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SFL Unbreakable PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Hideyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Akio Hideyoshi enters the cage!
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacky Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Hideyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Hideyoshi to the canvas! Lee follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacky Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samm Mah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Rikishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikishi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by USA nuked my parents, I want revenge. 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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143 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samm Mah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Rikishi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikishi shoots in and drives through. Mah sprawls well.
Mah stuffs the takedown.
Good work by Rikishi as he checks the leg kick.
Rikishi gets caught flat footed, as Mah shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mah drops back looking for a leg! Rikishi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rikishi manages to kick Mah off! Mah jumps back into Rikishi's guard.
Mah is stalling in the full guard.
Mah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mah thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rikishi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mah controlling the action here.
Mah is pressing down on Rikishi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rikishi is holding on for now.
Mah is tying to control. Rikishi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mah seems to be working for a kimura but Rikishi defends the submission attempt.
Mah passes the guard and advances to mount!
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.
Rikishi stops Mah from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mah jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rikishi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rikishi and Mah has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rikishi can't do much from the bottom here.
Rikishi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mah controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mah seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rikishi for as long as he can get away with.
Mah trying to control the action but Rikishi is working from the bottom.
Rikishi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rikishi tries to lock up and control but Mah gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rikishi looks gassed!
Mah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mah working for a guillotine from mount but Rikishi is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rikishi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mah tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mah goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rikishi turns into him and now he's in Mah's guard.
Rikishi wants to stand and escape but instead Mah has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mah thows a big elbow that misses.
Mah sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samm Mah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mah connects with a solid leg kick.
Mah misses with a leg kick.
Mah swats away the attempt to clinch by Rikishi.
Hiro Rikishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mah lands a head kick!
Rikishi throws a lazy head kick
and Mah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rikishi looking for a takedown.
Rikishi is breathing heavily.
Mah can't get the takedown.
Rikishi misses with an elbow over the top.
Mah landing knees to the head.
Rikishi tries to pull guard but Mah won't allow it.
Rikishi wants a takedown but no success here.
Samm Mah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Rikishi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mah tries to score a body lock takedown but Rikishi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mah has hold of one of Rikishi's legs. Rikishi is fighting the takedown attempt but Mah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mah chips away with some ground and pound.
Mah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mah drops back looking for a leg! Rikishi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rikishi manages to kick Mah off! Mah jumps back into Rikishi's guard.
Mah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mah wants to control from the top but Rikishi keeps moving.
Mah passes Rikishi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rikishi wants to control but Mah is keeping busy.
Mah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rikishi is just riding it out for now. Mah eventually gives up the hold.
Mah content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi has hold of Mah's hands but Mah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mah wants to take a breather but Rikishi is having none of it.
Rikishi keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mah stalling.
Mah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rikishi trying to hold on to Mah's head to control him but Mah postures up.
Mah escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rikishi!
A nice elbow there by Mah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samm Mah dominated that second round.
That's time! Mah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Mah darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rikishi is pressing down on Mah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mah looking to pass the guard.
Mah looking to sit in guard and control but Rikishi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rikishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mah working a defensive guard but Rikishi passes into half guard.
Rikishi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi is trying to control the action in half guard but Mah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mah tries to roll over but Rikishi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rikishi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mah tries to clinch but Rikishi moves out of range.
Mah throws a combination. Rikishi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rikishi fails with the takedown
and Mah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mah shoots in and bounces Rikishi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rikishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mah 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.
Mah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rikishi is keeping the position for now.
Mah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rikishi's guard.
Mah is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rikishi's head.
Mah throwing shots but Rikishi is blocking nicely.
Mah is looking for a kimura but Rikishi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mah to get the leverage.
Mah controlling the action here.
Rikishi trying to control here.
Rikishi won't allow Mah to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rikishi trying to hold on to Mah's head to control him but Mah postures up.
Mah controlling the action here.
Rikishi is trying to stand up here but Mah is controlling him well.
Rikishi won't allow Mah to pass to mount.
Rikishi is pressing down on Mah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rikishi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rikishi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samm Mah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mah 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 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samm Mah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Starrk Lobos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Pasquale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lobos comes to the cage accompanied by Alfred Hitchcock Theme. Pasquale has chosen Fight Like A Brave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
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192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Starrk Lobos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leon Pasquale!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pasquale 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.
Pasquale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pasquale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pasquale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pasquale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pasquale working some strikes from top position.
Pasquale passes Lobos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pasquale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pasquale lands strikes from half guard.
Lobos is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Pasquale pulls his head out easily.
Lobos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lobos looking for a sweep. Not yet Lobos, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasquale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pasquale passes into side control.
Pasquale scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lobos is breathing heavily.
Pasquale cracks Lobos with a big elbow.
Pasquale advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Pasquale connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lobos is rocked!
A big strike lands for Pasquale! That's really hurt Lobos and he's turned his back - Pasquale keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Pasquale Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Pasquale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jwan Hakari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Control by Bullet for my Valentime. Jwan Hakari looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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123 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jwan Hakari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raimo Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Pukki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pukki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pukki throws a series of punches but Hakari moves out of range.
Hakari slips a straight right by Pukki.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Hakari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hakari shoots for a takedown but Pukki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hakari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hakari could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hakari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pukki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pukki throws a hook but Hakari blocks it.
Pukki throws an overhand right that drops Hakari like a sack of potatoes! Pukki dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Pukki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nobunaga Matsamune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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131 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown 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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nobunaga Matsamune!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsamune checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsamune looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rivera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsamune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsamune shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rivera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsamune has a takedown stuffed.
Kenny Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Matsamune.
Matsamune misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Matsamune with that takedown attempt.
Matsamune fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsamune misses with a takedown attempt - Rivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsamune shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
Matsamune looks gassed!
Matsamune tries to clinch up.
Matsamune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matsamune shoots for a takedown but Rivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivera scores a takedown into full mount!
Rivera prevents Matsamune from getting the reversal.
Rivera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matsamune is trying to escape the mount but Rivera keeps good control and instead manages to take Matsamune's back.
Matsamune defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Matsamune tries to escape but Rivera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matsamune is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rivera biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rivera is trying to stick to Matsamune's back but Matsamune is turning into Rivera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rivera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Matsamune.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsamune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rivera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsamune preventing the sweep.
Matsamune connects with a couple of short punches.
Matsamune trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsamune gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsamune wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
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.
Rivera had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Matsamune is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rivera Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Matsamune's back instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rivera doesn't have the hooks in and Matsamune manages to turn into his guard.
Matsamune preventing the sweep.
Matsamune sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matsamune landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Rivera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsamune wants to land a leg kick but Rivera is out of range.
Matsamune tries for a takedown but Rivera circles away easily
and Rivera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rivera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rivera tries to pass to full mount but Matsamune defends it.
Matsamune moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matsamune 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsamune working a defensive guard but Rivera manages to pass into side control anyway.
Matsamune misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Rivera is looking to take a break and control but Matsamune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Matsamune is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Matsamune sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matsamune tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Matsamune gets full guard.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Matsamune is looking for a triangle but Rivera pushes his legs off easily.
Matsamune is breathing heavily.
Matsamune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera preventing the sweep.
Matsamune working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rivera tries to clinch up.
Matsamune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rivera counters with a takedown into side control.
Matsamune struggling a bit here.
Kenny Rivera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsamune looks to move to half guard but instead Rivera has passed into mount! Damn!
Matsamune tries to improve his position but Rivera has taken his back! Rivera has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Matsamune tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rivera pushes Matsamune away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Rivera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Strongius Shorticus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ackmud Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strongius Shorticus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ackmud Muhammad's chin.
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153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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Knockout power |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Strongius Shorticus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ackmud Muhammad!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shorticus gets the takedown into side control.
Shorticus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Muhammad to see if he's OK.
Shorticus working the ground and pound.
Muhammad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shorticus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shorticus working away.
Shorticus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Muhammad to see if he's OK.
Muhammad wants to control but Shorticus postures up.
Shorticus scores with punches from side control.
Muhammad is rocked!
Shorticus working the ground and pound.
Muhammad is still in real trouble! Can Shorticus finish him?
Muhammad manages to get back to half guard.
Muhammad wants to get back to full guard.
Muhammad is not content to let Shorticus control the position.
Shorticus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Muhammad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shorticus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Muhammad actively working from the bottom here.
Shorticus wants to take a breather but Muhammad is having none of it.
Shorticus working over Muhammad with some ground and pound. Muhammad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorticus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Muhammad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shorticus lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Muhammad! More strikes land and this one is all over! Shorticus jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strongius Shorticus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Savage's choice of entrance music: OH YEAH!!!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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190 lbs
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23
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denis Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kang.
Savage shoots in and drives through. Kang sprawls well.
Kang swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Savage has hold of Kang's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kang tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Savage cranks the arm and Kang screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kang, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Randy Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Masahura Yakisoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Orton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voices by Rev Theory. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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137 lbs
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141 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masahura Yakisoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Orton!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakisoba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orton's waist but Orton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yakisoba off to one side.
Yakisoba looks for a takedown but Orton sprawls well.
Orton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Masahura Yakisoba has been cut.
Yakisoba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahura Yakisoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakisoba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yakisoba.
Orton slips a jab and a cross from Yakisoba.
Yakisoba misses with an uppercut.
Yakisoba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yakisoba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Randy Orton has been cut.
Yakisoba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orton.
Orton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yakisoba is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orton wants to stand up but Yakisoba is controlling him.
Yakisoba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yakisoba preventing the sweep.
Yakisoba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yakisoba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Orton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yakisoba has Orton in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Orton postures up.
Orton gets to his feet. Yakisoba looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yakisoba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yakisoba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orton lands with a shot to the body.
Yakisoba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orton cracks a nice hook into Yakisoba's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Orton cracks Yakisoba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orton misses with a hook.
Yakisoba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orton but Orton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orton drives through and clinches with Yakisoba against the cage.
Orton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yakisoba regains guard.
Yakisoba has his foot on Orton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orton works his way back into a safe position though.
Orton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yakisoba had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Orton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Yakisoba Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Orton's back instead.
Orton just trying to survive but Yakisoba is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton 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 Yakisoba gets his way!
Yakisoba looking for the choke but no joy.
Orton trying to control the action but Yakisoba just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakisoba patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yakisoba digs a good hook to Orton's body.
Yakisoba slow jab from Orton misses its intended target.
Masahura Yakisoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orton wants to clinch up but Yakisoba keeps it at a distance.
Yakisoba fails to land the takedown.
Yakisoba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakisoba has a takedown stuffed.
Yakisoba misses with an uppercut. Orton saw that one coming.
Yakisoba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orton's guard.
Yakisoba has gone for a leg lock! Orton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yakisoba's guard.
Yakisoba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba is working hard here to advance position.
Yakisoba is looking for a triangle here but Orton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Orton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Orton is looking to clinch.
Yakisoba shoots in but Orton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahura Yakisoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Yakisoba misses with a few strikes there.
Yakisoba tries to bum rush Orton with a series of wild strikes but Orton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Orton staying out of range there.
Jab from Orton.
Yakisoba waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Orton.
Yakisoba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orton as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Orton.
Yakisoba has a takedown stuffed.
Orton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Orton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yakisoba.
No luck for Yakisoba with that takedown attempt.
Orton clinches up with Yakisoba and pushes him back against the cage.
Yakisoba looking for a takedown.
Yakisoba wants to get back to striking at distance but Orton won't allow it.
Yakisoba wants to get back to striking at distance but Orton won't allow it.
Yakisoba jumps guard but Orton stands there with Yakisoba around his waist. Yakisoba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yakisoba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yakisoba wants to get back to striking at distance but Orton won't allow it.
Yakisoba looking for a takedown.
Orton trying to stall but Yakisoba improves his position.
Yakisoba takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orton with a knee to the head.
Orton is stalling here.
Yakisoba tries to score a body lock takedown but Orton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Orton stalling in the clinch.
Yakisoba wants to break free but Orton has control.
Yakisoba is looking to break free of the clinch but Orton has double underhooks.
Orton lands an elbow just above Yakisoba 's eye.
Orton breaks from the clinch.
Orton lands a head shot.
Yakisoba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orton as he jumps to the side.
Yakisoba shoots for a takedown but Orton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orton doesn't manage to clinch there - Yakisoba circles away.
Yakisoba fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Orton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Yakisoba shoots in for a takedown but Orton shows good takedown defense.
Yakisoba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yakisoba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahura Yakisoba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orton slips under a jab.
Yakisoba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orton can pounce on him.
Orton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yakisoba counters with a takedown into side control.
Orton wants to control but Yakisoba postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakisoba wants to control but Orton is keeping him busy.
Yakisoba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Orton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yakisoba's guard! Nice work there by Orton!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakisoba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orton's guard.
Yakisoba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orton dives on top into guard.
Yakisoba striking off his back but it's not causing Orton any problems.
Yakisoba is looking to sweep but instead, Orton has passed into half guard.
Yakisoba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orton is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba is looking for a sweep. Orton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakisoba wants to control but Orton is keeping busy.
Yakisoba actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orton prevents Yakisoba from improving his position.
Yakisoba looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Orton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yakisoba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yakisoba goes for a takedown attempt but Orton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Orton as Yakisoba shoots in.
Orton clinches up against the cage.
Yakisoba has had enough of the clinch but Orton keeps him there for the moment.
Orton lands a nice elbow.
Orton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yakisoba's face.
Orton scores with a knee to the head.
Yakisoba tries for a takedown but Orton manages to get underhooks.
Orton has Yakisoba pushed against the cage.
Yakisoba wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakisoba tries to pull guard but Orton holds him up against the cage and eventually Yakisoba drops back down to his feet.
Orton lands an elbow inside.
Yakisoba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yakisoba staying out of range there.
Masahura Yakisoba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orton lands with a shot to the body.
Orton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orton breaks the clinch.
Yakisoba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakisoba fails with the takedown.
Yakisoba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orton swivels and escapes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Orton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Orton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KoKo Beware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T by AC DC. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight 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, Clarence Anthony!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KoKo Beware!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beware throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beware is looking to clinch but Anthony is avoiding it.
Anthony misses with a wild combination.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beware is looking to clinch but Anthony is avoiding it.
Anthony drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beware wants to stand and escape but Anthony is having none of it.
Anthony looking to pass the guard.
Beware wants to get back to his feet but Anthony is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anthony working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beware keeping moving, preventing Anthony from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beware throws a nice head kick!
Beware tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
Beware throws a series of punches but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony swats away the attempt to clinch by Beware.
Beware wants to clinch up but Anthony keeps it at a distance.
Anthony throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like KoKo Beware has been cut.
Anthony misses with a head kick.
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beware.
Anthony throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Beware stumbling backwards into the cage! Beware bounces back off the cage towards Anthony, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Anthony lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Anthony celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clarence Anthony!
Clarence Anthony retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Zimmerman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theo Radcliffe!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zimmerman prevents Radcliffe from breaking the clinch.
Zimmerman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Radcliffe is pressed up against the cage. Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Radcliffe down to the mat. Radcliffe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Radcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Radcliffe looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radcliffe is fending him off so far but Zimmerman persists. Nope, Radcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radcliffe lands a left and a right that sends Zimmerman crashing to the canvas! Radcliffe dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Eric Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Radcliffe looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe get's back to his feet.
Radcliffe throws a right hand that Zimmerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Zimmerman also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Radcliffe.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Radcliffe shows good takedown defense.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
Radcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Radcliffe looks to land a left hand but Zimmerman moved out of range nicely.
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radcliffe swivels and escapes.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Radcliffe circles away.
Zimmerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zimmerman dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radcliffe swivels and escapes.
Zimmerman clinches up against the cage.
Zimmerman wants a takedown.
Radcliffe can't break the clinch.
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Radcliffe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but Radcliffe holds him up against the cage and eventually Zimmerman drops back down to his feet.
Radcliffe has had enough of the clinch but Zimmerman keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe can't break the clinch.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Radcliffe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zimmerman pulls guard successfully.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman trying to control the position.
Radcliffe passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Zimmerman trying to control here.
Radcliffe wants to stand but Zimmerman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Radcliffe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimmerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Radcliffe has control of the leg.
Radcliffe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zimmerman trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Radcliffe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Radcliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Zimmerman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radcliffe looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Radcliffe throws a series of punches but Zimmerman avoids them all with ease.
Radcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Radcliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Radcliffe.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zimmerman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Radcliffe wants to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman has hold of Radcliffe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Radcliffe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Radcliffe is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman trying to control but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Zimmerman looking for a guillotine from mount but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Radcliffe is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
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.
Zimmerman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Radcliffe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Radcliffe and Zimmerman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zimmerman tries to advance position but instead Radcliffe slips a leg back in to half guard.
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Radcliffe is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Radcliffe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Radcliffe has one foot on Zimmerman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Eric Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Radcliffe.
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.
Radcliffe looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Radcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Zimmerman's shoulder, as Zimmerman tries to avoid the shot.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radcliffe but Radcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Radcliffe misses with a few strikes there.
Radcliffe looks to land a right hand but Zimmerman moved out of range.
Radcliffe throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radcliffe misses with the combination.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radcliffe pinned against the cage. Radcliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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 Eric Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zimmerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radcliffe misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.
Radcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radcliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Zimmerman. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet.
Radcliffe misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Radcliffe's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Radcliffe keeps moving.
Radcliffe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Radcliffe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zimmerman is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman passes Radcliffe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zimmerman trying to control the pace.
Zimmerman moves into full mount! Radcliffe won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Radcliffe because Zimmerman loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe is controlling an arm, preventing Zimmerman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zimmerman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zimmerman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Radcliffe turns into him and now he's in Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman is trying to keep Radcliffe in close.
Radcliffe wants to stand but Zimmerman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Zimmerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Radcliffe preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Zimmerman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zimmerman shoots in for a double leg but Radcliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Radcliffe looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Radcliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
Radcliffe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Radcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Radcliffe tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radcliffe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Zimmerman defending well as Radcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radcliffe pinned against the cage. Radcliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Radcliffe.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zimmerman is just content to waste time from the top position. Radcliffe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Radcliffe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Radcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Radcliffe is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe pushes Zimmerman off and gets back to his feet.
Radcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Radcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Radcliffe throws a series of punches but Zimmerman avoids them all with ease.
Theo Radcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
Radcliffe throws a series of punches but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Radcliffe gets caught flat footed, as Zimmerman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman stops Radcliffe from standing up.
Radcliffe keeping moving, preventing Zimmerman from controlling successfully.
Zimmerman tries to free his leg and advance position but Radcliffe is retaining full guard.
Zimmerman passes into half guard.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Radcliffe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Radcliffe is trying to stand up here but Zimmerman is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Eric Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zimmerman slips a jab from Radcliffe.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radcliffe but Radcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Radcliffe scores with a hook to the body. Zimmerman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Radcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radcliffe but Radcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Radcliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Radcliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Zimmerman pushes Radcliffe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zimmerman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Radcliffe blocks it with crossed arms.
Radcliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zimmerman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Radcliffe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Radcliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Radcliffe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zimmerman tries to stall but Radcliffe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Radcliffe gets underhooks to prevent Zimmerman's takedown attempt.
Radcliffe is looking to break free of the clinch but Zimmerman has double underhooks.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown attempt but Radcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Theo Radcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Radcliffe shows good takedown defense.
Radcliffe stuffs the takedown attempt from Zimmerman. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Radcliffe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Radcliffe 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 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.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Radcliffe but Radcliffe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Radcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Radcliffe looks to land a right hand but Zimmerman moved out of range.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Radcliffe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Radcliffe does it's job there.
Zimmerman dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Radcliffe tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Radcliffe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Radcliffe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Theo Radcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zimmerman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman slows the pace down in half guard.
Zimmerman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Zimmerman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zimmerman wants to control the pace but Radcliffe is squirming around nicely.
Zimmerman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Radcliffe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Radcliffe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zimmerman 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Zimmerman!
Eric Zimmerman retains his featherweight title!
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