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasegawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hasegawa keeps working.
Tatizu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tatizu 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.
Tatizu wants to get back to his feet.
Hasegawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hasegawa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tatizu!
Tatizu wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa goes for an armbar but Tatizu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tatizu.
Hasegawa is looking for a triangle here but Tatizu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hasegawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tatizu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tatizu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasegawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasegawa tries to buck Tatizu off but Tatizu is having none of it.
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 Yushi Tatizu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tatizu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatizu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hasegawa sprawls well initially but Tatizu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hasegawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hasegawa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatizu defends it easily.
Hasegawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tatizu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatizu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatizu stopping the sweep attempt from Hasegawa.
Tatizu wants to control from the top but Hasegawa keeps moving.
Tatizu content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasegawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hasegawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatizu sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yushi Tatizu.
Hasegawa ducks under a wild hook from Tatizu.
Tatizu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hasegawa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tatizu uses from the top position.
Tatizu wants to stand but Hasegawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tatizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasegawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasegawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu trying to control but Hasegawa is working from the bottom.
Tatizu wanted to stand there but Hasegawa had control of the position.
Tatizu throwing strikes from guard but Hasegawa blocks nicely.
Tatizu pushing down on Hasegawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hasegawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatizu is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatizu seems to be working for a kimura but Hasegawa defends the submission attempt.
Hasegawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hasegawa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu wants to control from the top but Hasegawa keeps moving.
Tatizu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasegawa is retaining full guard.
Hasegawa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hasegawa, not yet.
Tatizu tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasegawa is retaining full guard.
Tatizu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasegawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatizu has managed to get both his arms back between Hasegawa's legs - danger averted.
Hasegawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Hasegawa is breathing heavily.
Tatizu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tatizu sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hasegawa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tatizu uses it to pass to side control.
Tatizu cracks Hasegawa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatizu wants to control but Hasegawa is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hasegawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tatizu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Go Hasegawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hasegawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatizu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hasegawa somewhat.
Tatizu throws a nice looking combination but Hasegawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tatizu closes the distance and clinches.
Tatizu tightens his grip and picks Hasegawa up, before dumping him to the ground. Hasegawa manages to land in guard.
Hasegawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tatizu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hasegawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatizu has managed to get both his arms back between Hasegawa's legs - danger averted.
Hasegawa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tatizu uses it to pass to side control.
Hasegawa sneaks back into half guard.
Hasegawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tatizu connects with a nice short shot to Hasegawa's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasegawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hasegawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tatizu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hasegawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tatizu is trying to control. Hasegawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hasegawa wants to improve his position but Tatizu is controlling well.
Tatizu controlling the action here.
Hasegawa with the active half guard here but Tatizu passes nicely into side control.
Hasegawa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tatizu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa can't escape the position.
Hasegawa is squirming around, avoiding Tatizu's attempts to control the action.
Hasegawa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasegawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatizu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatizu's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatizu wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Hasegawa won't let Tatizu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hasegawa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tatizu is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tatizu and Hasegawa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tatizu regains half guard.
Tatizu wants to get back to full guard.
Hasegawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tatizu wants to get back to full guard.
Tatizu is defending against the submission attempts here by Hasegawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa is working for a kimura here but Tatizu manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hasegawa's guard.
Tatizu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tatizu trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasegawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatizu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yushi Tatizu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatizu 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yushi Tatizu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Thomas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnold Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas throws a head kick that Yamada semi-blocks.
Thomas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamada.
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Yamada to the canvas! Thomas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kent Pedersen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kent Pedersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mason Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedersen lands a head kick. Shaw smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Mason Shaw has been cut.
Pedersen throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw clinches.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pedersen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pedersen lands a knee to the head.
Shaw taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pedersen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pedersen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shaw is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pedersen to the mat. Pedersen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedersen, not yet.
Shaw trying to control but Pedersen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pedersen is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Pedersen postures up.
Pedersen preventing the sweep.
Pedersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pedersen pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pedersen controlling the action here.
Pedersen is pressing down on Shaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaw is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shaw is not content to let Pedersen control the position.
Shaw wants to control the action here but instead Pedersen manages to pass to full mount!
Pedersen has hold of Shaw's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Shaw manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pedersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pedersen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shaw is trying to control the position here but Pedersen swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Pedersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kent Pedersen!
Kent Pedersen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haris Bajric (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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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshin Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haris Bajric!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bajric goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bajric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Bajric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yamamoto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yamamoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bajric has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yamamoto has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto taking a breather here.
Yamamoto cracks Bajric with a big elbow.
Bajric is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yamamoto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Yamamoto is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bajric's shoulder. That is not cool.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto'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.
Bajric throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Yamamoto just content to control the position.
Bajric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenshin Yamamoto just wasn't active enough.
Bajric swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bajric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bajric throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bajric fails to land with a series of punches.
Bajric looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Bajric throws a right hand that Yamamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamamoto also avoids with ease.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Bajric.
Bajric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bajric blocks a jab.
Bajric swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bajric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamamoto has time to react.
Bajric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamamoto throws a series of punches but Bajric avoids them all with ease.
Bajric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamamoto misses with a looping right.
Bajric moves out of range of the strikes.
Bajric looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Bajric throws a nice looking combination but Yamamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bajric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamamoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Bajric coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto throws a shot from downtown. Bajric moves away and avoids it.
Bajric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Bajric. Those never looked like landing.
Bajric tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yamamoto swivels and escapes.
Yamamoto misses with a head kick.
Bajric closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yamamoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yamamoto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yamamoto lands a couple of elbows.
Bajric looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Yamamoto advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto lands a few punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Yamamoto gets to mount! Bajric was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Yamamoto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bajric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee warns Bajric that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bajric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamamoto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bajric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yamamoto passes into side control.
Yamamoto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bajric!
Yamamoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bajric working to try and regain half guard.
Yamamoto lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bajric hang on?
Yamamoto avoids the attempt from Bajric to control.
Bajric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to control the pace.
Bajric actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto working the head and body with strikes.
Bajric actively working from the bottom here.
Yamamoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yamamoto moves into full mount! Bajric won't be happy about that!
Yamamoto unloading with bombs!
It looks like Haris Bajric has been cut.
Yamamoto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bajric looks a forlorn figure.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Yamamoto connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yamamoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamamoto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bajric can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yamamoto landing punches.
Bajric is desperately trying to improve his position but Yamamoto has a good base and remains in mount.
Yamamoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenshin Yamamoto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No joy there for Bajric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bajric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bajric blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is trying to trip Bajric. He has hold of a leg but Bajric is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yamamoto persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bajric has an active guard here but Yamamoto has managed to pass into half guard.
Bajric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bajric.
Bajric is breathing heavily.
Yamamoto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bajric is being controlled here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamamoto advances to mount.
Bajric can't escape the position.
Bajric flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Haris Bajric's cut.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bajric misses with a double jab.
Bajric gets caught napping as Yamamoto dives in and scores a takedown. Bajric manages to retain guard.
Yamamoto slips nicely into half guard.
Yamamoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamamoto controlling the pace.
Bajric looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamamoto controlling the pace.
Bajric looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yamamoto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bajric for as long as he can get away with.
Kenshin Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yamamoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Yamamoto.
Bajric tries to lock up and control but Yamamoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bajric is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yamamoto controlling his opponent.
Yamamoto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yamamoto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bajric's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto controlling the pace for now.
Bajric can't escape the position.
Yamamoto working Bajric over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto controlling from the full mount.
Bajric is looking to get to half guard.
Bajric is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yamamoto controlling from mount.
Bajric is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bajric is surviving well by controlling Yamamoto's body position as best he can.
Yamamoto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yamamoto controlling from the full mount.
Yamamoto has hold of Bajric's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bajric manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Haris Bajric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenshin Yamamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bajric keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yamamoto landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yamamoto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yamamoto content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto avoids the attempt from Bajric to control.
Yamamoto looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenshin Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamamoto, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshin Yamamoto!
Kenshin Yamamoto is the new bantamweight champion!
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