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SFC 15: Power PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between faroo adil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Komada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Little Busters. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, faroo adil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Komada!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
adil slips under a jab.
adil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Komada fails to land with a series of punches.
adil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Komada leaves adil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for faroo adil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Komada!
Komada slaps away a takedown attempt from adil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Komada as adil shoots in.
adil shoots in for a takedown but Komada shows good takedown defense.
adil is breathing heavily.
adil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Komada throws a series of punches but adil avoids them all with ease.
adil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Komada but Komada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Komada misses with a series of wild punches.
Komada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
adil taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Komada are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Komada trying to control the position but adil is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Komada landing a few strikes.
Komada works to advance to full mount. adil defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komada fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Komada landing shots from mount.
Komada lands with some vicious ground and pound - can adil hang on?
Komada lands a heavy elbow.
Komada lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
adil wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Komada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komada looking to finish adil with some ground and pound. This is bad for adil!
Komada lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Komada.
Komada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Komada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Komada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Komada working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Komada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
adil defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Komada.
Komada with a couple of short strikes.
Komada in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Komada jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but adil manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komada landing a few strikes.
Komada wants to lay and pray for a moment but adil keeps working.
adil avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Komada.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Komada scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Komada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A combination from Komada does no damage.
faroo adil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komada looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Komada is trying to control the action in half guard but adil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Komada throws a strike but adil avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
adil wants to stand but Komada is controlling the position.
Komada 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 absolutely exhausted here.
Komada postures up and lands a big shot to adil's brow.
adil avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komada trying to control the position from guard on top but adil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komada is looking to work some ground and pound but adil has wrist control.
Komada trying to control the position from guard on top but adil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komada looking to pass the guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
adil shoots and misses
and Komada counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for adil!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komada with a couple of short strikes.
Komada looking to finish adil with some ground and pound. This is bad for adil!
Komada breaks from adil's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Komada looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Komada wants to finish this one by submission but adil is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Komada.
adil tries to hold on but Komada pushes him away.
Komada postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. adil looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komada scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Komada lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Komada is landing with some decent strikes but adil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
adil is squirming around, avoiding Komada's attempts to control the action.
Komada with shots to the head and body - adil looks very uncomfortable down there.
Komada landing strikes, looking to finish!
Komada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of adil's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komada landing punches.
Komada lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tatsuya Komada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Komada connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Komada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as adil is looking to escape.
Komada lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komada looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Komada controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Komada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Komada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
adil with a poor takedown
and Komada counters with a nice double leg into side control. adil won't be happy with that.
Komada is chipping away with strikes.
Komada is putting a hurting on adil here, landing some big shots from side control.
adil tries to escape but Komada is in control.
Komada scores with a couple of short elbows.
Komada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Komada working the head with strikes.
adil is trying to control Komada's posture but Komada avoids it.
Komada controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komada tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Komada stalls from top position.
Komada looks up at the clock and then as adil takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Komada smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Komada trying to control the action but adil is working from the bottom.
Komada misses with the ground and pound.
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.
adil parries the strikes from Komada easily there. Komada is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable adil to escape.
faroo adil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
adil tries to escape but Komada is in control.
adil prevents Komada from moving into mount.
Komada in side control, throwing shots but adil defends.
Komada connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused adil some visible discomfort.
Komada grinds an elbow into adil's temple.
adil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Komada connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on adil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
adil is working to avoid the ground and pound but Komada connects with a decent elbow.
Komada misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Komada misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Komada trying to control the position but adil is working away.
Tatsuya Komada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Komada lands a decent elbow from side control.
adil defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Komada working the body and head with strikes.
Komada working the ground and pound but adil is defending the strikes.
adil takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
adil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Komada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Komada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Komada scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Komada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Komada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Komada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between chung lie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean O Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). lie comes to the cage accompanied by Face Of Meth. This should be fireworks!
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140 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, chung lie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean O Grady!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Grady as he jumps to the side.
lie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Grady's waist but O Grady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing lie off to one side.
lie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Grady but O Grady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chung lie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Grady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
lie closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Grady circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from lie is defended easily by O Grady.
lie is breathing heavily.
O Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from O Grady. No joy for lie on that attempt.
Crunch! O Grady slams his shin into lie's torso.
O Grady throws a nice head kick!
chung lie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
lie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Grady avoids it really well and circles away.
O Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
lie blocks a head kick by O Grady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lie takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Grady throws a head kick that half lands.
O Grady throws a leg kick which misses lie's front leg but catches the back leg as lie tries to avoid it.
O Grady lands with a slapping head kick.
lie avoids the head kick by O Grady.
O Grady misses with a head kick.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and lie moves out of range easily.
O Grady feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to lie's calf.
A head kick misses from O Grady.
O Grady throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Grady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Grady fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt lie.
O Grady leaves lie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
lie blocks a head kick by O Grady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Grady's waist but O Grady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing lie off to one side.
O Grady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sean O Grady is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and lie moves out of range easily.
lie fails with a takedown attempt.
O Grady stuffs the takedown.
lie takes a kick to the side of the head.
lie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
lie misses with a takedown attempt - O Grady sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
lie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Grady swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from lie is defended easily by O Grady.
O Grady lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Grady throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
lie shoots in but O Grady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
lie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Grady defends it nicely.
lie blocks a head kick by O Grady.
lie dives in and grabs O Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Grady pushes down on lie's head and hops out.
O Grady lands with a kick to the temple. lie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Excellent takedown into side control there by lie.
lie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
lie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
O Grady wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by lie.
lie scoring with punches and elbows.
O Grady sneaks out the side door and pushes lie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
O Grady stuffs the takedown.
O Grady tries a head kick but it misses.
lie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Grady as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Grady dominated that round.
That's time! lie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
O Grady stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Grady wants it to stay on the feet.
O Grady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
lie blocks a head kick by O Grady.
O Grady throws a nice head kick!
lie misses with a takedown attempt - O Grady sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and lie moves out of range easily.
lie avoids the head kick by O Grady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
lie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Grady as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chung lie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lie blocks a head kick by O Grady.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
lie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Grady is fending him off so far but lie persists. Nope, O Grady circles away and we're back to standing.
O Grady leaves lie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady misses with a head kick.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and lie moves out of range easily.
lie closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Grady circles away.
Horrible takedown by lie or perhaps it was just good defense by O Grady which made him look bad.
O Grady throws a head kick but lie moves out of range.
lie fails with the takedown.
O Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Grady stuffs the takedown.
O Grady lands a high kick!
lie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Grady avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
lie misses with a takedown attempt - O Grady sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
lie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Grady defends it nicely.
O Grady lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from O Grady lands but lie takes it in his stride.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
lie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Grady defends it nicely.
O Grady connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
lie shoots in but O Grady avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Grady throws a head kick that lie semi-blocks.
lie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
lie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
lie takes a kick to the side of the head.
O Grady lands with a thumping leg kick.
lie dives in and grabs O Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Grady pushes down on lie's head and hops out.
A head kick from O Grady lands but lie takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Grady throws a head kick but lie moves out of range.
lie closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Grady circles away.
O Grady plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
lie blocks a head kick by O Grady.
lie shoots in but no luck this time.
lie shoots in for a takedown but O Grady shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
lie has a takedown stuffed.
O Grady tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
lie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Grady's waist but O Grady gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing lie off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Grady lands a high kick!
lie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Grady as he jumps to the side.
Good leg kick by O Grady there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean O Grady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Grady stuffs the takedown attempt from lie. lie gets slowly back to his feet.
O Grady throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
lie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
O Grady tries a head kick but it misses.
lie shoots in for a double leg but O Grady sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
lie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Grady as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chung lie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Grady lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
lie fails to land the takedown.
O Grady throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Grady throws a head kick that lie semi-blocks.
O Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
lie dives in and grabs O Grady's left leg, looking for a takedown. O Grady pushes down on lie's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Grady lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from O Grady.
lie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Grady as he jumps to the side.
O Grady scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
lie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Grady pinned against the cage. O Grady gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Grady lands with a slapping head kick.
lie closes the distance and clinches up with O Grady, looking for a takedown. lie pushes O Grady against the cage but O Grady circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for lie with that takedown attempt.
lie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Grady as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Grady scores with a head kick.
lie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
lie shoots in for a takedown but O Grady shows good takedown defense.
O Grady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
chung lie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Grady throws a nice head kick!
lie looks for a takedown but O Grady sprawls well.
Sean O Grady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
lie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Grady keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
lie takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from O Grady. No joy for lie on that attempt.
lie shoots in and drives through. O Grady sprawls well.
O Grady lands with a slapping head kick.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and lie moves out of range easily.
lie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Grady tries to avoid it but lie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Grady to the ground. O Grady escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
lie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Grady sprawls well. O Grady wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. lie gets slowly back to his feet.
lie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Grady throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
O Grady leaves lie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Grady throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Grady tries a head kick but it misses.
lie closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Grady circles away.
lie tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Grady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten lie somewhat.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and lie moves out of range easily.
lie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Grady throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by lie.
O Grady throws a head kick but lie moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from lie.
O Grady throws a sloppy head kick and lie moves out of range easily.
chung lie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean O Grady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
lie throws a head kick that misses
and O Grady counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Grady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Grady winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Grady!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay ar Ginebra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay ar Ginebra!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginebra throws a head kick that misses.
Ginebra throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Ginebra tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ginebra is defended easily by Brown.
Ginebra lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ginebra was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ginebra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Ginebra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown advances to half guard.
Ginebra wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ginebra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ginebra looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brown 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.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Ginebra's hands, connecting with Ginebra's forehead.
Ginebra has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown scoring with strikes but Ginebra is staying in there.
Brown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brown wants to control the pace but Ginebra is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BOOM! Brown connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brown scoring with strikes but Ginebra is staying in there.
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ginebra is rocked!
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Ginebra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ginebra is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown connects with a bit shot that sees Ginebra covering up! More strikes from Brown and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brown is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Brown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Uto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Cid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Uto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Cid!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Cid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cid throws a head kick that Uto semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Uto.
Xavier Cid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cid.
Cid forces Uto back against the cage and clinches.
Uto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cid avoids it.
Cid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Uto tries to stall but Cid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Cid.
It looks like Shinji Uto has been cut.
Uto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uto wants to stall.
Uto seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Cid is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Cid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Uto tries to circle away but Cid has him pinned against the cage.
Cid lands a nice knee to the body.
Cid avoids the elbow strike from Uto, against the cage.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Uto is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Uto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Uto won't want to take too many of those.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Uto won't want to take too many of those.
Cid taking a breather.
Uto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cid obliges.
Cid lands an elbow just above Uto 's eye.
Uto is trying to break free.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Cid.
Cid crunches a lovely knee into Uto's ribcage.
Cid stalling against the cage.
Cid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cid working Uto over with knees to the body.
Cid lands a nice elbow.
Shinji Uto's cut is getting worse.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cid.
Uto takes an elbow to the temple.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Uto won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uto takes an elbow to the temple.
Cid landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cid.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Uto won't want to take too many of those.
Cid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Cid.
Cid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cid.
Cid lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cid leaning against his opponent.
Cid working Uto over with knees to the body.
Cid blocks an elbow strike from Uto.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Uto tries to circle away but Cid has him pinned against the cage.
Uto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Uto is trying to stall.
Cid scores a nice knee to the body.
Uto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cid throws a head kick that Uto semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Uto.
Uto misses with a leg kick.
Uto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cid scores with a kick to the body.
Cid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cid scores with a push kick.
Uto tries to clinch but Cid is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uto drops his hands momentarily and Cid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cid lands with a kick to the temple. Uto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Uto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cid lands a head kick. Uto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cid fakes the leg kick and cracks Uto in the body.
Cid thuds a left hand into Uto's body.
Cid clinches with his opponent.
Cid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cid stalling.
Cid crunches a lovely knee into Uto's ribcage.
Uto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cid landing knees to the body.
Uto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cid working Uto over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Cid.
Cid's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Uto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shinji Uto's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cid obliges.
Cid crunches a lovely knee into Uto's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cid lands an elbow inside.
Uto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cid lands an elbow that stopped Uto in his tracks for a moment.
Cid scores a nice knee to the body.
Cid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Uto taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cid lands a knee to the body.
Cid lands an elbow that stopped Uto in his tracks for a moment.
Cid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Cid.
Uto has had enough of the clinch but Cid keeps him there for the moment.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Uto won't want to take too many of those.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Uto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Uto tries to break the clinch but Cid is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinji Uto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cid scores with a head kick.
Cid keeps the fight on the outside.
Cid pushes Uto up against the cage in a clinch.
Cid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uto's face.
Uto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uto working hard to break the clinch.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uto's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cid lands a knee to the body.
Cid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uto's defenses.
Cid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uto is trying to force a seperation but Cid has the dominant position.
Cid taking a breather.
Uto tries to land a knee to the head but Cid blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cid connects with a knee to the head.
Uto misses with an elbow over the top.
Cid working Uto over with knees to the body.
Cid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uto's face.
Uto tries to break free but Cid pushes him back against the cage.
Xavier Cid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uto controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Uto won't want to take too many of those.
Cid controlling the action here for a moment.
Cid lands an elbow just above Uto 's eye.
Cid lands an elbow that stopped Uto in his tracks for a moment.
Cid scores with a knee to the head.
Uto wants to break free but Cid has control.
Cid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Uto wants to get back to striking at distance but Cid won't allow it.
Cid working Uto over with knees to the body.
Cid lands a nice knee to the body.
Cid will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uto up against the cage.
Cid lands an elbow just above Uto 's eye.
Uto has had enough of the clinch but Cid keeps him there for the moment.
Cid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Cid.
Cid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uto's face.
Cid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uto looking to stall.
Cid crunches a lovely knee into Uto's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uto breaks the clinch.
Uto loads up on a big right hand but Cid slips the punch.
Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uto. That did some damage!
Shinji Uto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cid.
Cid takes a swing at Uto's ribcage but misses.
Uto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cid clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cid.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cid.
Uto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cid lands an elbow that stopped Uto in his tracks for a moment.
Cid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cid working Uto over with knees to the body.
Uto wants to get back to striking at distance but Cid won't allow it.
Cid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Uto up against the cage.
Uto takes an elbow to the temple.
Cid tries to land knees in the clinch but Uto avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cid trying to land knees to the body.
Uto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cid landing knees to the body.
Uto trying to land knees to the body.
Uto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Uto is trying to break the clinch but Cid is controlling him.
Uto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Uto has had enough of the clinch but Cid keeps him there for the moment.
Uto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uto moves in looking to clinch but Cid pushes him off.
Cid throws a front kick that sends Uto stumbling back into the cage.
Cid goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Uto slips a jab from Cid.
Cid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cid throws a leg kick which misses Uto's front leg but catches the back leg as Uto tries to avoid it.
Cid misses with a head kick.
Cid tries a head kick but it misses.
Cid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Uto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Uto connects with a single shot there.
Cid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cid throws a head kick that misses.
Uto misses with the body kick
and Cid counters with a nice leg kick.
Cid lands with a slapping head kick.
Uto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cid throws a sloppy head kick and Uto moves out of range easily.
Uto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Uto tries to close the distance and clinch but Cid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cid.
Cid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uto tries to clinch there but Cid circles away.
Uto tried to score with a low kick but Cid checks it.
Uto throws a wild body kick that Cid sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Cid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shinji Uto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cid lands a high kick!
Cid lands a head kick. Uto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uto's head.
Uto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cid counters with a leg kick.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cid throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Cid lands but Uto takes it in his stride.
Cid swats away the attempt to clinch by Uto.
Cid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cid throws a head kick that misses.
Uto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cid. Cid obviously looking to wear him down.
Uto tries to keep at a distance but Cid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cid has Uto pushed against the cage.
Cid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cid scores with a knee to the head.
Cid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uto avoiding damage as Cid throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uto tries to circle away but Cid has him pinned against the cage.
Cid keeps control of Uto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uto trying to stall but Cid improves his position.
Cid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cid crunches a lovely knee into Uto's ribcage.
Cid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cid connects with a knee to the head.
Uto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cid lands a damaging elbow.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Uto won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cid obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cid obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cid obliges.
Cid lands an elbow inside.
Cid is looking to control Uto's arms but Uto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cid has his back to the cage.
Uto has had enough of the clinch but Cid keeps him there for the moment.
Uto digs a right hand into Cid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cid's gas tank.
Uto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uto tries to break the clinch but Cid is controlling the position.
Cid lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uto is trying to stall.
Cid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uto's face.
Uto avoiding damage as Cid throws knees to the body.
Uto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Uto.
Cid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Uto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cid cracks the inside of Uto's front leg.
Uto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cid throws a head kick but Uto moves out of range.
Cid connects with a high kick.
Uto tries to clinch up
and Cid counters with a nice kick to the body.
Uto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid throws a head kick that Uto semi-blocks.
A solid body kick from Cid.
Cid darts in and clinches Uto up against the cage.
Cid with a knee to the head.
Cid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cid working Uto over with knees to the body.
Uto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cid plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cid takes a swing at Uto's ribcage but misses.
Cid thuds his shin into the meat of Uto's side.
Uto blocks a head kick by Cid.
Cid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uto's sensitive parts.
Uto misses with a hook. Cid ducked under it nicely.
Uto blocks a head kick by Cid.
Uto clinches but Cid breaks the clinch
and Cid counters with a big head kick but Uto shrugs it off.
Uto throws a lazy head kick
and Cid counters with a leg kick.
Cid is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uto rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cid.
Cid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Uto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uto's sensitive parts.
Cid scoring well with a low kick there.
Uto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cid can pounce on him.
Crunch! Cid slams his shin into Uto's torso.
Cid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Uto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cid counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Cid lands.
Cid closes the distance and clinches.
Shinji Uto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cid lands a good knee to the midsection. Uto won't want to take too many of those.
Cid working Uto over with knees to the body.
Cid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cid crunches a lovely knee into Uto's ribcage.
Cid landing knees to the head.
Cid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cid trying to stall but Uto improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Cid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cid has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Cid!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Nakumura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Spencer Nakumura was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Van Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spencer Nakumura!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder looks to land a combination but Nakumura avoids it well.
Wilder drops Nakumura with a beautiful combination! Nakumura stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wilder is looking for the KO!
Nakumura is rocked!
It looks like Spencer Nakumura has been cut.
Wilder misses with the combination.
Nakumura is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
A combination from Wilder does no damage.
Nakumura seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilder walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nakumura drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wilder swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nakumura's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Wilder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Eder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and santana machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). machida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sexy Chick . santana machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Eder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, santana machida!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machida throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eder.
Eder misses with a looping left.
machida tries to clinch there but Eder circles away.
Eder misses with a hook.
machida moves into range and clinches up with Eder.
Eder is trying to force a seperation but machida has the dominant position.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but Eder blocks with his arms.
Eder looking for a takedown.
Eder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eder throws a right hand that machida ducks under and follows up with a left that machida also avoids with ease.
machida tries to clinch up.
Eder circles away from the clinch attempt.
machida moves away from the strike by Eder.
santana machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Eder does no damage.
machida clinches with his opponent.
machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Eder won't want to take too many of those.
Eder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
machida throws a head kick that half lands.
machida wants to clinch.
machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Eder circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida has managed to clinch.
Eder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eder goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Eder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eder is trying to drag machida to the mat but machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eder is trying to break free.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
machida gets underhooks to prevent Eder's takedown attempt.
Eder is breathing heavily.
Eder tries to score a body lock takedown but machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
machida scores a nice knee to the body.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
machida lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kyle Eder has been cut.
Nice elbow from machida.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eder takes an elbow to the temple.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida scores with a knee to the head.
machida working Eder over with knees to the body.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from machida.
machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
machida lands a knee to the body.
machida using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
machida lands an elbow inside that Eder shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida lands a nice knee to the body.
machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
machida putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Eder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
machida lands an elbow that stopped Eder in his tracks for a moment.
machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eder goes for a takedown in the clinch but machida prevents it.
machida working Eder over with knees to the body.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
machida walks into a jab.
machida closes the distance and clinches.
machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
machida trying to land knees to the body.
Eder has machida pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. machida manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eder wants the takedown. machida is fighting it off but Eder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in machida's guard against the cage.
Eder throwing strikes but missing.
machida pushes Eder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for machida.
Eder throws a head kick but machida moves out of range.
machida tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
machida lands a high kick!
Donk. Eder catches machida right on the button with a cross.
machida misses with a double jab.
machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
machida rushes Eder and presses him up against the cage.
Eder tries for a takedown but machida manages to get underhooks.
Eder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
machida working Eder over with knees to the body.
machida lands an elbow that stopped Eder in his tracks for a moment.
Eder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
machida breaks from the clinch.
machida instigates a clinch.
machida missing with knees to the body.
Eder looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida working Eder over with knees to the body.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from machida.
Eder has picked machida up - he's going for a ride! Eder dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Eder is nestled in close to machida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
machida kicks off Eder and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but machida moves away.
machida has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
machida with a knee to the head.
Eder wants the takedown. machida is fighting it off but Eder persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in machida's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eder is looking to work some ground and pound but machida has wrist control.
Eder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for machida on the ground.
machida pushes Eder off and gets back to his feet.
Eder thuds his right hand into machida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
machida has managed to clinch.
machida crunches a lovely knee into Eder's ribcage.
Eder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
santana machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Eder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
machida rushes Eder and presses him up against the cage.
machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
machida landing knees to the body.
machida lands a knee to the body.
Eder takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Eder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
machida landing knees to the head.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Eder is trying to force a seperation but machida has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from machida.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
Eder drops down looking for an ankle pick but machida pulls his leg out and moves away.
machida moves into the clinch.
Eder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
machida lands an elbow inside that Eder shrugs off.
Eder takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida landing knees to the head.
Eder has picked machida up - he's going for a ride! Eder dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Eder misses with a double jab.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
machida tries to clinch but Eder moves out of range.
Eder lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eder tries to land a front kick but machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eder keeps the fight on the outside.
Eder throws a nice head kick!
machida staying out of range there.
machida clinches.
machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
machida misses with a knee to the head.
Eder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from machida.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A frustrated look appears on Eder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
machida prevents a takedown attempt there.
machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eder takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida gets underhooks to prevent Eder's takedown attempt.
machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eder is defending well for now.
Eder wants a takedown but no success here.
machida lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eder tries to score a body lock takedown but machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
machida lands a good knee to the midsection. Eder won't want to take too many of those.
Eder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
machida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eder wants a takedown but no success here.
Eder takes a knee right on the jaw!
machida is pressed up against the cage. Eder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag machida down to the mat. machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
machida tries to clinch up but Eder circles away and keeps his distance.
machida darts in and clinches Eder up against the cage.
machida missing with knees to the body.
Eder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eder swats away the attempt to clinch by machida.
machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eder scores with a decent looking hook.
machida tries to clinch but Eder is having none of it.
A head kick from Eder lands but machida takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for machida.
machida is looking to clinch.
Eder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Eder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
machida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
machida landing knees to the body.
machida lands an elbow just above Eder 's eye.
Eder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eder throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida tries to clinch up but Eder circles away and keeps his distance.
machida takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eder looks to land a left hand but machida moved out of range nicely.
machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch but Eder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
machida is looking to clinch but Eder is avoiding it.
Eder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eder scores with a kick to the body.
Eder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eder circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
santana machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Eder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
machida blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eder. machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
machida lands a head kick!
Eder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by machida.
machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eder throws a shot from downtown. machida moves away and avoids it.
machida throws a combination. Eder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
machida avoids the body shot from Eder.
machida tries to clinch there but Eder circles away.
Kyle Eder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Eder misses.
machida rushes Eder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
machida gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from machida.
Eder takes a knee to the side of the body.
machida connects with a knee to the head.
machida stops a takedown attempt from Eder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Eder's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. machida obliges.
Eder looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Eder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eder avoiding damage as machida throws knees to the body.
Eder goes for a takedown attempt but machida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
machida misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Eder misses its intended target.
Eder tests machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eder.
machida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
machida wants to clinch up but Eder keeps it at a distance.
Eder swats away the attempt to clinch by machida.
machida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eder swats away the attempt to clinch by machida.
machida takes one to the side of the head.
Eder looks to score with a jab to the body but machida is just out of range.
Eder throws a jab but it's blocked by machida.
machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
machida tries to clinch up.
santana machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
machida takes one to the side of the head.
Eder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eder throws a head kick that misses
and machida counters by clinching up.
machida lands a knee to the head.
Eder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eder managing to block the knees to the body from machida.
machida trying to land knees to the body.
Eder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. machida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eder avoiding damage as machida throws knees to the body.
Eder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
machida tries to clinch but Eder is having none of it.
Eder scores with a crisp jab that stopped machida in his tracks.
machida's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and machida duly obliges.
Eder throws a head kick but machida moves out of range.
Good exchange - Eder coming out on top.
machida misses with a two punch combination.
machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eder's corner calls for a 1-2. Eder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eder.
Eder swats away the attempt to clinch by machida.
Eder misses with a low kick.
machida is looking to clinch.
machida moves in looking to clinch but Eder pushes him off.
machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
machida doesn't manage to clinch there - Eder circles away.
Eder scores with a shot to the body.
machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eder misses with a double jab
and machida counters with a body kick.
Kyle Eder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Eder.
machida moves in looking to clinch but Eder pushes him off.
machida is looking to clinch but Eder is avoiding it.
machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Eder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Eder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for machida.
Eder throws and low kick but machida moves out of range easily.
Eder keeps the fight on the outside.
machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eder.
And that's the end of the fight!
santana machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got machida winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... santana machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riku Ogawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bajemjem The Werewolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Ogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bajemjem The Werewolf!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Werewolf drops his hands momentarily and Ogawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Werewolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ogawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ogawa is trying to work for a kimura but The Werewolf is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ogawa 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.
Ogawa is nestled in close to The Werewolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ogawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Werewolf pushes Ogawa off looking to stand but Ogawa dives back in and keeps control.
Ogawa is nestled in close to The Werewolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ogawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Werewolf has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Werewolf is trying to control but can't.
Ogawa is keen to just control but The Werewolf is a slippery customer.
Ogawa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Werewolf is just riding it out for now. Ogawa eventually gives up the hold.
Ogawa is breathing heavily.
The Werewolf tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Werewolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ogawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ogawa tries to pass to full mount but The Werewolf defends it.
Ogawa seems to be working for a kimura but The Werewolf defends the submission attempt.
Ogawa trying to control from half guard but The Werewolf is working away.
Ogawa moves nicely into side control.
Ogawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Werewolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ogawa wants to control but The Werewolf is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Werewolf is trying to buck Ogawa off.
Ogawa working the head with strikes.
The Werewolf struggling a bit here.
Ogawa is trying to get an arm triangle but The Werewolf is defending well.
The Werewolf tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ogawa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ogawa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ogawa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Werewolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ogawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Werewolf has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ogawa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Werewolf tries to escape but Ogawa is in control.
Ogawa trying to control the position but The Werewolf is working away.
Ogawa prevents The Werewolf from escaping the position.
Ogawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ogawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Werewolf wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The Werewolf prevents Ogawa from moving into mount.
The Werewolf is not content to let Ogawa control the position.
The Werewolf wants to control but Ogawa postures up.
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.
Ogawa is chipping away with strikes.
Ogawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Werewolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ogawa trying to control the position but The Werewolf is working away.
Ogawa working away.
Ogawa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The Werewolf tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on The Werewolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Werewolf is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Ogawa take his back! Uh oh - Ogawa has got a rear naked choke here! The Werewolf is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Riku Ogawa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latish Festin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Latish Festin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Festin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saga.
Saga avoids the head kick by Festin.
Festin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saga swivels and escapes.
Saga shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Festin taking some punishment here, with Saga in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Festin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saga 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.
Saga moves nicely into side control.
Saga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festin tries to improve position but can't.
Saga working the body and head with strikes.
Saga lands a few punches from side control.
Festin can't do much from the bottom here.
Festin is looking for a sweep.
Saga works to advance to full mount. Festin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Festin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Saga lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saga is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Festin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Festin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saga working for a submission but Festin is keeping him at bay.
Festin wants to hold on but Saga pushes him away.
Saga with shots to the head and body - Festin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saga has control of Festin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Festin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Festin working to try and regain half guard.
Saga wants to control the pace but Festin is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Saga.
Saga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Festin is looking to get to half guard.
Festin looks gassed!
Saga with a couple of short strikes.
Festin is rocked!
Festin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Saga's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuu Saga!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Akita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Black Dahlia Murder - Necropolis. Kazuo Ishikawa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ren Akita's chin.
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148 lbs
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141 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ren Akita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishikawa throws a series of punches but Akita moves out of range.
Akita looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Akita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akita won't allow Ishikawa to get back to his feet.
Akita passes Ishikawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Ishikawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ishikawa is just riding it out for now. Akita eventually gives up the hold.
Akita stops Ishikawa from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Akita is looking for a kimura but Ishikawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akita to get the leverage.
Akita is breathing heavily.
Ishikawa is refusing to be controlled, as Akita sits in half guard.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ishikawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ishikawa misses with a two punch combination.
Ishikawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akita circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Akita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Akita is working for a kimura but Ishikawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Akita works his foot free and advances to mount.
Akita with the ground and pound from mount.
Akita breaks from Ishikawa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Akita is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ishikawa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akita scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ishikawa?
Ishikawa really wants to buck Akita off and get back to his feet.
Akita has control of Ishikawa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ishikawa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ishikawa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akita scoring with strikes but Ishikawa is staying in there.
Ishikawa's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Akita with shots to the head and body - Ishikawa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Akita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ishikawa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ishikawa is pushing Akita's head away, looking to escape. Akita manages to hold on to the position though.
Akita tries to score with some ground and pound. Ishikawa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ishikawa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ishikawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akita.
Akita shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akita wants to take a breather but Ishikawa is having none of it.
Ishikawa is trying to stand up here but Akita is controlling him well.
Akita working the head and body with strikes.
Ishikawa is not content to let Akita control the position.
Akita 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.
Akita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Akita fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishikawa swinging wildly here.
Ishikawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Akita dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ishikawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishikawa throws a right hand that Akita ducks under and follows up with a left that Akita also avoids with ease.
Akita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ishikawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akita somewhat.
Ishikawa misses with a two punch combination.
Akita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ishikawa's half guard.
Akita trying to control the action but Ishikawa is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa tries to kick Akita off but Akita keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akita working over Ishikawa with some ground and pound. Ishikawa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ishikawa wants to get back to his feet.
Akita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ishikawa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ren Akita!
Ren Akita is the new bantamweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Le Bricoleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoju Bayushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Bricoleur comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Le Bricoleur. Bayushi has chosen Masta Killa as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Le Bricoleur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoju Bayushi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bayushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Bricoleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice combination there by Le Bricoleur.
Bayushi shoots in and drives through. Le Bricoleur sprawls well.
Le Bricoleur misses with a wild combination.
Le Bricoleur fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Bricoleur fails to land with a series of punches.
Bayushi fails to land the takedown.
Bayushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Bricoleur.
Bayushi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Bricoleur.
Bob Le Bricoleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayushi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bayushi.
Left hook, right uppercut from Le Bricoleur.
Bayushi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bob Le Bricoleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoju Bayushi.
Le Bricoleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayushi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Le Bricoleur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Le Bricoleur wants to sweep here but Bayushi controlling him for the moment.
Le Bricoleur has his hands on Bayushi's head, controlling the position.
Bayushi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Bricoleur is keeping the position for now.
Le Bricoleur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bayushi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur wants to sweep here but Bayushi controlling him for the moment.
Bayushi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bayushi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Le Bricoleur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Le Bricoleur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Le Bricoleur!
The strikes coming from Le Bricoleur are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bayushi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bayushi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Bricoleur.
Bayushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Bricoleur.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bayushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bayushi, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Le Bricoleur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bayushi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bayushi looks gassed!
Bayushi looking for a guillotine here but Le Bricoleur defends easily.
Le Bricoleur will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Le Bricoleur trying to control but Bayushi is working from the bottom.
Le Bricoleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le Bricoleur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Le Bricoleur tries to free his leg and advance position but Bayushi is retaining full guard.
Bayushi keeping moving, preventing Le Bricoleur from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Bricoleur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Le Bricoleur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le Bricoleur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Le Bricoleur throws a series of punches but Bayushi moves out of range.
Bayushi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Bricoleur sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bayushi somewhat.
Le Bricoleur stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Le Bricoleur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob Le Bricoleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Bricoleur misses with a double jab.
Le Bricoleur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Le Bricoleur wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob Le Bricoleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoju Bayushi.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Bricoleur scores with a four punch combination!
Bayushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bayushi shoots in but no luck this time.
Bayushi shoots for a takedown but Le Bricoleur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bayushi is breathing heavily.
Bayushi dodges the punch combination from Le Bricoleur.
Bayushi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bayushi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Bricoleur trying to control here.
Le Bricoleur tries to get to full guard but Bayushi has control of the leg.
Bayushi is thwarting Le Bricoleur's attempts to control the position.
Bayushi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur is looking to improve his position.
Bayushi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Bricoleur preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Le Bricoleur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Le Bricoleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Bricoleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bayushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Le Bricoleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Bricoleur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bayushi.
Bayushi tries for a takedown but Le Bricoleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Le Bricoleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bayushi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Bricoleur pinned against the cage. Le Bricoleur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bayushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Bricoleur cracks Bayushi with a good jab.
Le Bricoleur throws a nice looking combination but Bayushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Bricoleur tests Bayushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Le Bricoleur does no damage.
Bayushi shoots in for a double leg but Le Bricoleur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Le Bricoleur misses.
Bayushi shoots in for a double leg but Le Bricoleur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Bricoleur is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bayushi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Bricoleur swivels and escapes.
Le Bricoleur cracks a nice hook into Bayushi's ribs.
Le Bricoleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bayushi fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Le Bricoleur finds it's way through Bayushi's defenses.
Bayushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Bricoleur throws a series of punches but Bayushi avoids them all with ease.
Bob Le Bricoleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bayushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bayushi moves into the clinch.
Bayushi fails to pull guard.
Le Bricoleur tries to pull guard but Bayushi holds him up against the cage and eventually Le Bricoleur drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Le Bricoleur 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.
Le Bricoleur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bayushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bayushi fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Bricoleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Bricoleur throws a nice looking combination but Bayushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Le Bricoleur misses with a two punch combination.
Bayushi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bayushi rushes Le Bricoleur and presses him up against the cage.
Le Bricoleur jumps guard.
Le Bricoleur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bayushi on the ground.
Le Bricoleur wants to control the position but Bayushi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Le Bricoleur wants to control but Bayushi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Bricoleur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bayushi is trying to work for a kimura but Le Bricoleur is defending well.
Le Bricoleur wants to control but Bayushi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bayushi seems to be working for a kimura but Le Bricoleur defends the submission attempt.
Le Bricoleur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Le Bricoleur preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Le Bricoleur is staying active underneath Bayushi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Bricoleur is looking to escape.
Bayushi working Le Bricoleur over with strikes.
Le Bricoleur scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bayushi manages to mount him!
Le Bricoleur wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayushi trying to control momentarily.
Bayushi looking for the RNC.
Le Bricoleur holding both Bayushi 's hands and preventing any damage.
Bayushi is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Le Bricoleur has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bayushi has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Le Bricoleur taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bayushi doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shoju Bayushi!
Shoju Bayushi is the new featherweight champion!
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