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Destiny 39: Yamamoto vs. Preez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Erik Erikkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Hae Hae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Erikkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Park Hae Hae!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hae Hae looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hae Hae stops Erikkson from standing up.
Hae Hae 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.
Erikkson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Park Hae Hae was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Erikkson has closed the distance and engaged Hae Hae in a clinch.
Hae Hae has clasped his hands together around Erikkson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hae Hae tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Erikkson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hae Hae is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Hae Hae stalls from top position.
Erikkson's coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hae Hae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Erikkson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hae Hae in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Erikkson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Park Hae Hae!
Park Hae Hae 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Woko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Chip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Woko has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Woko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Chip!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Woko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chip to see if he's OK.
Woko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chip to his feet.
Woko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Woko showed some decent athleticism there.
Woko throwing shots but Chip is blocking nicely.
Woko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Woko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chip is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woko scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woko controlling the pace.
Woko '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.
Woko trying to mount his opponent but Chip defends it.
Woko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chip to get to his feet.
Woko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chip avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phil Chip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Chip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woko working some strikes from top position.
Chip working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Woko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chip is rocked!
Woko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chip is still in real trouble! Can Woko finish him?
Chip seems to have recovered his senses.
Woko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Woko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Woko scoring with some ground and pound.
Woko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woko jabs at Chip'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!
Chip walks into a straight right hand from Woko .
Sloppy strikes from Woko . Those never looked like landing.
Chip fails with the takedown
and Woko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Woko throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Chip crashing down! Chip tries to stagger back to his feet but Woko just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Chip asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Woko !
Kenji Woko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heliote Bera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musial Stanson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heliote Bera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bera looking to sit in guard and control but Stanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bera is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bera wants to improve his position but instead Stanson has moved into half guard.
Bera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanson on the ground.
Bera is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Bera tries to improve his position but instead Stanson has taken his back!
Stanson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bera taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Musial Stanson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lerry Sancio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sancio has chosen Faint as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lerry Sancio!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sancio avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sancio.
Demaestri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sancio takes a swing at Demaestri's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Demaestri has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Demaestri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sancio!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Demaestri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sancio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Demaestri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demaestri is trying to get an arm triangle but Sancio is defending well.
Sancio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demaestri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri swings around for an armbar but Sancio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Demaestri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri working for a triangle but Sancio defends it easily.
Demaestri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sancio is aware though and is defending well.
Demaestri is looking for a triangle here but Sancio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Demaestri tries to buck Sancio off but Sancio is having none of it.
Sancio wants to stand but Demaestri has his arm trapped.
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!
Demaestri manages to get back to half guard.
Demaestri looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sancio is trying to control. Demaestri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Demaestri.
Demaestri working for a triangle but Sancio defends it easily.
Demaestri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sancio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sancio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sancio wants to get up but he can't break Demaestri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Demaestri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sancio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demaestri pushes a forearm under Sancio's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sancio is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
Julian Eduardo Demaestri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sand Pettersn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sand Pettersn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sand Pettersn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pettersn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pettersn sprawls well. Pettersn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robinson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Robinson dives in and grabs Pettersn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettersn pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Pettersn punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettersn is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Pettersn circles away and we're back to standing.
Sand Pettersn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Robinson.
Pettersn lands with a nice body punch.
Pettersn throws out a powerful jab.
Pettersn with a hook.
It looks like Michael Robinson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettersn lands with a big left! Robinson is wobbled badly! Pettersn comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Robinson to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sand Pettersn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Casacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikuo Hitigaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Casacci might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Serpente by SUBSONICA. Ikuo Hitigaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Casacci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikuo Hitigaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casacci works Hitigaki's body with a nice hook.
Casacci looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Casacci.
Hitigaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Casacci counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hitigaki looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Casacci.
Casacci lands an elbow just above Hitigaki 's eye.
Casacci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casacci lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hitigaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Casacci working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hitigaki has a couple of punches blocked by Casacci.
Casacci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Casacci lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Casacci.
Casacci pushes Hitigaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitigaki is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitigaki takes a shot to the head.
Hitigaki stalling in the clinch but Casacci improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Casacci.
Still in the clinch, Casacci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Casacci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitigaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Casacci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Casacci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casacci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitigaki backwards.
Hitigaki is rocked!
Casacci lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hitigaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Casacci finish him?
Hitigaki takes an elbow to the temple.
Casacci lands a damaging elbow.
Casacci lands an elbow that stopped Hitigaki in his tracks for a moment.
Casacci lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hitigaki to his knees! Casacci keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Casacci!
A very excited looking Max Casacci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar SvenSoleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Zaitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SvenSoleson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If I had a heart. Ragnar SvenSoleson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnar SvenSoleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Zaitsu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SvenSoleson throws a head kick but Zaitsu moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - SvenSoleson scores with a four punch combination!
SvenSoleson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
SvenSoleson passes Zaitsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zaitsu is looking for a sweep. SvenSoleson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
SvenSoleson is looking for a kimura here.
Zaitsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaitsu looking for submissions off his back.
SvenSoleson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SvenSoleson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
SvenSoleson 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.
SvenSoleson is keen to just control but Zaitsu is a slippery customer.
Zaitsu trying to control but SvenSoleson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson uses his free foot to push down on Zaitsu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zaitsu.
Zaitsu regains half guard.
Zaitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but SvenSoleson pulls his head out easily.
SvenSoleson controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from SvenSoleson there.
SvenSoleson is keen to just control but Zaitsu is a slippery customer.
Zaitsu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
SvenSoleson wants to pass the guard but Zaitsu is defending well.
SvenSoleson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
SvenSoleson drops an elbow to the side of Zaitsu's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SvenSoleson working Zaitsu over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SvenSoleson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaitsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaitsu wants to get back to full guard.
SvenSoleson controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from SvenSoleson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zaitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but SvenSoleson pulls his head out easily.
Zaitsu is looking for a sweep. SvenSoleson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from SvenSoleson there.
Zaitsu wants to control but SvenSoleson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
SvenSoleson prevents Zaitsu from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with SvenSoleson in particular looking to stall.
SvenSoleson wants to stand up but Zaitsu is controlling the position.
SvenSoleson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaitsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Zaitsu wants to control but SvenSoleson is keeping busy.
SvenSoleson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Zaitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
SvenSoleson working over Zaitsu with some ground and pound. Zaitsu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
SvenSoleson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
SvenSoleson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaitsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but SvenSoleson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zaitsu is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with SvenSoleson in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
SvenSoleson decides to return to a standing position.
Zaitsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson misses with a wild combination.
Zaitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaitsu lands a leg kick that knocks SvenSoleson off balance momentarily.
SvenSoleson dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaitsu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar SvenSoleson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
SvenSoleson wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitsu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and SvenSoleson avoids it.
Zaitsu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar SvenSoleson 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.
Zaitsu misses with a low kick.
SvenSoleson misses with a head kick.
SvenSoleson misses with a looping left.
Zaitsu doesn't manage to clinch there - SvenSoleson circles away.
Zaitsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaitsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson works Zaitsu's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaitsu tries to close the distance and clinch up but SvenSoleson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaitsu wants to clinch up but SvenSoleson keeps it at a distance.
SvenSoleson goes for a double leg but Zaitsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaitsu continues to drive forward.
Nice elbow from Zaitsu.
SvenSoleson tries for a takedown but Zaitsu manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar SvenSoleson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaitsu throws an elbow but misses.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson wants the takedown. Zaitsu is fighting it off but SvenSoleson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zaitsu's guard against the cage.
SvenSoleson won't allow Zaitsu to sweep him here.
Zaitsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaitsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and SvenSoleson defends well.
Zaitsu working for a triangle but SvenSoleson defends it easily.
Zaitsu wants to stand and escape but SvenSoleson is having none of it.
SvenSoleson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
SvenSoleson distracts Zaitsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
SvenSoleson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaitsu's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson trying to control but Zaitsu is working from the bottom.
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!
Zaitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but SvenSoleson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Millions Top Team inform us that Zaitsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zaitsu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
SvenSoleson lands a couple of digs.
SvenSoleson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
SvenSoleson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
SvenSoleson preventing the sweep.
Zaitsu trying to control the position.
Zaitsu looking for a guillotine here but SvenSoleson defends easily.
SvenSoleson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
SvenSoleson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
SvenSoleson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaitsu's head.
SvenSoleson trying to control but Zaitsu is working from the bottom.
SvenSoleson passes into half guard.
SvenSoleson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
SvenSoleson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson working Zaitsu over with strikes.
SvenSoleson wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ragnar SvenSoleson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SvenSoleson drops an elbow to the side of Zaitsu's head.
Zaitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SvenSoleson is trying to control. Zaitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
SvenSoleson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaitsu has hold of SvenSoleson's hands but SvenSoleson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar SvenSoleson 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!
SvenSoleson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaitsu tries to buck SvenSoleson off but SvenSoleson is having none of it.
SvenSoleson cracks Zaitsu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zaitsu is still in real trouble! Can SvenSoleson finish him?
Zaitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
SvenSoleson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zaitsu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
SvenSoleson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
SvenSoleson is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaitsu is defending well.
Zaitsu is trying to escape the position but SvenSoleson is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SvenSoleson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zaitsu to see if he's OK.
Zaitsu struggling a bit here.
SvenSoleson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zaitsu seems to have recovered his senses.
SvenSoleson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson lands a decent elbow from side control.
SvenSoleson scores with a couple of short elbows.
SvenSoleson looks up at the clock and then as Zaitsu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, SvenSoleson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
SvenSoleson tries to advance to mount but Zaitsu denies him.
SvenSoleson stands up.
SvenSoleson throws a good cross that connects.
SvenSoleson looking to score a takedown here. Zaitsu is defending well but SvenSoleson drives through and ends up in Zaitsu's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsu keeping moving, preventing SvenSoleson from controlling successfully.
SvenSoleson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, SvenSoleson has managed to get both his arms back between Zaitsu's legs - danger averted.
Akira Zaitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar SvenSoleson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
SvenSoleson'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.
Zaitsu wants to sweep here but SvenSoleson controlling him for the moment.
SvenSoleson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ragnar SvenSoleson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
SvenSoleson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaitsu throws a leg kick but SvenSoleson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Zaitsu. No joy for SvenSoleson on that attempt.
SvenSoleson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaitsu instigates a clinch.
SvenSoleson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsu can do to turn this around?
SvenSoleson dodges an elbow strike from Zaitsu.
Zaitsu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
Zaitsu pushes off an throws an elbow but SvenSoleson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zaitsu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
SvenSoleson works on Zaitsu's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaitsu throws an elbow but it misses.
SvenSoleson blocks an elbow strike.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
SvenSoleson blocks an elbow strike.
Zaitsu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaitsu is trying to maintain a safe position but SvenSoleson gets an underhook and turns Zaitsu into the cage.
Zaitsu misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson blocks an elbow strike from Zaitsu.
Zaitsu misses with an elbow strike.
SvenSoleson tries to break the clinch but Zaitsu is controlling the position.
Zaitsu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaitsu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
SvenSoleson blocks the elbow strike.
SvenSoleson avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaitsu.
Zaitsu throws an elbow but it misses.
SvenSoleson avoids the elbow strike from Zaitsu, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaitsu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaitsu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar SvenSoleson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for SvenSoleson, 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar SvenSoleson!
After winning the bout, Ragnar SvenSoleson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between David Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Jet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mauricio Jet is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Jet!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jet shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Jet misses.
No joy there for Jet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jet misses with a series of wild punches.
Jet with a poor takedown
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
David Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Jet.
Jet fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jet is just riding it out for now. Perez eventually gives up the hold.
Perez is looking for a kimura but Jet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perez to get the leverage.
Perez is looking to advance position but Jet won't allow it.
Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Jet is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Perez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to work for a kimura but Jet is defending well.
Jet is trying to maintain the position but Perez is very close to passing his half guard.
Perez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is working hard here to advance position.
Perez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Jet is keeping the position.
Jet looking to control.
Jet keeping full guard, as Perez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is pushing down on Jet's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jet is fighting to maintain full guard but Perez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jet tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
Perez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jet is on top in guard.
Jet cracks Perez with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jet manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Perez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Perez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jet tries to bench press Perez off him but Perez keeps the position.
Perez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jet trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez wants to improve his position but Jet is controlling well.
Jet is working for a kimura but Perez is defending it quite comfortably.
Perez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perez.
Perez wants to sweep here but Jet controlling him for the moment.
Jet wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
Perez wants to sweep here but Jet controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Jet from controlling successfully.
Perez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Jet from controlling successfully.
Perez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jet is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jet landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jet trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jet working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Perez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jet is working Perez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perez's guard.
Jet wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to improve his position but Jet is controlling well.
Jet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jet's back!
Jet fending off the submission attempt from Perez.
Perez has got one arm under Jet's chin. This could be trouble... Jet trying to control the other hand but Perez gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jet has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Perez!
David Perez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Torzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torzoni comes to the cage accompanied by Red Cola Music - Arsone. Francesco Torzoni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francesco Torzoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Benoit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benoit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torzoni.
Benoit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torzoni.
We've been told by Torzoni's head coaches at Handsome Boy Modeling School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benoit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benoit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torzoni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torzoni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torzoni.
Benoit looks winded!
Torzoni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torzoni gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Benoit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Torzoni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torzoni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Torzoni.
Torzoni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torzoni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Benoit!
Torzoni is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Benoit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Benoit shrugs it off.
Torzoni wants to finish this one by submission but Benoit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Torzoni.
Torzoni wants to control the pace but Benoit is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Poor strikes thrown by Torzoni there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Torzoni wants to control the pace but Benoit is squirming around nicely.
Benoit is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Torzoni jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Benoit is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Benoit and Torzoni has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torzoni is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benoit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to escape but Torzoni is in control.
Torzoni decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Torzoni closes the distance and pushes Benoit back into the cage.
Torzoni is working Benoit over against the cage.
Torzoni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torzoni is looking to slow Benoit down with leg kicks.
Torzoni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torzoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benoit moves to clinch but Torzoni breaks away
and Torzoni counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benoit tries to clinch but Torzoni moves away
and Torzoni counters with a nice uppercut.
Benoit throws a low kick but Torzoni avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to clinch up
and Torzoni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Torzoni is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Francesco Torzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Benoit.
Torzoni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torzoni displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benoit up against the cage.
Torzoni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torzoni instigates a clinch.
Torzoni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benoit closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torzoni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torzoni.
Torzoni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torzoni stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Torzoni 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.
Torzoni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benoit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torzoni scores with a shot to the body.
Benoit 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.
Benoit swings widly with a right hand
and Torzoni counters with a stiff right hand.
Torzoni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benoit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Torzoni keeps the fight on the outside.
Benoit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torzoni. Torzoni obviously looking to wear him down.
Benoit has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown by Benoit or perhaps it was just good defense by Torzoni which made him look bad.
Benoit wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torzoni connects with a body shot.
Torzoni thuds his shin into the meat of Benoit's side.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
Torzoni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Torzoni.
Benoit takes one to the chin there.
Frank Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torzoni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torzoni rushes Benoit and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torzoni.
Torzoni presses Benoit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torzoni lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benoit wants to take the fight to the mat but Torzoni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Francesco Torzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Benoit.
Torzoni lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benoit or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torzoni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benoits head.
Torzoni just leaning against Benoit, taking a breather.
Torzoni gets through Benoit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torzoni lands a shoulder strike.
Torzoni lands a body shot.
Torzoni lands a right hand.
Torzoni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Torzoni scores with a shot to the side of Benoit's head.
Torzoni scores with a shoulder strike.
Benoit is rocked!
Torzoni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benoit can do to turn this around?
Torzoni prevents Benoit from breaking the clinch.
Torzoni lands with a light punch inside.
Benoit is still on wobbly legs! Can Torzoni finish him?
Torzoni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Benoit wants to break free but Torzoni has control.
Still in the clinch, Torzoni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benoit seems to have recovered his senses.
Torzoni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torzoni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torzoni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Torzoni lands an uppercut.
Benoit tries to circle away but Torzoni has him pinned against the cage.
Torzoni effectively controlling the action here.
Benoit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torzoni pushes Benoit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benoit breaks from the clinch.
Torzoni moves into range and clinches up with Benoit.
Torzoni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
A shot in the inside from Torzoni.
Torzoni pushes Benoit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torzoni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
Torzoni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Torzoni as the two fighters clinch.
Torzoni pushes Benoit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torzoni drops Benoit onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Benoit is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torzoni stalling against the cage.
Torzoni lands a nice shot to the body.
Torzoni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Torzoni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benoit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torzoni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torzoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torzoni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Torzoni dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Torzoni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Torzoni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torzoni jabs Benoit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torzoni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torzoni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Torzoni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torzoni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benoit's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benoit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Torzoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Torzoni throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Torzoni. Beautiful body shot.
Frank Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torzoni.
Francesco Torzoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Benoit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torzoni.
Benoit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benoit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benoit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Torzoni tries to avoid it but Benoit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Torzoni to the ground. Torzoni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Torzoni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torzoni, right into the meat.
Torzoni lands a left and a right that send Benoit crashing to the mat, dazed. Torzoni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torzoni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benoit is looking to clinch.
Benoit is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Torzoni moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Torzoni!
A very excited looking Francesco Torzoni made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fourie Du Preez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fourie Du Preez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshin Yamamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fourie Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Du Preez was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamamoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yamamoto trying to control but Du Preez is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto with a nice head shot there.
Du Preez working a defensive guard here.
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 sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Du Preez's guard.
Yamamoto stalling.
Du Preez trying to hold on to Yamamoto's head to control him but Yamamoto postures up.
Du Preez is concentrating on defense, preventing Yamamoto from advancing position.
Du Preez is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Du Preez avoid being mounted?
Du Preez looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez trying to control here.
Yamamoto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto wants to take a breather but Du Preez is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up but Du Preez circles away and keeps his distance.
Du Preez throws a right and a left that Yamamoto avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamamoto misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Yamamoto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yamamoto tries for a takedown but Du Preez manages to get underhooks.
Yamamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Du Preez.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Du Preez's elbow.
Du Preez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yamamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Du Preez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Preez throws a head punch that misses.
Du Preez wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamamoto won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yamamoto is keeping busy.
Du Preez struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamamoto controls his hands.
Du Preez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Du Preez tries to break free but Yamamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Du Preez taking a breather.
Du Preez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto lands a shoulder strike.
Du Preez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yamamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Du Preez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yamamoto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Du Preez is trying to control Yamamoto's posture but Yamamoto avoids it.
Du Preez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamamoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Du Preez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Du Preez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Du Preez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Yamamoto easily slips into full mount!
Du Preez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Yamamoto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yamamoto unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamamoto prevents Du Preez from getting the reversal.
Yamamoto wants to control the pace but Du Preez is squirming around nicely.
Yamamoto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good exchange - Du Preez coming out on top.
Yamamoto jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Du Preez - just one landing.
Kenshin Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto walks into a jab.
Yamamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Du Preez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamamoto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Du Preez is rocked!
Yamamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Du Preez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Du Preez is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamamoto rushes Du Preez and presses him up against the cage.
Du Preez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yamamoto misses with the head strike.
Yamamoto gets through Du Preez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yamamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Du Preez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Du Preez blocks it.
Du Preez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Du Preez working hard to break the clinch.
Du Preez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto gets through Du Preez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Yamamoto working aggressively here.
Yamamoto blocks a body shot from Du Preez.
Du Preez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamamoto lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Du Preez to his knees! Yamamoto keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenshin Yamamoto!
Kenshin Yamamoto retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenshin Yamamoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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