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SFC 37: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Oheat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oheat has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The key to victory for Alex Anderson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Oheat!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oheat swivels and escapes.
Oheat looks gassed!
Anderson tries to bum rush Oheat with a series of wild strikes but Oheat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Anderson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oheat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oheat keeps working.
Anderson moves into full mount!
Anderson looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anderson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oheat is looking to escape.
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Oheat is in no mood to give up.
Anderson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oheat has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oheat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Oheat passes into half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson is looking to control Oheat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Oheat should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oheat is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson trying to control but Oheat postures up.
Oheat wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson works Oheat's body with a nice hook.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oheat doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Oheat, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Oheat against the cage but Oheat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Oheat sprawls well.
Anderson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Oheat keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Anderson.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oheat sprawls well. Oheat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oheat to the mat! Oheat manages to get full guard.
Oheat wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson trying to control but Oheat is working from the bottom.
Anderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oheat walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oheat!
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to control but Oheat wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Anderson.
Anderson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Anderson lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Oheat is now in Anderson's guard. A big mistake from Anderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Oheat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oheat has Anderson in his guard.
Oheat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Oheat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Anderson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Oheat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oheat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Oheat blocks a head kick by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Oheat shrugs it off though.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Oheat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oheat avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson trying to stall but Oheat improves his position.
Anderson fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oheat as Anderson tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anderson pulls Oheat into guard.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson tries to control but Oheat wriggling away.
Anderson landing punches.
Anderson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Oheat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oheat is squirming around, avoiding Anderson's attempts to control the action.
Anderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Anderson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Anderson rushes Oheat and presses him up against the cage.
Oheat tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Oheat prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oheat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oheat smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Oheat is avoiding it.
Anderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oheat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oheat gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oheat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oheat can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Anderson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jimy Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jimy Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gavin Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jr is controlling him.
Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jr defends well.
Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jr defends it nicely.
Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones dives in and grabs Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jr pinned against the cage. Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jr fails to land the takedown.
Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Jr looks gassed!
Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jr lands a head kick. Jones smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Jr.
Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jr wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jr keeps moving.
Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Jr, not yet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Jr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jimy Jones 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.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Jr which made him look bad.
Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones 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.
Nice jab there from Jr.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Jr sees coming a mile off.
Jimy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lands a jab.
Jr throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones dives in and grabs Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimy Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones scores with a takedown into Jr's guard.
Jr keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries a low kick but Jr avoids it.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jr checks a leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jr has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jr cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones pulls Jr into guard.
Jr is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Jr is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jr prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jr wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones pushes Jr off looking to stand but Jr dives back in and keeps control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
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.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jr's half guard.
Jones stops Jr from getting back to his feet.
Jones wants to stand up but Jr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jr kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jr shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimy Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones gets a clinch.
Jr tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jr smiles and moves away.
Jones blocks a head kick by Jr.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jr is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jimy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but Jr keeps it at a distance.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jr is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones throwing shots but Jr is blocking nicely.
Jones winds up and cracks Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Jr is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a kimura but Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is keen to just control but Jr is a slippery customer.
Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones tries for a takedown but Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jr fails with the takedown.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jr stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones has Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones jumps guard and drags Jr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jr advances to half guard.
Jones is looking to control Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jr prevents Jones from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimy Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimy Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between war machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kriz Naiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). war machine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kriz Naiz's chin.
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, war machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kriz Naiz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
machine misses with a straight left.
machine throws a nice looking combination but Naiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Naiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
machine misses with a head kick.
machine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Naiz takes a swing at machine's ribcage but misses.
Naiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
machine throws a right and a left that Naiz avoids nicely.
machine looks to throw the jab but Naiz is out of range.
machine swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
machine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
machine misses with a few strikes there.
Naiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming machine to the mat! machine manages to get full guard.
machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naiz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naiz looking to sit in guard and control but machine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
machine is breathing heavily.
Naiz pulls machine in close to prevent any damage.
Naiz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for machine!
Naiz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Naiz thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Naiz tries to control but machine wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naiz looking to finish with strikes here!
Naiz wants to control the pace but machine is squirming around nicely.
Naiz thowing shots but they're missing.
Naiz breaks from machine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Naiz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naiz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like war machine has been cut.
Naiz looking to control but machine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
machine is in a horrible position here. Naiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
war machine's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naiz working the ground and pound effectively.
Naiz is landing with some decent strikes but machine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machine is in a horrible position here. Naiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
war machine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at war machine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kriz Naiz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rip Off (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwartz comes to the cage accompanied by Baby Got Back. Rip Off struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs 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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rob Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rip Off!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Off shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Off was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Off wants to control the pace but Schwartz is squirming around nicely.
Schwartz flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Off controlling his opponent.
Schwartz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Off is trying to take his opponent's back.
Schwartz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwartz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Schwartz advances to half guard.
Schwartz working the head and body with strikes.
Schwartz wants to stand up but Off is controlling the position.
Schwartz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Off!
Schwartz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz avoids the attempt from Off to control.
Off looks gassed!
Off is looking to improve his position but Schwartz isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwartz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schwartz with a couple of short strikes.
Schwartz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schwartz has hold of Off's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Off manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Off is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schwartz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schwartz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Off's face.
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.
Schwartz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Schwartz trying to control but Off is having none of it.
Schwartz raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Schwartz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schwartz lands with some strikes.
Schwartz working for a guillotine from mount but Off is in no mood to give up.
BOOM! Schwartz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Off tries to lock up and control but Schwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwartz with the ground and pound from mount.
Schwartz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schwartz with the ground and pound from mount.
Off is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schwartz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Off tries to lock up and control but Schwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schwartz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Off hang on?
Schwartz with the ground and pound from mount.
Off is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schwartz landing strikes from the mount and Off is in trouble!
Schwartz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Schwartz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Schwartz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Off sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schwartz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Off trying to control from the bottom.
Schwartz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schwartz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Off punching from the bottom.
Off has hold of Schwartz's hands but Schwartz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schwartz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schwartz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Off keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Off closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Off lands in his opponent's guard.
Off is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Schwartz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schwartz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Off.
Schwartz tries to score with a low kick but Off moves his leg out of the way.
Schwartz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Off fails with a takedown attempt.
Schwartz stuffs the takedown.
Rob Schwartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Off.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwartz misses with a head kick.
Schwartz moves into range and clinches up with Off.
Schwartz jumps guard but Off stands there with Schwartz around his waist. Schwartz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Off tries to pull guard but Schwartz won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schwartz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schwartz fails to pull guard.
Schwartz is looking to break free of the clinch but Off has double underhooks.
Off tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schwartz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Schwartz is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz trying to stall but Off improves his position.
Schwartz is trying to break the clinch but Off has him pressed against the cage.
Schwartz wants to get back to striking at distance but Off won't allow it.
Schwartz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Off tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Off tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schwartz smiles and moves away.
Off shoots in and drives through. Schwartz sprawls well.
Off swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Schwartz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rob Schwartz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schwartz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Off.
Schwartz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Schwartz misses with a takedown attempt - Off sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwartz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Off!
Schwartz is landing with some decent strikes but Off is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz trying to control but Off is having none of it.
Off is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schwartz thowing shots but they're missing.
Schwartz lands a big elbow.
Schwartz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Schwartz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Off holds on to Schwartz as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Off manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Off actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Off wants to get back to full guard.
Schwartz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Off trying to hold on to Schwartz's head to control him but Schwartz postures up.
Schwartz decides to return to a standing position.
Schwartz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Off circles away.
Off fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Off leaves Schwartz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schwartz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Off counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Off.
Schwartz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Off trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Off is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Off prevents Schwartz from getting back to his feet.
Schwartz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Schwartz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Off is looking to escape.
Off is trying to escape the mount.
Off in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schwartz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Off takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Schwartz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Schwartz.
Schwartz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schwartz moves in looking to clinch but Off pushes him off.
Off gets the takedown into side control.
Schwartz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Off is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Off prevents Schwartz from improving his position.
Off is looking to advance position but Schwartz won't allow it.
Schwartz gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Off prevents Schwartz from getting back to his feet.
Schwartz controls Off momentarily but Off frees himself.
Off stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwartz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz controls Off momentarily but Off frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Off wants to clinch up but Schwartz keeps it at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Schwartz
and Off counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schwartz!
Schwartz is looking to improve his position but Off isn't that keen on the idea.
Off trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schwartz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Off fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Schwartz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Off wants to take his opponent's back but Schwartz doesn't allow it.
Schwartz regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz is trying to control but can't.
Rip Off has got the better of the ground game so far.
Off trying to control from half guard but Schwartz is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schwartz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schwartz trying to keep a closed guard but Off is proving a slippery customer.
Off slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schwartz is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Off is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schwartz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schwartz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schwartz tries to get to full guard but Off has control of the leg.
Off throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schwartz is looking to control Off's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwartz avoid being mounted?
Schwartz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Off seems to be working for a kimura but Schwartz defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schwartz wants to improve his position but Off is controlling well.
Off is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Off is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Schwartz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Schwartz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Off is looking for a sweep.
Schwartz lands an elbow.
Schwartz is putting a hurting on Off here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rip Off has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Schwartz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Off tries to bench press Schwartz off him but Schwartz keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rip Off comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Schwartz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Schwartz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshikura Mazuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshikura Mazuri!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Evans really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazuri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mazuri prevents it.
Mazuri with a knee to the head.
Mazuri crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Mazuri lands a knee to the head.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mazuri connects with a knee to the head.
Mazuri landing knees to the head.
Evans trying to stall but Mazuri improves his position.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mazuri walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuck Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Mazuri sprawls well.
Mazuri closes the distance and clinches.
Mazuri with a knee to the head.
Mazuri crunches a lovely knee into Evans's ribcage.
Mazuri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Mazuri lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazuri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mazuri with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mazuri avoiding damage.
Mazuri working Evans over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazuri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mazuri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Evans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Evans is rocked!
Mazuri lands a knee to the head.
Oh Evans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazuri scores with a knee to the head.
Evans takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mazuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
Mazuri with a knee to the head.
Mazuri landing knees to the head.
Mazuri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mazuri working Evans over with knees to the body.
Mazuri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Evans's face.
Mazuri with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Mazuri.
Mazuri lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Evans is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mazuri lands an elbow inside that Evans shrugs off.
Mazuri with a knee to the head.
Mazuri stalling in the clinch.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mazuri walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mazuri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazuri lands a jab-cross combination.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mazuri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mazuri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mazuri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chuck Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mazuri is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mazuri Rushes Evans and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Evans is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mazuri Piles on the pressure and Evans crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshikura Mazuri!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spike The Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch there but The Crusher circles away.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Crusher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
The Crusher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Crusher is looking to escape.
The Crusher trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to take a breather but The Crusher is having none of it.
The Crusher is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Crusher keeps working.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Crusher on the ground.
Jones throwing shots but The Crusher is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to stand up but The Crusher has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The Crusher trying to control but Jones postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones looks for a takedown but The Crusher sprawls well.
The Crusher misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Crusher looking for a sweep. Not yet The Crusher, not yet.
Jones wants to pass the guard but The Crusher is keeping the position.
The Crusher pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The Crusher throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
The Crusher parries the strikes from Jones easily there. Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Crusher to escape.
The Crusher sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher regains full guard. Nicely done.
The Crusher looking for a sweep. Not yet The Crusher, not yet.
The Crusher trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The Crusher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crusher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crusher is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to stand but The Crusher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones tries to clinch up
and The Crusher counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crusher landing a few strikes.
The Crusher decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones tries for a takedown but The Crusher circles away easily
and The Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crusher trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Crusher stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
The Crusher fails with the takedown
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The Crusher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Crusher can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Crusher trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Crusher has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Crusher clinches with his opponent.
The Crusher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Crusher pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crusher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Crusher misses with a takedown attempt
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Crusher is keeping the position for now.
The Crusher wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crusher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crusher 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.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from The Crusher.
Jones wants to control from the top but The Crusher keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead The Crusher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The Crusher postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but The Crusher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Crusher misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crusher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Crusher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Crusher keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but The Crusher is working from the bottom.
The Crusher controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
James Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Crusher 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.
The Crusher controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but The Crusher keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Crusher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The Crusher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones wants to control but The Crusher postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The Crusher is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but The Crusher keeps moving and retains side control.
The Crusher creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Crusher tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
James Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Crusher controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
The Crusher is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jones wanted to stand there but The Crusher had control of the position.
The Crusher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
The Crusher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crusher has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. The Crusher didn't expect that.
The Crusher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Crusher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones throws a strike but The Crusher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The Crusher preventing the sweep.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Crusher has passed into side control.
The Crusher stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. The Crusher fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Crusher is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Crusher wants to sweep but no luck.
The Crusher keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but The Crusher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones wants to control the position but The Crusher says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but The Crusher postures up.
Jones punching from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Crusher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
The Crusher leaning against his opponent.
The Crusher stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Crusher managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
The Crusher tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
James Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spike The Crusher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Crusher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones fails to pull guard.
The Crusher can't get the takedown.
The Crusher is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
The Crusher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
The Crusher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is looking for a sweep. The Crusher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crusher trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jones clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones throws a right and a left that The Crusher avoids nicely.
The Crusher tries to clinch
and Jones moves into the clinch.
The Crusher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
The Crusher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Crusher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Crusher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
The Crusher punishing his opponent with strikes.
The Crusher avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding The Crusher's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is just holding on here. The Crusher manages to take his back.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from The Crusher are getting through and doing damage.
Jones is keeping busy.
Jones rolls, trying to escape but The Crusher keeps control of the position.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by The Crusher.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of The Crusher's arms.
The Crusher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones can't escape the position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from The Crusher.
The Crusher is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for The Crusher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Crusher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Crusher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is trying to control The Crusher's posture but The Crusher avoids it.
The Crusher trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The Crusher decides to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Crusher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
The Crusher is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spike The Crusher dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
The Crusher sneaks back into half guard.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed The Crusher to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but The Crusher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crusher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The Crusher wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The Crusher misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The Crusher controlling Jones's posture.
Jones controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but The Crusher is working from the bottom.
The Crusher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead The Crusher has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Crusher defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard so The Crusher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Crusher tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for The Crusher!
The Crusher tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones landing shots from mount.
The Crusher wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
The Crusher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Crusher's face.
Jones content just to control the position here.
The Crusher wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Spike The Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Crusher can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jones!
James Jones is the new bantamweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Silvers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sha Danson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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145 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Silvers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sha Danson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvers checks a low kick from Danson.
Silvers shoots in for a takedown but Danson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silvers shoots in looking for a takedown. Danson tries to sprawl out of it but Silvers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Danson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Danson has cracked Silvers with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Danson lands another huge swinging hook and Silvers tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Silvers, before Danson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sha Danson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yosuke Okazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Mitsumito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Mitsumito is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yosuke Okazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan Mitsumito!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitsumito stuffs the takedown attempt from Okazaki. Okazaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Okazaki has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Mitsumito as Okazaki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yosuke Okazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitsumito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okazaki blocks the body kick.
Okazaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okazaki is breathing heavily.
Okazaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitsumito lands with an uppercut that bounces Okazaki off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitsumito.
Mitsumito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mitsumito tries to clinch but Okazaki moves out of range.
Mitsumito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitsumito throws a push kick but Okazaki slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsumito looks to land a body kick but Okazaki moved away.
Okazaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitsumito avoids it really well and circles away.
Mitsumito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitsumito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitsumito tries to break free but Okazaki pushes him back against the cage.
Mitsumito has Okazaki pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitsumito pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okazaki tumbling to the mat - Mitsumito dives into Okazaki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsumito tries to stand but Okazaki is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mitsumito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crunch! Mitsumito slams his shin into Okazaki's torso.
Mitsumito misses with a hook. Okazaki ducked under it nicely.
Mitsumito rushes Okazaki and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitsumito manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsumito misses with a looping left.
Mitsumito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okazaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mitsumito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitsumito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan Mitsumito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsumito jabs Okazaki right on the nose. Okazaki blinks but takes it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mitsumito.
Okazaki shoots in for a double leg but Mitsumito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mitsumito!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Okazaki. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsumito takes the fight into the clinch.
Okazaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitsumito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mitsumito breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Mitsumito. No joy for Okazaki on that attempt.
Mitsumito throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsumito takes the fight into the clinch.
Mitsumito breaks from the clinch.
Okazaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yosuke Okazaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okazaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okazaki avoids the head kick by Mitsumito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mitsumito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mitsumito scores with a hook to the body. Okazaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mitsumito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okazaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitsumito. Mitsumito obviously looking to wear him down.
Okazaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitsumito.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okazaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mitsumito. Mitsumito obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsumito lands a nice looking kick to the body. Okazaki takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheers as Mitsumito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okazaki doesn't seem phased though.
Mitsumito misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsumito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitsumito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mitsumito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mitsumito throws a head kick but Okazaki moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsumito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mitsumito scores with a push kick.
Okazaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mitsumito.
Okazaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsumito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okazaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okazaki moves out of range of the body kick from Mitsumito.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okazaki avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Mitsumito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitsumito 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Mitsumito!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbabarauma Smith II (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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218 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umbabarauma Smith II!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith II is retaining full guard.
Smith II is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith II is retaining full guard.
Smith II is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Darko wants to control from the top but Smith II keeps moving.
Darko passes into half guard.
Darko is trying to work for a kimura but Smith II is defending well.
Smith II tries to get to full guard but Darko has control of the leg.
Darko seems to be working for a kimura but Smith II defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith II is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Darko is trying to work for a kimura but Smith II is defending well.
Darko wants to free his trapped foot but Smith II is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Smith II misses.
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.
Darko scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko wants to take Smith II's back but he can't do it this time.
Darko looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith II defends it well.
Darko prevents Smith II from getting the reversal.
Darko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith II manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Darko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith II, who protects the arm well.
Smith II tries to bench press Darko off him but Darko keeps the position.
Darko wants to control but Smith II is keeping him busy.
Smith II tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Darko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith II has escaped the position, nice work there.
Darko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Darko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Darko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith II, who protects the arm well.
Smith II regains half guard.
Darko is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith II moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Darko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Darko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith II as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko tries for a takedown but Smith II sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Darko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith II fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Darko.
Smith II throws a nice looking combination but Darko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Umbabarauma Smith II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Smith II misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darko shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbabarauma Smith II showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Darko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith II tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darko was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith II.
Smith II fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith II defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith II lands a body shot.
Darko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith II does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Smith II is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darko pulls his head out easily.
Smith II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darko works his way into side control.
Smith II is looking to reverse the position.
Darko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith II has escaped the position, nice work there.
Darko is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith II is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith II is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith II looking for submissions off his back.
Darko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith II!
Darko prevents Smith II from getting the reversal.
Darko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith II can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Darko is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Smith II is in real trouble.
Darko has the hooks in. Smith II is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith II manages to reverse the position and now he's in Darko's guard. Nice work there by Smith II.
Darko looking for a sweep. Not yet Darko, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith II drops back looking for a leg! Darko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Darko manages to kick Smith II off! Smith II jumps back into Darko's guard.
Smith II drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith II jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Darko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith II 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.
Smith II postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Darko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith II, into his guard.
Darko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith II's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Darko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Darko!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Ransom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryuu Matsumoto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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159 lbs
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25
140 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Matsumoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Ransom!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsumoto. Ransom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsumoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ransom is looking to escape.
Matsumoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Matsumoto lands a nice short elbow.
Matsumoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matsumoto winds up and cracks Ransom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Matsumoto thows a huge punch but Ransom dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ransom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ransom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsumoto.
Matsumoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Ransom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsumoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsumoto prevents Ransom from improving his position.
Ransom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsumoto is working away from the top position though.
Matsumoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ransom wants to clinch up but Matsumoto keeps it at a distance.
Ransom misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsumoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Ransom misses with a takedown
and Matsumoto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ransom!
Matsumoto landing strikes from the mount and Ransom is in trouble!
Ransom is squirming around, avoiding Matsumoto's attempts to control the action.
Ransom taking shots to the head.
Ransom takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Matsumoto's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuu Matsumoto!
Ryuu Matsumoto retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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