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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Four Middle Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Four Middle Fingers!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yu.
Yu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fingers wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Yu misses.
Yu throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fingers tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fingers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yu wants to pass the guard but Fingers is keeping the position.
Yu is looking to work some ground and pound but Fingers has wrist control.
Fingers trying to control the position.
Fingers keeping moving, preventing Yu from controlling successfully.
Yu wants to pass the guard but Fingers is keeping the position.
Fingers controlling Yu's posture.
Yu wants to control from the top but Fingers keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fingers tries to clinch up but Yu circles away and keeps his distance.
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Fingers.
Four Middle Fingers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fingers wants to clinch up but Yu keeps it at a distance.
Yu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fingers's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yu loads up on a big right hand but Fingers slips the punch.
Fingers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fingers, pushing him back against the cage.
Fingers with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jack Yu has been cut.
Fingers lands an elbow just above Yu 's eye.
Yu is breathing heavily.
Yu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fingers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fingers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fingers darts in trying to clinch
and Yu counters with a one-two to the body.
Yu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Yu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yu swats away the attempt to clinch by Fingers.
Fingers moves into the clinch successfully.
Yu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jack Yu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fingers lands a knee to the head.
Jeez, Jack Yu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fingers creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Yu! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Fingers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Four Middle Fingers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cross Lavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Shin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cross Lavi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lavi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lavi looks for a takedown but Shin sprawls well.
Lavi walks into a left hand.
Lavi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lavi on the side of the head.
Shin throws a one two combo.
Lavi misses with a takedown attempt - Shin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by Shin.
Shin thuds his right hand into Lavi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lavi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lavi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shin throws a chopping leg kick but Lavi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice straight punches there by Shin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shin.
Lavi walks into a left hand.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lavi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Shin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lavi.
Lavi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shin's waist but Shin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavi off to one side.
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
Shin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lavi should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Shin.
Lavi tries to clinch there but Shin circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lavi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lavi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lavi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shin.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Shin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shin lands the left hand.
Shin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Shin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lavi doesn't seem phased though.
Shin motions for Lavi to come forward. Shin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Lavi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shin sprawls well. Shin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavi gets slowly back to his feet.
Shin stuns Lavi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lavi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lavi looks gassed!
Shin scores with a decent looking hook.
Shin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lavi. Lavi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shin throws a series of strikes that have Lavi backpedaling.
Shin lands a really nice looking cross but Lavi seems unphased.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lavi in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Michael Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shin cracks Lavi with an open hand slap.
Lavi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Shin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lavi.
Lavi trying to control from Shin's half guard. Shin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shin tries to get out of the position.
Lavi trying to control but Shin is working from the bottom.
Lavi won't allow Shin to get back to his feet.
Lavi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavi.
Shin slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lavi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shin is trying to get back to his feet.
Lavi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lavi wants to control but Shin is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shin clobbers Lavi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cross Lavi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lavi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lavi closes the distance and clinches up with Shin, looking for a takedown. Lavi pushes Shin against the cage but Shin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lavi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shin can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavi is trying to control. Shin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lavi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shin keeps working.
Lavi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lavi is pressing down on Shin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shin is holding on for now.
Lavi wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Lavi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shin lands with a straight right. Lavi didn't see that one coming.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lavi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut there from Shin.
Shin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lavi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lavi is breathing heavily.
Lavi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shin lands a jab to the nose.
Lavi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lavi shoots in but Shin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Michael Shin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lavi.
Lavi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Shin.
Shin with a nice cross.
Shin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lavi's head backwards.
Shin lunges at Lavi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lavi's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Shin there.
Shin thuds his right hand into Lavi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shin jabs Lavi right on the nose. Lavi blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavi is defended easily by Shin.
Lavi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shin cracks Lavi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lavi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shin swivels and escapes.
Michael Shin is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Shin does it's job there.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Lavi's head.
Shin connects with a jab.
Shin scores with a jab. Lavi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lavi momentarily.
Shin throws out a powerful jab.
Shin with a hook.
Shin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shin scores with a punch to the head.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lavi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shin.
Lavi tries for a takedown but Shin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
Shin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavi. Lavi gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavi takes one to the chin there.
Lavi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shin lands with a nice combination. Lavi backs away looking to recover.
Shin cracks Lavi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Shin.
Michael Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin lands a jab.
Shin with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Shin there.
Lavi fails with a takedown attempt.
Lavi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lavi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shin lands a jab to Lavi's midsection.
Shin cracks Lavi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shin thuds his right hand into Lavi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shin throws a one two combo.
Shin scores with a jab to the head.
Shin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shin.
Lavi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shin finds it's way round the side to connect with Lavi's head.
Lavi shoots for a takedown but Shin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lavi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin connects with a single shot there.
Shin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lavi's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michael Shin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cross Lavi.
Shin connects with a jab.
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lavi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lavi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lavi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shin looks to land a combination. Lavi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lavi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lavi in his tracks.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shin cracks Lavi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shin dips to his left and cracks Lavi with an uppercut!
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Shin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shin.
Lavi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lavi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shin as he avoids it easily.
Shin cracks Lavi with an open hand slap.
Lavi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lavi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Shin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shin connects with a jab.
Shin lands with a right hand.
Shin sizes up Lavi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shin lands with an uppercut that bounces Lavi off the cage and back into rage.
Lavi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Shin there.
Shin stuns Lavi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lavi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lavi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shin connects with a looping right hand.
Shin lands a nice shot that snaps Lavi's head back.
Lavi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin lands a jab to the nose.
Shin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shin is looking to chop away at Lavi's legs.
Shin connects with a crisp jab.
Shin cracks Lavi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shin scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin jabs Lavi right on the nose. Lavi blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Shin - just one landing.
Lavi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shin gets caught flat footed, as Lavi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lavi looking to pass the guard.
Shin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lavi wants to control from the top but Shin keeps moving.
Cross Lavi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lavi manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Shin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Shin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rorouni kenshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Hoshi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to rorouni kenshin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Hoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, rorouni kenshin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from kenshin.
kenshin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoshi displaying some good clinch control by pressing kenshin up against the cage.
Hoshi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
kenshin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshi smiles and moves away.
Hoshi lands with a nice body kick.
kenshin dives in and grabs Hoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoshi pushes down on kenshin's head and hops out.
Ryu Hoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rorouni kenshin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoshi.
Ryu Hoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoshi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hoshi stands up.
Hoshi instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi is trying to force a seperation but kenshin has the dominant position.
Hoshi pulls guard successfully.
Hoshi is looking to stand up but kenshin isn't so interested in that idea.
kenshin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
kenshin looks gassed!
Hoshi wants to stand but kenshin is controlling the position.
Hoshi pushes kenshin off and scrambles back to his feet.
kenshin circles away from the clinch attempt
and kenshin counters with a shoot takedown. Hoshi fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi looking to control.
kenshin is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoshi has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshi wants to stand up but kenshin is controlling him.
Hoshi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
kenshin wants to clinch.
Hoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches kenshin on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi with a poor takedown
and kenshin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by kenshin.
kenshin successfully pulls guard.
Hoshi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on kenshin, up you get!
Hoshi wants to clinch but kenshin slips to the side
and kenshin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hoshi looking for a takedown.
Hoshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoshi is trying to break the clinch but kenshin has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kenshin has him pressed against the cage.
Hoshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hoshi wants to break free but kenshin has control.
Hoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoshi looks to throw a body kick
and kenshin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
kenshin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshi walks away with a smile on his face. kenshin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi forces kenshin back against the cage and clinches.
kenshin tries to pull guard but Hoshi holds him up against the cage and eventually kenshin drops back down to his feet.
kenshin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
kenshin misses with a takedown
and Hoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshi scores with a takedown into kenshin's guard.
kenshin keeping full guard, as Hoshi tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hoshi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoshi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hoshi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
kenshin working to try and regain half guard.
Hoshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kenshin on the ground.
Hoshi controlling his opponent.
Hoshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hoshi wants to control the pace but kenshin is squirming around nicely.
Hoshi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because kenshin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
kenshin is breathing heavily.
kenshin taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kenshin wants to control but Hoshi is having none of it.
Hoshi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hoshi cracks kenshin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hoshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
kenshin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
kenshin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
kenshin is bucking up trying to escape but Hoshi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoshi avoids the attempt from kenshin to control.
Hoshi with a couple of short strikes.
Hoshi landing shots from mount.
Hoshi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But kenshin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from kenshin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kenshin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hoshi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshi throws a sloppy head kick
so kenshin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoshi controlling kenshin's posture.
Hoshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
kenshin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and kenshin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kenshin preventing the sweep.
Hoshi is trying to keep kenshin in close.
Hoshi pulls kenshin in close to prevent any damage.
Ryu Hoshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoshi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hoshi scores with a jab to the head.
kenshin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Hoshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoshi sizes up kenshin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
kenshin closes the distance but Hoshi moves to the side
and Hoshi counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Hoshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. kenshin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
kenshin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryu Hoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kenshin tries for a takedown but Hoshi circles away easily
and Hoshi counters with a shoot takedown. kenshin fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hoshi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kenshin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoshi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming kenshin to the mat! kenshin manages to get full guard.
Hoshi wants to get up but he can't break kenshin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
kenshin is working an open guard so Hoshi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hoshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and kenshin counters by clinching up.
kenshin tries to pull guard but Hoshi won't allow it.
Ryu Hoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rorouni kenshin.
kenshin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoshi wants to get back to striking at distance but kenshin won't allow it.
Hoshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
kenshin tries to pull guard but Hoshi holds him up against the cage and eventually kenshin drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi is trying to drag kenshin to the mat but kenshin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
kenshin misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoshi counters with a two punch combo.
Hoshi lands a glancing blow to the side of kenshin's head.
Hoshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi scores with a nice right hand.
Hoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
kenshin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoshi gets control of kenshin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hoshi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hoshi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hoshi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hoshi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
kenshin tries to reverse the position but Hoshi maintains control.
kenshin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
kenshin taking some punishment here, with Hoshi in his half guard.
kenshin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
kenshin won't allow Hoshi to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoshi working over kenshin with some ground and pound. kenshin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
kenshin is positioning himself well to prevent Hoshi advancing to mount.
Hoshi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoshi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kenshin has his takedown stuffed
so Hoshi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kenshin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
rorouni kenshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
kenshin prevents Hoshi from getting the reversal.
Ryu Hoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
kenshin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Hoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoshi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hoshi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slusken Musk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyuzo Mifune is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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204 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slusken Musk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Musk working Mifune over with strikes.
Musk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Musk pulls his head out easily.
Mifune looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mifune has eaten all the pies!
Mifune is trying to maintain the position but Musk is very close to passing his half guard.
Musk trying to control the action but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Musk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mifune!
Musk landing strikes from the mount and Mifune is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mifune is desperately trying to improve his position but Musk has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Musk cracks Mifune with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Musk working Mifune over with strikes here.
Musk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Kyuzo Mifune has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune wants to control but Musk is having none of it.
Musk landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Musk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Musk working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Musk punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mifune slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mifune looks gassed!
Musk wants to control but Mifune is keeping him busy.
Mifune trying to control but Musk postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Musk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mifune does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Musk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mifune wants to improve his position but Musk is controlling well.
Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mifune on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Musk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musk with good strikes from the mount here!
Musk working Mifune over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musk working Mifune over with strikes here.
Musk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Musk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mifune is surviving well by controlling Musk's body position as best he can.
Musk landing shots from mount.
Musk avoids the attempt from Mifune to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Musk putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Musk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mifune is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mifune is in a horrible position here. Musk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Musk landing shots from mount.
Musk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Musk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mifune tries to lock up and control but Musk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mifune is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Musk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Musk content just to control the position here.
Musk breaks from Mifune's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mifune taking shots to the head.
Musk raining down shots from the mount!
Mifune is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mifune tries to hold on but Musk pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Musk dominating with strikes here.
Mifune wants to control but Musk is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slusken Musk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyuzo Mifune's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Musk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Musk lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Musk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mifune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musk defends well.
Musk connects with a couple of short punches.
Mifune looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Musk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Musk cracks Mifune with a solid left hand.
Mifune looking for a guillotine here but Musk defends easily.
Musk is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Musk lands a couple of digs.
Musk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mifune throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mifune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Musk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Musk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Musk lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Musk is stalling in the full guard.
Musk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mifune can do to turn this around?
Musk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Musk lands a couple of elbows.
Musk landing with the ground and pound.
Musk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Musk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Musk scoring with some ground and pound.
Mifune has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Musk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Musk connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musk cracks Mifune with a solid left hand.
Musk is in close to Mifune's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mifune is trying to keep Musk in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Musk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Musk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mifune wants to stand up but Musk is controlling him.
Mifune has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Musk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mifune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musk defends well.
Musk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Musk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mifune is trying to control the position but Musk postures up.
Mifune looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Musk.
Mifune struggling a bit here.
Musk working the ground and pound.
Mifune is trying to control Musk's posture but Musk avoids it.
Musk working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slusken Musk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyuzo Mifune's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Musk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Musk landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Mifune's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mifune is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Musk is staying active.
Musk working the head and body with strikes.
Mifune is not content to let Musk control the position.
Mifune on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mifune tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mifune can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Musk easily slips into full mount!
Musk controlling the position easily from mount.
Mifune wants to hold on but Musk pushes him away.
Musk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Musk has hold of Mifune's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mifune manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mifune is desperately trying to improve his position but Musk has a good base and remains in mount.
Musk with good strikes from the mount here!
Mifune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mifune sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune actively working from the bottom here.
Mifune taking some punishment here, with Musk in his half guard.
Mifune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Musk pulls his head out easily.
Musk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mifune actively working from the bottom here.
Musk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mifune wants to get back to full guard.
Mifune actively working from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Musk drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musk trying to control but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Musk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mifune is keeping the position for now.
Mifune had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Musk defends it easily.
Mifune working for a triangle but Musk defends it easily.
Mifune is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Musk is aware though and is defending well.
Musk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Musk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Musk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mifune has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Musk has managed to get both his arms back between Mifune's legs - danger averted.
Mifune escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Musk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Musk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mifune working a defensive guard but Musk passes into half guard.
Musk lands strikes from half guard.
Musk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mifune on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mifune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Musk trying to control the action but Mifune is working from the bottom.
Kyuzo Mifune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slusken Musk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mifune is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slusken Musk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Musk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slusken Musk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brick Tamland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Best!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamland lands a slapping body shot.
Tamland digs a good body shot into Best's ribs.
Tamland lands a nice shot to the body.
Best is looking to clinch.
Tamland lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Stan Best has been cut.
Best looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamland connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Best! He's out on his feet! Tamland rushes in and drops Best with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brick Tamland!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hawla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawla comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ten Thousand Fists kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Hawla!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bueno misses.
Bueno throws a series of punches but Hawla avoids them all with ease.
Bueno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Johnny Hawla has been cut.
Hawla swats away the attempt to clinch by Bueno.
Bueno wants to slow Hawla down by chopping away at his legs.
Bueno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bueno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawla misses with a few strikes there.
Bueno scores with a hook to the body. Hawla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bueno is fending him off so far but Hawla persists. Nope, Bueno circles away and we're back to standing.
Bueno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bueno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bueno connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bueno wants to slow Hawla down by chopping away at his legs.
Bueno tries to clinch but Hawla is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bueno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bueno tries to clinch up but Hawla circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Bueno.
Hawla looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno tries to clinch up but Hawla circles away and keeps his distance.
Bueno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hawla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bueno drops Hawla with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hawla looks back up at him and smiles so Bueno waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hawla is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bueno finds Hawla's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Hawla flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Bueno lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Hawla will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Bueno!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jan Echano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zymeth Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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3 - 0 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Jan Echano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zymeth Cloud!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Echano.
Cloud fails with a takedown attempt.
Cloud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Echano as he avoids it easily.
Echano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cloud looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Echano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cloud.
Echano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Echano.
A good leg kick by Echano.
Cloud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Echano.
Echano connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Cloud to the floor! Echano dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Zymeth Cloud has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Echano decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Echano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Echano knocks Cloud to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Cloud is rocked!
That has opened up Zymeth Cloud's cut even more.
Echano decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cloud to his feet.
Cloud is still on wobbly legs! Can Echano finish him?
Jan Jan Echano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Echano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cloud seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick lands from Echano that sends Cloud to the canvas. Cloud tries to scramble back to his feet but Echano brings him back down into side control.
The cut above Zymeth Cloud's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Echano decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cloud to his feet.
Echano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big head kick from Echano and Cloud is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Zymeth Cloud's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zymeth Cloud's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jan Jan Echano!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Gloves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Burczymucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
5 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mister Gloves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Stefan Burczymucha!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gloves avoiding damage as Burczymucha throws knees to the body.
Gloves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burczymucha backwards.
Burczymucha can't break the clinch.
Gloves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burczymuchas head.
Gloves avoiding damage as Burczymucha throws knees to the body.
Gloves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gloves is pushing Burczymucha up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gloves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burczymucha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gloves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gloves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gloves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burczymucha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burczymucha throws out the jab.
Gloves works Burczymucha's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Gloves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves throws a series of punches but Burczymucha avoids them all with ease.
Gloves rushes Burczymucha and presses him up against the cage.
Burczymucha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gloves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Burczymucha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burczymucha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gloves doesn't manage to clinch there - Burczymucha circles away.
Burczymucha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gloves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gloves swinging wildly here.
Gloves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burczymucha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burczymucha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gloves tries to clinch up but Burczymucha circles away and keeps his distance.
Burczymucha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gloves counters with a right hand to the body.
Gloves misses with a double jab
and Burczymucha counters with a solid body kick.
Burczymucha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Stefan Burczymucha has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gloves misses the shot to the body.
Burczymucha has closed the distance and engaged Gloves in a clinch.
Burczymucha manages to break the clinch.
Gloves misses with a combination
and Burczymucha moves into the clinch.
Gloves leaning against his opponent.
Burczymucha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gloves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloves is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gloves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burczymucha's efforts to push away.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a series of strikes. Gloves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gloves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burczymucha counters with a shoot takedown. Gloves fights it but they end up in guard.
Burczymucha wants to stand and escape but instead Gloves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Burczymucha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gloves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burczymucha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloves wanted to stand there but Burczymucha had control of the position.
Gloves preventing the sweep.
Gloves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burczymucha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gloves has managed to get both his arms back between Burczymucha's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burczymucha looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gloves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefan Burczymucha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stefan Burczymucha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burczymucha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gloves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gloves misses with a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a big head kick but Gloves shrugs it off.
Burczymucha tries to clinch up but Gloves circles away and keeps his distance.
Gloves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burczymucha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burczymucha moves forwards but Gloves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burczymucha throws a front kick that sends Gloves stumbling back into the cage.
Mister Gloves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gloves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burczymucha staying out of range there.
Gloves misses with a double jab
and Burczymucha counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burczymucha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves prevents Burczymucha from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gloves pushes Burczymucha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burczymucha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burczymucha wants to control for a moment but Gloves uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burczymucha is trying to control. Gloves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burczymucha thows a huge punch but Gloves dodges it nicely.
Gloves is refusing to be controlled, as Burczymucha sits in half guard.
Burczymucha is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gloves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gloves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burczymucha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burczymucha moves in looking to clinch but Gloves pushes him off.
Burczymucha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gloves counters with a straight right hand.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a thumping low kick.
Gloves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burczymucha at a distance.
Gloves misses with a double jab
letting Burczymucha counter with a right hand.
Mister Gloves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloves misses with a double jab
and Burczymucha counters with a three punch combo that has Gloves backing up. Gloves nods at Burczymucha to acknowledge the strikes.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burczymucha counters with a thumping low kick.
Gloves tries to keep at a distance but Burczymucha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burczymucha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burczymucha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gloves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burczymucha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burczymucha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gloves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burczymucha counters by clinching up.
Gloves is looking to break free of the clinch but Burczymucha has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burczymucha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burczymucha wants to stall.
Gloves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gloves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burczymucha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gloves misses with a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a three punch combo that has Gloves backing up. Gloves nods at Burczymucha to acknowledge the strikes.
Burczymucha tries to clinch but Gloves moves out of range.
Burczymucha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gloves tries to avoid it but Burczymucha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gloves to the ground. Gloves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gloves punishes Burczymucha's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Gloves there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloves misses with a double jab
and Burczymucha counters with a two punch combo.
Gloves throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stefan Burczymucha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stefan Burczymucha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gloves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burczymucha counters with a three punch combo that has Gloves backing up. Gloves nods at Burczymucha to acknowledge the strikes.
Gloves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burczymucha counters with a left and a right that stings Gloves.
Gloves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burczymucha wants to clinch.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burczymucha counters with a left and a right that stings Gloves.
Gloves is rocked!
Burczymucha clinches.
Gloves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burczymucha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burczymucha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gloves.
Gloves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burczymucha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gloves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gloves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burczymucha circles away quickly and effectively.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burczymucha counters with a three punch combo that has Gloves backing up. Gloves nods at Burczymucha to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczymucha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gloves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gloves throws a combination that misses
and Burczymucha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gloves throws a combination that misses
and Burczymucha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burczymucha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gloves avoiding damage as Burczymucha throws knees to the body.
Burczymucha wants to stall.
Gloves is looking to break free of the clinch but Burczymucha has double underhooks.
Burczymucha breaks the clinch.
Burczymucha throws a head kick but Gloves moves out of range.
Gloves misses with a double jab
and Burczymucha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gloves really felt that one!
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gloves's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burczymucha.
Burczymucha with a jab.
Burczymucha lunges at Gloves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gloves's hand.
Burczymucha throws a right hand that Gloves ducks under and follows up with a left that Gloves also avoids with ease.
Burczymucha throws a right and a left that Gloves avoids nicely.
Burczymucha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice combination there by Burczymucha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gloves slips a jab and a cross from Burczymucha.
Burczymucha clinches up with Gloves and pushes him back against the cage.
Gloves is trying to break free.
Burczymucha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burczymucha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloves throws a looping overhand right but Burczymucha ducks down to avoid it.
Gloves misses with a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a good, hard body kick but Gloves shrugs it off.
Gloves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burczymucha counters with a nice uppercut.
Mister Gloves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Burczymucha.
Nice body kick there by Burczymucha.
Nice uppercut there from Burczymucha.
Gloves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burczymucha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burczymucha moves in looking to clinch but Gloves pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloves throws a combination that misses
and Burczymucha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burczymucha throws a right and a left that Gloves avoids nicely.
Burczymucha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gloves jabs at Burczymucha's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burczymucha counters with a two punch combo.
Gloves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burczymucha counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Gloves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burczymucha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gloves seems to have got his legs back now.
Gloves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burczymucha.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burczymucha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burczymucha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stefan Burczymucha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gloves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burczymucha counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Burczymucha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burczymucha 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Burczymucha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunder Kiss '65. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Kenny Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Lopez.
Thorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez has a takedown stuffed.
Lopez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thorn was covering up waiting for the punch and Lopez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Thorn keeps moving.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez postures up in Thorn's guard and throws a big left but Thorn blocks it.
Lopez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thorn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lopez has managed to get both his arms back between Thorn's legs - danger averted.
Thorn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Thorn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thorn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thorn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thorn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Thorn controlling him for the moment.
Lopez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thorn!
Lopez lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lopez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lopez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thorn's face.
Thorn gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lopez connects with a nice short shot to Thorn's temple.
Thorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Thorn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lopez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lopez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thorn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thorn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thorn is in trouble now - Lopez has advanced to mount!
Lopez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Lopez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lopez landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thorn is in a horrible position here. Lopez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lopez landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thorn?
Thorn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thorn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez is landing with some decent strikes but Thorn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thorn is in a horrible position here. Lopez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez with good strikes from the mount here!
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Thorn as Lopez shoots in.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenny Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Lopez.
Nice sprawl there from Thorn as Lopez shoots in.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thorn tries to avoid it but Lopez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thorn to the ground. Thorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Thorn getting side control.
Lopez is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorn seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Thorn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lopez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lopez, not yet.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Thorn is proving a slippery customer.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thorn drops back looking for a leg! Lopez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lopez manages to kick Thorn off! Thorn jumps back into Lopez's guard.
Thorn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lopez has Thorn up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Thorn won't allow it.
Lopez gets underhooks to prevent Thorn's takedown attempt.
Lopez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thorn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lopez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lopez successfully pulls guard.
Lopez striking off his back but it's not causing Thorn any problems.
Thorn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lopez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thorn has managed to get both his arms back between Lopez's legs - danger averted.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorn manages to get himself to full guard.
Lopez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lopez advances to half guard.
Lopez lands strikes from half guard.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Thorn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez drops an elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Nice strikes from Lopez there.
Lopez is stalling here. Thorn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lopez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Thorn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Thorn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lopez regains half guard.
Thorn prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez wants to control but Thorn is keeping busy.
Jay Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thorn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lopez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lopez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lopez!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn taking a bit of punishment here - Lopez scoring with strikes.
Lopez landing strikes.
Lopez grinds an elbow into Thorn's temple.
Lopez trying to control the position but Thorn is working away.
Lopez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thorn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thorn working to try and regain half guard.
Lopez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thorn?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lopez 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lopez misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lopez!
Thorn looking to secure an arm triangle but Lopez defends it well.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Thorn avoids the attempt from Lopez to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lopez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lopez can't escape the position.
Lopez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thorn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lopez is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lopez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thorn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Thorn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lopez trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thorn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lopez is aware though and is defending well.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Thorn blocks nicely.
Lopez distracts Thorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lopez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thorn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lopez uses it to pass to side control.
Thorn tries to bench press Lopez off him but Lopez keeps the position.
Check out the look on Lopez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lopez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lopez advances to full mount.
Lopez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lopez prevents Thorn from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez working Thorn over with strikes here.
Lopez landing punches.
Lopez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Thorn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lopez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thorn hang on?
Lopez working Thorn over with strikes here.
Lopez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thorn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopez tries to control but Thorn wriggling away.
Lopez unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Lopez!
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