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KING OF KINGS DESTINY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Gap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvonimir Dmitar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitar has chosen Jazz.ba - Crvena Jabuka as his entrance music. Patrick Gap has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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, Patrick Gap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zvonimir Dmitar!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gap darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dmitar is looking to improve his position.
Gap seems to be looking for submissions.
Gap is tying to control. Dmitar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gap is taking a breather. Dmitar 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.
Gap stands up out of the half guard.
Gap closes the distance and clinches up with Dmitar, looking for a takedown. Gap pushes Dmitar against the ropes but Dmitar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gap shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dmitar pinned against the cage. Dmitar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gap fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gap. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gap showed some decent athleticism there.
Dmitar is staying active underneath Gap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gap is looking to take a break and control but Dmitar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gap is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dmitar defends it well.
Gap wants to pass to mount but Dmitar is defending the position.
Gap is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gap seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Dmitar is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Gap misses.
Gap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dmitar but Dmitar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gap misses with a takedown attempt - Dmitar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gap keeps the fight on the outside.
Dmitar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gap throws out the jab.
Gap fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dmitar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gap circles away.
Dmitar gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitar lands a damaging elbow.
Dmitar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gap shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gap circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gap fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dmitar shoots in for a double leg but Gap sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dmitar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gap circles away.
Dmitar tries to clinch but Gap moves out of range.
Gap takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Dmitar.
Dmitar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A choreographed right hand from Gap misses the target.
Gap changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dmitar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gap tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gap has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gap tries for a kimura but Dmitar is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gap trying to control the position but Dmitar is working away.
Gap moves into full mount!
Gap cracks Dmitar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gap looking to control but Dmitar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dmitar is bucking up trying to escape but Gap cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gap looking to control but Dmitar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gap is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dmitar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dmitar has given up his back.
Dmitar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gap looking to break Dmitar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dmitar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gap will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dmitar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gap.
Gap lands strikes to the head.
Gap softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Gap somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gap controlling the positon.
Dmitar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gap.
Dmitar showing good submission defense here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gap tightening his grip on Dmitar, looking for the choke.
Gap thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Gap has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dmitar has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dmitar showing good submission defense here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dmitar covering up well under a series of strikes from Gap.
Gap looking to break Dmitar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dmitar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gap will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dmitar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gap is looking for the choke from the back position but Dmitar is controlling his hands well.
Gap looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Dmitar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gap controlling the position well here. Dmitar rolled but Gap kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gap wants to control but Dmitar is keeping busy.
Dmitar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gap.
Gap looking for the choke but no joy.
Gap is controlling the position but Dmitar somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Gap dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gap looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dmitar is fending him off so far but Gap persists. Nope, Dmitar circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gap.
Gap is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dmitar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gap tries to move to mount but Dmitar blocks the move with his legs.
Gap trying to control the action but Dmitar is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gap goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dmitar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gap's guard! Nice work there by Dmitar!
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gap is on top in guard.
Gap trying to control but Dmitar is working from the bottom.
Gap wants to pass the guard but Dmitar is keeping the position.
Gap trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmitar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patrick Gap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Gap tries to free his leg and advance position but Dmitar is retaining full guard.
Gap wants to stand but Dmitar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dmitar wants to get back to his feet but Gap is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gap pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dmitar is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dmitar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dmitar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dmitar tries to clinch but Gap moves out of range.
Dmitar wants to clinch.
Patrick Gap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gap just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dmitar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gap drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gap trying to control but Dmitar is working from the bottom.
Gap thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gap works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gap seems to be looking for submissions.
Gap is looking to take a break and control but Dmitar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gap trying to mount his opponent but Dmitar defends it.
Gap throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gap trying to control from half guard but Dmitar is working away.
Gap moves nicely into side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gap misses with the ground and pound.
Gap working the head and body with strikes.
Gap has hold of Dmitar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dmitar seems comfortable defending it but Gap has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dmitar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dmitar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gap couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Gap!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Lubbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Tong Panong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Lubbor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lubbor tries to clinch there but Tong Panong circles away.
Lubbor tries to bum rush Tong Panong with a series of wild strikes but Tong Panong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lubbor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lubbor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tong Panong.
Lubbor drops Tong Panong with a left right combo! Lubbor follows him down to the ground into side control.
Tong Panong is rocked!
It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
A big shot lands for Lubbor! That's hurt Tong Panong! Will he recover? Lubbor fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Lubbor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragna Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Perkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perkovich has chosen Thompson-Čavoglave as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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, Ragna Kisaragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marko Perkovich!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkovich slips under a jab from Kisaragi.
Perkovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Kisaragi.
Kisaragi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kisaragi jabs at Perkovich's body.
Kisaragi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kisaragi throws a combination. Perkovich tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kisaragi throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkovich.
Kisaragi shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkovich tries to sprawl out of it but Kisaragi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Perkovich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perkovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kisaragi counters with a three punch combo that has Perkovich backing up. Perkovich nods at Kisaragi to acknowledge the strikes.
Perkovich looks gassed!
Kisaragi lands with a straight right. Perkovich didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisaragi, as that shot connected.
Perkovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kisaragi counters with a big right hand! Oh Perkovich is in trouble here! Kisaragi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragna Kisaragi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Jaakonpoika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Overkill - Hammerhead. Ippo Hammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lalli Jaakonpoika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Jaakonpoika circles away.
Jaakonpoika circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hammer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaakonpoika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaakonpoika is looking for a kimura here.
Jaakonpoika is stalling here. Hammer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jaakonpoika seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hammer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jaakonpoika is trying to improve his position.
Hammer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jaakonpoika is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Jaakonpoika is looking to regain half guard here but Hammer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika is working hard here to advance position.
Jaakonpoika is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hammer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jaakonpoika is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hammer has taken his back!
Jaakonpoika trying to control the hands but Hammer breaks the grip.
Hammer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hammer looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Jaakonpoika right now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the action but Hammer just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika turns into Hammer and is now in his guard.
Jaakonpoika sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jaakonpoika can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammer looks gassed!
Jaakonpoika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jaakonpoika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaakonpoika stands and throws Hammer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stops Jaakonpoika from passing to mount.
Jaakonpoika decides to stand back up.
Jaakonpoika shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hammer tries to clinch there but Jaakonpoika circles away.
Hammer wants to clinch up but Jaakonpoika keeps it at a distance.
Jaakonpoika looks for a takedown but Hammer sprawls well.
Hammer tries to clinch but Jaakonpoika is having none of it.
Ippo Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaakonpoika 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.
Jaakonpoika thows a big elbow that misses.
Jaakonpoika slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika is looking to advance position but Hammer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jaakonpoika tries to hold on but Hammer postures up.
Jaakonpoika is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jaakonpoika bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammer wants to sweep here but Jaakonpoika controlling him for the moment.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaakonpoika passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the position but Hammer is working away.
Jaakonpoika moves into full mount!
Jaakonpoika has hold of Hammer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hammer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hammer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jaakonpoika is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hammer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hammer controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hammer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hammer breaks Jaakonpoika's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jaakonpoika is pulling down on Hammer's head. It's preventing any offense from Hammer, at least for the moment.
Jaakonpoika looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
Hammer trying to control but Jaakonpoika is working from the bottom.
Jaakonpoika not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hammer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jaakonpoika Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hammer's back instead.
Jaakonpoika has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hammer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Jaakonpoika go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jaakonpoika missing with punches from the back.
Jaakonpoika has got his arm under Hammer's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hammer has spun round into Jaakonpoika's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Jaakonpoika working a defensive guard but Hammer manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jaakonpoika tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammer is retaining full guard.
Jaakonpoika throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jaakonpoika working for submissions but it's allowed Hammer to get to half 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.
Jaakonpoika won't allow Hammer to pass to mount.
Jaakonpoika might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jaakonpoika is controlling Hammer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jaakonpoika looking for submissions off his back.
Jaakonpoika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaakonpoika.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jaakonpoika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaakonpoika tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaakonpoika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaakonpoika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer tries to stand but Jaakonpoika is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lalli Jaakonpoika 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Jaakonpoika or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Jaakonpoika bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hammer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaakonpoika off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Jaakonpoika's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hammer is looking for the choke from the back position but Jaakonpoika is controlling his hands well.
Hammer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jaakonpoika has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hammer is trying to stick to Jaakonpoika's back but Jaakonpoika is turning into Hammer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hammer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jaakonpoika.
Jaakonpoika thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammer pulls Jaakonpoika in close to prevent any damage.
Jaakonpoika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaakonpoika avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaakonpoika sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jaakonpoika wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Jaakonpoika sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hammer's guard.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Jaakonpoika is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaakonpoika is tying to control. Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaakonpoika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hammer is not content to let Jaakonpoika control the position.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hammer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaakonpoika.
Hammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jaakonpoika decides to pull guard.
Jaakonpoika working a defensive guard but Hammer manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hammer trying to mount his opponent but Jaakonpoika defends it.
Hammer is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jaakonpoika has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jaakonpoika trying to control but Hammer postures up.
Jaakonpoika is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammer prevents Jaakonpoika from standing back up.
Hammer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Hammer trying to control but Jaakonpoika is having none of it.
Jaakonpoika tries to lock up and control but Hammer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jaakonpoika is looking to get to half guard.
Hammer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hammer get's back to his feet.
Jaakonpoika looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika trying to control from half guard but Hammer is working away.
Hammer gets full guard.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Jaakonpoika tries to pass.
Jaakonpoika trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Jaakonpoika drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammer!
Jaakonpoika is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hammer off and has taken his back!
Hammer is keeping busy.
Jaakonpoika lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Jaakonpoika.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika controlling from the back.
Jaakonpoika wants to control but Hammer is keeping busy.
Jaakonpoika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hammer is defending well though. Jaakonpoika let's go of the attempt for now.
Hammer just trying to survive but Jaakonpoika is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jaakonpoika has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hammer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jaakonpoika is looking for the choke from the back position but Hammer is controlling his hands well.
Hammer is keeping busy.
Hammer fending off the submission attempt from Jaakonpoika.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hammer hold on?!
Hammer is trying to break free.
Hammer showing good submission defense here.
Jaakonpoika throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Jaakonpoika trying to control momentarily.
Jaakonpoika is controlling the position but Hammer somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lalli Jaakonpoika just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jaakonpoika closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jaakonpoika lands in his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika advances position into side control!
Hammer regains half guard.
Jaakonpoika prevents Hammer from improving his position.
Jaakonpoika wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Jaakonpoika wants to work for an arm triangle but Hammer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jaakonpoika stops Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jaakonpoika tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jaakonpoika scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaakonpoika trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Jaakonpoika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jaakonpoika is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.
Jaakonpoika is working for a kimura but Hammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Hammer is staying active underneath Jaakonpoika, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lalli Jaakonpoika showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaakonpoika 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Lalli Jaakonpoika!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Lalli Jaakonpoika!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Lalli Jaakonpoika!
Lalli Jaakonpoika wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ralli Palli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yohihiro Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palli comes to the ring accompanied by Pelimies. Mishima comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Olympic Flame kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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143 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ralli Palli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yohihiro Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palli.
Palli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palli fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palli.
Palli looks to land a combination but Mishima avoids it well.
Palli misses with the combination.
Palli throws a nice looking combination but Mishima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ralli Palli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Palli does no damage.
Palli misses with the combination.
Palli misses with a straight right.
Palli misses with a straight right.
A big left from Palli misses.
Mishima dodges the punch combination from Palli.
Palli swings for the body but Mishima moves out of range.
Palli is breathing heavily.
Palli throws a nice looking combination but Mishima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Palli.
Palli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mishima wants to clinch up but Palli keeps it at a distance.
Mishima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mishima passes the guard and advances to mount!
Palli can't escape the position.
Palli is working hard here to advance position.
Mishima wants to finish this one by submission but Palli is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mishima.
Palli is working to get back to half guard.
Palli tries to lock up and control but Mishima gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palli tries to buck Mishima off but he can't manage it.
Palli is in all sorts of trouble 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.
Mishima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palli is trying to stand up.
Palli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mishima sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Palli is trying to escape the mount.
Palli stops Mishima from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Palli is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Palli is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mishima swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yohihiro Mishima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theo Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayato Masato has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theo Radcliffe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hayato Masato!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radcliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that Masato avoids nicely.
Radcliffe tries to bum rush Masato with a series of wild strikes but Masato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Theo Radcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masato slips a straight right by Radcliffe.
Masato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Radcliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Masato.
Radcliffe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Masato to counter with a crisp jab.
Radcliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masato counters with a left and a right that stings Radcliffe.
Radcliffe throws a lazy uppercut
and Masato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Radcliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Radcliffe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Masato counters with a three punch combo that has Radcliffe backing up. Radcliffe nods at Masato to acknowledge the strikes.
Radcliffe is rocked!
Radcliffe is breathing heavily.
Masato cracks Radcliffe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Radcliffe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Masato pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Radcliffe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayato Masato!
Hayato Masato is the new featherweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryobun Akagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryobun Akagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masahura Yakisoba!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akagi throws a front kick that sends Yakisoba stumbling back into the ropes.
Yakisoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akagi shoots in and bounces Yakisoba off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Akagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakisoba is retaining full guard.
Akagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yakisoba has his foot on Akagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Yakisoba looking to control.
Akagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yakisoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Akagi wants to get up but he can't break Yakisoba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Akagi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akagi takes a swing at Yakisoba's ribcage but misses.
Yakisoba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Masahura Yakisoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yakisoba sprawls well initially but Akagi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yakisoba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yakisoba looks gassed!
Akagi is looking to take a break and control but Yakisoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagi stands up from half guard.
Akagi misses with a wild combination.
Yakisoba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Akagi stuffs the takedown attempt from Yakisoba. Yakisoba gets slowly back to his feet.
Yakisoba has his takedown stuffed
and Akagi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yakisoba's knee momentarily.
Akagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Akagi gets the takedown into side control.
Yakisoba is looking to reverse the position.
Akagi wants to stand but Yakisoba has his arm trapped.
Akagi trying to control the position but Yakisoba is working away.
Akagi advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Akagi.
Akagi looking to control but Yakisoba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akagi content just to control the position here.
Yakisoba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akagi looking for a guillotine from mount but Yakisoba is having none of it.
Akagi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Akagi throws a combination that misses
and Yakisoba counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagi tries to bench press Yakisoba off him but Yakisoba keeps the position.
Akagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Akagi is not content to let Yakisoba control the position.
Akagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yakisoba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yakisoba trying to control the action but Akagi is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Akagi lands a high kick!
Akagi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Akagi throws a head kick but Yakisoba moves out of range.
Yakisoba with a poor takedown
and Akagi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ryobun Akagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahura Yakisoba.
Akagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yakisoba working for a triangle but Akagi defends it easily.
Akagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yakisoba is looking for a triangle here but Akagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Yakisoba is trying to improve his position.
Yakisoba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Akagi's best efforts.
Akagi is stalling here. Yakisoba is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Akagi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yakisoba has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Akagi sneaks back into half guard.
Yakisoba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Akagi is looking for a sweep. Yakisoba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yakisoba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yakisoba wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Akagi uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Yakisoba wants to control from the top but Akagi keeps moving.
Akagi is trying to control the position but Yakisoba postures up.
Yakisoba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yakisoba drops back looking for a leg! Akagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akagi manages to kick Yakisoba off! Yakisoba jumps back into Akagi's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yakisoba stops Akagi from standing up.
Yakisoba stands and throws Akagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yakisoba tries for a kimura but Akagi is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba swings around for an armbar but Akagi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yakisoba's guard.
Yakisoba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yakisoba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yakisoba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akagi's guard.
Yakisoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yakisoba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yakisoba 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.
Akagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yakisoba is one step ahead there.
Akagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yakisoba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yakisoba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akagi is proving hard to escape from.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akagi working a defensive guard here.
Akagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akagi is looking for a triangle but Yakisoba pushes his legs off easily.
Yakisoba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yakisoba postures up.
Yakisoba tries to free his leg and advance position but Akagi is retaining full guard.
Yakisoba forces his way into half guard.
Akagi moves into full guard.
Akagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Akagi, not yet.
Akagi wants to improve his position but instead Yakisoba has moved into half guard.
Yakisoba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yakisoba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yakisoba's back!
Yakisoba showing good submission defense here.
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!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Akagi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Akagi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Yakisoba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Akagi is looking for the choke from the back position but Yakisoba is controlling his hands well.
Akagi is cranking Yakisoba's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yakisoba! He's tightened the choke and Yakisoba is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryobun Akagi!
Ryobun Akagi retains his bantamweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mako Voki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as JT Colossus enters the ring!
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260 lbs
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18
264 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mako Voki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JT Colossus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colossus misses the jab.
Voki wants to clinch up but Colossus keeps it at a distance.
Colossus misses with a series of wild punches.
Voki moves away from the strike by Colossus.
Voki fails to land the takedown.
Colossus catches Voki napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Voki to the canvas!
Voki is rocked!
Voki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colossus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colossus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Voki 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.
Colossus wants to get up but he can't break Voki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Voki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colossus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colossus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colossus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Voki is proving hard to escape from.
Colossus gets to his feet. Voki looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Voki ducks straight into an uppercut from Colossus and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Voki maanges to regain guard straight away.
Oh Voki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Colossus wanted to stand there but Voki had control of the position.
Voki seems to have got his legs back now.
Voki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Voki is breathing heavily.
Colossus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Voki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Colossus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Voki is controlling him well.
Voki wants to control but Colossus is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Colossus pushes Voki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Voki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Voki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Voki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colossus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Colossus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Voki has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Voki shoots for a double leg takedown but Colossus sprawls well. He's pushed Voki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Voki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colossus is fending him off so far but Voki persists. Nope, Colossus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mako Voki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colossus is fending him off so far but Voki persists. Nope, Colossus circles away and we're back to standing.
Colossus stuffs the takedown attempt from Voki. Voki gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colossus throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colossus throws out a loose jab but Voki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colossus but Colossus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voki shoots for a double leg takedown but Colossus sprawls well. He's pushed Voki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Colossus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colossus scores with a jab.
Voki defending well as Colossus loads up on a big left hand.
Mako Voki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colossus lands a big shot that drops Voki! Can he finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Colossus wants to stand but Voki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Voki looking for a guillotine here but Colossus defends easily.
Voki has a closed guard, preventing Colossus from standing up.
Colossus postures up.
Voki has a closed guard, preventing Colossus from standing up.
Voki is working an open guard so Colossus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Colossus. No joy for Voki on that attempt.
Colossus throws a jab but it's blocked by Voki.
Voki shoots in looking for a takedown. Colossus tries to sprawl out of it but Voki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Colossus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Colossus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colossus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Colossus misses with a hook. Voki ducked under it nicely.
Voki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colossus tries to avoid it but Voki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colossus to the ground. Colossus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voki closes the distance and clinches up with Colossus, looking for a takedown. Voki pushes Colossus against the ropes but Colossus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colossus waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Voki.
A jab lands there for Colossus.
Voki shoots for a double leg takedown but Colossus sprawls well. He's pushed Voki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Colossus throws a hook but Voki avoids it easily.
Voki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Voki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colossus swivels and escapes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Voki tries to clinch up but Colossus circles away and keeps his distance.
Voki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Voki with that takedown attempt.
Voki fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Voki.
Voki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colossus is fending him off so far but Voki persists. Nope, Colossus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Colossus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Colossus cracks Voki with a big right hand and Voki goes down!
Colossus is looking to stand up but Voki won't let him.
Voki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colossus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colossus stands and steps away. Voki gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Voki moves in looking to clinch but Colossus pushes him off.
Voki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colossus pinned against the cage. Colossus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Voki looks for a takedown but Colossus sprawls well.
Voki fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Colossus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colossus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colossus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
JT Colossus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colossus throws out the jab.
Voki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colossus tries to avoid it but Voki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colossus to the ground. Colossus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voki is looking to clinch.
Colossus lands with a big right hook that stumbles Voki - he's out on his feet here! Colossus follows up with another monster hook that separates Voki from consciousness! Voki falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Colossus stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JT Colossus!
JT Colossus is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Rajala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strauss comes to the ring accompanied by Immigrant song-Led Zeppelin. Logan Strauss could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomi Rajala's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan Strauss!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomi Rajala!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rajala is rocked!
Strauss shoots in but no luck this time.
Rajala is still on wobbly legs! Can Strauss finish him?
Rajala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Strauss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rajala seems to have recovered his senses.
Rajala wants to control but Strauss is keeping him busy.
Rajala is pressing down on Strauss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strauss is holding on for now.
Strauss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rajala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rajala passes the guard and advances to mount!
Strauss regains half guard.
Rajala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rajala prevents Strauss from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back.
Rajala is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Strauss is in a horrible position here. Rajala smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Rajala connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strauss working to try and regain half guard.
Strauss is breathing heavily.
Rajala is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Strauss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rajala prevents Strauss from getting the reversal.
Rajala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Rajala.
Rajala lands a big elbow.
Rajala looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rajala landing punches.
Rajala landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajala looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rajala tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
Rajala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strauss?
Strauss is squirming around, avoiding Rajala's attempts to control the action.
Rajala landing punches.
Rajala looking to control but Strauss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rajala landing strikes from the mount.
Rajala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Strauss looks a forlorn figure.
Strauss slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rajala tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strauss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strauss is looking to control Rajala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strauss avoid being mounted?
Rajala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strauss's head.
Rajala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Strauss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strauss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strauss controls Rajala momentarily but Rajala frees himself.
Strauss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is looking for a triangle but Rajala pushes his legs off easily.
Rajala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strauss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rajala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rajala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strauss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Strauss wants to work for an arm triangle but Rajala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strauss 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.
Strauss passes to full mount!
Strauss working for a guillotine from mount but Rajala is in no mood to give up.
Rajala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is working for a guillotine from mount but Rajala frees his head quite easily.
Rajala tries to hold on but Strauss pushes him away.
Rajala holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Strauss tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Strauss working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Strauss jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rajala manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rajala tries to improve position but can't.
Rajala prevents Strauss from moving into mount.
Rajala is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rajala gets back to full guard.
Rajala wants to sweep here but Strauss controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strauss sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rajala's guard.
Strauss wants to work for an arm triangle but Rajala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Strauss is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strauss blocks the strikes from Rajala.
Rajala tries to get to full guard but Strauss has control of the leg.
Strauss works his way into full mount!
Strauss jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rajala manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Strauss is looking to take a break and control but Rajala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strauss tries for a kimura but Rajala is defending well.
Strauss wants to control but Rajala is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rajala is trying to improve his position.
Strauss is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rajala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Strauss wants to control but Rajala is keeping him busy.
Rajala holding on.
Strauss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rajala is trying to control Strauss's posture but Strauss avoids it.
Rajala tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Strauss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rajala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strauss's best efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rajala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strauss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strauss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rajala keeping moving, preventing Strauss from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strauss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strauss tries to free his leg and advance position but Rajala is retaining full guard.
Strauss passes Rajala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rajala is defending against the submission attempts here by Strauss.
Strauss blocks the strikes from Rajala.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rajala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strauss moves nicely into side control.
Rajala is trying to get back to half guard.
Strauss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strauss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rajala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rajala regains half guard.
Strauss blocks the strikes from Rajala.
Rajala wants to improve his position but Strauss is controlling well.
Strauss uses his free foot to push down on Rajala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rajala.
Strauss lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rajala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rajala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rajala wants to control but Strauss is having none of it.
Rajala is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Strauss is staying active.
Rajala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rajala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rajala is pressing down on Strauss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rajala working a defensive guard here.
Rajala 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Rajala is nestled in close to Strauss, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rajala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rajala working the head and body with strikes.
Rajala controlling the action here.
Rajala prevents Strauss from improving his position.
Rajala passes to side control.
Strauss takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rajala working the head and body with strikes.
Rajala working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rajala just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Strauss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Check out the look on Rajala's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Strauss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rajala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rajala wants to control from the top but Strauss keeps moving.
Strauss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rajala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strauss 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.
Rajala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rajala working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rajala is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Strauss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rajala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rajala is in close to Strauss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rajala wants to pass the guard but Strauss is keeping the position.
Strauss lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rajala!
Rajala is working to get back to half guard.
Rajala is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Strauss working for a submission but Rajala is keeping him at bay.
Strauss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rajala can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Strauss has hold of Rajala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rajala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strauss looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rajala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rajala is trying to control but can't.
Strauss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rajala is just riding it out for now. Strauss eventually gives up the hold.
Strauss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rajala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rajala!
Rajala defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strauss.
Strauss with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Strauss lands with some strikes.
Strauss looking to secure an arm triangle but Rajala defends it well.
Rajala tries to hold on but Strauss postures up.
Rajala is working to get back to half guard.
Strauss working Rajala over with strikes here.
Strauss is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rajala is surviving well by controlling Strauss's body position as best he can.
Strauss jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rajala manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Strauss is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rajala is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajala is not content to let Strauss control the position.
Strauss advances to mount.
Rajala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Strauss prevents Rajala from getting the reversal.
Strauss looking to secure an arm triangle but Rajala defends it well.
Strauss landing shots from mount.
Strauss connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Strauss is working for a guillotine from mount but Rajala frees his head quite easily.
Strauss lands a heavy elbow.
Rajala can't escape the position.
Rajala tries to hold on but Strauss pushes him away.
Rajala can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rajala can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rajala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rajala is looking for a sweep. Strauss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strauss seems to be looking for submissions.
Strauss passes to side control.
Rajala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rajala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strauss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strauss trying to pass the guard but Rajala defending well.
Rajala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
Strauss trying to control but Rajala is working from the bottom.
Rajala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rajala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rajala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rajala is trying to control the action in half guard but Strauss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strauss trying to control here.
Strauss misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rajala is keen to just control but Strauss is a slippery customer.
Rajala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rajala trying to control from half guard but Strauss is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rajala with a lazy takedown attempt
so Strauss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strauss is pushing down on Rajala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rajala is fighting to maintain full guard but Strauss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rajala moves into full guard.
Rajala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rajala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rajala lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Rajala there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rajala controlling the pace.
Rajala wants to take a breather but Strauss is having none of it.
Strauss wants to get back to full guard.
Rajala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strauss is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rajala pulls his head out easily.
Rajala scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Strauss looking for submissions off his back.
Strauss is staying active underneath Rajala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rajala gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rajala uses his free foot to push down on Strauss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strauss.
Strauss is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Rajala.
Rajala lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rajala cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rajala content just to control the position here.
Rajala's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rajala pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rajala is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Strauss can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rajala lands a heavy elbow.
Rajala content just to control the position here.
Strauss taking shots to the head.
Rajala putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rajala connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rajala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Strauss?
Rajala lands a nice shot to the head.
Rajala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strauss hang on?
Rajala putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Strauss regains half guard.
Rajala stalling.
Ground and pound from Rajala.
Rajala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strauss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strauss gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strauss is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rajala passes Strauss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strauss trying to control but Rajala postures up.
Logan Strauss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rajala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strauss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rajala is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rajala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rajala working over Strauss with some ground and pound. Strauss looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rajala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Rajala there.
Strauss gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strauss looking for a guillotine here but Rajala defends easily.
Strauss trying to keep a closed guard but Rajala is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rajala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Rajala from controlling successfully.
Rajala works over Strauss with some ground and pound from guard.
Strauss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rajala controls the pace.
Strauss keeping moving, preventing Rajala from controlling successfully.
Strauss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rajala can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rajala tries to free his leg and advance position but Strauss is retaining full guard.
Rajala passes Strauss's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rajala wants to take a breather but Strauss is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rajala is controlling the pace.
Rajala trying to mount his opponent but Strauss defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strauss 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Logan Strauss!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Logan Strauss!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Logan Strauss!
Logan Strauss wins by unanimous decision!
Logan Strauss retains his light heavyweight title!
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