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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Thorton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luther Thorton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Counter fighter
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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, Luther Thorton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Sears!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sears's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thorton under the eye.
Sears ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorton moves away.
Thorton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sears is trying to keep Thorton in close.
Thorton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sears is keeping the position for now.
Thorton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sears looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sears really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sears is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorton connects with a couple of short punches.
Thorton advances position into side control!
Thorton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sears can't do much from the bottom here.
Thorton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thorton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sears, who protects the arm well.
Thorton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sears has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thorton but great work by Sears.
Thorton gets back to half guard.
Sears is trying to control. Thorton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sears prevents Thorton from improving his position.
Thorton looking for submissions off his back.
Thorton trying to get back to full guard but Sears takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thorton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sears is looking to advance position but Thorton won't allow it.
Sears throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorton trying to control here.
Thorton is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thorton manages to get to full guard.
Thorton is looking for a triangle but Sears pushes his legs off easily.
Thorton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorton is looking for a triangle but Sears pushes his legs off easily.
Thorton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sears gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sears accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sears avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thorton looking to control.
Sears must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorton looking for a guillotine here but Sears defends easily.
Sears throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Thorton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sears looks to throw a body kick
and Thorton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thorton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sears swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thorton trying to control but Sears is working from the bottom.
Sears wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sears is keeping the position for now.
Sears is trying to keep Thorton in close.
Thorton 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sears is trying to keep Thorton in close.
Thorton forces his way into half guard.
Thorton is looking for a kimura here.
Sears is not content to let Thorton control the position.
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.
Sears is trying to control but can't.
Thorton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sears defends it well.
Thorton seems to be working for a kimura but Sears defends the submission attempt.
Thorton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thorton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sears trying to control but Thorton postures up.
Thorton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sears knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sears has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hugs & Kisses. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sears is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sears sees it coming and defends easily.
Sears is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thorton trying to control from Sears's half guard. Sears has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thorton postures up.
Thorton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thorton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorton throws an elbow that misses. Sears uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thorton's guard. Nice move by Sears!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sears has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Thorton to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sears is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Thorton pulls down on the head and he's put Sears to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luther Thorton!
During a confident post fight interview, Luther Thorton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanishi Toshiyuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazu Kizibuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshiyuki's entrance music is Fuck you. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tanishi Toshiyuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazu Kizibuki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kizibuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toshiyuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toshiyuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kizibuki moves in looking to clinch but Toshiyuki pushes him off.
Toshiyuki throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kazu Kizibuki has been cut.
Toshiyuki lands a right hook to the body.
Kizibuki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Toshiyuki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toshiyuki scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kizibuki looks to clinch
and Toshiyuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kizibuki tries to clinch but Toshiyuki is having none of it.
Toshiyuki misses with a two punch combination.
Toshiyuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toshiyuki throws a combination. Kizibuki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kizibuki is rocked!
Toshiyuki connects with a superb combination that knocks Kizibuki out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Toshiyuki before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kizibuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tanishi Toshiyuki!
In his post fight interview, Tanishi Toshiyuki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Mercy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Melvin Mercy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercy fakes the leg kick and cracks Dassler in the body.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dassler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Dassler slips the punch.
Mercy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dassler blocks a head kick by Mercy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dassler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dassler moves out of range as Mercy throws a body kick.
Dassler blocks a head kick by Mercy.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dassler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dassler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dassler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mercy throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler 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.
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mercy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mercy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mercy!
Dassler manages to get back to half guard.
Dassler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dassler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mercy's guard.
Mercy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mercy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dassler on the ground.
Dassler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mercy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dassler, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy is posturing up here but Dassler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mercy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mercy has to tap! Slick submission there by Dassler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adi Dassler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikkaku Madarame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slime comes to the ring accompanied by Captain Sensible - Happy Talk. The crowd seem to be enjoying Madarame's choice of entrance music: Bleed It Out. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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175 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikkaku Madarame!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madarame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slime moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slime swings for the body but Madarame moves out of range.
Slime with a nice cross.
Slime fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madarame manages to avoid it.
Slime takes the fight into the clinch.
Slime letting Madarame take a breather here.
I was talking to Slime's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slime using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slime prevents a body shot from Madarame.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slime scores with a knee to the head.
Slime swings wildly with an uppercut but Madarame uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slime lands an uppercut.
Slime misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madarame prevents a body shot from Slime.
Nice body punch from Slime - that landed with a thud.
Slime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slime misses with a knee strike.
Slime looking to slow down the pace here.
Slime with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slime is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madarame is defending well for now.
Slime scores with a hook to the body.
Madarame wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slime has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Madarame is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Madarame tries a body shot but Slime blocks it.
Slime tries to land a knee to the head but Madarame blocks with his arms.
Slime gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madarame avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slime wants to control from the top but Madarame keeps moving.
Slime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slime 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.
Slime trying to control the position from guard on top but Madarame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slime working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slime controlling from the top position.
Slime trying to control but Madarame is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Madarame ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ikkaku Madarame is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slime cracks a nice hook into Madarame's ribs.
Slime jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madarame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slime.
Slime works the jab nicely.
Slime misses the shot to the body.
Slime throws a shot from downtown. Madarame moves away and avoids it.
Slime looks to score with a jab to the body but Madarame is just out of range.
Slime misses with a hook
and Madarame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Slime wants to clinch
and Madarame counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madarame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slime tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madarame swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madarame stalks Slime and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slime's face. Slime staggers backwards, shaken.
Slime misses with a wild body shot.
Slime closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Madarame to the mat! Madarame manages to get full guard.
Slime trying to control but Madarame is working from the bottom.
Slime loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slime is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slime stands and throws Madarame's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Madarame is not content to let Slime control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slime dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Madarame keeps the fight on the outside.
Slime looks to score with a jab to the body but Madarame is just out of range.
Madarame is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slime with a body shot.
Madarame throws a shot to the body.
Madarame misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Slime misses
and Madarame counters with a one-two to the body.
Slime misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Madarame.
Slime fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Madarame.
Madarame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slime tries to close the distance and clinch but Madarame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slime is looking to wear down Madarame with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slime looks to score with a jab to the body but Madarame is just out of range.
Madarame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slime changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Madarame misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madarame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slime.
Madarame misses with a series of wild punches.
Slime wants to clinch up but Madarame keeps it at a distance.
Madarame is looking for the big counter here.
Madarame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slime manages to avoid it.
Slime tries to land a leg kick but Madarame saw it coming and moves away.
Slime connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Madarame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madarame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Madarame looks to land a combination but Slime avoids it well.
Ikkaku Madarame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slime gets a clinch.
Slime with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Madarame wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slime lands with a short shot to the head.
Slime has clasped his hands together around Madarame's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Slime is looking to take a break and control but Madarame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Madarame wants to get back to his feet.
Slime works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Slime is looking to take a break and control but Madarame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slime landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Slime fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Slime trying to control the position but Madarame is working away.
Madarame dodges the ground and pound from Slime.
Slime is looking to take a break and control but Madarame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madarame can do to turn this around?
Slime lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slime lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slime is looking to take a break and control but Madarame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slime in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slime scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Slime's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Madarame is rocked!
Slime scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Madarame to see if he's OK.
Madarame is still in real trouble! Can Slime finish him?
Slime is putting a hurting on Madarame here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slime cracks Madarame with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Slime immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Madarame is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Slime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slime!
A victorious Kimbo Slime thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Dier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sol Dier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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143 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sol Dier!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bordignon Miyao clinches with his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dier manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bordignon Miyao keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Dier is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bordignon Miyao is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dier to the mat. Dier regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bordignon Miyao forces his way into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bordignon Miyao wants to work for an arm triangle but Dier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bordignon Miyao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control from half guard but Dier is working away.
Dier tries to get to full guard but Bordignon Miyao has control of the leg.
Bordignon Miyao stops Dier from getting back to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dier keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dier is trying to stand back up but Bordignon Miyao is controlling him
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a kimura but Dier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bordignon Miyao to get the leverage.
Dier is controlling Bordignon Miyao's trapped leg to prevent Bordignon Miyao from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bordignon Miyao in particular looking to stall.
Bordignon Miyao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dier!
Dier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dier is controlling an arm, preventing Bordignon Miyao from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dier has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Dier trying to get back to his feet but Bordignon Miyao is in full control for now.
Dier wants to escape the position.
Dier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bordignon Miyao seems to be looking for submissions.
Bordignon Miyao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dier is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao working for a guillotine from mount but Dier is in no mood to give up.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Dier is having none of it.
Bordignon Miyao working for a guillotine from mount but Dier is in no mood to give up.
Dier is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Bordignon Miyao is working for a guillotine from mount but Dier frees his head quite easily.
Bordignon Miyao tries to control but Dier wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dier wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Bordignon Miyao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bordignon Miyao trying to control but Dier is having none of it.
Bordignon Miyao looking to secure an arm triangle but Dier defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bordignon Miyao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dier scores with a body shot.
Dier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bordignon Miyao at a distance.
Dier misses with a left hand
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dier won't be happy with that.
Dier is looking to get back to his feet here but Bordignon Miyao is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dier's back.
Dier is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bordignon Miyao gets his way!
Bordignon Miyao looking to break Dier's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dier remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bordignon Miyao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dier wants to get back to his feet.
Dier wants to escape the position.
Dier trying to get back to his feet but Bordignon Miyao is in full control for now.
Bordignon Miyao has got one arm under Dier's chin. This could be trouble... Dier trying to control the other hand but Bordignon Miyao gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dier has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
During a confident post fight interview, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ade Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Nedeltsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ade Bolton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ned Nedeltsev!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolton lands with a nice body punch.
Nedeltsev misses with a body shot.
Bolton misses with the combination.
A jab lands there for Bolton .
It looks like Ned Nedeltsev has been cut.
Nedeltsev misses the jab.
Bolton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Donk. Bolton catches Nedeltsev right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nedeltsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nedeltsev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into 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!
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. Nedeltsev connects with a nice short shot to Bolton 's temple.
Bolton is trying to stand.
Nedeltsev wants to take a breather but Bolton is having none of it.
Bolton is defending against the submission attempts here by Nedeltsev.
Nedeltsev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedeltsev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolton is looking to escape.
Nedeltsev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolton keeps working.
Nedeltsev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolton defending well though.
Nedeltsev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolton scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nedeltsev manages to mount him!
Bolton is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedeltsev with shots to the head and body - Bolton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nedeltsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bolton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nedeltsev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bolton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bolton is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nedeltsev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nedeltsev raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolton trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nedeltsev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Bolton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bolton is rocked!
Nedeltsev with shots to the head and body - Bolton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Bolton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolton tries to buck Nedeltsev off but he can't manage it.
Bolton seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nedeltsev dominating with strikes here.
Bolton really wants to buck Nedeltsev off and get back to his feet.
Nedeltsev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nedeltsev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolton is now in Nedeltsev's guard. A big mistake from Nedeltsev there, giving up the dominant position!
Nedeltsev has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bolton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nedeltsev.
Bolton tries to get to his feet but Nedeltsev is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bolton in his guard.
Nedeltsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolton is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nedeltsev is proving hard to escape from.
Nedeltsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Nedeltsev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Nedeltsev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bolton misses with a straight left.
Nedeltsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolton .
Bolton drops Nedeltsev with a beautiful combination! Nedeltsev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bolton is looking for the KO!
Nedeltsev is rocked!
Nedeltsev ducks under a wild hook from Bolton .
Nedeltsev digs a good body shot into Bolton 's ribs.
Good shot there by Bolton .
Nedeltsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolton finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolton throws a series of punches but Nedeltsev moves out of range.
Nedeltsev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bolton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bolton throws an overhand right that has Nedeltsev reeling! Bolton follows up with more punches and Nedeltsev is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ade Bolton !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piranha Chonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renji Abarai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abarai has chosen Before I Forget as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piranha Chonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renji Abarai!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chonan forces Abarai back against the ropes and clinches.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan pushes Abarai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan has him pressed against the ropes.
Chonan works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chonan walks away with a smile on his face. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
Chonan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Chonan effectively controlling the action here.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
Abarai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chonan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chonan is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Chonan circles away and we're back to standing.
Chonan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chonan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chonan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abarai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Abarai is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan lands a body shot.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chonan lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan effectively controlling the action here.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Abarai's head.
Chonan lands with a right to the head.
Abarai tries to break the clinch but Chonan is controlling the position.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Abarai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chonan walks away with a smile on his face. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chonan darts in and clinches Abarai up against the ropes.
Abarai is trying to drag Chonan to the mat but Chonan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chonan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.
Abarai decides to pull guard.
Abarai has a closed guard, preventing Chonan from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abarai holds on and takes a little breather.
Abarai trying to control the position.
Chonan wants to stand but Abarai is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abarai is working an open guard so Chonan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chonan clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Chonan.
Abarai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abarai drops back down to his feet.
Chonan pushes Abarai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piranha Chonan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chonan rushes Abarai and presses him up against the ropes.
Chonan stops a takedown attempt from Abarai.
Abarai fails to pull guard.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Chonan.
Chonan tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Chonan.
Chonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chonan.
Abarai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Chonan.
Chonan'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.
A short left from Chonan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Chonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chonan presses Abarai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Chonan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chonan smiles and moves away.
Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abarais head.
A short left from Chonan.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonan blocks the elbow strike.
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!
Chonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chonan has Abarai pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai fails to pull guard.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the ropes.
Piranha Chonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Chonan.
Abarai goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chonan pushes Abarai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Abarai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chonan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Abarai is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
Chonan has Abarai pressed against the ropes.
Abarai being controlled against the ropes.
Chonan just leaning against Abarai, taking a breather.
Chonan stalling in the clinch.
Chonan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Abarai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Chonan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan is leaning against Abarai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chonan clinches up with Abarai and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piranha Chonan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Abarai tries to keep at a distance but Chonan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.
Abarai has had enough of the clinch but Chonan keeps him there for the moment.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Chonan.
A short left from Chonan.
Abarai is rocked!
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai is still on wobbly legs! Can Chonan finish him?
Chonan presses Abarai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.
Abarai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chonan.
Abarai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Chonan on the inside.
Chonan slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan stands there with Abarai around his waist. Abarai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chonan is pushing Abarai up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonan stalling.
Chonan'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.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan stands there with Abarai around his waist. Abarai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Chonan.
Chonan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abarai up against the ropes.
Abarai letting Chonan take a breather here.
Chonan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Chonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
Chonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piranha Chonan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Chonan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chonan, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piranha Chonan!
Piranha Chonan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuzan Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seun Adedji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seun Adedji acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuzan Yakuza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seun Adedji!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adedji lunges at Yakuza with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yakuza's hand.
Adedji scores with a sloppy right hand. Yakuza should have avoided that one.
Yakuza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adedji looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adedji wants to clinch.
Adedji throws a big shot that misses.
Adedji feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yakuzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been informed that Adedji has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yakuza scores with a hook to the body. Adedji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yakuza thuds a left hand into Adedji's body.
A jab from Adedji misses.
Adedji drives through and clinches with Yakuza against the ropes.
Adedji scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adedji looking to throw knees to the head but Yakuza is blocking nicely.
Yakuza misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakuza blocking some punches.
Yakuza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adedji tries a knee to the head but Yakuza blocks it.
Adedji lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adedji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yakuza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adedji.
Adedji throws an elbow but it misses.
Yakuza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adedji lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakuza.
Adedji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Adedji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakuza throws a punch but it's blocked by Adedji.
Yakuza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakuza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yakuza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakuza digs a right hand underneath Adedji's ribcage. Adedji let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adedji with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yakuza struggles to land a body shot inside as Adedji controls his hands.
Yakuza digs a right hand underneath Adedji's ribcage. Adedji let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Yakuza.
A head punch on the inside from Yakuza fails to land.
Yakuza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adedji is trying to maintain a safe position but Yakuza gets an underhook and turns Adedji into the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yakuza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Yakuza.
Yakuza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adedjis head.
Yakuza lands a body punch.
Adedji working Yakuza over with knees to the body.
Yakuza lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Yakuza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adedji backwards.
Yakuza blocking some punches.
Yakuza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakuza slows down the pace here.
Yakuza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adedji tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yakuza avoids it.
Yakuza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adedji blocks an uppercut.
Adedji throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adedji tries to land knees in the clinch but Yakuza avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adedji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adedji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yakuza blocks it with crossed arms.
Adedji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yakuza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yakuza pushes Adedji back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adedji looking to slow down the pace here.
Yakuza scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yakuza.
Adedji looks winded!
Yakuza gets through Adedji's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yakuza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adedji.
Adedji throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yakuza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adedji backwards.
Still in the clinch, Yakuza scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adedji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakuza is keeping busy.
Yakuza lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adedji misses with a knee to the head.
Adedji misses with a knee strike.
Yakuza lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adedji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yakuza.
Yakuza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakuza is working Adedji over against the ropes.
Yakuza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adedji.
Yakuza struggles to land a body shot inside as Adedji controls his hands.
Yakuza pushes Adedji back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands a left hand.
Adedji is rocked!
Yakuza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adedji is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakuza finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yakuza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yakuza lands an uppercut.
Yakuza lands a hook that snaps the head of Adedji backwards.
A short body shot lands from Yakuza as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yakuza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yakuza scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Yakuza - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Yakuza.
Yakuza stalls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yakuza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adedji.
Yakuza lands with a left to the head.
Yakuza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adedjis head.
Yakuza unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Adedji! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Yakuza is unloading with more strikes now! Adedji drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuzan Yakuza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hwoarang Bidam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nosyaj Rram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bidam comes to the ring accompanied by Megalomaniac. Nosyaj Rram has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hwoarang Bidam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nosyaj Rram!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Rram has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bidam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Rram walks into a left hand.
Rram defending well as Bidam loads up on a big left hand.
Bidam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.
Rram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bidam misses with a double jab.
Bidam throws a hook to the side of Rram's head but Rram sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidam throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease.
Bidam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Bidam slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Bidam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram misses with a wild body shot.
Bidam is looking for a counter combo.
Bidam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Rram looks to move away, Bidam throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram throws a series of punches but Bidam moves out of range.
Bidam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rram scores with a body shot.
Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bidam.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bidam circles away quickly and effectively.
Bidam tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Bidam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bidam misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Bidam misses.
Rram lands a jab to Bidam's midsection.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bidam throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rram throws a right hand that Bidam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bidam also avoids with ease.
Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bidam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bidam lands with a nice combination. Rram backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Rram is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bidam.
Bidam misses with the combination.
Bidam just misses with a punch to the body.
Bidam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rram counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bidam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bidam throws a combination that misses
and Rram counters with a series of strikes. Bidam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bidam dodges the punch combination from Rram.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Bidam.
Rram throws a right hand that Bidam ducks under and follows up with a left that Bidam also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Rram.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bidam tries a head kick but it misses.
Rram unleashes a big counter combination but Bidam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rram lands a nice hook to Bidam's body. Bidam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bidam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bidam lands with a kick to the temple. Rram shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Rram misses.
Crunch! Bidam slams his shin into Rram's torso.
Nice body punch from Rram.
Rram avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rram throws a right and a left that Bidam avoids nicely.
Bidam tries to bum rush Rram with a series of wild strikes but Rram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rram moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bidam.
Bidam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bidam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nosyaj Rram dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Bidam.
A jab lands there for Rram.
Bidam swinging wildly here.
As Bidam backs off Rram throws a huge counter combo but Bidam manages to avoid it all.
Bidam throws a looping overhand right but Rram ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Bidam saw that one coming.
Bidam throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely.
Rram throws a series of punches but Bidam avoids them all with ease.
Bidam is looking for a counter combo.
Nosyaj Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bidam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been told by Bidam's head coaches at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rram tries to bum rush Bidam with a series of wild strikes but Bidam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bidam feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rram displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bidam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Rram throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bidam fails to land with a series of punches.
Rram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Bidam.
Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bidam is rocked!
Bidam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Bidam takes one on the button.
Oh Bidam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bidam seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Rram shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bidam is backing up but Rram catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bidam covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Rram Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nosyaj Rram!
Nosyaj Rram bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Segey Taranin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asato Mikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikio has chosen Ain't No Grave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Segey Taranin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asato Mikio!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Taranin as he checks the leg kick.
Segey Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mikio.
Mikio throws a head kick but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taranin has his takedown stuffed
and Mikio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mikio throws out a leg kick but Taranin moves out of range and Mikio only half commits.
Taranin swings for the body but Mikio moves out of range.
Taranin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taranin lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikio momentarily.
Mikio throws a shot from downtown. Taranin moves away and avoids it.
Taranin feints and as Mikio raises his hands in defense, Taranin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taranin is looking to advance position but Mikio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taranin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mikio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikio wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Mikio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikio's guard.
Taranin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin trying to control the action but Mikio is working from the bottom.
Taranin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taranin.
Mikio taking a bit of punishment here - Taranin scoring with strikes.
Taranin taking a breather here.
Mikio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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.
Taranin trying to control the action but Mikio is working from the bottom.
Mikio being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taranin's head.
No joy there for Taranin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taranin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.
Mikio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taranin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikio.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Mikio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mikio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikio swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Mikio tries to clinch but Taranin is having none of it.
Taranin cracks Mikio with an open hand slap.
Mikio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taranin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikio throws a chopping leg kick but Taranin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taranin shoots in and bounces Mikio off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mikio working a defensive guard here.
Mikio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taranin pushes down on Mikio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taranin not doing much here.
Mikio is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
Mikio tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Taranin is pressing down on Mikio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mikio is holding on for now.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikio can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikio is defending against the submission attempts here by Taranin.
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikio sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin throwing shots but Mikio is blocking nicely.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Mikio is having none of it.
Mikio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Mikio trying to get back to full guard but Taranin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikio is looking to escape.
Taranin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikio is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segey Taranin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikio.
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mikio was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikio seems keen to control Taranin's posture.
Taranin works over Mikio with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin advances position into side control!
Taranin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Mikio dodges the ground and pound from Taranin.
Taranin looks up at the clock and then as Mikio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taranin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taranin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taranin but great work by Mikio.
Taranin tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikio 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.
Mikio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taranin manages to get back to half guard.
Taranin is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikio is working for a kimura but Taranin is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taranin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taranin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taranin is working away from the top position though.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Mikio defends the submission attempt.
Mikio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikio defends it well.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Taranin looks to land a strike but Mikio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikio is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segey Taranin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taranin scores with a takedown into Mikio's guard.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taranin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikio's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Mikio.
Taranin chips away with some ground and pound.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taranin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikio is just out of range.
Mikio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taranin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taranin lands a couple of elbows.
Mikio keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Mikio in his guard.
Mikio trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikio is one step ahead there.
Taranin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mikio has passed into half guard!
Taranin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikio won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Mikio has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Segey Taranin had his way with Asato Mikio in that round.
That's time! Taranin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mikio throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Mikio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikio cracks Taranin with a good jab.
Mikio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taranin checks it well.
Mikio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikio throws a lazy right hand but Taranin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Taranin.
Taranin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikio misses with a hook.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikio looks to throw the jab but Taranin is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikio sprawls well initially but Taranin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mikio is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Mikio dodges it nicely.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikio is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikio wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin content to control rather than advance.
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Mikio is defending well.
Segey Taranin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asato Mikio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mikio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taranin working Mikio over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Mikio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranin, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin retains his featherweight title!
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