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Rise of Cleric IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximilian Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie James!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James is trying to trip Anderson. He has hold of a leg but Anderson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. James persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
James is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Anderson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
James is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anderson won't allow James to sweep him here.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James pulls Anderson in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anderson 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.
James keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
James wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.
James wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
James looks gassed!
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.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson won't allow James to sweep him here.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anderson stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anderson is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson chips away with some ground and pound.
James keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James moves into the clinch.
James jumps guard and drags Anderson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James managing to control the position.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to strike off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
James is breathing heavily.
James trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. James is working away from the top position though.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
Archie James has got the better of the ground game so far.
James trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Anderson regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James postures up.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
James 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.
Anderson stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
James keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson 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.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
James seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Anderson gets full guard.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
James postures up.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but James is having none of it.
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anderson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! James is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximilian Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Wayland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludo Wayland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayland shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ludo Wayland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wayland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wayland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Wayland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Wayland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Wayland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wayland is breathing heavily.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Wayland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wayland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wayland keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones works over Wayland with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Wayland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Wayland's temple.
Wayland is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wayland taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Wayland is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wayland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Wayland's hands, connecting with Wayland's forehead.
Jones is nestled in close to Wayland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is taking a breather. Wayland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
I looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wayland taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Wayland's head.
Jones passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wayland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Wayland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Wayland looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Wayland tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wayland is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wayland looks a forlorn figure.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wayland hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wayland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Wayland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Wayland is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Wayland is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayland is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wayland can't escape the position.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones wants to control the pace but Wayland is squirming around nicely.
Jones scoring with strikes but Wayland is staying in there.
Wayland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to control the pace but Wayland is squirming around nicely.
Wayland is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Wayland in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones landing punches.
Wayland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayland is working hard here to advance position.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wayland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones tries to control but Wayland wriggling away.
Wayland working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big shot there that rocks Wayland but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wayland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wayland hang on?
Jones prevents Wayland from getting the reversal.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones cracks Wayland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Wayland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wayland is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wayland is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control the pace but Wayland is squirming around nicely.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wayland hang on?
Wayland is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wayland is in a horrible position here. Jones smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Wayland looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wayland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jones punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jones trying to control but Wayland is having none of it.
Wayland can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Wayland gets back to full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Wayland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wayland controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Wayland has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludo Wayland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Sen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franjo Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Faithless - Insomnia . Jin Sen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Sen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Franjo Schwager!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwager is fending him off so far but Sen persists. Nope, Schwager circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Schwager. No joy for Sen on that attempt.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Schwager looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sen tries to get out of the position.
Schwager wants to stand up but Sen is controlling the position.
Sen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schwager's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schwager's back!
Even with his hooks in, Sen manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Sen trying to control momentarily.
Sen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager is trying to stand back up.
Sen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Schwager right now.
Sen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two 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.
Schwager wants to get back to his feet.
Sen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Schwager.
Sen is looking for the choke from the back position but Schwager is controlling his hands well.
Schwager holding both Sen 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sen misses with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sen.
Schwager is trying to get back to his feet but Sen has full control of the position and if anything, Schwager has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sen misses with a punch to the head.
Schwager looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Schwager fending off the submission attempt from Sen.
Schwager really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sen is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Schwager holding both Sen 's hands and preventing any damage.
Schwager defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schwager wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franjo Schwager will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sen shoots for a double leg takedown but Schwager sprawls well. He's pushed Sen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schwager changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sen is looking to clinch but Schwager is avoiding it.
Schwager avoids the body shot from Sen.
Schwager keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwager tries to avoid it but Sen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwager to the ground. Schwager escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Sen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwager.
Schwager lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jin Sen has been cut.
No joy there for Schwager, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schwager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schwager moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sen goes down! Can Schwager finish him!?
Sen is rocked!
Sen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sen has a closed guard, preventing Schwager from standing up.
Oh Sen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwager stands up from Sen's guard - Schwager perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schwager will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sen seems to have got his legs back now.
Schwager swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Schwager scores with a sloppy right hand. Sen should have avoided that one.
Schwager swats away the attempt to clinch by Sen.
Schwager throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schwager throws a right and a left that Sen avoids nicely.
Franjo Schwager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schwager defends it nicely.
Sen shoots in for a takedown but Schwager shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schwager rushes Sen and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Schwager's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sen is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Schwager's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sen wants a takedown.
Sen is looking to break free of the clinch but Schwager has double underhooks.
Sen misses with an elbow over the top.
Sen looking for a takedown.
Sen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schwager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwager's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Schwager duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schwager sprawls well. Schwager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sen gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sen.
Sen slips a jab and a cross from Schwager.
A punch combination from Schwager misses.
Sen wants to clinch
and Schwager counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sen!
Sen can't escape the position.
Schwager looking to control but Sen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwager controlling his opponent.
Schwager can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sen is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager controlling the position easily from mount.
Sen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franjo Schwager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jin Sen's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Schwager throws a nice looking combination but Sen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schwager blocking some punches.
Sen is trying to break free.
Sen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sen goes for a takedown attempt but Schwager pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sen staying out of range there.
Sen ducks under a wild hook from Schwager.
Schwager looks to land a combination but Sen avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwager dives in and grabs Sen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sen pushes down on Schwager's head and hops out.
A combination from Schwager does no damage.
Sen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schwager holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sen is trying to force a seperation but Schwager has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schwager jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schwager throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwager looks to land a combination but Sen avoids it well.
Sen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schwager sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Sen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwager misses with a few strikes there.
Schwager throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sen.
Sen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schwager's hands.
Sen is looking to clinch but Schwager is avoiding it.
Sen tries to clinch
and Schwager counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sen slips a straight right by Schwager.
Sen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schwager counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schwager in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwager wants to pass to mount but Sen is defending the position.
Sen tries to kick Schwager off but Schwager keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schwager is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sen manages to get to full guard.
Sen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schwager is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager wanted to stand there but Sen had control of the position.
Sen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwager drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schwager wants to stand but Sen is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Schwager stacks Sen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Schwager!
Franjo Schwager is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwager is looking to take a break and control but Sen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jin Sen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sen throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franjo Schwager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schwager has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franjo Schwager!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Mir acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Mir!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir shoots for a double leg takedown but Delaney sprawls well. He's pushed Mir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mir looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mir looks to land a combination but Delaney avoids it well.
Mir wants to clinch up but Delaney keeps it at a distance.
Delaney drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Delaney wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Delaney drops back looking for a leg! Mir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mir manages to kick Delaney off! Delaney jumps back into Mir's guard.
Delaney won't allow Mir to get back to his feet.
Mir keeping full guard, as Delaney tries to pass.
Delaney is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney stays in close to Mir's body and controls the position.
Delaney 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mir throws out a loose jab but Delaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaney changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mir is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Delaney off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Delaney working for the choke.
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!
Delaney has managed to slip his arm under Mir's chin. This could be all over... yep, Mir is tapping out! Submission win for Delaney.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jacques Delaney!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Past (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuushi Sakuraba struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Kazuushi Sakuraba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manuel Past!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Past tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba scores with a takedown into Past's guard.
Past wants to get back to his feet but Sakuraba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sakuraba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Past is keeping the position.
Past knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Past can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakuraba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakuraba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Past is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuushi Sakuraba!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Bellamy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Craig Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellamy.
Hari throws a head kick that misses.
Hari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hari looks to score with a jab to the body but Bellamy is just out of range.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Bellamy moves out of range easily.
Hari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hari takes a swing at Bellamy's ribcage but misses.
Bellamy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hari circles away.
Hari fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hari is looking to clinch.
Hari wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bellamy on the ground.
Bellamy distracts Hari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hari wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellamy throws a big right hand that misses.
Bellamy pushes down on Hari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hari wants to get back to full guard.
Bellamy working over Hari with some ground and pound. Hari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellamy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bellamy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hari blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bellamy.
Hari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bellamy chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bellamy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bellamy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bellamy working some strikes from top position.
Bellamy working some strikes from top position.
Bellamy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hari is trying to control the position but Bellamy postures up.
Bellamy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hari has momentary wrist control but Bellamy slips an elbow through the middle.
Bellamy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hari looking to control.
Bellamy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bellamy throwing strikes from guard but Hari blocks nicely.
Hari working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellamy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hari looking to control.
Bellamy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hari wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hari wants to sweep but no luck.
Bellamy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bellamy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bellamy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bellamy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bellamy 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.
Bellamy looks gassed!
Bellamy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy is working Hari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hari 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.
Bellamy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bellamy stands up over Hari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bellamy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hari working a defensive guard here.
Hari could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bellamy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bellamy works over Hari with some ground and pound from guard.
Bellamy stopping the sweep attempt from Hari.
Bellamy is in close to Hari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bellamy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bellamy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hari controls Bellamy momentarily but Bellamy frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bellamy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hari throws a leg kick but Bellamy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellamy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hari misses the target.
Hari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bellamy.
Hari sizes up Bellamy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hari connects with a looping right hand.
Hari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hari tries to clinch but Bellamy is having none of it.
Bellamy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hari as he avoids it easily.
Bellamy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hari.
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
Hari tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellamy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hari is looking to clinch but Bellamy is avoiding it.
Hari looks to throw the jab but Bellamy is out of range.
Hari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bellamy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bellamy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bellamy, into his guard.
Bellamy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy keeping full guard, as Hari tries to pass.
Hari wants to control from the top but Bellamy keeps moving.
Bellamy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hari's guard.
Bellamy won't allow Hari to sweep him here.
Hari is trying to control the position but Bellamy postures up.
Hari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bellamy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bellamy is one step ahead there.
Bellamy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hari's head.
Bellamy pushing down on Hari's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy is thwarting Hari's attempts to control the position.
Hari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bellamy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hari defending well though.
Hari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bellamy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bellamy working Hari over with strikes.
Bellamy thows a huge punch but Hari dodges it nicely.
Bellamy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hari is looking to control Bellamy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hari avoid being mounted?
Bellamy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hari avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bellamy.
Bellamy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bellamy is breathing heavily.
Hari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bellamy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hari tries to clinch but Bellamy moves out of range.
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.
Hari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hari wants it to stay on the feet.
Hari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellamy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hari cracks a nice hook into Bellamy's ribs.
Hari works Bellamy's body with a nice hook.
Hari lands a jab to Bellamy's midsection.
Hari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hari tries to clinch but Bellamy is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellamy dives in and grabs Hari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hari pushes down on Bellamy's head and hops out.
Badr Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bellamy.
Hari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bellamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bellamy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hari taking a bit of punishment here - Bellamy scoring with strikes.
Bellamy working away.
Bellamy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hari tries to buck Bellamy off but Bellamy is having none of it.
Craig Bellamy has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Hari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bellamy scoring with punches from side control.
Bellamy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bellamy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hari some visible discomfort.
Bellamy grinds an elbow into Hari's temple.
Bellamy scores with punches from side control.
Bellamy lands some shots froms side control.
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!
Bellamy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bellamy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hari tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy landing a few strikes.
Bellamy grinds an elbow into Hari's temple.
Hari taking a bit of punishment here - Bellamy scoring with strikes.
Bellamy landing a few strikes.
Bellamy working the ground and pound.
Hari taking a bit of punishment here - Bellamy scoring with strikes.
Hari takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bellamy working away.
Bellamy cracks Hari with a big right hand but Hari just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bellamy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bellamy looks up at the clock and then as Hari takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bellamy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hari taking a bit of punishment here - Bellamy scoring with strikes.
Bellamy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bellamy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bellamy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hari is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari is trying to improve his position.
Bellamy misses with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hari is looking for a sweep.
Bellamy cracks Hari with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hari is looking to reverse the position.
Hari taking a bit of punishment here - Bellamy scoring with strikes.
Hari tries to bench press Bellamy off him but Bellamy keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bellamy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hari lands a body shot.
Hari misses with a two punch combination.
Bellamy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hari's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellamy throwing shots but Hari is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy working over Hari with some ground and pound. Hari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hari wants to improve his position but Bellamy is controlling well.
Bellamy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hari is trying is best to control the position here.
Hari is looking for a sweep. Bellamy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellamy slips a nice elbow through Hari's hands, connecting with Hari's forehead.
Hari trying to control from the bottom.
Bellamy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hari with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bellamy is looking for a kimura here.
Hari is looking for a sweep. Bellamy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Craig Bellamy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy is taking a breather. Hari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bellamy trying to pass the guard but Hari defending well.
Hari trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Bellamy.
Bellamy prevents Hari from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A left lands for Hari.
Badr Hari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hari just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Bellamy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bellamy 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 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bellamy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Pittana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Banfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessandro Pittana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Banfo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pittana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banfo is trying to get back to full guard.
Pittana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banfo tries to roll over but Pittana keeps him under control.
It looks like Pittana is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banfo is looking for a sweep. Pittana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banfo is not content to let Pittana control the position.
Banfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pittana wants to clinch.
Pittana tries to land a front kick but Banfo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banfo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Pittana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pittana preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banfo trying to keep a closed guard but Pittana is proving a slippery customer.
Banfo looking for a sweep. Not yet Banfo, not yet.
Banfo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pittana's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Banfo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banfo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banfo gets caught flat footed, as Pittana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pittana prevents Banfo from getting back to his feet.
Pittana 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.
Pittana wants to control from the top but Banfo keeps moving.
Banfo is working an open guard so Pittana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pittana misses with a head kick.
Pittana scores with a takedown into Banfo's guard.
Banfo wants to sweep here but Pittana controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banfo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pittana's guard.
Pittana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banfo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banfo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banfo looks gassed!
Pittana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banfo manages to get himself to full guard.
Pittana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Pittana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banfo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banfo shoots and misses
and Pittana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banfo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pittana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Banfo!
Pittana looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banfo working to try and regain half guard.
Pittana with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pittana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pittana punching from mount but Banfo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pittana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banfo wants to control but Pittana is having none of it.
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.
Banfo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banfo is squirming around, avoiding Pittana's attempts to control the action.
Banfo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo tries to hold on but Pittana pushes him away.
Banfo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pittana kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banfo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pittana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pittana controlling from the full mount.
Alessandro Pittana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banfo can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banfo wants to control but Pittana is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pittana landing punches.
Banfo working to try and regain half guard.
Pittana controlling his opponent.
Banfo is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Pittana dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pittana lands a two punch combo.
Pittana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banfo struggling a bit here.
Banfo tries to bench press Pittana off him but Pittana keeps the position.
Pittana tries to score with some ground and pound. Banfo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Banfo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banfo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banfo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Pittana is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Banfo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pittana.
Pittana wants to control but Banfo is keeping him busy.
Pittana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banfo is not content to let Pittana control the position.
Banfo trying to control but Pittana postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pittana controlling the pace.
Pittana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banfo sees it coming and defends easily.
Banfo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pittana postures up.
Banfo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pittana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pittana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banfo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pittana manages to get himself to full guard.
Pittana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banfo is looking to work some ground and pound but Pittana has wrist control.
Pittana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banfo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banfo is looking to stall here but Pittana recovers full guard.
Pittana looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banfo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marco Banfo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banfo is looking for a kimura but Pittana is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banfo to get the leverage.
Banfo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pittana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banfo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pittana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banfo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Banfo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pittana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Alessandro Pittana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pittana is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Pittana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pittana 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Pittana!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Yoshodio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Bulli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Yoshodio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Bulli!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshodio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulli wants to clinch up but Yoshodio keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Yoshodio does no damage.
Bulli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Alessio Bulli has been cut.
Yoshodio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshodio misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshodio fails to land with a series of punches.
Yoshodio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bulli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yoshodio won't be happy with that.
Bulli postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulli is trying to get an arm triangle but Yoshodio is defending well.
Yoshodio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yoshodio tries to get out of the position.
Yoshodio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bulli connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshodio dodges the ground and pound from Bulli.
Yoshodio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Yoshodio has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bulli.
Yoshodio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yoshodio has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bulli.
Yoshodio has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Yoshodio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bulli.
Yoshodio wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bulli lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Bulli punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bulli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bulli scores with strikes from the back.
Yoshodio takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Yoshodio is trying to get back to his feet but Bulli has full control of the position and if anything, Yoshodio has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yoshodio is breathing heavily.
Bulli trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bulli somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshodio is keeping busy.
Yoshodio is trying to defend against the choke here but Bulli has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bulli Tightens the hold and Yoshodio taps out furiously! Bulli displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alessio Bulli!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adaephon Delat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pratipar Rapcheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pratipar Rapcheep acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adaephon Delat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pratipar Rapcheep!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delat lands a big head kick that sends Rapcheep tumbling to the mat! Delat takes a step backwards and waves Rapcheep back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Pratipar Rapcheep has been cut.
Rapcheep looks to score with a jab to the body but Delat is just out of range.
Adaephon Delat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rapcheep tries to clinch up.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapcheep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
Delat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delat is looking to score with low kicks.
Rapcheep throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delat throws a head kick that misses
and Rapcheep counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Delat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delat scores with a three punch combo!
Delat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rapcheep looks gassed!
Delat throws and low kick but Rapcheep moves out of range easily.
Delat throws a sloppy head kick
and Rapcheep counters with a right hand to the body.
Rapcheep tries to close the distance and clinch but Delat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delat thows a leg kick but Rapcheep checks it
enabling Rapcheep to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delat tries to work over Rapcheep's front leg with a kick but Rapcheep checks it.
Rapcheep looks to land a right hand but Delat moved out of range.
Delat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rapcheep tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapcheep misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Delat.
Delat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delat throws a sloppy head kick
and Rapcheep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Rapcheep.
Delat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Delat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Delat avoiding damage as Rapcheep throws knees to the body.
Rapcheep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep closes the distance and pushes Delat back into the cage.
Rapcheep misses with a knee strike.
Delat has Rapcheep pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rapcheep manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rapcheep breaks the clinch.
Rapcheep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delat.
Rapcheep connects with a jab.
Delat connects with a solid leg kick.
Rapcheep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delat can pounce on him.
Delat misses with the body kick
and Rapcheep counters by moving into the clinch.
Delat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Delat has Rapcheep pushed against the cage.
Delat tries to work over Rapcheep's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delat tries to score a body lock takedown but Rapcheep shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Delat dodges an elbow strike from Rapcheep.
Delat tries to pull guard but Rapcheep won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adaephon Delat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapcheep landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rapcheep throws an elbow that misses.
Delat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Delat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Delat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rapcheep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapcheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delat.
Nice body punch from Rapcheep.
Delat wants to get back to striking at distance but Rapcheep won't allow it.
Rapcheep presses Delat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rapcheep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delat feints and then cracks Rapcheep's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rapcheep down.
Delat lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Pratipar Rapcheep's cut even more.
Delat motions for Rapcheep to come forward. Delat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delat. Rapcheep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delat looks to land a body kick but Rapcheep moved away.
Delat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapcheep is able to avoid easily.
Delat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapcheep manages to avoid it.
Rapcheep clinches up with Delat and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep breaks the clinch.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delat. That's going to slow Rapcheep down.
A jab from Delat misses.
Rapcheep gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rapcheep breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rapcheep lands a high kick!
Delat throws a sloppy head kick
and Rapcheep counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick misses from Delat.
Delat misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep rushes Delat and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delat working hard to break the clinch.
Rapcheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delat.
Rapcheep blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adaephon Delat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Delat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapcheep will feel that in the morning.
Delat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rapcheep tries to close the distance and clinch but Delat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delat throws a nice head kick!
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.
Delat is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rapcheep is defended easily by Delat.
Delat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delat scores with a spinning back kick!
A good leg kick by Delat.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
Rapcheep's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delat lands a head shot.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep doesn't manage to clinch there - Delat circles away.
Delat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delat misses with a body kick.
Rapcheep dodges the punch combination from Delat.
Delat motions for Rapcheep to come forward. Delat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.
Rapcheep tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crunch! Delat slams his shin into Rapcheep's torso.
Delat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rapcheep.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rapcheep in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Delat scores with a nice body kick.
Delat throws a push kick but Rapcheep slaps the foot to one side.
Adaephon Delat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delat swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapcheep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rapcheep.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Delat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Delat, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delat.
Delat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rapcheep counters with a one-two to the body.
Delat lands a front kick.
Delat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Delat throws a head kick that Rapcheep semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Delat.
Rapcheep has closed the distance and engaged Delat in a clinch.
Delat swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapcheep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapcheep has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from Rapcheep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delat avoids it.
Rapcheep breaks from the clinch.
Delat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delat throws a head kick that misses.
Delat misses with a low kick.
Delat scoring well with a low kick there.
Delat feints and then cracks Rapcheep's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rapcheep down.
A combination from Rapcheep does no damage.
Rapcheep takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delat throws a head kick but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but Delat moves out of range.
Delat scores with a shot to the body.
Adaephon Delat is winning the standup battle so far.
Rapcheep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Delat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Delat tries a low kick but Rapcheep avoids it.
Rapcheep checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Delat throws a body kick that misses.
Delat is looking to score with low kicks.
Delat misses with a low kick.
Delat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapcheep manages to avoid it.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapcheep gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rapcheep breaks the clinch.
Delat is looking to land body kicks.
Delat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Delat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapcheep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rapcheep is able to avoid easily.
Rapcheep checks the leg kick.
Delat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rapcheep is out of range and Delat settles back down.
Rapcheep uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adaephon Delat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rapcheep misses with a head kick.
Delat throws a sloppy head kick and Rapcheep moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rapcheep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delat blocks a head kick by Rapcheep.
Delat misses with an uppercut. Rapcheep saw that one coming.
Delat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Delat misses with the combination.
Rapcheep tries to clinch up.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delat throws a nice head kick!
Delat misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delat throws and low kick but Rapcheep moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Delat misses
enabling Rapcheep to counter with a crisp jab.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delat throws a push kick but Rapcheep slaps the foot to one side.
Rapcheep rushes Delat and presses him up against the cage.
Delat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rapcheep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapcheep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rapcheep on the inside.
Delat has Rapcheep pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rapcheep manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rapcheep is working Delat over against the cage.
Delat avoids a wild elbow strike from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep lands a nice shot to the body.
Delat has Rapcheep pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rapcheep manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rapcheep landing knees to the head.
Rapcheep lands a shot to the body.
Delat tries to break the clinch but Rapcheep is controlling the position.
Delat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rapcheep is keeping busy.
Rapcheep scores with a shot to the side of Delat's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep missing with knees to the body.
Rapcheep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delat's elbow.
Delat manages to break the clinch.
Delat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rapcheep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delat circles away quickly and effectively.
Delat throws a sloppy head kick
and Rapcheep counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Delat.
Delat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapcheep darts in and clinches Delat up against the cage.
Delat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adaephon Delat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapcheep's elbow.
Nice body punch from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep pushes Delat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delat has a couple of punches blocked by Rapcheep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rapcheep as Delat tries to tie him up.
Rapcheep throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Delat blocks it with crossed arms.
Rapcheep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delat throws a nice head kick!
Delat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rapcheep throws a nice head kick!
Delat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rapcheep misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delat moves away from the strike by Rapcheep.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delat.
Delat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delat throws a head kick that misses
and Rapcheep counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delat backwards.
Delat wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Rapcheep.
Delat avoiding damage as Rapcheep throws knees to the body.
Delat avoids the elbow strike from Rapcheep, against the cage.
Delat is working for takedown but Rapcheep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rapcheep lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Delat.
Delat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rapcheep creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Delat's defenses.
Delat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapcheep walks away with a smile on his face. Delat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rapcheep has Delat up against the cage in a clinch.
Delat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapcheep taking a breather.
Delat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rapcheep gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Rapcheep.
Rapcheep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pratipar Rapcheep just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
That's time! Delat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapcheep will feel that in the morning.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delat is looking to wear down Rapcheep with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delat avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
Delat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delat tries to score with a low kick but Rapcheep moves his leg out of the way.
Delat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Delat throws a hook but Rapcheep avoids it easily.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapcheep tries to clinch up but Delat circles away and keeps his distance.
Rapcheep avoids the body shot from Delat.
Delat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapcheep.
Delat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Delat throws a front kick that sends Rapcheep stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delat scores with a leg kick.
Delat misses with a head kick.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Delat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delat throws the kick towards the body but Rapcheep avoids it.
Delat throws a push kick but Rapcheep slaps the foot to one side.
Delat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapcheep checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rapcheep moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep scores with a knee to the head.
Rapcheep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delat takes a shot to the head.
Delat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delat dodges an elbow strike from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep wants to get back to striking at distance but Delat won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delat.
Delat is trying to force a seperation but Rapcheep has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rapcheep throws an elbow but misses.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delat avoids it.
Rapcheep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rapcheep tries a knee to the head but Delat blocks it.
Delat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapcheep. Delat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Delat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rapcheep's sensitive parts.
Delat tries to land a leg kick but Rapcheep saw it coming and moves away.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but Delat moves out of range.
Delat tries to land a leg kick but Rapcheep saw it coming and moves away.
Delat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rapcheep holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Delat tries to pull guard but Rapcheep holds him up against the cage and eventually Delat drops back down to his feet.
Rapcheep keeps control of Delat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep gets underhooks to prevent Delat's takedown attempt.
Rapcheep works on Delat's body with a couple of short punches.
Rapcheep lands an elbow inside that Delat shrugs off.
Rapcheep manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delat. That's going to slow Rapcheep down.
Rapcheep tries to clinch there but Delat circles away.
Delat avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delat.
Delat misses with a head kick.
Rapcheep on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delat. Delat obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep darts in and clinches Delat up against the cage.
Rapcheep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rapcheep checks a leg kick nicely.
Delat throws a head kick but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Rapcheep looks to land a combination but Delat avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Delat.
Delat throws a leg kick but Rapcheep sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rapcheep misses with a two punch combination.
Delat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapcheep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapcheep forces Delat back against the cage and clinches.
Rapcheep manages to break the clinch.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adaephon Delat had his way with Pratipar Rapcheep in that round.
The cut man is working on Pratipar Rapcheep's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Delat throws a head kick but Rapcheep moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Delat.
Rapcheep looks for the body kick but Delat saw that one coming.
Delat tries a head kick but it misses.
Delat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rapcheep.
Delat throws a body kick the misses
and Rapcheep holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Delat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rapcheep manages to break the clinch.
Rapcheep takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rapcheep moves out of range of the body kick from Delat.
An inside leg kick lands from Delat.
Rapcheep throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rapcheep checks a low kick from Delat.
Delat throws a head kick that Rapcheep semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Delat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rapcheep has Delat up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep lands an elbow just above Delat 's eye.
Rapcheep lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rapcheep throws an elbow but misses.
Delat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rapcheep leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rapcheep utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rapcheep lands a body shot.
Delat tries to score a body lock takedown but Rapcheep shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adaephon Delat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rapcheep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delat throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delat. That's going to slow Rapcheep down.
Delat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pratipar Rapcheep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep darts in and clinches Delat up against the cage.
Pratipar Rapcheep seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rapcheep working aggressively here.
Rapcheep has had enough of the clinch but Delat keeps him there for the moment.
Delat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rapcheep has him pressed against the cage.
Rapcheep lands with a right to the head.
Rapcheep trying to land knees to the body.
Delat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rapcheep gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rapcheep prevents Delat from breaking the clinch.
Rapcheep has Delat pressed against the cage, preventing Delat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rapcheep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delat.
Rapcheep scores with a knee to the head.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the head but Delat blocks with his arms.
Delat tries to break the clinch but Rapcheep is controlling the position.
Rapcheep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rapcheep walks away with a smile on his face. Delat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rapcheep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delat tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep throws a right hand that Delat ducks under and follows up with a left that Delat also avoids with ease.
Delat lands a high kick!
Delat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rapcheep jabs at Delat's body.
Rapcheep tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick
and Delat counters with a nice kick to the body.
Delat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rapcheep doesn't manage to clinch there - Delat circles away.
Delat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapcheep drives through and clinches with Delat against the cage.
Rapcheep lands a good knee to the midsection. Delat won't want to take too many of those.
Rapcheep breaks from the clinch.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Delat.
Rapcheep has closed the distance and engaged Delat in a clinch.
Rapcheep stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adaephon Delat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the head but Delat blocks with his arms.
Delat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Delat.
Delat swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep throws a head kick but Delat moves out of range.
Delat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rapcheep takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rapcheep takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rapcheep takes a kick to the side of the head.
Delat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rapcheep checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Delat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rapcheep.
Delat throws a body kick the misses
and Rapcheep moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adaephon Delat.
I think Delat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adaephon Delat!
Adaephon Delat retains his welterweight title!
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