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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kongo Hatoky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Ryhti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatoky's entrance music is MAMMA AFRICA!!. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kongo Hatoky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Risto Ryhti!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryhti has Hatoky up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ryhti is leaning against Hatoky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryhti leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ryhti manages to break the clinch.
Ryhti instigates a clinch.
Hatoky has had enough of the clinch but Ryhti keeps him there for the moment.
Hatoky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryhti leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Hatoky tries to stall but Ryhti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryhti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryhti moves in looking to clinch but Hatoky pushes him off.
Ryhti fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryhti clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatoky stalling in the clinch but Ryhti improves position.
The referee calls for Ryhti to work.
Ryhti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hatoky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hatoky keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryhti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatoky darts in trying to clinch
and Ryhti counters with a three punch combo that has Hatoky backing up. Hatoky nods at Ryhti to acknowledge the strikes.
Ryhti takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryhti has Hatoky pressed against the ropes.
Hatoky stalling in the clinch but Ryhti improves position.
Ryhti stalling against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Risto Ryhti.
Ryhti looks to clinch
so Hatoky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ryhti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hatoky is controlling him.
Ryhti looks gassed!
Hatoky is standing up over Ryhti. Ryhti looks to escape but Hatoky dives into side control.
Ryhti is letting Hatoky control him for a moment.
Ryhti wants to get back to his feet.
Hatoky trying to control the action but Ryhti is working from the bottom.
Hatoky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hatoky taking a breather here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryhti wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti is not content to let Hatoky control the position.
Ryhti is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryhti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ryhti wants to get back to his feet but Hatoky is dominant here and he's now got Ryhti's back!
Hatoky raining down shots from the mount!
You get the feeling that Ryhti really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hatoky trying to control but Ryhti is having none of it.
Ryhti wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hatoky controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryhti is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ryhti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatoky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hatoky trying to control but Ryhti is having none of it.
Ryhti is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ryhti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hatoky gets a takedown into half guard.
Ryhti is trying to stand back up but Hatoky is controlling him
Ryhti kicks Hatoky off and gets back to his feet.
Ryhti rushes Hatoky and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ryhti is leaning against Hatoky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryhti manages to break the clinch.
Hatoky tries to keep at a distance but Ryhti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryhti'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.
Hatoky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryhti has him pressed against the ropes.
Ryhti is leaning against Hatoky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryhti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryhti breaks from the clinch.
Ryhti clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryhti stalling.
Ryhti breaks from the clinch.
Ryhti instigates a clinch.
Hatoky goes for a takedown attempt but Ryhti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ryhti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hatoky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryhti is working Hatoky over against the ropes.
Ryhti avoiding damage.
Ryhti tries to stall but Hatoky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryhti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hatoky up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Risto Ryhti.
Ryhti moves out of range as Hatoky strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatoky tries for a takedown but Ryhti circles away easily
and Ryhti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryhti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kongo Hatoky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatoky is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryhti gets an underhook and turns Hatoky into the ropes.
Ryhti wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Ryhti.
Ryhti can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryhti stops a takedown attempt from Hatoky.
Ryhti looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryhti stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Risto Ryhti.
Ryhti stuffs the takedown.
Risto Ryhti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryhti tries to clinch but Hatoky is having none of it.
Kongo Hatoky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Ryhti as Hatoky shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatoky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatoky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryhti.
Ryhti doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatoky circles away.
Hatoky fails with the takedown
and Ryhti counters with a one-two to the body.
Hatoky fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryhti gets a clinch.
Ryhti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hatoky stalling in the clinch.
Ryhti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hatoky is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hatoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryhti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhti manages to break the clinch.
Hatoky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryhti.
Hatoky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryhti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryhti is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryhti.
Ryhti is working Hatoky over against the ropes.
Ryhti stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hatoky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ryhti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryhti wants to clinch up but Hatoky keeps it at a distance.
Hatoky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryhti swivels and escapes.
Ryhti clinches with his opponent.
Ryhti stalling.
Hatoky wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryhti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryhti lands a shoulder strike.
Hatoky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryhti smiles and moves away.
Ryhti misses with a kick to the body.
Ryhti wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Ryhti 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. 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.
Ryhti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hatoky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hatoky shoots in but Ryhti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Hatoky.
Hatoky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryhti counters with a two punch combo.
Ryhti moves into the clinch.
Hatoky letting Ryhti take a breather here.
The crowd are getting on Ryhti's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hatoky goes for a takedown attempt but Ryhti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kongo Hatoky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhti clinches up with Hatoky and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ryhti wants to stall.
Hatoky wants a takedown.
Hatoky fails to pull guard.
Ryhti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatoky tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryhti avoids the damage to the body.
Hatoky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryhti scores with a hook to the body.
Hatoky is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryhti scores with a hook to the body.
Hatoky is looking to control Ryhti's arms but Ryhti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hatoky has his back to the ropes.
Ryhti is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatoky gets an underhook and turns Ryhti into the ropes.
Hatoky tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryhti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryhti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryhti just leaning against Hatoky, taking a breather.
Ryhti prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryhti stalling in the clinch.
Hatoky is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryhti has double underhooks.
Ryhti tries to stall but Hatoky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Risto Ryhti.
Ryhti's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ryhti duly obliges.
Hatoky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ryhti tries to escape but Hatoky is in control.
Ryhti is not content to let Hatoky control the position.
Ryhti pushes Hatoky away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hatoky gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatoky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hatoky is looking to take a break and control but Ryhti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryhti gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ryhti trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hatoky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryhti hang on?
Hatoky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hatoky cracks Ryhti with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryhti is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatoky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hatoky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ryhti squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ryhti is in a horrible position here. Hatoky smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hatoky won't let Ryhti get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ryhti bucks up and throws Hatoky to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hatoky misses with a shot to the body
and Ryhti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryhti.
Hatoky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryhti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatoky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryhti is keeping busy.
Ryhti prevents Hatoky from breaking the clinch.
Risto Ryhti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ryhti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hatoky has his takedown stuffed
and Ryhti counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ryhti.
Hatoky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryhti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryhti cracks Hatoky with a nice body shot.
Ryhti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryhti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hatoky is keeping busy.
Hatoky is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryhti gets an underhook and turns Hatoky into the ropes.
Hatoky pulls guard effortlessly.
Ryhti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryhti wants to stand and escape but instead Hatoky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hatoky content to stall in guard here.
Ryhti wants to stand up but Hatoky is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Ryhti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryhti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Ryhti!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JJ Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsuyushi Nakimurika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakimurika has chosen Angry Again as his entrance music. Matsuyushi Nakimurika has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with JJ Jung's chin.
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JJ Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matsuyushi Nakimurika!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakimurika stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakimurika is just out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nakimurika throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Nakimurika shows good takedown defense.
Nakimurika waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Jung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakimurika gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jung counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nakimurika!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Nakimurika that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nakimurika is working to get back to half guard.
Nakimurika is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakimurika reaches up and holds on to Jung to control the position.
Jung looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakimurika defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakimurika tries to lock up and control but Jung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakimurika can't escape the position.
Nakimurika wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jung has hold of Nakimurika's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nakimurika manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakimurika gets back to half guard.
Jung is keen to just control but Nakimurika is a slippery customer.
Jung is working for a kimura but Nakimurika is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakimurika is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakimurika is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jung's back!
Nakimurika is looking to control Jung but Jung is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I really don't envy Jung right now.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Jung looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nakimurika.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakimurika has the hooks in. Jung is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jung tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nakimurika trying to control but Jung is having none of it.
Jung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is working to get back to half guard.
Nakimurika is looking to stand but Nakimurika has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Jung is working to get back to half guard.
Jung tries to hold on but Nakimurika pushes him away.
Jung is looking to improve his position but Nakimurika isn't that keen on the idea.
Jung wants to control but Nakimurika is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jung swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jung is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Jung regains half guard.
Jung tries to roll over but Nakimurika keeps him under control.
Nakimurika wants to get back to his feet.
Jung wants to improve his position but Nakimurika is controlling well.
Jung moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakimurika's guard.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakimurika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Jung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jung shoots in and bounces Nakimurika off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakimurika keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakimurika wants to sweep here but Jung controlling him for the moment.
Jung advances to half guard.
Jung slows the pace down in half guard.
Jung is thwarting Nakimurika's attempts to control the position.
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Nakimurika is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nakimurika tries to kick Jung off but Jung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nakimurika is refusing to be controlled, as Jung sits in half guard.
Nakimurika wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakimurika avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jung.
Jung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jung has his takedown stuffed
and Nakimurika counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nakimurika sprawls well initially but Jung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakimurika is just riding it out for now. Jung eventually gives up the hold.
Jung is looking to advance position but Nakimurika won't allow it.
Jung is just content to waste time from the top position. Nakimurika takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jung distracts Nakimurika with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakimurika swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung trying to control but Nakimurika is working from the bottom.
Jung 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakimurika blocks the body kick.
Jung scores a takedown into full mount!
Nakimurika wants to control but Jung is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nakimurika tries to lock up and control but Jung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jung fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jung landing strikes from the mount and Nakimurika is in trouble!
Jung prevents Nakimurika from getting the reversal.
Nakimurika is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jung landing strikes from the mount and Nakimurika is in trouble!
Jung working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakimurika is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jung scoring with strikes but Nakimurika is staying in there.
Jung is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nakimurika is surviving well by controlling Jung's body position as best he can.
Jung lands a big elbow.
Jung pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jung controlling from mount.
Nakimurika defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung dominating with strikes here.
Jung looking to isolate an arm here. Nakimurika doesn't see it coming and as Jung extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Jung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Fredric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Fredric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, BJ Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredric pushes Aoki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Fredric won't allow it.
Aoki looking to throw knees to the head but Fredric is blocking nicely.
Aoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fredric misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Fredric has Aoki pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Aoki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fredric taking a breather.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fredric tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Fredric to work.
Aoki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fredric stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Fredric sprawls well.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randy Fredric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fredric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Fredric doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Fredric tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fredric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fredric tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
Fredric throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fredric tries to kick Aoki off but Aoki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fredric knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aoki on the ground.
Fredric is breathing heavily.
Aoki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fredric is trying to stand.
Aoki trying to control but Fredric is having none of it.
Aoki is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Fredric is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Aoki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pouta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anakin Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anakin Skywalker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Pouta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anakin Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker fails with the takedown.
Skywalker looks for a takedown but Pouta sprawls well.
Skywalker tries to land a front kick but Pouta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pouta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pouta wanted to stand there but Skywalker had control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Skywalker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pouta throws and elbow that misses. Skywalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pouta's guard. Nice move by Skywalker!
Skywalker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Skywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pouta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skywalker trying to control but Pouta is working from the bottom.
Skywalker 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.
Pouta working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Skywalker has passed into half guard!
Skywalker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pouta trying to hold on to Skywalker's head to control him but Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker wants to pass to mount but Pouta is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's 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.
Pouta is looking to improve his position.
Skywalker moves nicely into side control.
Pouta wants to get back to his feet but Skywalker drags him back down.
Pouta is breathing heavily.
Pouta tries to buck Skywalker off but Skywalker is having none of it.
Pouta is not content to let Skywalker control the position.
Skywalker happy to just control the position for now.
Pouta tries to escape but Skywalker is in control.
Pouta tries to improve position but can't.
Skywalker advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker content just to control the position here.
Skywalker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pouta can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Skywalker tries to control but Pouta wriggling away.
Pouta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skywalker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pouta is trying desperately to improve position.
Skywalker looking to control but Pouta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skywalker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Anakin Skywalker just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skywalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pouta checks it well.
Pouta gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Pouta crashes against the mat.
Pouta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Skywalker can't do much from the bottom here.
Skywalker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pouta is staying active.
Skywalker parries the strikes from Pouta easily there. Pouta is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Skywalker to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Pouta.
Skywalker wants to control but Pouta postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skywalker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pouta counters with a three punch combo that has Skywalker backing up. Skywalker nods at Pouta to acknowledge the strikes.
Pekka Pouta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anakin Skywalker.
Pouta is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Pouta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pouta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pouta wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Skywalker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Skywalker controlling the pace for now.
Pouta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skywalker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skywalker wants to take Pouta's back but he can't do it this time.
Skywalker controlling from mount.
Skywalker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pouta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouta working to try and regain half guard.
Pouta wants to hold on but Skywalker pushes him away.
Skywalker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skywalker content just to control the position here.
Pouta is desperately trying to improve his position but Skywalker has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Pouta really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pouta working to try and regain half guard.
Skywalker wants to control the pace but Pouta is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouta gets back to half guard.
Pouta tries to kick Skywalker off but Skywalker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Skywalker stalling.
Pouta trying to control here.
Skywalker stops Pouta from getting back to his feet.
Pouta is staying active underneath Skywalker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pouta is trying to get back to full guard.
Skywalker wants to control but Pouta is keeping him busy.
Pouta tries to roll over but Skywalker keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pouta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pouta tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouta tries to clinch up.
Pouta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A shot to de liver by Pouta. Beautiful body shot.
Pouta tries to clinch up.
Skywalker misses with a leg kick
and Pouta counters with a leg kick.
Skywalker scores with a nice strike.
Pouta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pouta lands a nice uppercut.
Pouta is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Skywalker can't fight it off and eventually Pouta manages to take the fight to the floor. Skywalker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pouta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pouta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skywalker working a defensive guard but Pouta passes into half guard.
Pouta wants to stand up but Skywalker is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skywalker trying to control but Pouta postures up.
Skywalker is holding on to half guard well.
Skywalker manages to get to full guard.
Skywalker controls Pouta momentarily but Pouta frees himself.
Skywalker pulls Pouta in to control the position.
Skywalker is looking for a triangle here but Pouta uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skywalker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pouta.
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 Pekka Pouta will probably get the nod.
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!
Skywalker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skywalker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skywalker trying to control but Pouta is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Anakin Skywalker just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skywalker swats away the attempt to clinch by Pouta.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skywalker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pouta throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pouta is looking for a sweep. Skywalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skywalker stops Pouta from getting back to his feet.
Skywalker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pouta keeps working.
Pouta is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is taking a breather. Pouta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Skywalker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pouta keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skywalker misses with a takedown
and Pouta counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Skywalker!
Pouta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pouta wants to control the pace but Skywalker is squirming around nicely.
Pouta avoids the attempt from Skywalker to control.
Pouta looking to control but Skywalker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skywalker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Skywalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pouta is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Skywalker controlling the position.
Pouta tries to free his leg and advance position but Skywalker is retaining full guard.
Pouta looking to sit in guard and control but Skywalker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pouta keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Pouta working a defensive guard here.
Pouta keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouta wriggles free and stands up.
Pouta scores a takedown into full mount!
Skywalker tries to lock up and control but Pouta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pouta wants to control the pace but Skywalker is squirming around nicely.
Skywalker is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Pouta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Skywalker working to try and regain half guard.
Pouta thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Pouta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pouta breaks from Skywalker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Skywalker can't escape the position.
Skywalker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Skywalker gets back to half guard.
Skywalker keeping hold of Pouta's head, controlling as best he can.
Anakin Skywalker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pouta wants to control but Skywalker is keeping him busy.
Pouta tries to stand and escape but Skywalker is controlling the position.
Pouta wants to work for an arm triangle but Skywalker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pouta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anakin Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skywalker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pouta is looking to stand up but Skywalker won't let him.
Skywalker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pouta manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Pouta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pouta, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pekka Pouta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Uchimata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uchimata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropkick Murphys - Famous for nothing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ike Uchimata!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uchimata tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saibot swivels and escapes.
Uchimata throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uchimata throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Saibot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uchimata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uchimata swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saibot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uchimata changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saibot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saibot looks for a takedown but Uchimata sprawls well.
Uchimata misses with a takedown attempt - Saibot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Noob Saibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ike Uchimata.
Uchimata misses with a combination
and Saibot counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Uchimata!
Saibot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Uchimata?
Uchimata is bucking up trying to escape but Saibot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot landing punches.
Saibot blocks Uchimata's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Uchimata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Uchimata is trying to reverse the position but instead Saibot has taken his back - oops!
Uchimata tries to break free.
Uchimata trying to control but not successfully.
Saibot scores with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Saibot.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Saibot doesn't have the hooks in and Uchimata manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Uchimata from controlling successfully.
Uchimata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saibot is breathing heavily.
Uchimata takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Saibot is looking for a triangle but Uchimata pushes his legs off easily.
Uchimata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saibot keeping moving, preventing Uchimata from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uchimata forces his way into half guard.
Uchimata is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saibot is just riding it out for now. Uchimata eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uchimata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uchimata working over Saibot with some ground and pound. Saibot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uchimata stands up and beckons Saibot to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uchimata closes the distance and clinches up with Saibot, looking for a takedown. Uchimata pushes Saibot against the ropes but Saibot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uchimata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saibot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uchimata avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Uchimata misses with a combination
and Saibot counters by clinching up.
Saibot crunches a lovely knee into Uchimata's ribcage.
Uchimata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Saibot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uchimata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Uchimata stops a takedown attempt from Saibot.
Uchimata prevents the takedown attempt.
Uchimata is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot lands a shoulder strike.
Saibot looking for a takedown.
Saibot goes for a takedown attempt but Uchimata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Uchimata shoots for a double leg takedown but Saibot sprawls well. He's pushed Uchimata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saibot wants to clinch up but Uchimata keeps it at a distance.
Uchimata lands the left hand.
Saibot clinches up with Uchimata and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saibot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Uchimata is keeping busy.
Saibot tries to pull guard but Uchimata won't allow it.
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Uchimata tries for a takedown but Saibot circles away easily
and Saibot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saibot wants to clinch.
Uchimata misses with a head kick.
Uchimata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saibot holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saibot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saibot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uchimata swats away the attempt to clinch by Saibot.
Uchimata throws a lazy head kick
and Saibot counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uchimata is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uchimata moves into full guard.
Uchimata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saibot pushes down on Uchimata's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Uchimata tries to roll over but Saibot keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Saibot wants to work for an arm triangle but Uchimata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Uchimata tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saibot has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saibot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saibot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saibot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Uchimata is looking to escape.
Saibot raining down shots from the mount!
Uchimata is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saibot wants to stand but Uchimata is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Uchimata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uchimata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saibot tries to free his leg and advance position but Uchimata is retaining full guard.
Uchimata looking to control.
Saibot trying to control the position from guard on top but Uchimata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saibot looking to pass the guard.
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.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Uchimata.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Uchimata holds on and takes a little breather.
Uchimata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saibot's guard.
Uchimata slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Uchimata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saibot keeps working.
Uchimata throws a strike aimed at the side of Saibot's head but Saibot avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot 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!
Uchimata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Uchimata tries to keep at a distance but Saibot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saibot prevents the takedown attempt.
Saibot goes for a takedown attempt but Uchimata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saibot moves in looking to clinch but Uchimata pushes him off.
Saibot tries to clinch up.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saibot tries to clinch up but Uchimata circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchimata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uchimata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ike Uchimata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot has managed to clinch.
Saibot is working for takedown but Uchimata is calmly controlling the position for now.
Uchimata is pressed up against the ropes. Saibot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uchimata down to the mat. Uchimata 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 Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uchimata scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uchimata wants to clinch
and Saibot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saibot.
Uchimata tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saibot just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Saibot looking for a takedown.
Saibot tries for a takedown but Uchimata manages to get underhooks.
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Saibot is looking to clinch but Uchimata is avoiding it.
Uchimata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saibot counters with a single leg into guard. Uchimata didn't expect that.
Uchimata pulls Saibot in close to his closed guard and prevents Saibot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saibot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saibot slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uchimata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saibot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saibot's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Uchimata.
Saibot rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Uchimata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saibot keeps working.
Uchimata trying to control from Saibot's half guard. Saibot has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Saibot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is thwarting Uchimata's attempts to control the position.
Saibot misses with a head shot. Uchimata uses the momentum to regain guard.
Uchimata doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Uchimata 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.
Uchimata looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Uchimata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uchimata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ike Uchimata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saibot is trying to get back to full guard.
Uchimata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saibot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saibot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Kurose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SuperFly. Matthew Kurose could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy Snuka's chin.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Kurose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka scores with a nice strike.
Kurose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snuka.
Snuka knocks Kurose to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Kurose is rocked!
It looks like Matthew Kurose has been cut.
Kurose throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Oh Kurose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurose tries to improve position but can't.
Snuka controlling the position from side mount.
Kurose seems to have got his legs back now.
Snuka stands up.
Kurose fails with the takedown.
Kurose throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snuka lands a really nice looking cross but Kurose seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snuka tries to kick Kurose off but Kurose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kurose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snuka is just riding it out for now. Kurose eventually gives up the hold.
Snuka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snuka seems keen to control Kurose's posture.
Snuka 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.
Kurose tries to free his leg and advance position but Snuka is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurose trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snuka's guard.
Snuka is trying to keep Kurose in close.
Kurose looking to sit in guard and control but Snuka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kurose is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kurose is breathing heavily.
Snuka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kurose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snuka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurose 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.
Snuka stands up and waves to Kurose to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snuka is fending him off so far but Kurose persists. Nope, Snuka circles away and we're back to standing.
Snuka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurose.
Snuka is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snuka blocks a head kick by Kurose.
Snuka misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Snuka misses.
Snuka moves out of range as Kurose throws a body kick.
Kurose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snuka as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Kurose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snuka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
Snuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kurose.
Snuka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snuka tries to clinch up but Kurose circles away and keeps his distance.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snuka lands a really nice looking cross but Kurose seems unphased.
Snuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snuka throws a head kick that misses.
Snuka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kurose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snuka smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Snuka. No joy for Kurose on that attempt.
Snuka connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Kurose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snuka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snuka takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick by Snuka misses
and Kurose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snuka throws an elbow but it misses.
Snuka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurose avoids the head kick by Snuka.
Snuka misses with a double jab
and Kurose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kurose.
Kurose looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Snuka!
Kurose lands a big shot there that rocks Snuka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Kurose.
Snuka tries to reverse the position but Kurose maintains control.
Snuka is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose unloading with bombs!
Kurose throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Snuka because Kurose loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snuka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kurose scoring with strikes but Snuka is staying in there.
Kurose throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kurose thowing shots but they're missing.
Kurose sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Snuka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kurose.
Kurose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Snuka looks a forlorn figure.
Kurose has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Snuka's face.
Kurose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kurose tries to control but Snuka wriggling away.
Snuka wants to control but Kurose is having none of it.
Kurose with shots to the head and body - Snuka looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snuka is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kurose punching from mount but Snuka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kurose is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kurose with the ground and pound from mount.
Snuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Snuka blocking the ground and pound.
Kurose misses with a head shot.
Kurose 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.
Kurose tries to control but Snuka wriggling away.
Kurose thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kurose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snuka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurose with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurose throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snuka is working to get back to half guard.
Snuka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Kurose.
Snuka is working to get back to half guard.
Snuka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurose thowing shots but they're missing.
Kurose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurose is working for a guillotine from mount but Snuka frees his head quite easily.
Snuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurose lands a big shot there that rocks Snuka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurose wants to control the pace but Snuka is squirming around nicely.
Snuka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Kurose.
Kurose with good strikes from the mount here!
Kurose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurose landing strikes from the mount and Snuka is in trouble!
Kurose unloading with bombs!
Kurose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kurose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kurose swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Snuka is now in Kurose's guard. A big mistake from Kurose there, giving up the dominant position!
Kurose is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Kurose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Kurose's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick by Snuka misses
and Kurose counters with a shoot takedown. Snuka fights it but they end up in guard.
Kurose is in close to Snuka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurose has gone for a leg lock! Snuka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurose's guard.
Snuka postures up.
Snuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurose is keeping the position for now.
Kurose is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Snuka is staying active underneath Kurose, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snuka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Matthew Kurose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kurose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snuka is looking to control Kurose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snuka avoid being mounted?
Snuka tries to kick Kurose off but Kurose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kurose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snuka keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snuka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Snuka is in trouble now - Kurose has advanced to mount!
Snuka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurose throws some wild stikes that Snuka manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snuka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Snuka is trying to escape the mount.
Kurose landing shots from mount.
Kurose wants to control the pace but Snuka is squirming around nicely.
Snuka is in a horrible position here. Kurose smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kurose landing punches.
Kurose with shots to the head and body - Snuka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kurose is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kurose!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Kurose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Crotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Wallaby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crotch comes to the ring accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends? by War. Wallaby has chosen Europe - The Final Countdown as his entrance music. Doug Wallaby will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Crotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doug Wallaby!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Wallaby.
Wallaby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crotch is rocked!
Wallaby throws a series of punches but Crotch avoids them all with ease.
Oh Crotch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crotch shoots in but no luck this time.
Crotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Wallaby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crotch manages to avoid it.
Crotch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wallaby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crotch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Wallaby does no damage.
Crotch shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
Doug Wallaby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Wallaby does no damage.
Wallaby looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crotch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Crotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallaby fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallaby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallaby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crotch shoots for a takedown but Wallaby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallaby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wallaby throws a jab when Crotch was well out of range.
Wallaby looks to land a combination but Crotch avoids it well.
Crotch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crotch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallaby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallaby wants to get back to his feet but Crotch drags him back down.
Crotch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wallaby, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crotch 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.
Crotch tries for a kimura but Wallaby is defending well.
Wallaby tries to escape but Crotch is in control.
Crotch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Crotch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wallaby wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crotch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallaby swivels and escapes.
Crotch shoots for a takedown but Wallaby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallaby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Wallaby misses.
Wallaby walks into a jab.
Wallaby misses with a two punch combination.
Crotch closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Crotch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wallaby's head.
Wallaby is defending against the submission attempts here by Crotch.
Crotch thows a huge punch but Wallaby dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crotch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wallaby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crotch.
Crotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crotch is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wallaby has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Crotch dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crotch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wallaby lands an overhand right.
Wallaby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Wallaby does no damage.
Wallaby misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crotch shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallaby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crotch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wallaby is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallaby is trying to get back to his feet.
Crotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wallaby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Crotch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Crotch in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wallaby is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Crotch!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus VonMueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Michinoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klaus VonMueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Michinoku!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for VonMueller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VonMueller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
VonMueller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
VonMueller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
VonMueller drops Michinoku with a left right combo! VonMueller follows him down to the ground into side control.
Michinoku is rocked!
VonMueller stands up and beckons Michinoku to his feet.
Michinoku is still on wobbly legs! Can VonMueller finish him?
Michinoku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Michinoku is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Michinoku seems to have recovered his senses.
Michinoku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for VonMueller!
VonMueller trying desperately to get to his feet.
VonMueller 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.
VonMueller is breathing heavily.
Michinoku landing punches.
Michinoku wants to control the pace but VonMueller is squirming around nicely.
Michinoku looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michinoku goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now VonMueller is on top in guard.
VonMueller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michinoku wants to get back to his feet but VonMueller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
VonMueller wants to get up but he can't break Michinoku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Michinoku looking for a guillotine here but VonMueller defends easily.
Michinoku looking for a sweep. Not yet Michinoku, not yet.
VonMueller stands and steps away. Michinoku gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
VonMueller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
VonMueller throws a series of strikes that have Michinoku backpedaling.
VonMueller throws an overhand right that lands on Michinoku's shoulder, as Michinoku tries to avoid the shot.
Michinoku blocks a head kick by VonMueller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michinoku closes the distance and clinches up with VonMueller, looking for a takedown. Michinoku pushes VonMueller against the ropes but VonMueller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
VonMueller throws a one two combo.
Michinoku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
VonMueller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michinoku on the ground.
Michinoku wants to lay and pray for a moment but VonMueller keeps working.
VonMueller is pushing Michinoku's head away, looking to escape. Michinoku manages to hold on to the position though.
VonMueller prevents Michinoku from moving into mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
VonMueller is trying to buck Michinoku off.
VonMueller is not content to let Michinoku control the position.
VonMueller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Michinoku has just dragged him back down to the mat.
VonMueller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michinoku stuffs the takedown.
VonMueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VonMueller misses with an uppercut. Michinoku saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
VonMueller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michinoku has managed to clinch.
VonMueller breaks the clinch.
Michinoku shoots for a takedown but VonMueller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klaus VonMueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by VonMueller.
Michinoku manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Michinoku is keen to just control but VonMueller is a slippery customer.
Michinoku works his way into side control.
Michinoku content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Michinoku working the body and head with strikes.
Michinoku wants to control but VonMueller is keeping him busy.
Michinoku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Michinoku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Michinoku asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Michinoku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, VonMueller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Michinoku but great work by VonMueller.
Michinoku looks to move to half guard but instead VonMueller has passed into mount! Damn!
VonMueller wants to control the pace but Michinoku is squirming around nicely.
Michinoku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Michinoku wants to stand but VonMueller is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VonMueller pushes Michinoku off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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 Klaus VonMueller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Michinoku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with VonMueller but VonMueller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
VonMueller misses with a few strikes there.
VonMueller stuffs the takedown attempt from Michinoku. Michinoku gets slowly back to his feet.
Michinoku walks into a straight right hand from VonMueller.
Nice jab there from VonMueller.
VonMueller lands a jab to the head.
VonMueller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Michinoku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
VonMueller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
VonMueller looks to land a left hand but Michinoku moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from VonMueller both land. Nice combination.
Michinoku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has VonMueller pinned against the cage. VonMueller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klaus VonMueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masato Michinoku.
VonMueller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
VonMueller swats away the attempt to clinch by Michinoku.
Michinoku is breathing heavily.
Michinoku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - VonMueller coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMueller misses with a few strikes there.
VonMueller tries to clinch
and Michinoku counters with a solid body kick.
VonMueller misses with a two punch combination.
VonMueller stalks Michinoku and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michinoku's face. Michinoku staggers backwards, shaken.
VonMueller fails to land with a series of punches.
VonMueller throws a series of punches but Michinoku moves out of range.
Oooh a lovely combination from VonMueller sends Michinoku down but not out. VonMueller dives into side control looking to finish.
Michinoku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Michinoku regains full guard. Nicely done.
VonMueller preventing the sweep.
VonMueller stands up and waves to Michinoku to follow him.
Michinoku tries to land a front kick but VonMueller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michinoku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
VonMueller throws a nice looking combination but Michinoku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michinoku shoots in and drives through. VonMueller sprawls well.
VonMueller throws a head kick that misses.
Michinoku fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller connects with a high kick.
VonMueller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michinoku counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VonMueller lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Michinoku sprawling to the canvas. VonMueller follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Michinoku hang on?
VonMueller wants to stand but Michinoku has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Michinoku is trying to maintain the position but VonMueller is very close to passing his half guard.
Michinoku moves into full guard.
Michinoku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
VonMueller wants to get back to his feet.
Michinoku trying to pass the guard but VonMueller defending well.
Michinoku perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
VonMueller pushes Michinoku off looking to stand but Michinoku dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller is refusing to be controlled, as Michinoku sits in half guard.
VonMueller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Michinoku scores with a couple of nice shots.
Michinoku is looking for a kimura here.
VonMueller is looking to escape.
Michinoku passes to side control.
Michinoku is looking to take a break and control but VonMueller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
VonMueller tries to escape but Michinoku is in control.
Michinoku stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller misses with a combination
and Michinoku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Michinoku stops VonMueller from standing up.
Michinoku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Michinoku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
VonMueller is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Michinoku drops down looking for an ankle pick but VonMueller pulls his leg out and moves away.
VonMueller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VonMueller tries to clinch but Michinoku moves out of range.
VonMueller tries to close the distance and clinch but Michinoku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
VonMueller throws a series of punches but Michinoku moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus VonMueller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
VonMueller tries to clinch up but Michinoku circles away and keeps his distance.
Michinoku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
VonMueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VonMueller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
VonMueller darts in and clinches Michinoku up against the ropes.
VonMueller looking to stall.
Michinoku tries a body shot but VonMueller blocks it.
VonMueller breaks from the clinch.
VonMueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VonMueller swinging wilding here.
Michinoku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Michinoku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before VonMueller can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VonMueller looks to land a combination but Michinoku avoids it well.
VonMueller misses with a takedown attempt - Michinoku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klaus VonMueller is winning the standup battle so far.
Michinoku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Klaus VonMueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masato Michinoku.
Michinoku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michinoku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts VonMueller as he jumps to the side.
VonMueller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Michinoku counters with a big head kick but VonMueller shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonMueller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
VonMueller is looking to clinch.
Michinoku throws a head kick but VonMueller moves out of range.
VonMueller throws a head kick that misses.
VonMueller tries to clinch
and Michinoku counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from VonMueller - that landed with a thud.
VonMueller breaks the clinch.
VonMueller rushes Michinoku and presses him up against the ropes.
VonMueller breaks from the clinch.
VonMueller moves into the clinch.
Michinoku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
VonMueller throws a knee to the head but misses.
VonMueller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
VonMueller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michinoku misses with a takedown attempt - VonMueller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
VonMueller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
VonMueller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
VonMueller tries to stand but Michinoku is controlling from the bottom.
Michinoku is trying to control the position but VonMueller postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller is looking to stand up but Michinoku won't let him.
Michinoku is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
VonMueller wants to stand but Michinoku has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
VonMueller wants to stand and escape but instead Michinoku has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Michinoku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of VonMueller is proving hard to escape from.
VonMueller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Michinoku is looking to clinch but VonMueller is avoiding it.
Michinoku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and VonMueller counters with a left and a right that stings Michinoku.
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!
VonMueller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michinoku shoots for a double leg takedown but VonMueller sprawls well. He's pushed Michinoku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michinoku has taken the fight to the clinch.
VonMueller managing to block the knees to the body from Michinoku.
VonMueller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
VonMueller stops a takedown attempt from Michinoku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
VonMueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
VonMueller misses with a double jab
and Michinoku counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in VonMueller's guard now.
Michinoku stops VonMueller from standing up.
Michinoku wants to pass the guard but VonMueller is keeping the position.
VonMueller pushes Michinoku off and gets back to his feet.
VonMueller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michinoku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Michinoku is tying to control. VonMueller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
VonMueller is trying to stand back up but Michinoku is controlling him
Masato Michinoku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michinoku wants to work for an arm triangle but VonMueller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Michinoku wants to lay and pray for a moment but VonMueller keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonMueller tries to kick Michinoku off but Michinoku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Michinoku wants to take a breather but VonMueller is having none of it.
VonMueller tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Michinoku manages to move to mount!
VonMueller squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Michinoku trying to control but VonMueller is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonMueller is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Michinoku landing strikes from the mount and VonMueller is in trouble!
Masato Michinoku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VonMueller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michinoku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Klaus VonMueller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for VonMueller, 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 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus VonMueller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isac Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Diablo - The Preacher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aaron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Newton's guard.
Newton keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Newton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Newton has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie has his feet on Newton's thighs here. He's pushed Newton off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Newton screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Gracie!
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