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PFL- 9 Koylio vs. Jarvijalikk PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ren Akita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shingo Yamamoto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ren Akita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akita misses with a takedown attempt - Yamamoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Yamamoto. No joy for Akita on that attempt.
Akita closes the distance and clinches up with Yamamoto, looking for a takedown. Akita pushes Yamamoto against the cage but Yamamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ren Akita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akita shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamamoto but Yamamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamamoto throws a head kick but Akita moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamamoto shoots and misses
and Akita counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Yamamoto's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Akita controls the pace.
Yamamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akita prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akita not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akita wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akita working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akita controlling from the top position.
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.
Yamamoto wants to stand and escape but Akita is having none of it.
Akita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yamamoto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yamamoto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yamamoto!
The ground and pound from Yamamoto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akita manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yamamoto's best efforts.
Yamamoto is keen to just control but Akita is a slippery customer.
Akita trying to control but Yamamoto postures up.
Yamamoto wants to stand but Akita has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Akita is holding on to half guard well.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ren Akita just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Akita scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yamamoto throws a head kick that misses.
Akita misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Yamamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Akita counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yamamoto!
Yamamoto looks gassed!
Akita wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Akita is working hard here to advance position.
Akita controlling from mount.
Akita fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Akita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yamamoto looks to land a body kick but Akita moved away.
Akita feints and as Yamamoto raises his hands in defense, Akita changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akita is controlling him.
Akita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Akita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamamoto is keeping the position for now.
Akita wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akita works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akita moves nicely into side control.
Yamamoto pushes Akita away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Akita gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Akita trying to control the position but Yamamoto is working away.
Akita takes a little break here. Yamamoto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Akita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akita tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep.
Akita staying calm.
Yamamoto is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto trying to remain calm as Akita controls from the top position.
Akita seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yamamoto for as long as he can get away with.
Akita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yamamoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akita working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akita trying to control the action but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto tries to improve position but can't.
Akita takes a little break here. Yamamoto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Akita is working to tighten is grip on Yamamoto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Yamamoto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Akita is really squeezing tight and eventually Yamamoto passes out! Akita breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ren Akita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sudaf Mendal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sudaf Mendal!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura scores a takedown into full mount!
Kimura moves to back control.
Kimura slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mendal trying to control the position but Kimura manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendal is controlling his hands well.
Kimura tightening his grip on Mendal, looking for the choke.
Kimura is looking for the choke from the back position but Mendal is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mendal trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Mendal right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mendal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I really don't envy Mendal right now.
Kimura just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mendal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kimura gets his way!
Mendal wants to control his opponent's hands but Kimura gets his hands free.
Kimura keeps control of the position as Mendal tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendal is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kimura gets his way!
Kimura looking for the choke but no joy.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Kimura controls the position.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mendal for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kimura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kimura.
Mendal is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mendal misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendal is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Mendal is defending it quite comfortably.
Mendal trying to control from the bottom.
Kimura sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mendal is trying to control but can't.
Kimura not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kimura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mendal!
Kimura controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura dominated that second round.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mendal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kimura trying to advance position but Mendal counters by regaining guard.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura won't allow Mendal to sweep him here.
Mendal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kimura controls the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jun Kimura just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kimura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mendal's guard.
Kimura 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.
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Mendal in his guard.
Sudaf Mendal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mendal from controlling successfully.
Kimura has Mendal pulled in close to control his posture.
Mendal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling Mendal's posture.
Mendal pushes down on Kimura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura pulls Mendal in close to prevent any damage.
Mendal trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Mendal being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Kimura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan Backslide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chop Meat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backslide comes into the arena with The Dover Boys blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Backslide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chop Meat!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meat tries to close the distance and clinch but Backslide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Backslide throws a series of strikes that have Meat backpedaling.
Meat is rocked!
It looks like Chop Meat has been cut.
Backslide throws a right hand that Meat ducks under and follows up with a left that Meat also avoids with ease.
Meat is still on wobbly legs! Can Backslide finish him?
Meat wants to clinch up but Backslide keeps it at a distance.
Meat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backslide.
Meat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Backslide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Meat.
Backslide lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Backslide scores a nice knee to the body.
Meat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meat throws an elbow but it misses.
Backslide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Backslide dances in with a quick combination. Meat is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Backslide snaps Meat's head back. Meat stumbles backwards against the cage. Backslide steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Meat's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Meat just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Backslide!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Huikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huikkonen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Timo Rautiainen - Rekkamies. Heikki Huikkonen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heikki Huikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Miyagi. No joy for Huikkonen on that attempt.
Miyagi feints and as Huikkonen raises his hands in defense, Miyagi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huikkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Huikkonen.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Huikkonen wants to sweep here but Miyagi controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huikkonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyagi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
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.
Miyagi 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.
Miyagi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miyagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huikkonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Huikkonen is defending well.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Miyagi is looking to advance position but Huikkonen won't allow it.
Miyagi passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huikkonen wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hiro Miyagi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Miyagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Huikkonen counters with a nice body shot.
Huikkonen tries to clinch but Miyagi moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huikkonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Miyagi circles away.
Huikkonen misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Miyagi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miyagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miyagi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Miyagi passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Miyagi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miyagi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Huikkonen is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Miyagi taking a breather here.
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huikkonen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Miyagi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huikkonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Huikkonen stops Miyagi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Huikkonen to control.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miyagi moves to the back.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hiro Miyagi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Huikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Huikkonen won't be happy with that.
Miyagi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huikkonen is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huikkonen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Miyagi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Huikkonen trying to remain calm as Miyagi controls from the top position.
Miyagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Huikkonen tries to buck Miyagi off but Miyagi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Miyagi advances nicely into full mount.
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Miyagi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Miyagi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huikkonen sprawls well initially but Miyagi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huikkonen is trying to control but can't.
Miyagi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Huikkonen won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hiro Miyagi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Huikkonen tries to clinch but Miyagi moves away
and Miyagi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Huikkonen!
Miyagi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Huikkonen tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huikkonen wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyagi won't let Huikkonen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Miyagi is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Huikkonen is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiro Miyagi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Gunma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bork Nettles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bork Nettles struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takumi Gunma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bork Nettles!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunma gets the takedown into side control.
Nettles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nettles trying to remain calm as Gunma controls from the top position.
Nettles prevents Gunma from improving position.
Gunma taking a breather here.
Gunma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nettles, who protects the arm well.
Gunma moves into full mount!
Gunma controlling the position easily from mount.
Gunma jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nettles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nettles is looking to regain half guard here but Gunma keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gunma misses with the ground and pound.
Gunma advances nicely into full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nettles can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunma controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Takumi Gunma just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gunma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gunma misses with a takedown attempt - Nettles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Nettles as Gunma shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takumi Gunma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nettles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nettles gets caught flat footed, as Gunma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunma slips nicely into half guard.
Gunma trying to control the action but Nettles is working from the bottom.
Gunma moves into full mount! Nettles won't be happy about that!
Nettles is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nettles defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gunma.
Gunma controlling the position easily from mount.
Gunma pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunma looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gunma trying to control but Nettles is having none of it.
Gunma controlling the pace for now.
Nettles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Gunma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nettles throws a head kick that misses.
Gunma lands with a nice body punch.
Gunma looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nettles!
Gunma has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Nettles is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takumi Gunma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Donaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. 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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220 lbs
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225 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Donaldson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Donaldson. No joy for Lancaster on that attempt.
Donaldson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lancaster pinned against the cage. Lancaster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donaldson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick lands from Lancaster that sends Donaldson to the canvas. Donaldson tries to scramble back to his feet but Lancaster brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Ken Donaldson has been cut.
Lancaster decides to stand back up. Lancaster steps back and let's Donaldson get back to his feet.
Donaldson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster manages to get full guard.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Donaldson controlling him for the moment.
Donaldson 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.
Donaldson trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Donaldson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donaldson stays in close to Lancaster's body and controls the position.
Donaldson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster, not yet.
Donaldson 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donaldson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Donaldson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donaldson is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster won't allow Donaldson to pass to mount.
Donaldson looks gassed!
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Donaldson is controlling well.
Donaldson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Donaldson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lancaster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donaldson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Donaldson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donaldson's waist but Donaldson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancaster off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Donaldson shows good takedown defense.
Lancaster clinches but Donaldson breaks the clinch
and Donaldson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lancaster won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Lancaster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to improve position but can't.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.
Lancaster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Donaldson is working away from the top position though.
Donaldson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Donaldson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Donaldson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Donaldson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Donaldson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Donaldson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Lancaster tries to pull guard but Donaldson won't allow it.
Lancaster lands an elbow inside that Donaldson shrugs off.
Lancaster breaks the clinch.
Lancaster slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Donaldson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lancaster won't allow it.
Lancaster tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donaldson manages to pull guard.
Lancaster is looking to work some ground and pound but Donaldson has wrist control.
Lancaster looking to sit in guard and control but Donaldson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Donaldson from controlling successfully.
Donaldson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lancaster looking for a guillotine here but Donaldson defends easily.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches up with Donaldson, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes Donaldson against the cage but Donaldson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donaldson tries to avoid it but Lancaster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donaldson to the ground. Donaldson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dean Lancaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Donaldson counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Donaldson counters with a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lancaster, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster. No joy for Donaldson on that attempt.
Lancaster has managed to clinch.
Lancaster successfully pulls guard.
Donaldson postures up.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Donaldson tries to pass.
Donaldson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Donaldson trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Donaldson is working Lancaster over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donaldson won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Donaldson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lancaster's guard now.
Lancaster is trying to keep Donaldson in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donaldson's guard.
Lancaster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Donaldson is trying to control Lancaster's posture but Lancaster avoids it.
Ken Donaldson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donaldson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lancaster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Donaldson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Donaldson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Donaldson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Donaldson misses
and Lancaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancaster.
Donaldson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lancaster manages to get himself to full guard.
Lancaster keeping busy on the bottom but Donaldson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Donaldson passes to full mount!
Donaldson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Donaldson controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Donaldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donaldson looking to control but Lancaster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lancaster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lancaster tries to hold on but Donaldson postures up.
Donaldson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donaldson prevents Lancaster from getting the reversal.
Lancaster is squirming around, avoiding Donaldson's attempts to control the action.
Lancaster slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Donaldson.
Lancaster moves into full guard.
Donaldson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donaldson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donaldson's guard.
Donaldson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Donaldson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster tries to stand but Donaldson is controlling from the bottom.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Donaldson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Donaldson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donaldson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancaster preventing the sweep.
Dean Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster throws a strike but Donaldson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dean Lancaster.
I think Donaldson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Donaldson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Yamaguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 lbs
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22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Yamaguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yamaguchi's guard.
Yamaguchi wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamaguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamaguchi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamaguchi controlling the position.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Yamaguchi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yamaguchi kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
Yamaguchi has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yamaguchi has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Yamaguchi pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Yamaguchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Yamaguchi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yoshi Yamaguchi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yamaguchi shoots and misses
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Yamaguchi is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yamaguchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
Yamaguchi is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Yamaguchi is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is fighting to break Yamaguchi's control of his arms but Yamaguchi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamaguchi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamaguchi is trying to keep Lee in close.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yoshi Yamaguchi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Lee postures up.
Yamaguchi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lee's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoshi Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yamaguchi fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yamaguchi!
Yamaguchi tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Yamaguchi gets back to half guard.
Lee wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping him busy.
Lee is looking to stall here but Yamaguchi recovers full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamaguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Yamaguchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Yamaguchi controlling Lee's posture.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamaguchi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is looking to advance position but Yamaguchi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Yamaguchi from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi content just to control the position here.
Yamaguchi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yamaguchi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Yamaguchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yamaguchi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yamaguchi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yoshi Yamaguchi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yamaguchi with a lazy takedown attempt
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamaguchi is trying to keep Lee in close.
Yamaguchi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi controlling Lee's posture.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yamaguchi has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Yamaguchi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee looking to control.
Yamaguchi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamaguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshi Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yamaguchi misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Yamaguchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Yamaguchi has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee is fighting to break Yamaguchi's control of his arms but Yamaguchi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee wants to control from the top but Yamaguchi keeps moving.
Yamaguchi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamaguchi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Yamaguchi looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.
Lee is trying to keep Yamaguchi in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position but Yamaguchi postures up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamaguchi pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yamaguchi slows the pace down in half guard.
Yamaguchi uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.
Lee wants to control but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
Yamaguchi looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yamaguchi controlling the position easily from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yoshi Yamaguchi just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yamaguchi misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee trying to control the position but Yamaguchi is working away.
Yamaguchi is looking for a sweep.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to control but Yamaguchi is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to take a breather but Yamaguchi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lee.
Yamaguchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Yamaguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamaguchi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yoshi Yamaguchi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Glebov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Mentos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vlad Glebov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Mentos!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glebov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mentos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mentos has had enough of the clinch but Glebov keeps him there for the moment.
Glebov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mentos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mentos throws a right and a left that Glebov avoids nicely.
Mentos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mentos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Glebov shoots in for a takedown but Mentos shows good takedown defense.
Glebov misses with a double jab
and Mentos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mentos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mentos.
Mentos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glebov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mentos counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Glebov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mentos!
Mentos misses with a wild combination.
Glebov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mentos throws a nice looking combination but Glebov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glebov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mentos moves away.
Mentos's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mentos duly obliges.
Mentos lands a jab-cross combination.
Glebov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mentos wants to improve his position but Glebov is controlling well.
Mentos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glebov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glebov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mentos defending well though.
Mentos wants to control but Glebov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Glebov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mentos controlling the position for now.
Mentos pushes Glebov off looking to stand but Glebov dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Glebov.
Glebov is looking to take a break and control but Mentos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Glebov is nestled in close to Mentos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Glebov is breathing heavily.
Glebov trying to pass the guard but Mentos defending well.
Mentos is trying to stand up here but Glebov is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glebov connects with a nice short shot to Mentos's temple.
Mentos is trying to stand.
Glebov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Glebov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mentos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Glebov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Glebov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mentos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mentos is looking to control Glebov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mentos avoid being mounted?
Glebov slips a nice elbow through Mentos's hands, connecting with Mentos's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glebov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mentos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mentos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mentos.
Glebov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Glebov throws a combination that misses
and Mentos counters with a straight right hand.
Mentos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Glebov feints and as Mentos raises his hands in defense, Glebov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mentos is looking to stand up but Glebov isn't so interested in that idea.
Glebov cracks Mentos with a solid left hand.
Glebov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Glebov pushing down on Mentos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Glebov drops an elbow to the side of Mentos's head.
Mentos wants to get back to full guard.
Mentos is trying to control but can't.
Mentos controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glebov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mentos trying to control here.
Glebov works his way into full mount!
Glebov connects with a bit shot that sees Mentos covering up! More strikes from Mentos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Glebov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Glebov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatsimuro Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatsimuro Wasabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Leeroy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasabi.
Wasabi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leeroy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hatsimuro Wasabi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Leeroy.
Wasabi misses with a low kick.
Wasabi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wasabi tries to clinch but Leeroy moves out of range.
Leeroy stuffs the takedown attempt from Wasabi. Wasabi gets slowly back to his feet.
Leeroy shoots in for a double leg but Wasabi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasabi throws a nice looking combination but Leeroy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasabi throws a nice looking combination but Leeroy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wasabi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wasabi tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wasabi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leeroy tries for a takedown but Wasabi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wasabi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wasabi is looking to stand up but Leeroy isn't so interested in that idea.
Leeroy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasabi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasabi is looking for a triangle but Leeroy pushes his legs off easily.
Leeroy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wasabi has his feet on Leeroy's thighs here. He's pushed Leeroy off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Leeroy screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsimuro Wasabi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Jarvijallikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koylio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. Lalli Koylio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lalli Koylio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Jarvijallikka!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvijallikka slips a jab and a cross from Koylio.
Jarvijallikka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koylio.
Koylio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarvijallikka.
Koylio slips under a jab.
Jarvijallikka blocks a jab.
Koylio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jarvijallikka missing with a left hand there. Koylio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarvijallikka blocks a jab.
Jarvijallikka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koylio.
Jarvijallikka throws out a loose jab but Koylio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koylio shoots for a double leg takedown but Jarvijallikka sprawls well. He's pushed Koylio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koylio staying out of range there.
Koylio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jarvijallikka as he avoids it easily.
Jarvijallikka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koylio defending well as Jarvijallikka loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koylio throws a hook to the side of Jarvijallikka's head but Jarvijallikka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarvijallikka misses with a combination
and Koylio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koylio throws an overhand right that lands on Jarvijallikka's shoulder, as Jarvijallikka tries to avoid the shot.
Jarvijallikka misses with a looping right.
Jarvijallikka loads up on a big right hand but Koylio slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvijallikka lands with a shot to the body.
Jarvijallikka misses with a looping left.
Jarvijallikka lands a glancing blow to the side of Koylio's head.
It looks like Lalli Koylio has been cut.
Jarvijallikka lands a really nice looking cross but Koylio seems unphased.
Jarvijallikka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koylio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jarvijallikka finds it's way round the side to connect with Koylio's head.
A jab from Koylio misses.
Koylio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarvijallikka.
Koylio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koylio is breathing heavily.
Koylio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koylio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarvijallikka.
Koylio shoots for a takedown but Jarvijallikka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lalli Koylio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A choreographed right hand from Jarvijallikka misses the target.
Jarvijallikka misses with a body shot.
Koylio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jarvijallikka as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarvijallikka looks to land a left hand but Koylio moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koylio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koylio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koylio won't allow Jarvijallikka to get back to his feet.
Koylio stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvijallikka.
Koylio passes Jarvijallikka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koylio is taking a breather. Jarvijallikka 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koylio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koylio winds up and cracks Jarvijallikka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koylio slips a nice elbow through Jarvijallikka's hands, connecting with Jarvijallikka's forehead.
Koylio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koylio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jarvijallikka defending well though.
Koylio wants to take a breather but Jarvijallikka is having none of it.
Koylio trying to pass the guard but Jarvijallikka defending well.
Jarvijallikka pushes Koylio off looking to stand but Koylio dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koylio working over Jarvijallikka with some ground and pound. Jarvijallikka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koylio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jarvijallikka sprawls well initially but Koylio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jarvijallikka is trying to stand back up but Koylio is controlling him
Koylio lands with a punch from half guard.
Koylio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jarvijallikka is just riding it out for now. Koylio eventually gives up the hold.
Jarvijallikka is looking to escape.
Koylio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarvijallikka defends it well.
Koylio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koylio prevents Jarvijallikka from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvijallikka kicks Koylio off and gets back to his feet.
Jarvijallikka jabs at Koylio's body.
Jarvijallikka cracks Koylio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jarvijallikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koylio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jarvijallikka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koylio shoots in looking for a takedown. Jarvijallikka tries to sprawl out of it but Koylio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jarvijallikka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koylio fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koylio.
Jarvijallikka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koylio.
Koylio lands a hook that stumbles Jarvijallikka back into the cage. Koylio follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jarvijallikka to the canvas! Koylio pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jarvijallikka has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lalli Koylio!
Lalli Koylio retains his welterweight title!
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