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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacen Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helio Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacen Fields's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helio Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacen Fields!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Machida lands a brutal uppercut that launches Fields off his feet! Fields tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Helio Machida!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamad Najar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mohamad Najar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najar fails with a takedown attempt.
Najar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Powers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Najar momentarily.
Powers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Najar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Najar keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers 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.
Najar looking for a guillotine here but Powers defends easily.
Powers trying to control but Najar is working from the bottom.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Powers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Powers working the head and body with strikes.
Najar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Powers is refusing to be controlled, as Najar sits in half guard.
Najar looks gassed!
Najar wants to pass to mount but Powers is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Powers manages to get to full guard.
Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Najar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Najar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers wants to improve his position but instead Najar has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers moves into full guard.
Powers 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.
Powers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Najar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Najar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powers 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.
Powers keeping full guard, as Najar tries to pass.
Powers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Powers keeping full guard, as Najar tries to pass.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Powers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Najar!
Michael Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamad Najar.
Najar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Najar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Najar tries to free his leg and advance position but Powers is retaining full guard.
Najar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Najar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Najar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Najar stays in close to Powers's body and controls the position.
Najar won't allow Powers to sweep him here.
Powers pulls Najar in to control the position.
Najar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.
Powers has control of Najar's left arm, preventing Najar from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers controls Najar momentarily but Najar frees himself.
Powers striking off his back but it's not causing Najar any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Najar fails with the takedown
and Powers counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Powers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Najar, who protects the arm well.
Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powers wants to control but Najar is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Najar, who protects the arm well.
Najar being controlled for a moment.
Najar is looking to regain half guard here but Powers keeps moving and retains side control.
Powers advances to full mount.
Najar working to try and regain half guard.
Najar is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Najar is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powers tries to control but Najar wriggling away.
Najar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Powers is thwarting Najar's attempts to control the position.
Powers is looking to stall here but Najar recovers full guard.
Najar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Powers is pushing down on Najar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Najar is fighting to maintain full guard but Powers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Najar is working away.
Najar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Powers seems to be looking for submissions.
Najar manages to get to full guard.
Najar is looking for a triangle but Powers pushes his legs off easily.
Powers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Najar regains half guard.
Najar manages to get to full guard.
Najar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Powers is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Najar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Powers's back instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Powers breaks Najar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Najar keeps moving.
Powers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Najar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Powers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Powers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Najar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Najar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Powers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Powers stalling.
Powers prevents Najar from improving his position.
Powers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Najar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powers thows a huge punch but Najar dodges it nicely.
Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Najar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Najar keeps working.
Najar is pressing down on Powers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Najar looking for a sweep. Not yet Najar, not yet.
Powers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Najar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Powers has Najar in his guard.
Najar wants to control from the top but Powers keeps moving.
Powers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Powers dominated that round.
That's time! Powers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Najar tries to clinch but Powers moves away
enabling Powers to counter with a crisp jab.
Powers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Najar has his takedown stuffed
and Powers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powers.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Najar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powers is one step ahead there.
Najar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Najar is keeping the position for now.
Najar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Najar keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Najar is breathing heavily.
Powers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Najar trying to remain calm as Powers controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Najar is trying to work for a sweep but Powers has mounted him!
Powers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Najar working to try and regain half guard.
Najar regains half guard.
Najar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Najar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Najar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Najar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Powers escapes and throws Najar's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Najar tries to improve position but can't.
Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Najar is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers in side control, throwing shots but Najar defends.
Powers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Najar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Najar struggling a bit here.
Powers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Najar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Powers tries to move into full mount but can't pass Najar's legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Najar fails with the takedown
and Powers counters by moving into the clinch.
Powers stops a takedown attempt from Najar.
Michael Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamad Najar.
Najar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Powers is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Najar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Najar fails to pull guard.
Najar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Powers duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najar closes the distance but Powers moves to the side
and Powers counters with a nice uppercut.
Powers shoots in and bounces Najar off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Najar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powers passes into side control.
Najar is trying to improve his position.
Powers tries to advance to mount but Najar denies him.
Najar is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
Michael Powers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Najar tries to buck Powers off but Powers is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers is looking to take a break and control but Najar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Najar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Powers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Najar keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers pushing down on Najar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Powers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Najar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Powers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Najar looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Powers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Najar is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Najar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Najar is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Najar wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Najar is trying desperately to improve position.
Najar tries to hold on but Powers postures up.
Powers wants to take Najar's back but he can't do it this time.
Powers looking to control but Najar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Najar is working to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Powers wants to finish this one by submission but Najar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Powers.
Najar looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Najar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Najar wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Powers working for the choke.
Najar is trying to break free.
Najar wants to control his opponent's hands but Powers gets his hands free.
Najar fending off the submission attempt from Powers.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Powers. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Powers is cranking Najar's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Najar! He's tightened the choke and Najar is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Powers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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269 lbs
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Homer Simson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johansson.
Simson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johansson advances to mount.
Johansson raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simson is trying desperately to improve position.
Simson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johansson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Johansson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johansson lands a nice shot to the head.
Simson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Johansson has got one arm under Simson's chin. This could be trouble... Simson trying to control the other hand but Johansson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Simson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Johansson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pratipar Rapcheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pratipar Rapcheep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Everaldo Evans!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapcheep is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Evans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Evans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rapcheep dives on top into guard.
Evans wants to sweep here but Rapcheep controlling him for the moment.
Evans throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rapcheep escapes and throws Evans's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A lull in the action here as Rapcheep stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rapcheep off and has taken his back!
Evans patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Evans is looking for a choke. Rapcheep gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rapcheep manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Evans is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rapcheep throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Evans's body to avoid the submission. Evans has instead reached around Rapcheep's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Evans arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Everaldo Evans!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tron Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Plata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the ring accompanied by Angry Tronny. Plata has chosen Creeping Death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Muay Plata!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Plata.
Plata throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Plata throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Plata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plata throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Plata tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Plata trying to land knees to the body.
Plata throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plata pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Plata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tron Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Plata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Plata throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Tron Jones has been cut.
Jones tries to clinch but Plata moves away
and Plata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plata lands a hook that stumbles Jones back into the ropes. Plata follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jones to the canvas! Plata pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jones has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Muay Plata!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kruk Ma Kali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ma Kali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is ONLY FEAR OF DEATH. Antonio Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kruk Ma Kali's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kruk Ma Kali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos slips under a jab from Ma Kali.
Santos throws a right hand that Ma Kali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ma Kali also avoids with ease.
Ma Kali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santos momentarily.
Ma Kali throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos avoids the body shot from Ma Kali.
A jab-cross combination lands for Ma Kali and sends Santos crashing to the mat! Ma Kali follows him down to the mat - Santos regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Santos is rocked!
It looks like Antonio Santos has been cut.
Ma Kali trying to control the pace.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Ma Kali finish him?
Santos wants to improve his position but Ma Kali is controlling well.
Ma Kali is controlling the pace.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Ma Kali tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma Kali controlling the pace.
Ma Kali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Ma Kali is going to stand back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ma Kali preventing the sweep.
Ma Kali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ma Kali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ma Kali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ma Kali passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ma Kali is controlling the pace.
Ma Kali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santos on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ma Kali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos looks gassed!
Ma Kali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ma Kali circles away.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ma Kali's waist but Ma Kali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Ma Kali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ma Kali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Ma Kali. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Kruk Ma Kali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Santos.
Santos shoots in for a double leg but Ma Kali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ma Kali.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Ma Kali saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Ma Kali lands with an overhand left.
Ma Kali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ma Kali slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos shoots in but Ma Kali avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Ma Kali misses.
Ma Kali throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos slips under a jab.
Ma Kali lands with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Ma Kali which made him look bad.
No joy there for Ma Kali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos slips a jab from Ma Kali.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ma Kali as he jumps to the side.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ma Kali as he avoids it easily.
Ma Kali throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Ma Kali lands a head shot.
Ma Kali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruk Ma Kali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Ma Kali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ma Kali lands a jab to the nose.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt - Ma Kali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Ma Kali misses with the combination.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ma Kali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ma Kali as he avoids it easily.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Ma Kali sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Ma Kali which made him look bad.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ma Kali slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ma Kali scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ma Kali tries to avoid it but Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ma Kali to the ground. Ma Kali escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ma Kali connects with a looping right hand.
Ma Kali slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma Kali is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Ma Kali circles away and we're back to standing.
Ma Kali throws a big shot that misses.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ma Kali.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ma Kali as he jumps to the side.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Ma Kali, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Ma Kali against the ropes but Ma Kali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ma Kali pinned against the cage. Ma Kali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ma Kali is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Santos.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ma Kali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ma Kali keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ma Kali throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ma Kali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Ma Kali tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos moves forwards but Ma Kali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Ma Kali.
Ma Kali stuns Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Ma Kali, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes Ma Kali against the ropes but Ma Kali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Santos.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ma Kali's waist but Ma Kali gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Ma Kali connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
A jab lands there for Ma Kali.
Nice takedown defense from Ma Kali. No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Santos walks into a stiff left hand from Ma Kali.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ma Kali scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Ma Kali finds it's way through Santos's defenses.
Ma Kali drops Santos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Santos! Ma Kali dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Kruk Ma Kali!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingmar Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the ring accompanied by Run DMC - It's Like That. Clegane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: T.I. - Whatever You Likes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ingmar Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Larsson misses.
Clegane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Larsson throws an off balance right hand
and Clegane counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Clegane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clegane backs up against the ropes.
Larsson swings widly with a right hand
and Clegane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larsson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane throws an overhand right that has Larsson reeling! Clegane follows up with a more punches and Larsson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sandor Clegane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osanti Herod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Herod's choice of entrance music: Down With The King. The key to victory for Fidel Puno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fidel Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osanti Herod!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno lands with a right hand.
Herod fails with the takedown.
Herod moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.
Puno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puno throws a head kick but Herod moves out of range.
Herod wants to clinch up but Puno keeps it at a distance.
Herod shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herod was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Puno tries to hold on but Herod pushes him away.
Herod trying to control but Puno is having none of it.
Puno sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Puno pushes Herod off looking to stand but Herod dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herod uses his free foot to push down on Puno's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Puno.
Herod misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Puno tries to hold on but Herod pushes him away.
Herod working Puno over with strikes here.
Herod controlling the pace for now.
Puno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puno is squirming around, avoiding Herod's attempts to control the action.
Puno blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking to improve his position but Herod isn't that keen on the idea.
Herod trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herod goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Puno is on top in guard.
Herod looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Puno has picked Herod up and slammed him! Herod can't keep hold of the triangle and Puno manages to pass to side control!
Puno advances to full mount.
Herod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Herod is desperately trying to improve his position but Puno has a good base and remains in mount.
Puno thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Herod really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Herod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Herod looks gassed!
Puno trying to control but Herod is having none of it.
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.
Puno is really struggling to control Herod but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Puno with good strikes from the mount here!
Puno trying to control but Herod is having none of it.
Puno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herod is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Puno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Herod is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Puno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Herod wants to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Herod because Puno loaded up on that one.
Puno misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Herod is controlling an arm, preventing Puno from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Puno trying to control but Herod is having none of it.
Herod tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Herod feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Puno wants to get back to his feet but Herod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herod is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Puno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Puno has escaped and now he's on top!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno wants to stand but Herod is controlling his posture from full guard.
Herod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puno drops back, looking for a kneebar! Herod looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Herod looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Herod!
Puno struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puno tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Herod presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Herod stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Herod looks for a takedown but Puno sprawls well.
Herod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Puno finds it's target.
Fidel Puno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Puno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Herod moves in looking to clinch but Puno pushes him off.
Puno moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Herod goes down! Can Puno finish him!?
Herod is rocked!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno stands and throws Herod's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Herod is still in real trouble! Can Puno finish him?
Puno tries to move to mount but Herod blocks the move with his legs.
Herod seems to have recovered his senses.
Herod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Puno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Herod misses with a takedown attempt - Puno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puno throws the left hand but Herod avoids the punch easily.
Puno keeps the fight on the outside.
Herod misses with a takedown attempt - Puno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Puno lands with a shot to the body.
Herod has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Puno.
Herod throws a sloppy head kick
and Puno counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Herod!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herod tries to get to full guard but Puno has control of the leg.
Herod is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Herod trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herod is looking for a triangle here but Puno uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Herod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herod is looking to reverse the position.
Herod is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Herod with that takedown attempt.
Fidel Puno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osanti Herod.
Puno scores with the left hand. Herod knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Puno lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puno throws a series of strikes that have Herod backpedaling.
Puno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Puno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Puno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Herod.
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Herod.
Puno lands a head kick. Herod smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Puno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Herod on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow Herod down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herod scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Puno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Herod.
Herod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herod looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Puno is not content to let Herod control the position.
Herod seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Herod is pressing down on Puno's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puno is holding on for now.
Herod is looking for a kimura here.
Puno tries to kick Herod off but Herod keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Herod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herod shoots in but Puno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Puno misses with a body shot.
A choreographed right hand from Herod misses the target.
Herod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Herod fails to land the takedown.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno connects with a solid leg kick.
Fidel Puno is winning the standup battle so far.
Herod misses with a right hand
and Puno counters with a low kick, right behind Herod 's knee.
Osanti Herod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puno counters with a good low kick that Herod was not able to check.
Herod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Herod looks to clinch
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herod.
Herod landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Herod fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Herod wants to take a breather but Puno manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Herod.
Herod with a nice head shot there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Herod trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herod is one step ahead there.
Herod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Herod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Puno has his foot on Herod's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herod works his way back into a safe position though.
Osanti Herod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herod is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Herod postures up.
Herod gets to his feet. Puno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Puno but Puno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Herod goes down! Can Puno finish him!?
Puno trying to control but Herod is working from the bottom.
Puno tries to free his leg and advance position but Herod is retaining full guard.
Herod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno tries to stand but Herod is controlling from the bottom.
Herod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Herod.
Herod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Herod is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herod throws a leg kick but Puno moved away.
Herod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Puno can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herod.
Herod wants to clinch
and Puno counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herod takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Puno counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herod's knee momentarily.
Herod fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fidel Puno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Puno does no damage.
Puno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Herod clinches with his opponent.
Osanti Herod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herod working aggressively here.
Puno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herod keeps control of Puno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Herod misses with an elbow strike.
Puno breaks from the clinch.
Puno moves out of range of the body kick from Herod.
Herod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Puno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Herod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Puno avoiding damage as Herod throws knees to the body.
Herod keeps control of Puno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Herod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puno.
Puno throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puno is trying to maintain a safe position but Herod gets an underhook and turns Puno into the ropes.
Herod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Puno takes an elbow to the forehead.
Herod managing to block the knees to the body from Puno.
Herod throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Puno is trying to maintain a safe position but Herod gets an underhook and turns Puno into the ropes.
Puno with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Puno showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Fidel Puno!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Fidel Puno!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Fidel Puno!
Fidel Puno wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hayatoshi Sakutara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imanari has chosen Era - Ameno as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayatoshi Sakutara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imanari shoots in for a double leg but Sakutara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakutara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Imanari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakutara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakutara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Imanari passes Sakutara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Imanari is looking for a kimura here.
Imanari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Imanari is looking to take a break and control but Sakutara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imanari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imanari wants to take his opponent's back but Sakutara doesn't allow it.
Imanari wants to control the pace but Sakutara is squirming around nicely.
Imanari controlling the position easily from mount.
Sakutara tries to reverse the position but Imanari maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Imanari.
Imanari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakutara is looking to escape.
Sakutara is breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Imanari.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Imanari looking to secure an arm triangle but Sakutara defends it well.
Imanari with a couple of short strikes.
Sakutara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Imanari in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Imanari postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sakutara looks a forlorn figure.
Imanari raining down shots from the mount!
Imanari is landing with some decent strikes but Sakutara is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Imanari wants to control the pace but Sakutara is squirming around nicely.
Sakutara regains half guard.
Sakutara wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Sakutara is pressing down on Imanari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakutara keeping full guard, as Imanari tries to pass.
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.
Imanari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakutara keeping full guard, as Imanari tries to pass.
Imanari throwing strikes from guard but Sakutara blocks nicely.
Imanari is pushing down on Sakutara's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakutara is fighting to maintain full guard but Imanari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Imanari is looking to advance position but Sakutara won't allow it.
Sakutara moves into full guard.
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakutara is keeping the position for now.
Sakutara had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Imanari is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Sakutara Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Imanari's back instead.
Sakutara is trying to stick to Imanari's back but Imanari is turning into Sakutara. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sakutara's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Imanari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Sakutara is keeping the position.
Sakutara 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.
Imanari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imanari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Imanari avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakutara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imanari pushes down on Sakutara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Imanari seems to be working for a kimura but Sakutara defends the submission attempt.
Sakutara is staying active underneath Imanari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Imanari is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sakutara tries to get to full guard but Imanari has control of the leg.
Imanari seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Imanari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Imanari trying to control the pace.
Imanari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakutara defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Imanari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sakutara wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Imanari trying to mount his opponent but Sakutara defends it.
Imanari is working for a kimura but Sakutara is defending it quite comfortably.
Imanari is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakutara is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Imanari pulls his head out easily.
Imanari is tying to control. Sakutara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakutara wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Imanari has his takedown stuffed
and Sakutara counters with a takedown into side control.
Sakutara trying to control the position but Imanari is working away.
Imanari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Imanari gets full guard.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Sakutara is proving a slippery customer.
Imanari has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakutara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sakutara trying to control but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Imanari is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Sakutara frees his head nicely. Oh but Imanari has switched to an armbar! Sakutara is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Shinya Imanari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Alice in Chains - Them Bones blaring out of the sound system. Miller has chosen The Game as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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270 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joseph Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Miller!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jones shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Miller is backing up but Jones catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Miller covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jones Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jones!
Joseph Jones retains his heavyweight title!
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