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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Porter (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kirk Porter!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins takes a swing at Porter's ribcage but misses.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Porter shoots in.
Collins throws a push kick but Porter slaps the foot to one side.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
Collins throws the left hand but Porter avoids the punch easily.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Porter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Porter dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins cracks Porter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Porter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Porter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Porter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Porter is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Porter's shoulder, as Porter tries to avoid the shot.
Porter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Collins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Porter.
Collins throws a right hand that Porter ducks under and follows up with a left that Porter also avoids with ease.
Collins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Porter circles away quickly and effectively.
Porter shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Porter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Collins. That's going to slow Porter down.
Collins scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Porter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Collins cracks Porter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Porter moves away from the strike by Collins.
Porter shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porter.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Collins.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Porter misses with a hook to the body
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Porter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Porter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Porter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Porter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porter at a distance.
Porter looks gassed!
Collins throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Porter misses the body punch
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins connects with a crisp jab.
Porter looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Porter ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Collins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins throws a series of punches but Porter avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins connects with a high kick.
Porter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Collins is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Porter.
Collins lands with a cross.
Collins looks to land a right hand but Porter moved out of range.
Porter takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Collins sizes up Porter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Porter is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins misses the jab.
Porter seems to have recovered his senses.
Porter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Collins.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins lands a big head kick that sends Porter tumbling to the mat! Collins takes a step backwards and waves Porter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins cracks Porter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Collins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Porter to stand back up!
Collins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Collins connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Porter tumbling to the canvas! Collins pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Porter was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Collins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buhawi Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by enter sandman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buhawi Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jack as he avoids it easily.
Jack connects with a single shot there.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zero moves away.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jack circles away.
Jack instigates a clinch.
Zero is trying to drag Jack to the mat but Jack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Buhawi Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jack is trying to get an arm triangle but Zero is defending well.
Jack stands up and beckons Zero to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack lunges at Zero with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zero's hand.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt
and Jack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jack stops a takedown attempt from Zero.
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack darts in and clinches Zero up against the cage.
Jack decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jack dives on top into guard.
Zero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jack wants to get up but he can't break Zero's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Zero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zero manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Zero's guard.
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jack not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jack sees it coming and defends easily.
Zero is working for a kimura but Jack is defending it quite comfortably.
Zero looks gassed!
Zero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zero.
Jack has one foot on Zero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Zero down.
Zero fails with the takedown
and Jack counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jack counters with a leg kick.
Jack fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zero sprawls well initially but Jack persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jack 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.
Zero wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buhawi Jack dominated that round.
That's time! Jack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jack cracks Zero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control.
Jack in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jack's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jack seems to be looking for submissions.
Zero is trying to get back to full guard.
Jack 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.
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Zero is defending well.
Jack prevents Zero from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack counters with a leg kick.
Zero fails with the takedown
and Jack moves into the clinch.
Buhawi Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sub Zero.
Jack gets underhooks to prevent Zero's takedown attempt.
Zero is trying to drag Jack to the mat but Jack just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jack jumps guard and drags Zero to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zero drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jack!
Zero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jack in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zero sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jack wants to work for an arm triangle but Zero is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zero is looking to improve his position.
Zero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jack has his hands clasped together but Zero extends an breaks Jack's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sub Zero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoshi Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gustavsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shotgun Blues. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoshi Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson throws a jab when Nakata was well out of range.
Nakata slips under a jab from Gustavsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Gustavsson.
It looks like Hoshi Nakata has been cut.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustavsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gustavsson connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakata shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustavsson tries to sprawl out of it but Nakata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustavsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nakata wants to clinch up but Gustavsson keeps it at a distance.
Gustavsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but Gustavsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoshi Nakata.
Nakata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakata is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Gustavsson.
Nakata looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson throws a looping overhand right but Nakata ducks down to avoid it.
Nakata slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustavsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Gustavsson misses.
Gustavsson misses with a hook. Nakata ducked under it nicely.
Alex Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustavsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustavsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakata takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakata moves out of range of the body kick from Gustavsson.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakata.
Gustavsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustavsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustavsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustavsson misses with a wild combination.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Nakata with that takedown attempt.
Gustavsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nakata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakata moves out of range of the strikes.
Gustavsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gustavsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakata dodges the punch combination from Gustavsson.
Nakata tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Gustavsson counter with a right hand.
Nakata throws a head kick but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Nakata fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustavsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson misses with a double jab
and Nakata counters with a left and a right that stings Gustavsson.
Nakata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustavsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustavsson misses with a few strikes there.
Nakata throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gustavsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakata checks a low kick from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a combination
and Nakata counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustavsson thinking.
Nakata lands a jab-cross combination.
Nakata lands a jab to the head.
Nakata is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gustavsson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nakata.
Gustavsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakata doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustavsson circles away.
Nakata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakata is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Gustavsson punishes Nakata's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakata throws a chopping leg kick but Gustavsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakata.
Nice takedown defense from Gustavsson. No joy for Nakata on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakata is defended easily by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gustavsson misses with a hook to the body
and Nakata counters with a straight right hand.
Nakata slips under a jab from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakata was well out of range. Poor timing from Gustavsson.
Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakata's head.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Nakata's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Gustavsson as Nakata shoots in.
Gustavsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gustavsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustavsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustavsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gustavsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hoshi Nakata's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustavsson throws a body punch but Nakata moves out of range.
Nakata should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gustavsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakata shoots in and drives through. Gustavsson sprawls well.
Gustavsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustavsson tried to score with a low kick but Nakata checks it.
Gustavsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakata counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Nakata as Gustavsson shoots in.
Nakata tries to land a front kick but Gustavsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gustavsson misses with a looping left.
Gustavsson misses with a combination
and Nakata counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nakata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakata is looking to clinch but Gustavsson is avoiding it.
Nakata looks for the body kick but Gustavsson saw that one coming.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustavsson throws a combination that misses
and Nakata counters with a three punch combo that has Gustavsson backing up. Gustavsson nods at Nakata to acknowledge the strikes.
Nakata is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustavsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoshi Nakata.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Gustavsson misses.
Alex Gustavsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustavsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Nakata lands.
Gustavsson blocks the body kick.
Gustavsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoshi Nakata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakata. Nakata gets slowly back to his feet.
Gustavsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gustavsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Gustavsson lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakata checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gustavsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gustavsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakata is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Gustavsson.
Nakata shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustavsson pinned against the cage. Gustavsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gustavsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakata defends it nicely.
Nakata blocks a leg kick.
Nakata fails to land the takedown.
Gustavsson with a hook.
Gustavsson throws a series of punches but Nakata moves out of range.
Gustavsson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gustavsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustavsson throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata wants to clinch.
Nice body punch from Gustavsson.
Good leg kick by Gustavsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gustavsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nakata counters with a straight right hand.
Nakata throws a right hand that Gustavsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustavsson also avoids with ease.
Nakata avoids the body shot from Gustavsson.
Nakata connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gustavsson looks to land a combination. Nakata sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nakata fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustavsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakata.
Nakata lunges at Gustavsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gustavsson's hand.
Nakata misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to de liver by Gustavsson. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gustavsson misses.
Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakata on the side of the head.
Gustavsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
Nakata closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustavsson circles away.
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakata counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gustavsson's guard now.
Nakata won't allow Gustavsson to get back to his feet.
Gustavsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakata is one step ahead there.
Nakata must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakata throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gustavsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hoshi Nakata's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nakata fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Gustavsson lands.
Nakata tries to clinch up.
Nakata is looking to clinch.
Nakata ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses the shot to the body.
Nakata shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls well. He's pushed Nakata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson throws a hook to the side of Nakata's head but Nakata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustavsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustavsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakata.
Nakata takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustavsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot
and Nakata counters with a two punch combo.
Nakata blocks a head kick by Gustavsson.
Nakata throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but Gustavsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Gustavsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoshi Nakata.
Gustavsson tries to clinch up but Nakata circles away and keeps his distance.
Gustavsson lands with a good body shot.
Gustavsson scores with a jab to the body.
Nakata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustavsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakata somewhat.
Nakata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakata wants to clinch.
Nakata is looking to clinch.
Gustavsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gustavsson moves into the clinch.
Gustavsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata tries to clinch up.
Gustavsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakata stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gustavsson misses with a low kick.
Nakata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustavsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakata tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustavsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakata shoots in and drives through. Gustavsson sprawls well.
Gustavsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Gustavsson.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustavsson as he jumps to the side.
Gustavsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakata's head.
A head kick misses from Nakata.
Gustavsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakata in side control, throwing shots but Gustavsson defends.
Alex Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata tries to stand but Gustavsson is controlling his head.
Nakata working away.
Gustavsson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakata's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustavsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustavsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakata stopping the sweep attempt from Gustavsson.
Nakata wants to control from the top but Gustavsson keeps moving.
Nakata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakata can do to turn this around?
Nakata trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gustavsson's guard.
Nakata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustavsson is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gustavsson, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Gustavsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana's entrance music is I Gotta Feeling . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santana is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Santana throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Santana looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santana at a distance.
Santana feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Santana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santana 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.
Santana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santana, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Santana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Santana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Santana is breathing heavily.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Santana has control of the leg.
Santana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Anderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Santana is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Santana is working for a submission of some sort.
Santana is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Anderson cracks Santana with a good jab.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Santana is looking to improve his position.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santana defending well though.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Santana is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson lands a couple of digs.
Anderson tries to stand but Santana is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
so Santana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Santana drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Santana off! Santana jumps back into Anderson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Santana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Santana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Santana throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santana rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
letting Santana counter with a right hand.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
enabling Santana to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana fails to land the takedown.
Santana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Santana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Santana throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Anderson scores with the left hand. Santana knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to break free but Santana has control.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santana prevents it.
Santana is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Santana has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santana trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson is looking to control Santana's arms but Santana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santana tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Santana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Santana has the dominant position.
Santana trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Santana has the dominant position.
Santana manages to break the clinch.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Santana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Santana's legs.
Horrible takedown by Santana or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
Anderson cracks Santana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four 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.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Santana circles away.
Santana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Santana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santana.
Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santana 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.
Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Santana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Santana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Santana's body.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Santana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Santana's body. Santana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Santana on that attempt.
A head kick from Santana lands but Anderson takes it in his stride.
Santana walks into a left hand.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson stuns Santana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
Santana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.
Nice cross by Anderson.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santana doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson stalling the fight.
Santana tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Santana's head.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Santana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Santana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Santana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson is looking to control Santana's arms but Santana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Santana goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Santana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson tries to buck Santana off but Santana is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santana tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Santana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ricky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
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 Igor Santana.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santana, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Santana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahi Esta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahi Esta 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahi Esta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Penn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esta is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Esta tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Esta wants to slow Penn down by chopping away at his legs.
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Esta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Esta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Esta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Penn throws a strike aimed at the side of Esta's head but Esta avoids it well.
An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esta, who protects the arm well.
Esta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penn momentarily.
It looks like George Penn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esta throws and low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
Esta is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Esta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esta misses with a straight right.
Esta throws and low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Ahi Esta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Esta but Esta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Esta throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esta tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Esta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penn.
Esta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esta controls the pace.
Esta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esta trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Esta is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Esta gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Penn blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt
and Esta counters with a body kick.
Ahi Esta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Esta.
Esta wants to clinch.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esta.
Esta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Esta wants it to stay on the feet.
Esta misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Esta counters with a three punch combo that has Penn backing up. Penn nods at Esta to acknowledge the strikes.
Esta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esta misses with a straight right.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Esta tries to clinch up.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Esta scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Esta controls the position for a moment.
Check out the look on Penn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahi Esta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Penn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Esta fails to land with a series of punches.
Esta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Penn looks for a takedown but Esta sprawls well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Esta attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esta connects with a crisp jab.
George Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esta tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahi Esta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Penn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esta tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Esta tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Esta to the ground. Esta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Esta.
Esta feints and then cracks Penn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Penn down.
Esta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Nice shot by Esta.
Esta fails with the takedown.
Esta walks into a jab.
Penn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Esta wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esta looking for a sweep. Not yet Esta, not yet.
Penn gets to his feet - Esta follows without any prompting.
Esta slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn lands a head kick. Esta smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but Esta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Penn dominating with strikes here.
Esta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Esta is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Penn landing punches.
Esta is working to get back to half guard.
Penn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Esta is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esta is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Penn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Esta is trying to escape the mount.
Esta taking shots to the head.
Esta is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Penn looking to finish Esta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Esta!
Penn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Esta is bucking up trying to escape but Penn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Penn avoids the attempt from Esta to control.
Penn with shots to the head and body - Esta looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Esta.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Esta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Esta is controlling Penn's posture.
Esta controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
Esta wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esta wants to stand up but Penn is controlling him.
Penn works over Esta with some ground and pound from guard.
Esta wants to stand up but Penn is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn gets the takedown into side control.
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Penn working the strikes but Esta uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Esta controlling the position for now.
Penn gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice defenses there by Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Esta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esta.
Esta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Esta persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn throws a low kick, looking for Esta's leg but Esta calmly moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Esta.
Esta with a poor takedown
and Penn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esta's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esta is trying to keep Penn in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets to his feet. Esta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Esta throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Esta. Esta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Esta tries to clinch
and Penn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Penn.
Penn tries to pull guard but Esta holds him up against the cage and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Ahi Esta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Penn.
Penn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Penn postures up in Esta's guard and throws a big left but Esta blocks it.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Penn throws a strike but Esta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Esta trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Penn is proving hard to escape from.
Esta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Esta has Penn in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esta wants to get back to his feet but Penn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Burczymucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan Burczymucha could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Shin's chin.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefan Burczymucha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Shin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Burczymucha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burczymucha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burczymucha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Shin or perhaps it was just good defense by Burczymucha which made him look bad.
Burczymucha throws a nice looking combination but Shin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczymucha looks to throw the jab but Shin is out of range.
Burczymucha misses with a series of wild punches.
Shin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burczymucha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burczymucha scores with a nice head shot.
Burczymucha throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Shin or perhaps it was just good defense by Burczymucha which made him look bad.
Burczymucha misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha tries to close the distance and clinch but Shin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burczymucha throws a hook but Shin avoids it easily.
Burczymucha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burczymucha doesn't manage to clinch there - Shin circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some wild striking there from Burczymucha.
Burczymucha wants to clinch.
Burczymucha has his takedown stuffed
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Burczymucha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Burczymucha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shin slips a jab from Burczymucha.
Burczymucha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burczymucha wants to clinch up but Shin keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczymucha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burczymucha throws a body kick that misses.
Shin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burczymucha slips under a jab from Shin.
Stefan Burczymucha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin fails with a takedown attempt.
Shin tests Burczymucha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burczymucha has his takedown stuffed
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Burczymucha tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
Burczymucha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burczymucha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burczymucha cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Burczymucha has his takedown stuffed
and Shin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Burczymucha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shin dives in and grabs Burczymucha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burczymucha pushes down on Shin's head and hops out.
Burczymucha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Burczymucha 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!
Burczymucha is looking to clinch.
Burczymucha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Shin fails with a takedown attempt.
Burczymucha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin stops Burczymucha from getting back to his feet.
Burczymucha tries to roll over but Shin keeps him under control.
Burczymucha actively working from the bottom here.
Burczymucha wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Burczymucha moves into full guard.
Burczymucha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shin scores with a takedown into Burczymucha's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shin shoots in for a double leg but Burczymucha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stefan Burczymucha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burczymucha wants to land a leg kick but Shin is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shin blocks a low kick nicely.
Shin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Burczymucha throws the kick towards the body but Shin avoids it.
Burczymucha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burczymucha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Shin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burczymucha 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Burczymucha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Nakajima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiroki Nakajima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiroki Nakajima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Hoshi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakajima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nakajima lands a left and a right that send Hoshi crashing to the mat, dazed. Nakajima thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nakajima swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshi.
Nakajima scores with a nice strike.
Hoshi shoots for a takedown but Nakajima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakajima misses with a body kick.
Hoshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakajima defends it nicely.
Nakajima throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshi wants to clinch up but Nakajima keeps it at a distance.
Nakajima staying out of range there.
Hoshi has a takedown stuffed.
Hiroki Nakajima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Hoshi.
Nakajima avoids the body shot from Hoshi.
Nakajima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoshi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakajima defends it nicely.
Nakajima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakajima throws a head kick but Hoshi moves out of range.
Nakajima misses with a double jab.
Nakajima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshi.
Hoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoshi looks to land a right hand but Nakajima moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoshi is defended easily by Nakajima.
Hoshi looks gassed!
Nakajima fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakajima throws a series of punches but Hoshi moves out of range.
Hoshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakajima tries to avoid it but Hoshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakajima to the ground. Nakajima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakajima misses with a leg kick.
Nakajima lands a big head kick that sends Hoshi tumbling to the mat! Nakajima takes a step backwards and waves Hoshi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hoshi is rocked!
Nakajima feints a jab and as Hoshi dips his head, Nakajima unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hoshi right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hoshi falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Nakajima smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hiroki Nakajima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abhidi Sharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sharma might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Meditation. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23
145 lbs
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21
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abhidi Sharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki looks to land a right hand but Sharma moved out of range.
Naoki throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Naoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharma is fending him off so far but Naoki persists. Nope, Sharma circles away and we're back to standing.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Naoki is avoiding it.
Sharma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sharma slips under a jab.
Naoki wants to land a leg kick but Sharma is out of range.
Sharma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Naoki throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Naoki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side.
Sharma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naoki.
A swing and a miss from Naoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki shoots in but no luck this time.
Abhidi Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki misses with a straight right.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharma wants to clinch up but Naoki keeps it at a distance.
Naoki scores with a hook to the body. Sharma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Naoki.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharma.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Sharma checks a leg kick nicely.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Naoki circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naoki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sharma defends it nicely.
Naoki throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Naoki scores a takedown into full mount!
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.
Sharma wants to try and get back to his feet.
Naoki throwing strikes here but Sharma is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Naoki looking to control but Sharma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharma avoids a strike by Naoki and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Naoki's guard! Fantastic escape!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma is looking to stand up but Naoki won't let him.
Naoki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharma manages to get himself to full guard.
Naoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Naoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharma has wrist control.
Naoki looking to pass the guard.
Sharma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naoki.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharma being controlled here, momentarily.
Naoki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki throws and elbow that misses. Sharma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naoki's guard. Nice move by Sharma!
Naoki looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Naoki throws the left hand but Sharma avoids the punch easily.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naoki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Naoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Naoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sharma as he jumps to the side.
Naoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki throws a right and a left that Sharma avoids nicely.
Naoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharma moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki throws a body punch but Sharma moves out of range.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Naoki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Naoki circles away.
Naoki misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Naoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naoki swings for the body but Sharma moves out of range.
Sharma tries to clinch up but Naoki circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abhidi Sharma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Naoki misses.
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Naoki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naoki.
Sharma stuffs the takedown.
Abhidi Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but Sharma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Sharma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Naoki throws a right hand that Sharma ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharma also avoids with ease.
Abhidi Sharma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sharma tries to clinch there but Naoki circles away.
Naoki keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharma forces Naoki back against the cage and clinches.
Naoki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sharma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Naoki misses with a wild combination.
Sharma tries to clinch but Naoki moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Sharma as Naoki shoots in.
Naoki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Naoki is breathing heavily.
Sharma blocks a jab.
That's four 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.
Naoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Naoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
Sharma tries to clinch but Naoki is having none of it.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharma slaps away a takedown attempt from Naoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sharma tries to clinch up but Naoki circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abhidi Sharma dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Naoki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Naoki dives in and grabs Sharma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharma pushes down on Naoki's head and hops out.
Sharma walks into a straight right hand from Naoki.
Naoki misses with a hook. Sharma ducked under it nicely.
Naoki throws a series of strikes that have Sharma backpedaling.
Naoki throws a front kick aimed at Sharma's knee but Sharma avoids it well.
Naoki misses with a hook.
Sharma wants to clinch up but Naoki keeps it at a distance.
Naoki misses with a straight right.
Naoki looks to land a combination but Sharma avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki lands a jab-cross combination.
Naoki throws a jab when Sharma was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Naoki.
Naoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Sharma as he checks the leg kick.
Sharma doesn't manage to clinch there - Naoki circles away.
Naoki misses with a leg kick.
Naoki throws an overhand right that lands on Sharma's shoulder, as Sharma tries to avoid the shot.
Sharma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sharma pushes Naoki up against the cage in a clinch.
Sharma wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sharma avoids a wild elbow strike from Naoki.
Naoki misses with an elbow over the top.
Naoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharma.
Sharma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Naoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharma avoids it.
Sharma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naoki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Naoki misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees to the body from Naoki.
Stalling in the clinch from Sharma.
Naoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki crunches a lovely knee into Sharma's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sharma taking a breather.
Sharma avoiding damage as Naoki throws knees to the body.
Naoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abhidi Sharma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharma prevents it.
Naoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naoki missing with knees to the body.
Sharma just leaning against Naoki, taking a breather.
Naoki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Naoki tries to land a knee to the head but Sharma blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sharma wants to stall.
Naoki missing with knees to the body.
Naoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharma.
Sharma managing to block the knees to the body from Naoki.
Naoki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sharma.
Sharma looking to slow down the pace here.
Sharma seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Naoki is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Naoki tries a knee to the head but Sharma blocks it.
Sharma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Naoki up against the cage.
Sharma is pressed up against the cage. Naoki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sharma down to the mat. Sharma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Naoki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao comes to the cage accompanied by ten thousand fists. Manny Pacquiao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shinya Aoki's chin.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Pacquiao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aoki is rocked!
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pacquiao's half guard.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
Pacquiao tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Pacquiao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.
Pacquiao tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.
Aoki maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pacquiao could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Aoki has cracked it and Pacquiao is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Aoki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Rockwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockwell has chosen Voices as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurokawa Kenji!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rockwell with that takedown attempt.
Kenji takes a swing at Rockwell's ribcage but misses.
Kenji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rockwell dodges the punch combination from Kenji.
Rockwell shoots in but Kenji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kurokawa Kenji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Rockwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenji stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Kenji. Beautiful body shot.
Rockwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Kenji catches Rockwell right on the button with a cross.
Rockwell shoots for a takedown but Kenji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenji scores with a three punch combo!
Kenji misses the shot to the body.
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt - Kenji sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rockwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Kenji.
Kenji listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rockwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rockwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rockwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kenji counters with a left to the body.
Kenji scores with a three punch combo!
Rockwell looks gassed!
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kenji counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenji throws a series of strikes that have Rockwell backpedaling.
Rockwell is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji throws the left hand but Rockwell avoids the punch easily.
Kurokawa Kenji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rockwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kenji counters with a nice uppercut.
Rockwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenji finish him?
Kenji connects with a superb combination that knocks Rockwell out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kenji before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Rockwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kurokawa Kenji!
Kurokawa Kenji retains his light heavyweight title!
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