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PFL 14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarino comes to the ring accompanied by The Barbarino song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Barbarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarino tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbarino misses with an uppercut.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barbarino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilson tries to control but Barbarino wriggling away.
Barbarino throwing hammer fists to the chest of Wilson. What's that going to do exactly?
Wilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wilson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barbarino can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barbarino is trying to escape the mount.
Barbarino is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Wilson.
Barbarino manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barbarino misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Barbarino is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Barbarino wants to get back to full guard.
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. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Barbarino's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Barbarino wants to get back to full guard but Wilson has passed into side control.
Barbarino keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilson lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbarino flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Wilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barbarino slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wilson working Barbarino over with strikes.
Wilson is keen to just control but Barbarino is a slippery customer.
Barbarino 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.
Barbarino has a hand on Wilson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wilson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barbarino tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Barbarino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson is keen to just control but Barbarino is a slippery customer.
Barbarino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilson tries to roll over but Barbarino keeps him under control.
Barbarino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbarino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbarino lands with a punch from half guard.
Barbarino working the head and body with strikes.
Barbarino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson gets back to full guard.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Barbarino pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Barbarino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbarino scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barbarino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barbarino lands a couple of digs.
Wilson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barbarino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbarino postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbarino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbarino drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilson!
Barbarino is breathing heavily.
Barbarino is looking to regain half guard here but Wilson keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Wilson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barbarino throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Barbarino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson shoots in and bounces Barbarino off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbarino wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Wilson won't allow Barbarino to sweep him here.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson is working Barbarino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute 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.
Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barbarino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barbarino tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Barbarino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barbarino is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Wilson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Barbarino!
Wilson trying to control the position but Barbarino manages to sink in the hooks.
Wilson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barbarino's guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
David Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbarino is on top in guard.
Barbarino lands a couple of elbows.
Barbarino throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barbarino gets full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Barbarino keeps moving.
Barbarino looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbarino, not yet.
Barbarino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Barbarino cracks Wilson with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barbarino is working Wilson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbarino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson looking to control.
Barbarino landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbarino's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Barbarino blocks nicely.
Wilson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barbarino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barbarino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Barbarino controlling him for the moment.
Wilson trying to strike off his back.
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.
Barbarino passes Wilson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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. Barbarino connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Barbarino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
Wilson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Barbarino in his half guard.
Wilson has hold of Barbarino's hands but Barbarino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilson is rocked!
Barbarino landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Barbarino finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbarino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson trying to control but Barbarino postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Barbarino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbarino has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Barbarino's guard now.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barbarino keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Barbarino is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Barbarino defends it.
Barbarino manages to get to full guard.
Barbarino 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.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Barbarino's brow.
Barbarino lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Barbarino is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbarino is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbarino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbarino is one step ahead there.
Barbarino distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbarino is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbarino has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barbarino lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbarino is working away from the top position though.
Barbarino looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barbarino is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbarino wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barbarino punching from the bottom.
Barbarino gets full guard.
Barbarino wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbarino being controlled here, momentarily.
Barbarino will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barbarino is on top in guard.
Barbarino connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbarino.
Barbarino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbarino preventing the sweep.
Barbarino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barbarino tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Barbarino lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbarino misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Barbarino fights it but they end up in guard.
Barbarino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Barbarino keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barbarino wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson advances to half guard.
Wilson 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.
Barbarino won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbarino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbarino trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wilson won't allow Barbarino to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Wilson.
I think Wilson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scotty RoRo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kindbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Kindbom will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scotty RoRo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Kindbom!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RoRo misses with a straight right.
Kindbom looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
RoRo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
RoRo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kindbom prevents RoRo from moving into mount.
Kindbom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
RoRo lands a few punches from side control.
RoRo is working Kindbom over with some ground and pound from side control.
RoRo grinds an elbow into Kindbom's temple.
RoRo is putting a hurting on Kindbom here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kindbom is rocked!
RoRo lands a strong strike to the head of Kindbom. That's dazed him! RoRo looking to finish here. Kindbom is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - RoRo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scotty RoRo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bay Mai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Morita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bay Mai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinobu Morita!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morita tries to clinch up.
Morita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mai as he avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Morita.
Morita doesn't manage to clinch there - Mai circles away.
Mai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morita circles away.
Morita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Morita jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mai manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mai, who protects the arm well.
Morita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morita looks gassed!
Morita grinds an elbow into Mai's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morita's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mai is trying to maintain the position but Morita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mai tries to roll over but Morita keeps him under control.
Morita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mai is trying to maintain the position but Morita is very close to passing his half guard.
Mai is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Morita pulls his head out easily.
Morita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mai wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Morita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morita counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mai defends it well.
Morita is trying to control the action in half guard but Mai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mai wants to get back to full guard.
Mai is pressing down on Morita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mai is trying to work for a kimura but Morita is defending well.
Morita tries to roll over but Mai keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mai is looking to take a break and control but Morita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morita manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morita is striking off his back. Mai thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Morita is looking for a sweep. Mai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morita is looking to improve his position.
Mai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morita desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Mai prevents Morita from improving his position.
Mai is looking to take a break and control but Morita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morita is trying to maintain the position but Mai is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mai counters with a solid body kick.
Bay Mai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinobu Morita.
Some wild striking there from Mai.
Morita misses with a double jab
and Mai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Morita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinobu Morita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morita won't be happy with that.
Morita is looking for a sweep.
Mai stands up and beckons Morita to his feet.
Morita with a poor takedown
and Mai counters with a leg kick.
Mai tries for a takedown but Morita circles away easily
and Morita counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morita.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mai trying to keep a closed guard but Morita is proving a slippery customer.
Morita won't allow Mai to sweep him here.
Mai looking to control.
Mai keeping moving, preventing Morita from controlling successfully.
Morita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mai is working an open guard so Morita takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morita lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morita.
Mai forces Morita back against the ropes and clinches.
Morita unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mai pulls Morita into guard.
Morita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mai is keeping the position for now.
Mai trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morita looking to sit in guard and control but Mai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mai with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morita working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mai has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Mai seems content to control.
Mai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morita actively working from the bottom here.
Morita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mai is trying to control the action in half guard but Morita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morita is looking for a sweep. Mai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morita kicks Mai off and gets back to his feet.
Mai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shinobu Morita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Mai or perhaps it was just good defense by Morita which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bay Mai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morita throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mai counters with a nice leg kick.
Morita tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mai misses with an elbow strike.
Morita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mai is trying to keep an underhook but Morita manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Morita missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morita trying to control from half guard but Mai is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mai wants to get back to his feet.
Morita content to control rather than advance.
Morita is looking to advance position but Mai won't allow it.
Mai wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morita lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morita moves in looking to clinch but Mai pushes him off.
Mai swats away the attempt to clinch by Morita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shinobu Morita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morita forces Mai back against the ropes and clinches.
Mai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morita or not.
Mai has Morita pressed against the ropes.
Mai avoiding damage as Morita throws knees to the body.
Mai is trying to break the clinch but Morita has him pressed against the ropes.
Mai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morita is trying to stall.
Morita avoiding damage.
Morita jumps guard but Mai stands there with Morita around his waist. Morita gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morita stops a takedown attempt from Mai.
Morita is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morita on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mai scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mai is trying to trip Morita. He has hold of a leg but Morita is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mai persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morita is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Morita's guard.
Morita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mai's guard.
Morita wants to control from the top but Mai keeps moving.
Mai is looking for a triangle but Morita pushes his legs off easily.
Mai keeping full guard, as Morita tries to pass.
Mai keeping moving, preventing Morita from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morita trying to control but Mai is working from the bottom.
Mai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morita trying to control the position from guard on top but Mai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Morita as Mai shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bay Mai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morita shoots and misses
and Mai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morita wants to get back to striking at distance but Mai won't allow it.
Mai missing with knees to the body.
Morita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mai just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mai looking to stall.
Morita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mai counters with a thumping low kick.
Mai misses with a takedown attempt
and Morita counters with a stiff right hand.
Morita looks to clinch
and Mai counters by clinching up.
Mai prevents Morita from breaking the clinch.
Morita pulls Mai into guard.
Mai won't allow Morita to sweep him here.
Morita working for submissions but it's allowed Mai to get to half guard.
Morita wants to control but Mai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morita trying to get back to full guard but Mai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Morita is squirming around, avoiding Mai's attempts to control the action.
Morita tries to reverse the position but Mai maintains control.
Mai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Morita is trying to escape the mount.
Bay Mai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mai lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bay Mai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Morita 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinobu Morita!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama comes to the ring accompanied by Time To Say Goodbye. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama has Dux up against the ropes in a clinch.
Akiyama has Dux pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Dux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akiyama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Akiyama smiles and moves away.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Akiyama moves out of range easily.
Dux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akiyama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akiyama lands in his opponent's guard.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akiyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Dux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akiyama with a nice head shot there.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux is working an open guard so Akiyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux scores with a nice strike.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Akiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akiyama scores with a hook.
Akiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dux, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Yoshiro Akiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Akiyama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dux regains guard.
Dux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akiyama postures up and lands a big shot to Dux's brow.
Dux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akiyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dux is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Akiyama pulls his head out easily.
Dux looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux is staying active underneath Akiyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akiyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akiyama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dux is trying to control but Akiyama manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Akiyama prevents Dux from getting the reversal.
Akiyama raining down shots from the mount!
Akiyama is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dux has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Akiyama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Akiyama landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Akiyama.
Akiyama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dux is rocked!
Akiyama looking for a guillotine from mount but Dux is having none of it.
Akiyama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dux is still in real trouble! Can Akiyama finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dux is surviving well by controlling Akiyama's body position as best he can.
Dux seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akiyama prevents Dux from getting the reversal.
Akiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dux is looking to improve his position but Akiyama isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Dux that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama trying to control but Dux is having none of it.
Akiyama 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.
Yoshiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akiyama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dux won't be happy with that.
Dux takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Akiyama scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Akiyama stalls from top position.
Akiyama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dux some visible discomfort.
Akiyama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Akiyama tries to move to mount but Dux blocks the move with his legs.
Dux is looking for a sweep.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Dux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dux has hold of Akiyama's hands but Akiyama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akiyama lands a nice short elbow.
Akiyama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dux is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Akiyama jumps into side control!
Dux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Akiyama stands up.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Akiyama was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Akiyama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Akiyama has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dux's face.
Akiyama dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama controlling his opponent.
Akiyama looking to finish Dux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dux!
Dux gets back to half guard.
Dux has hold of Akiyama's hands but Akiyama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Akiyama is trying to work for a kimura but Dux is defending well.
Akiyama gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Akiyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiyama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akiyama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akiyama lands in his opponent's guard.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Akiyama postures up.
Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akiyama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akiyama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akiyama stands up from Dux's guard - Akiyama perhaps looking for a knockout.
Akiyama fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dux's sensitive parts.
Akiyama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dux!
Akiyama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Akiyama lands a big shot there that rocks Dux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Akiyama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Akiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dux can do to turn this around?
Akiyama tries to control but Dux wriggling away.
Dux is bucking up trying to escape but Akiyama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux can't escape the position.
Akiyama content just to control the position here.
Dux is squirming around, avoiding Akiyama's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshiro Akiyama dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Akiyama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yoshiro Akiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
Akiyama lands the left hand.
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Akiyama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Akiyama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akiyama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dux at a distance.
Akiyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akiyama breaks the clinch.
Akiyama pushes Dux up against the ropes in a clinch.
Akiyama gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama not doing much here.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akiyama trying to mount his opponent but Dux defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dux!
Akiyama scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Akiyama lands with some strikes.
Akiyama landing shots from mount.
Dux tries to lock up and control but Akiyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akiyama landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dux is trying desperately to improve position.
Dux is in a horrible position here. Akiyama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akiyama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Akiyama controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Akiyama looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Akiyama lands a heavy elbow.
Akiyama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Akiyama breaks from Dux's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Akiyama postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dux in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dux to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshiro Akiyama!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatsimuro Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jun Kimura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
4 - 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatsimuro Wasabi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasabi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kimura as he jumps to the side.
Wasabi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kimura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wasabi tries to clinch there but Kimura circles away.
Wasabi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kimura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wasabi has given up his back.
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wasabi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kimura's guard. Nice work there by Wasabi.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Wasabi controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Wasabi postures up.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wasabi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kimura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wasabi's back instead.
Wasabi turns into Kimura and is now in his guard.
Wasabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasabi tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Wasabi drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Wasabi off! Wasabi jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Wasabi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wasabi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura 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.
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Wasabi pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wasabi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Wasabi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Wasabi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wasabi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wasabi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Wasabi is working from the bottom.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kimura shoots in and bounces Wasabi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasabi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasabi looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasabi, not yet.
Wasabi looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura trying to control but Wasabi is working from the bottom.
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!
Kimura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kimura advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Kimura trying to control the action but Wasabi is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Wasabi defending well.
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Wasabi is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wasabi avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wasabi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimura circles away.
Hatsimuro Wasabi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wasabi swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Wasabi as Kimura shoots in.
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.
Wasabi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wasabi trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wasabi throws a strike but Kimura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wasabi wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position.
Wasabi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura pushing down on Wasabi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Wasabi is trying to escape back to his feet but Kimura uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wasabi, who protects the arm well.
Wasabi tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wasabi is looking for a sweep.
Wasabi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kimura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wasabi is surviving well by controlling Kimura's body position as best he can.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimura wants to control the pace but Wasabi is squirming around nicely.
Kimura takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Wasabi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kimura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wasabi is trying to improve his position.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wasabi, who protects the arm well.
Kimura trying to control the position but Wasabi is working away.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasabi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Wasabi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kimura.
Kimura advances to full mount.
Wasabi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wasabi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura working for a guillotine from mount but Wasabi is in no mood to give up.
Wasabi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura cracks Wasabi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kimura cracks Wasabi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wasabi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasabi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kimura has taken his back.
Kimura has Wasabi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wasabi finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasabi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura has control of Wasabi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wasabi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kimura prevents Wasabi from getting the reversal.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wasabi is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Hatsimuro Wasabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Wasabi frees his head quite easily.
Kimura working for a guillotine from mount but Wasabi is in no mood to give up.
Kimura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wasabi has worked his arm free - good work by Wasabi!
Kimura wants to control but Wasabi is keeping him busy.
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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryuga Hideki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Carragher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuga Hideki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamie Carragher!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideki wants to clinch up but Carragher keeps it at a distance.
Hideki doesn't manage to clinch there - Carragher circles away.
Hideki moves away from the strike by Carragher.
Hideki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hideki gets a clinch.
Carragher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hideki lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jamie Carragher has been cut.
Hideki prevents the takedown attempt.
Carragher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hideki has him pressed against the ropes.
Hideki lands a knee to the body.
Carragher takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Hideki.
Hideki lands an elbow that stopped Carragher in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Jamie Carragher's cut even more.
Carragher takes an elbow to the temple.
Hideki lands an elbow just above Carragher 's eye.
Hideki gets underhooks to prevent Carragher's takedown attempt.
Ryuga Hideki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Carragher.
Hideki lands an elbow inside that Carragher shrugs off.
Carragher tries to score a body lock takedown but Hideki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carragher has had enough of the clinch but Hideki keeps him there for the moment.
Hideki lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Jamie Carragher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hideki managing to block the knees to the body from Carragher.
Carragher takes an elbow to the temple.
Jamie Carragher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Carragher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hideki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carragher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carragher looks gassed!
Hideki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jamie Carragher's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryuga Hideki!
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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 Kyle Entholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
4 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Entholt!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaguchi shoots in for a takedown but Entholt shows good takedown defense.
Entholt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yamaguchi checks a low kick from Entholt.
Entholt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yamaguchi showed some decent athleticism there.
Yamaguchi is just content to waste time from the top position. Entholt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Entholt can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamaguchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Entholt is looking for a sweep. Yamaguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Entholt trying to hold on to Yamaguchi's head to control him but Yamaguchi postures up.
Entholt is not content to let Yamaguchi control the position.
Entholt wants to improve his position but Yamaguchi is controlling well.
Yamaguchi is keen to just control but Entholt is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yamaguchi in particular looking to stall.
Yamaguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Entholt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Yamaguchi gets the takedown into side control.
Yamaguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Entholt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamaguchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yamaguchi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yamaguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Entholt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamaguchi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Yamaguchi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Entholt has worked his arm free - good work by Entholt!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamaguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamaguchi is breathing heavily.
Entholt struggling a bit here.
Yamaguchi trying to control the action but Entholt is working from the bottom.
Entholt is looking to reverse the position.
Yamaguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Entholt tries to buck Yamaguchi off but Yamaguchi is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Entholt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Yamaguchi!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tazz Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Crack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crack has chosen Itz MS as his entrance music. Jimmy Crack will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tazz Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Crack!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stevens.
Jimmy Crack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crack throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevens.
Crack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crack throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crack as he avoids it easily.
Stevens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stevens showed some decent athleticism there.
Crack is refusing to be controlled, as Stevens sits in half guard.
Crack is trying to maintain the position but Stevens is very close to passing his half guard.
Crack is refusing to be controlled, as Stevens sits in half guard.
Crack holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack tries to roll over but Stevens keeps him under control.
Crack keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stevens 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.
Stevens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Crack!
Stevens controlling the pace for now.
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.
Stevens wants to take his opponent's back but Crack doesn't allow it.
Stevens is working for a guillotine from mount but Crack frees his head quite easily.
Crack is looking to get to half guard.
Crack tries to lock up and control but Stevens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stevens jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crack is looking to reverse the position.
Crack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevens. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Crack can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crack misses with a looping left.
Stevens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crack keeping full guard, as Stevens tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens won't allow Crack to sweep him here.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Crack keeps moving.
Stevens is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard.
Stevens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crack trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tazz Stevens dominated that round.
That's time! Stevens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crack drops Stevens with a left and a right! Oh, Stevens is hurt - Crack dives into side control looking to finish!
Stevens is rocked!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Oh Stevens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens is trying to get back to half guard.
Crack decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crack swivels and escapes.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Crack throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Stevens colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Crack as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Stevens is left battered and dazed whilst Crack and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Crack!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoki Fujii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshido Yamaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamaha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Teriyaki boyz - fast and furious kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Naoki Fujii has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Fujii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshido Yamaha!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamaha looks to land a combination but Fujii avoids it well.
Yamaha lunges at Fujii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fujii's hand.
Yamaha stuffs the takedown.
Fujii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yamaha misses with a body shot.
Fujii shoots in for a takedown but Yamaha shows good takedown defense.
Fujii staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Yamaha misses.
Yamaha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fujii gets a takedown into half guard.
Fujii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fujii stops Yamaha from getting back to his feet.
Fujii is working for a kimura but Yamaha is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamaha tries to kick Fujii off but Fujii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujii is keen to just control but Yamaha is a slippery customer.
Yamaha tries to kick Fujii off but Fujii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fujii frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fujii is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yamaha has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fujii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamaha is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yamaha is trying to stand up.
Fujii wants to control the pace but Yamaha is squirming around nicely.
Fujii in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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.
Yamaha has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Fujii tries to get the hooks in deep but Yamaha pushed the leg off.
Yamaha is trying to get back to his feet but Fujii has full control of the position and if anything, Yamaha has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yamaha looks gassed!
Yamaha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yamaha is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fujii working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fujii has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Yamaha is defending well but eventually Fujii manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Yamaha has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Naoki Fujii!
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