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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Smidt (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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182 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Smidt!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ferguson wants a takedown.
Smidt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Smidt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Smidt is struggling to control the position.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
Smidt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smidt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ferguson is rocked!
It looks like Turd Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Smidt moves out of range.
Smidt wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Ferguson has closed the distance and engaged Smidt in a clinch.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Smidt keeps him there for the moment.
Ferguson is leaning against Smidt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Smidt throws knees to the body.
Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smidt prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ferguson being controlled here, momentarily.
Smidt prevents Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferguson is working an open guard so Smidt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smidt darts in trying to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smidt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smidt looks to clinch
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Smidt with a series of wild strikes but Smidt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smidt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to break free but Smidt pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Smidt blocks it.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smidt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eric Smidt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smidt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Smidt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ferguson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferguson.
Smidt pushes Ferguson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smidt has Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Smidt is controlling the position.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Smidt gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smidt lands an elbow inside.
Smidt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Smidt throws knees to the body.
Smidt lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smidt instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smidt obliges.
Smidt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Smidt closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side
and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ferguson.
Smidt lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smidt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smidt tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Smidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smidt moves into the clinch.
Smidt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferguson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson can't break the clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smidt.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smidt slips a straight right by Ferguson.
Smidt wants to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a single leg into guard. Smidt didn't expect that.
Smidt controlling Ferguson's posture.
Smidt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Smidt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smidt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Smidt.
Smidt trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson tries a body shot but Smidt blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferguson as Smidt tries to tie him up.
Smidt lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
Ferguson wants to break free but Smidt has control.
Smidt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Smidt holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferguson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson tries to throw a body punch but Smidt avoids it by throwing Ferguson back against the cage.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson wants to get back to striking at distance but Smidt won't allow it.
Smidt prevents Ferguson from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson avoids a wild elbow strike from Smidt.
Ferguson is trying to break free.
Smidt lands a damaging elbow.
Smidt trying to control the position but instead, Ferguson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smidt into the cage.
Ferguson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smidt pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smidt throws a nice head kick!
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smidt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smidt regains half guard.
Ferguson trying to control the action but Smidt is working from the bottom.
Smidt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smidt keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smidt is on top in guard.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smidt is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Smidt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Turd Ferguson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smidt, right into the meat.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
Smidt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson moves into the clinch.
Smidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Smidt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smidt lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Ferguson working hard to break the clinch.
Smidt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Smidt.
Smidt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smidt lands an elbow that stopped Ferguson in his tracks for a moment.
Smidt lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smidt blocks a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Smidt controls the action.
Smidt lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smidt stalls.
Smidt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but Smidt won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smidt.
Smidt is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smidt down to the mat. Smidt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smidt tries to clinch up.
Smidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smidt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turd Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Smidt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smidt tries to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a nice body kick.
Smidt clinches but Ferguson breaks the clinch
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right that stings Smidt.
Smidt throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turd Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Smidt moves out of range.
Ferguson seems to have got his legs back now.
Smidt closes the distance but Ferguson moves to the side
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Smidt backing up. Smidt nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.
Smidt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson counters with a three punch combo that has Smidt backing up. Smidt nods at Ferguson to acknowledge the strikes.
Smidt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson counters by clinching up.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Smidt throws knees to the body.
Smidt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferguson's defenses.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smidt lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Ferguson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smidt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smidt missing with knees to the body.
Smidt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ferguson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smidt gets underhooks to prevent Ferguson's takedown attempt.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Smidt throws knees to the body.
Ferguson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smidt.
Smidt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smidt has Ferguson pressed against the cage, preventing Ferguson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smidt trying to stall but Ferguson improves his position.
Smidt missing with knees to the body.
Smidt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferguson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smidt tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Smidt moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Smidt tries to clinch up.
Smidt darts in trying to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smidt tries to clinch up.
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.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Smidt.
Smidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smidt.
Smidt tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Smidt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
Smidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Smidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Smidt moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Smidt.
I think Smidt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Smidt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Olicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Macho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Macho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Olicky's chin.
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218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Olicky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Macho!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olicky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Olicky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Olicky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macho's legs.
Macho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olicky is trying to get an arm triangle but Macho is defending well.
Macho is looking for a sweep.
Olicky lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Macho down.
Olicky working the ground and pound.
Macho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olicky's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Olicky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olicky is looking to advance position but Macho won't allow it.
Macho is trying to get back to full guard.
Olicky trying to mount his opponent but Macho defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olicky seems to be working for a kimura but Macho defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Macho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Olicky postures up.
Macho wants to sweep but no luck.
Macho keeping full guard, as Olicky tries to pass.
Macho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macho looking for a guillotine here but Olicky defends easily.
Olicky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olicky preventing the sweep.
Macho can't keep his opponent in guard - Olicky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macho gets back to full guard.
Macho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Olicky defends well.
Macho looks gassed!
Macho is trying to keep Olicky in close.
Olicky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Macho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Olicky's best efforts.
Olicky trying to control from half guard but Macho is working away.
Olicky working over Macho with some ground and pound. Macho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macho is looking to improve his position.
Olicky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macho keeps working.
Macho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Olicky connects with a nice short shot to Macho's temple.
Olicky working over Macho with some ground and pound. Macho looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Olicky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Macho knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olicky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Macho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olicky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Olicky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olicky winds up and cracks Macho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Olicky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olicky lands with a punch from half guard.
Macho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olicky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olicky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olicky stands up over Macho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Olicky distracts Macho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olicky defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olicky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Olicky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Macho has his takedown stuffed
and Olicky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Macho won't be happy with that.
Olicky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Macho to see if he's OK.
Macho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olicky taking a break here but Macho is having none of it and regains half guard.
Olicky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Macho is staying active underneath Olicky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macho is breathing heavily.
Olicky working Macho over with strikes.
Olicky is pressing down on Macho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macho is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macho tries to roll over but Olicky keeps him under control.
Macho actively working from the bottom here.
Olicky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Olicky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Olicky is pressing down on Macho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macho is holding on for now.
Macho is looking for a sweep. Olicky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olicky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Olicky prevents Macho from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olicky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Macho is refusing to be controlled, as Olicky sits in half guard.
Olicky is really struggling to control Macho but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Macho manages to get to full guard.
Olicky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olicky has managed to get both his arms back between Macho's legs - danger averted.
Olicky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Olicky trying to control the position from guard on top but Macho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olicky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Macho keeping full guard, as Olicky tries to pass.
Macho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Olicky trying to hold on to Macho's head to control him but Macho postures up.
Olicky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macho's back!
Macho showing good submission defense here.
The referee is taking a good look at Macho as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Olicky!
Macho turns into Olicky and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macho postures up in Olicky's guard and throws a big left but Olicky blocks it.
Mario Olicky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Macho trying to stand up but can't free himself from Olicky's guard.
Olicky keeping moving, preventing Macho from controlling successfully.
Olicky working for a triangle but Macho defends it easily.
Macho distracts Olicky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Macho trying to control but Olicky is working from the bottom.
Macho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olicky is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Olicky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Macho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Olicky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Macho's guard.
Macho wants to sweep but no luck.
Olicky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Olicky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Macho wants to sweep here but Olicky controlling him for the moment.
Olicky chips away with some ground and pound.
Macho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olicky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Macho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Olicky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Olicky stands and throws Macho's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Macho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olicky working the body and head with strikes.
Olicky has hold of Macho's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Macho tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Olicky cranks the arm and Macho screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Macho, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mario Olicky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Dezmirean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirra Hinoda (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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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristian Dezmirean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirra Hinoda!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dezmirean shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hinoda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dezmirean's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dezmirean's back!
Dezmirean rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dezmirean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hinoda.
Dezmirean keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hinoda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dezmirean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hinoda.
Hinoda thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dezmirean to regain full guard.
Dezmirean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hinoda throws and elbow that misses. Dezmirean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hinoda's guard. Nice move by Dezmirean!
Dezmirean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dezmirean scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hinoda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dezmirean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dezmirean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hinoda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dezmirean escapes and throws Hinoda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hinoda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dezmirean off and has taken his back!
Dezmirean rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dezmirean is trying to get back to full guard.
Hinoda trying to pass the guard but Dezmirean defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dezmirean is trying to get back to full guard.
Dezmirean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dezmirean tries to get out of the position.
Hinoda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dezmirean is controlling Hinoda's trapped leg to prevent Hinoda from advancing to side control.
Hinoda is thwarting Dezmirean's attempts to control the position.
Dezmirean won't allow Hinoda to pass to mount.
Hinoda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dezmirean manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinoda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hinoda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinoda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dezmirean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hinoda wants to pass the guard but Dezmirean is keeping the position.
Hinoda throws a big right hand that misses.
Dezmirean is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hinoda dives into side control.
Hinoda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hinoda sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dezmirean is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hinoda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dezmirean is trying to improve his position.
Dezmirean wants to control but Hinoda postures up.
An elbow from Hinoda crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Hinoda.
Dezmirean is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hinoda off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Dezmirean dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hinoda swinging wildly here.
Hinoda shoots and misses
and Dezmirean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dezmirean trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinoda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dezmirean works over Hinoda with some ground and pound from guard.
Dezmirean cracks Hinoda with a solid left hand.
Hinoda keeping moving, preventing Dezmirean from controlling successfully.
Hinoda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dezmirean's guard.
Hinoda is in close to Dezmirean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hinoda is in close to Dezmirean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hinoda won't allow Dezmirean to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dezmirean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hinoda's guard.
Dezmirean trying to control but Hinoda is working from the bottom.
Hinoda trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dezmirean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinoda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dezmirean postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hinoda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dezmirean, into his guard.
Dezmirean 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.
Dezmirean keeping full guard, as Hinoda tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinoda throwing strikes from guard but Dezmirean blocks nicely.
Hinoda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hinoda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dezmirean manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hinoda has Dezmirean in his guard.
Dezmirean is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hinoda has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dezmirean is looking to defend but Hinoda has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dezmirean! Hinoda pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dezmirean taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mirra Hinoda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenebrus Eisenhein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loki Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenhein comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing Can Stop Me by Synthphonia Suprema. Loki Schwager acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
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260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tenebrus Eisenhein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loki Schwager!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Tenebrus Eisenhein has been cut.
Eisenhein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eisenhein misses with a wild combination.
Schwager throws a right hand that Eisenhein ducks under and follows up with a left that Eisenhein also avoids with ease.
Eisenhein tries to close the distance and clinch but Schwager swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eisenhein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schwager moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schwager lands a left and a right that send Eisenhein crashing to the mat, dazed. Schwager thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eisenhein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schwager is fending him off so far but Eisenhein persists. Nope, Schwager circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Schwager.
Eisenhein is breathing heavily.
Eisenhein loses concentration momentarily and Schwager pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Eisenhein crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Schwager finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Loki Schwager!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between leomar tungaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaosai Nebula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khaosai Nebula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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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, leomar tungaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khaosai Nebula!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nebula stuffs the takedown.
Nebula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nebula lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nebula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
tungaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nebula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nebula drives through and clinches with tungaw against the cage.
Nebula connects with a nasty looking knee right to tungaw's face.
It looks like leomar tungaw has been cut.
Nebula with a knee to the head.
Nebula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nebula wants to clinch.
Nebula tries to clinch there but tungaw circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nebula clinches with his opponent.
Nebula misses with a punch on the inside.
Nebula just leaning against tungaw, taking a breather.
Nebula landing knees to the head.
Nebula's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nebula landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nebula dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nebula with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
tungaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nebula prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for leomar tungaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nebula manages to break the clinch.
Nebula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nebula clinches up against the cage.
Nebula connects with a nasty looking knee right to tungaw's face.
tungaw is breathing heavily.
Nebula is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nebula scores with a knee to the head.
Nebula pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nebula putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has tungaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nebula lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nebula scores with a knee to the head.
Nebula landing knees to the head.
Nebula with a knee to the head.
Nebula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with tungaw's elbow.
Nebula with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nebula lands a nice knee to the body.
Nebula comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nebula pulls guard successfully.
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!
tungaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and tungaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
tungaw looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nebula can do anything to dispel that myth.
tungaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nebula wants to stand and escape but tungaw is having none of it.
tungaw drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nebula manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now tungaw has Nebula in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nebula trying to stand up but can't free himself from tungaw's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaosai Nebula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on leomar tungaw's cut.
That's time! tungaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nebula clinches up with tungaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Nebula has dropped down and is working for a takedown. tungaw is trying to keep an underhook but Nebula manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nebula working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nebula wants to free his trapped foot but tungaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nebula is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
tungaw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
tungaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nebula decides to return to a standing position.
Nebula is looking to clinch.
Nebula leaves tungaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Nebula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nebula.
tungaw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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.
Nebula pushes tungaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Nebula connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nebula.
Nebula connects with a nasty looking knee right to tungaw's face.
Nebula misses with an elbow over the top.
Nebula landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nebula misses with a punch on the inside.
Nebula connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nebula obliges.
Nebula landing knees to the head.
Nebula avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Nebula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nebula tightens his grip and picks tungaw up, before dumping him to the ground. tungaw manages to land in guard.
Nebula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nebula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. tungaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nebula wants to stand but tungaw has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nebula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nebula tries to stand but tungaw is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Khaosai Nebula.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as tungaw checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nebula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nebula wants to clinch.
Nebula throws a leg kick but tungaw moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaosai Nebula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on leomar tungaw's cut.
That's time! tungaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nebula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by tungaw.
tungaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
tungaw fails with the takedown.
Nebula tries to close the distance and clinch but tungaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nebula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nebula has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nebula with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nebula with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nebula connects with a knee to the head.
Nebula lands a knee to the body.
Nebula is trying to trip tungaw. He has hold of a leg but tungaw is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nebula persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nebula's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nebula avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
tungaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nebula doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nebula manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nebula stands up from tungaw's guard - Nebula perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nebula instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nebula pushes off an throws an elbow but tungaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nebula is struggling to control the position.
tungaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nebula lands a knee to the head.
Nebula connects with a nasty looking knee right to tungaw's face.
Nebula displaying some good clinch control by pressing tungaw up against the cage.
Nebula unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nebula with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nebula.
Nebula connects with a nasty looking knee right to tungaw's face.
Nebula taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Nebula.
Come on Nebula - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nebula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nebula misses with a wild body shot.
Khaosai Nebula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nebula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on tungaw. That did some damage!
Nebula tries to close the distance and clinch but tungaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nebula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nebula breaks the clinch.
Nebula is looking to clinch but tungaw is avoiding it.
leomar tungaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khaosai Nebula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nebula misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khaosai Nebula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nebula 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaosai Nebula!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shafiq Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shafiq Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu clinches with his opponent.
Jitsu successfully pulls guard.
Hussain throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Hussain is sitting in close to Jitsu's body. Jitsu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hussain is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hussain is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jitsu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Jitsu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza comes to the cage accompanied by Dry County. Finley has chosen Bad Company as his entrance music. Thiago de Souza has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dakota Finley!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley swings for the body but de Souza moves out of range.
de Souza misses with a looping right.
de Souza throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by de Souza.
de Souza bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finley's head.
Finley blocks a head kick by de Souza.
Finley rushes de Souza and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from de Souza.
Finley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
de Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finley is defending against the submission attempts here by de Souza.
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!
de Souza thows a huge punch but Finley dodges it nicely.
Finley actively working from the bottom here.
Finley taking some punishment here, with de Souza in his half guard.
Finley wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley is in trouble now - de Souza has advanced to mount!
de Souza trying to control but Finley is having none of it.
The referee warns Finley that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
de Souza fails to advance to Finley's back.
Finley has given up his back.
de Souza cracks Finley with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Finley from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
de Souza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Finley trying to control the hands but de Souza breaks the grip.
de Souza has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finley is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley fending off the submission attempt from de Souza.
Finley tries to break free.
de Souza lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
de Souza lands a shot to the head.
de Souza lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
de Souza is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
de Souza lands shots from the back.
Finley won't enjoy being in this position. de Souza looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Finley is tapping - it's over boys! de Souza picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago de Souza!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Halik ni Hudas as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Bonn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonn tries to clinch there but Pacquiao circles away.
Bonn shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonn on the side of the head.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bonn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Pacquiao. That snapped Bonn's head back.
Bonn tries to clinch but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonn.
Bonn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pacquiao.
Michael Bonn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacquiao dips to his left and cracks Bonn with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
Bonn tries for a takedown but Pacquiao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacquiao lands a nice looking body shot.
Pacquiao tests Bonn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pacquiao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pacquiao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bonn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bonn is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Bonn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pacquiao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck for Bonn with that takedown attempt.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacquiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacquiao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao scores with a hook.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pacquiao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pacquiao.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bonn. 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.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Bonn backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao cracks Bonn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonn shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiao shows good takedown defense.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao misses with a body kick.
Pacquiao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck for Bonn with that takedown attempt.
Bonn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bonn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacquiao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pacquiao scores with a hook.
Pacquiao tests Bonn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacquiao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pacquiao. Beautiful body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacquiao.
Bonn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacquiao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Pacquiao 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.
Bonn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonn.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bonn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonn tries to move into range but Pacquiao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Bonn's body. Bonn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiao defends it nicely.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiao scores with a body shot.
Michael Bonn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pacquiao slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pacquiao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Pacquiao throws a combination. Bonn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pacquiao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacquiao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacquiao lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonn's head.
Pacquiao jabs at Bonn's body.
Bonn moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pacquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bonn at a distance.
Pacquiao stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonn. Bonn gets slowly back to his feet.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Bonn or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bonn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Bonn's body. Bonn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pacquiao lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Junior Pacquiao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pacquiao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Junior Pacquiao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pacquiao lands a jab to Bonn's midsection.
Bonn takes one to the side of the head.
Bonn misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacquiao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacquiao darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonn ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pacquiao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Bonn shoots in.
Pacquiao lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pacquiao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bonn has a takedown stuffed.
Pacquiao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacquiao throws the kick towards the body but Bonn avoids it.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao lands a right hook to the body.
Pacquiao lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bonn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Pacquiao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bonn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pacquiao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pacquiao throws a body kick that misses.
Bonn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacquiao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonn somewhat.
Bonn shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacquiao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bonn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiao but Pacquiao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pacquiao is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonn rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonn fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonn misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Bonn's body.
Bonn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacquiao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pacquiao leaves Bonn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pacquiao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Bonn's body.
Pacquiao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bonn blocks the body kick.
Bonn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bonn moves forwards but Pacquiao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pacquiao digs a good hook to Bonn's body.
Bonn ducks right into an uppercut from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonn fails with the takedown.
Pacquiao lands a nice hook to Bonn's body. Bonn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a shot to the body.
Pacquiao with a hook.
Bonn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bonn is rocked!
Pacquiao lands a slapping body shot.
Pacquiao with a jab.
Oh Bonn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pacquiao scores with a jab to the body.
Bonn seems to have got his legs back now.
Bonn walks into a stiff left hand from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonn on the side of the head.
Bonn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacquiao stuns Bonn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pacquiao cracks Bonn with an open hand slap.
Pacquiao punishes Bonn's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pacquiao cracks Bonn with a good jab.
Bonn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pacquiao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pacquiao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bonn's hands.
Bonn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for Bonn with that takedown attempt.
Pacquiao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao throws a front kick that sends Bonn stumbling back into the cage.
Michael Bonn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Junior Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Pacquiao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pacquiao 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 24:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Pacquiao!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Noessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noessler has chosen Primordial - Empire Falls as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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245 lbs
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254 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandro Noessler!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nogueira.
Noessler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nogueira circles away.
Nogueira throws a jab when Noessler was well out of range.
Noessler fails to land the takedown.
Nogueira misses the shot to the body.
Noessler throws a leg kick but Nogueira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Noessler lands.
Noessler tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Antonio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandro Noessler.
Decent striking displayed by Noessler there.
Nogueira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noessler.
Nogueira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Noessler was covering up waiting for the punch and Nogueira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nogueira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noessler keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is looking to work some ground and pound but Noessler has wrist control.
Nogueira passes Noessler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Noessler gets back to full guard.
Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nogueira prevents Noessler from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira trying to control but Noessler is working from the bottom.
Nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Noessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Noessler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noessler has hold of Nogueira's hands but Nogueira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nogueira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nogueira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nogueira is trying to control the action in half guard but Noessler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nogueira passes to full mount!
Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Noessler has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nogueira landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nogueira 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.
Noessler looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira scoring with strikes but Noessler is staying in there.
Nogueira scoring with strikes but Noessler is staying in there.
BOOM! Nogueira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Nogueira.
Nogueira with shots to the head and body - Noessler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nogueira controlling from mount.
The referee warns Noessler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noessler tries to lock up and control but Nogueira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nogueira looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira 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.
Nogueira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noessler.
Nogueira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noessler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira.
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noessler manages to avoid it.
Sandro Noessler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Noessler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Noessler is being controlled here.
Noessler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Noessler is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
Check out the look on Nogueira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Noessler is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noessler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Noessler is working from the bottom.
Nogueira scores with punches from side control.
Nogueira landing a few strikes.
Noessler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nogueira working the head and body with strikes.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Noessler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Noessler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to score with some ground and pound. Noessler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nogueira lands a few punches from side control.
Noessler is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nogueira grinds an elbow into Noessler's temple.
Nogueira grinds an elbow into Noessler's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noessler being controlled for a moment.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Noessler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira is working Noessler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Noessler is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nogueira taking a breather here.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Noessler is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Nogueira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noessler.
Nogueira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Noessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nogueira trying to control but Noessler is working from the bottom.
Noessler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antonio Nogueira.
Nogueira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noessler sprawls well initially but Nogueira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noessler defends it well.
Nogueira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noessler can do to turn this around?
Nogueira works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Noessler's face.
Noessler is bucking up trying to escape but Nogueira cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nogueira raining down shots from the mount!
Nogueira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Antonio Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nogueira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira working the ground and pound effectively.
Nogueira controlling from mount.
Noessler is bucking up trying to escape but Nogueira cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nogueira looking to finish Noessler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Noessler!
Nogueira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nogueira has hold of Noessler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Noessler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Noessler is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira controlling from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nogueira landing strikes from the mount and Noessler is in trouble!
Nogueira lands a heavy elbow.
Nogueira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nogueira content just to control the position here.
Nogueira fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nogueira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nogueira, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Nogueira!
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