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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshin Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshin Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Suzuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stevenson clinches but Suzuki breaks the clinch
and Suzuki counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevenson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Suzuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Suzuki controlling from the full mount.
Stevenson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stevenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevenson with the active half guard here but Suzuki passes nicely into side control.
Suzuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Suzuki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stevenson to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Suzuki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suzuki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Stevenson lands a knee to the body.
Stevenson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suzuki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suzuki trying to land knees to the body.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow.
Suzuki trying to stall but Stevenson improves his position.
Stevenson lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Stevenson.
Suzuki blocks an elbow strike from Stevenson.
Suzuki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stevenson crunches a lovely knee into Suzuki's ribcage.
Stevenson tries to score a body lock takedown but Suzuki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stevenson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Suzuki fails to pull guard.
Suzuki tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
Suzuki managing to block the knees to the body from Stevenson.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Suzuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Suzuki.
Suzuki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson wants to clinch but Suzuki slips to the side
and Suzuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Suzuki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suzuki trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suzuki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stevenson's head.
Suzuki preventing the sweep.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suzuki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stevenson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki controlling the pace.
Suzuki is working for a submission of some sort.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Stevenson is a slippery customer.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Suzuki keeps him under control.
Suzuki is tying to control. Stevenson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suzuki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevenson defending well though.
Suzuki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stevenson is trying to escape back to his feet but Suzuki uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevenson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Suzuki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suzuki off to one side.
Suzuki clinches up against the cage.
Suzuki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ricky Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Suzuki.
Stevenson scores a nice knee to the body.
Stevenson is pressed up against the cage. Suzuki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stevenson down to the mat. Stevenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Suzuki circles away easily
and Suzuki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suzuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suzuki has had enough of the clinch but Stevenson keeps him there for the moment.
Stevenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suzuki.
Suzuki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stevenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suzuki fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Suzuki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Suzuki misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevenson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suzuki's defenses.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Suzuki's takedown attempt.
Stevenson scores with a knee to the head.
Stevenson lands a nice knee to the body.
Suzuki looking to throw knees to the head but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Stevenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricky Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Suzuki.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but Suzuki blocks with his arms.
Stevenson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suzuki tries for a takedown but Stevenson manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson has hold of one of Suzuki's legs. Suzuki is fighting the takedown attempt but Stevenson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Suzuki working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Suzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevenson has managed to clinch.
Stevenson scores a nice knee to the body.
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.
Stevenson lands a knee to the body.
Stevenson throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevenson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stevenson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Suzuki manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Stevenson. No joy for Suzuki on that attempt.
Suzuki darts in trying to clinch
so Stevenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.
Stevenson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Suzuki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stevenson has Suzuki in his guard.
Stevenson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Suzuki 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.
Suzuki tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Suzuki is controlling him.
Stevenson wants to control but Suzuki passes easily into 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.
Suzuki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Suzuki with the ground and pound from mount.
Suzuki trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson tries to improve his position but instead Suzuki has taken his back!
Stevenson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Stevenson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Suzuki takes the fight into the clinch.
Suzuki avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Suzuki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suzuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Suzuki with that takedown attempt.
Suzuki throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and Suzuki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stevenson tries to kick Suzuki off but Suzuki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suzuki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stevenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki looking to secure an arm triangle but Stevenson defends it well.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Suzuki postures up.
Stevenson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Suzuki controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suzuki is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Suzuki extends the arm and Stevenson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenshin Suzuki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uber Balance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Hideyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uber Balance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Hideyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balance tries to move into range but Hideyoshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hideyoshi. Balance shrugs it off though.
Hideyoshi is looking to slow Balance down with leg kicks.
Hideyoshi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hideyoshi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balance is breathing heavily.
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!
Balance takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hideyoshi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Balance avoids the head kick by Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi throws a leg kick which misses Balance's front leg but catches the back leg as Balance tries to avoid it.
Balance avoids the head kick by Hideyoshi.
Balance chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hideyoshi can pounce on him.
Hideyoshi drops his shoulder and cracks Balance with a huge uppercut! Balance goes down! Can Hideyoshi finish him?
It looks like Uber Balance has been cut.
Hideyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hideyoshi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Balance seems a little lost for a moment, as Hideyoshi dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hideyoshi stands up and beckons Balance to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideyoshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hideyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hideyoshi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Balance will feel that in the morning.
Akio Hideyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hideyoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balance.
Balance is rocked!
Hideyoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hideyoshi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Balance falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akio Hideyoshi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacman's entrance music is Bebot by Black Eyed Peas. A fine choice. Sakurai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. number girl syndrome kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Sakurai !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai tries to move into range but Pacman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakurai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pacman.
Sakurai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacman lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakurai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakurai shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Pacman. No joy for Sakurai on that attempt.
Manny Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takanori Sakurai .
Some wild striking there from Pacman.
Pacman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pacman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakurai slips a jab and a cross from Pacman.
Sakurai thuds his shin into the meat of Pacman's side.
Sakurai lands with an overhand left.
Pacman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakurai .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakurai .
Sakurai looks gassed!
Pacman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakurai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Pacman.
Pacman lands a with a good body shot.
Sakurai needs to keep his hands up - Pacman had a free shot at his head there.
Pacman lands with a nice body punch.
Pacman lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakurai 's head.
Sakurai dodges the punch combination from Pacman.
A lazy left from Pacman finds it's target.
Sakurai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacman scores with a hook to the body. Sakurai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pacman throws a push kick but Sakurai slaps the foot to one side.
Pacman looks to land a combination. Sakurai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pacman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sakurai is rocked!
Takanori Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sakurai is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacman finish him?
Pacman lands with a big left! Sakurai is wobbled badly! Pacman comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Sakurai to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Pacman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LL J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LL J could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Kenny's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LL J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Kenny!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kenny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
J tries to reverse the position but Kenny maintains control.
Kenny lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
J keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kenny landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Kenny lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kenny connects with a bit shot that sees J covering up! More strikes from J and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kenny is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Kenny!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Isso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graemmer Natsee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isso comes to the cage accompanied by Shiawase Nara Te o Tatakō by NobodyKnows+. Natsee has chosen obscure neo-folk as his entrance music. Graemmer Natsee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Isso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Graemmer Natsee!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isso misses with a two punch combination.
Natsee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Isso counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Natsee.
Isso misses with a body kick.
Natsee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Isso closes the distance and clinches up with Natsee, looking for a takedown. Isso pushes Natsee against the cage but Natsee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Isso.
Natsee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Natsee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Isso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Isso does no damage.
Natsee looks to score with a jab to the body but Isso is just out of range.
Isso misses with a kick to the body.
Natsee blocks the body kick.
Natsee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Natsee slips a straight right by Isso.
Isso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Natsee.
Natsee fails to land with a series of punches.
Isso closes the distance and clinches up with Natsee, looking for a takedown. Isso pushes Natsee against the cage but Natsee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Natsee blocks the body kick.
Isso misses with a hook. Natsee ducked under it nicely.
Graemmer Natsee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Isso misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Natsee swats away the attempt to clinch by Isso.
Isso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natsee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Isso doesn't manage to clinch there - Natsee circles away.
Isso throws a body kick that misses.
Natsee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A head kick misses from Isso.
Isso looks for the body kick but Natsee saw that one coming.
Isso misses with a body kick.
Isso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Natsee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Isso counters with a good low kick that Natsee was not able to check.
Isso looks for the body kick but Natsee saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Isso dominated that 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.
Natsee looks to land a left hand but Isso moved out of range nicely.
Isso moves in looking to clinch but Natsee pushes him off.
Isso fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Natsee.
Isso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Isso throws a hook to the side of Natsee's head but Natsee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takashi Isso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natsee swinging wilding here.
Isso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Natsee counters with a left to the body.
Isso tries to clinch up
and Natsee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isso shoots in looking for a takedown. Natsee tries to sprawl out of it but Isso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natsee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Isso throws a head kick that Natsee semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Isso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Isso misses with a body kick.
Isso does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Natsee misses with a two punch combination.
Natsee defending well as Isso loads up on a big left hand.
Isso misses with a low kick.
Natsee scores with a one two! Isso had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isso scores with a spinning back kick!
Isso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Natsee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Natsee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natsee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Isso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Isso misses with a body kick.
Natsee throws a body punch but Isso moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natsee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Isso.
Isso wants to clinch up but Natsee keeps it at a distance.
Natsee dips to his left and cracks Isso with an uppercut!
Natsee misses with a series of wild punches.
Takashi Isso is winning the standup battle so far.
Natsee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Isso.
Natsee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Isso counters with a nice low kick that buckles Natsee's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graemmer Natsee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice body punch from Natsee.
Isso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Natsee just misses with a punch to the body.
Isso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Isso tries to clinch but Natsee is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isso tries to clinch there but Natsee circles away.
Isso shoots in and drives through. Natsee sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsee slips a straight right by Isso.
Isso misses the jab.
Isso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Isso doesn't manage to clinch there - Natsee circles away.
Isso throws a right and a left that both miss.
Natsee blocks a head kick by Isso.
Isso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graemmer Natsee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Natsee connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Natsee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Isso counters with a nice body kick.
Natsee moves out of range of the leg kick from Isso.
Isso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natsee.
Isso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Natsee throws a nice looking combination but Isso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isso lands with a kick to the temple. Natsee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Natsee blocks a head kick by Isso.
Isso tries to close the distance and clinch but Natsee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Natsee just misses with a punch to the body.
Natsee moves out of range of the strikes.
Natsee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Natsee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Isso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Natsee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Isso rather than just go for the knockout.
Natsee moves out of range of the body kick from Isso.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Natsee staying out of range there.
Isso misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Graemmer Natsee.
I think Natsee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graemmer Natsee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KoKo Beware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Penis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pinchers - Bandolero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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164 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KoKo Beware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Penis!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beware shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penis as he avoids it easily.
Beware takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
KoKo Beware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Penis as Beware shoots in.
Beware closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beware wants to control but Penis is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beware working the ground and pound.
Penis wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Penis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beware trying to control the action but Penis is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Beware.
Beware is putting a hurting on Penis here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Beware has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beware smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penis is rocked!
Beware swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware throws a right and a left that Penis avoids nicely.
Beware shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penis but Penis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KoKo Beware. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beware is breathing heavily.
Penis lands a jab to Beware's midsection.
Penis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penis lands in his opponent's guard.
Penis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beware keeping full guard, as Penis tries to pass.
Penis preventing the sweep.
Penis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beware looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penis is one step ahead there.
Penis forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Beware has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Beware has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Beware has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beware tries to get to full guard but Penis has control of the leg.
Beware trying to control from the bottom.
Beware wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penis works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penis with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Penis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Beware keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penis looking for a guillotine from mount but Beware is having none of it.
Beware tries to reverse the position but Penis maintains control.
Beware tries to hold on but Penis postures up.
Penis working for a guillotine from mount but Beware is in no mood to give up.
Beware is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beware throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Beware tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penis is working for a guillotine from mount but Beware frees his head quite easily.
Beware throwing hammer fists to the chest of Penis. What's that going to do exactly?
Penis throws some wild stikes that Beware manages to avoid easily.
Beware is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beware wants to hold on but Penis pushes him away.
Penis wants to finish this one by submission but Beware is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Penis.
Penis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Beware turns into him and now he's in Penis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that KoKo Beware 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.
Beware gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beware has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Penis uses from the top position.
Beware is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beware trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beware throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Beware looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penis is one step ahead there.
Beware is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penis passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beware is looking for a sweep. Penis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beware is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Penis pulls his head out easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Penis just misses with a punch to the body.
Beware tries for a takedown but Penis circles away easily
and Penis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beware's guard now.
Penis postures up in Beware's guard and throws a big left but Beware blocks it.
Penis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penis stopping the sweep attempt from Beware.
Penis passes Beware's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beware wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Beware's guard.
Beware preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penis passes to full mount!
Penis fails to advance to Beware's back.
Beware can't escape the position.
Penis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Beware can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware is trying desperately to improve position.
Penis mounts Beware! Really nice guard pass there!
Beware is trying desperately to improve position.
Beware swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Beware prevents Penis from taking his back.
Penis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beware has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penis working for a guillotine from mount but Beware is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beware manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penis is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Beware to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Beware manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Penis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beware has control of Penis's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Penis regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Penis gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Penis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Penis punishes Beware's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Beware does no damage.
Beware closes the distance and clinches.
Beware tries to pull guard but Penis holds him up against the cage and eventually Beware drops back down to his feet.
Penis is looking to break free of the clinch but Beware has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beware escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penis shoots in for a double leg but Beware sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beware stuffs the takedown.
Penis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware looks for a takedown but Penis sprawls well.
Penis slips a jab and a cross from Beware.
Penis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beware throws a lazy right hand but Penis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beware swinging wilding here.
Beware looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beware throws a lazy right hand but Penis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Beware striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beware is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beware knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beware is looking to regain half guard here but Penis keeps moving and retains side control.
Penis passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Beware!
Beware is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penis is working for a guillotine from mount but Beware frees his head quite easily.
Beware swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Beware working to try and regain half guard.
Beware bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Beware avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beware won't allow Penis to sweep him here.
Beware distracts Penis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beware sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paul Penis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beware advances position into side control!
Beware is working Penis over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beware not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beware throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beware trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beware drops back looking for a leg! Penis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penis manages to kick Beware off! Beware jumps back into Penis's guard.
Beware working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Beware tries to free his leg and advance position but Penis is retaining full guard.
Beware wants to stand but Penis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Penis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Penis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penis 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Penis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theo Radcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unto Haikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theo Radcliffe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theo Radcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unto Haikio!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haikio manages to avoid it.
Radcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Radcliffe fails to land with a series of punches.
Radcliffe lands a left and a right that sends Haikio crashing to the canvas! Radcliffe dives into mount looking to finish!
Haikio is rocked!
It looks like Unto Haikio has been cut.
Haikio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haikio is still in real trouble! Can Radcliffe finish him?
Radcliffe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haikio on the ground.
Haikio seems to have recovered his senses.
Radcliffe is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Haikio wants to control but Radcliffe is having none of it.
Haikio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Haikio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Radcliffe tries to avoid it but Haikio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Radcliffe to the ground. Radcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theo Radcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radcliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Haikio or perhaps it was just good defense by Radcliffe which made him look bad.
Haikio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radcliffe is fending him off so far but Haikio persists. Nope, Radcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
Theo Radcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unto Haikio.
Radcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haikio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radcliffe throws a series of punches but Haikio moves out of range.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two 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 throws a nice looking combination but Haikio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haikio dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.
Radcliffe is breathing heavily.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that Haikio avoids nicely.
Haikio fails with a takedown attempt.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radcliffe tries to bum rush Haikio with a series of wild strikes but Haikio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haikio scores with a takedown into Radcliffe's guard.
Radcliffe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haikio lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radcliffe keeping full guard, as Haikio tries to pass.
Radcliffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Radcliffe keeping full guard, as Haikio tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haikio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haikio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Radcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haikio moves away.
Nice defenses there by Haikio.
A punch combination from Radcliffe misses.
Radcliffe with a nice cross.
Haikio staying out of range there.
Radcliffe misses with a double jab.
Radcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haikio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Radcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Haikio with that takedown attempt.
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 Unto Haikio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Radcliffe misses with a wild combination.
Radcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Haikio.
Theo Radcliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Radcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Radcliffe.
Haikio shoots in looking for a takedown. Radcliffe tries to sprawl out of it but Haikio 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.
Jab, jab by Radcliffe - just one landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Radcliffe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haikio shoots in and drives through. Radcliffe sprawls well.
Haikio throws a head kick that half lands.
Haikio staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radcliffe throws a right and a left that Haikio avoids nicely.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Radcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haikio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radcliffe swivels and escapes.
Theo Radcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unto Haikio.
Haikio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haikio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radcliffe wants to stand and escape but Haikio is having none of it.
Haikio is pushing down on Radcliffe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Radcliffe is fighting to maintain full guard but Haikio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haikio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Radcliffe defends it well.
Haikio is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haikio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Radcliffe keeps working.
Radcliffe is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haikio is keen to just control but Radcliffe is a slippery customer.
Haikio is pressing down on Radcliffe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Radcliffe is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Radcliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haikio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Radcliffe misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haikio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Radcliffe.
Haikio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Haikio trying to mount his opponent but Radcliffe defends it.
Radcliffe tries to kick Haikio off but Haikio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haikio 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. Haikio eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unto Haikio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Unto Haikio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Haikio dodges the punch combination from Radcliffe.
Haikio 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.
Haikio drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Radcliffe dives on top into guard.
Haikio trying to control the position.
Haikio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haikio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haikio has a closed guard, preventing Radcliffe from standing up.
Haikio is working an open guard so Radcliffe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Radcliffe.
Jab, jab by Radcliffe - just one landing.
Radcliffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Radcliffe. No joy for Haikio on that attempt.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haikio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haikio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haikio showed some decent athleticism there.
Haikio tries to pass to full mount but Radcliffe defends it.
Haikio stops Radcliffe from getting back to his feet.
Haikio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haikio is just content to waste time from the top position. Radcliffe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haikio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haikio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haikio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haikio wants to control from the top but Radcliffe keeps moving.
Radcliffe keeping full guard, as Haikio tries to pass.
Haikio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Radcliffe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Radcliffe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Radcliffe!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haikio is looking to reverse the position.
Radcliffe stands up and beckons Haikio to his feet.
Radcliffe scores with a jab.
Haikio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radcliffe swivels and escapes.
Theo Radcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Radcliffe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Radcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Radcliffe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Radcliffe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raimo Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam McGrath!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki connects with a crisp jab.
Pukki waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McGrath.
Pukki tries to clinch but McGrath moves out of range.
Raimo Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pukki waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McGrath.
Pukki throws a hook but McGrath avoids it easily.
Pukki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Pukki - just one landing.
McGrath is rocked!
Pukki is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! McGrath hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raimo Pukki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Trinidad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. 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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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Trinidad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bang McGee!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee misses with a hook.
McGee stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Trinidad or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee which made him look bad.
Trinidad misses with a looping right.
Trinidad scores with a push kick.
Trinidad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trinidad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Tyson Trinidad has been cut.
Trinidad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Trinidad ducks straight into an uppercut from McGee and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Trinidad maanges to regain guard straight away.
Trinidad is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee tries to stand but Trinidad is controlling from the bottom.
Trinidad is looking for a triangle but McGee pushes his legs off easily.
Trinidad working for a triangle but McGee defends it easily.
Trinidad has a closed guard, preventing McGee from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinidad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trinidad has a closed guard, preventing McGee from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trinidad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Trinidad shoots for a double leg takedown but McGee sprawls well. He's pushed Trinidad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Trinidad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trinidad's head.
McGee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Trinidad drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trinidad is breathing heavily.
McGee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Trinidad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Trinidad throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
McGee throws the left hand but Trinidad avoids the punch easily.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
Trinidad blocks a jab.
Trinidad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trinidad ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Trinidad misses with a takedown attempt - McGee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGee waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Trinidad.
Trinidad moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
McGee throws a hook but Trinidad blocks it.
Trinidad throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.
Trinidad ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trinidad.
Bang McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee lands the left hand.
McGee throws a series of punches but Trinidad avoids them all with ease.
Trinidad fails to land the takedown.
Trinidad slips a straight right by McGee.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Trinidad slips the punch.
McGee lands with a cross.
McGee throws a jab when Trinidad was well out of range.
McGee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trinidad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trinidad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Trinidad saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Trinidad! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGee stands up from Trinidad's guard - McGee perhaps looking for a knockout.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Trinidad moved out of range.
Trinidad defending well as McGee loads up on a big left hand.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trinidad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trinidad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGee throws out a powerful jab.
Bang McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee misses with a looping right.
Trinidad moves out of range as McGee strikes.
McGee scores with a one two! Trinidad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Trinidad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGee sends Trinidad crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGee is motioning to the referee to let Trinidad up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bang McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Trinidad's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGee throws a hook but Trinidad blocks it.
Oh Trinidad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGee misses with a straight right.
Trinidad seems to have got his legs back now.
Trinidad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Trinidad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trinidad fails with the takedown.
Trinidad shoots in but McGee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGee misses with a straight right.
McGee misses with a straight right.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
Trinidad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trinidad 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee is looking to stand up but Trinidad isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinidad tries to free his leg and advance position but McGee is retaining full guard.
McGee is looking to stand up but Trinidad isn't so interested in that idea.
Trinidad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Trinidad slips a jab from McGee.
McGee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trinidad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Trinidad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trinidad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Trinidad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Trinidad or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee which made him look bad.
McGee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trinidad takes one to the chin there.
Trinidad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGee waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Trinidad.
Tyson Trinidad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee lands an overhand right.
McGee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGee throws a hook but Trinidad avoids it easily.
Trinidad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGee 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.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Trinidad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee scores with a nice strike.
McGee lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Trinidad can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from McGee and Trinidad drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by McGee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang McGee!
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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 Strongius Shorticus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
7 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Strongius Shorticus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shorticus.
Zimmerman wants to clinch.
Shorticus fails to land the takedown.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shorticus has control of Zimmerman's left arm, preventing Zimmerman from doing any damage.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shorticus trying to control the position.
Zimmerman wanted to stand there but Shorticus had control of the position.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shorticus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard.
Shorticus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimmerman, not yet.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shorticus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shorticus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Shorticus pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorticus controlling from the top position.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zimmerman wants to stand up but Shorticus is controlling him.
Zimmerman trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shorticus wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shorticus shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown. Shorticus fights it but they end up in guard.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Shorticus keeps moving.
Shorticus wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shorticus is proving hard to escape from.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Shorticus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shorticus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zimmerman!
Shorticus controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Shorticus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shorticus wants to control the pace but Zimmerman is squirming around nicely.
Shorticus controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman tries to lock up and control but Shorticus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zimmerman regains half guard.
Shorticus stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zimmerman is looking to clinch but Shorticus is avoiding it.
Shorticus tries for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away easily
and Zimmerman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zimmerman tries to score a body lock takedown but Shorticus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zimmerman pulls Shorticus into guard.
Shorticus stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shorticus slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets back to full guard.
Shorticus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Shorticus from controlling successfully.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom.
Shorticus 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Strongius Shorticus just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimmerman moves into the clinch successfully.
Shorticus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zimmerman drags the fight down to the ground.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Shorticus from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimmerman, not yet.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Shorticus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shorticus trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman is trying to keep Shorticus in close.
Shorticus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zimmerman lands a right hook to the body.
Shorticus is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorticus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zimmerman postures up.
Zimmerman trying to control but Shorticus is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman cracks Shorticus with a solid left hand.
Shorticus pulls Zimmerman in close to his closed guard and prevents Zimmerman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman stopping the sweep attempt from Shorticus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zimmerman lands a with a good body shot.
Shorticus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Eric Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strongius Shorticus.
Zimmerman trying to control but Shorticus is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zimmerman preventing the sweep.
Zimmerman tries to stand but Shorticus is controlling from the bottom.
Zimmerman wants to control from the top but Shorticus keeps moving.
Zimmerman postures up in Shorticus's guard and throws a big left but Shorticus blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shorticus shoots and misses
and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch.
Shorticus tries for a takedown but Zimmerman manages to get underhooks.
Zimmerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shorticus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zimmerman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zimmerman is tying to control. Shorticus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shorticus wants to improve his position but Zimmerman is controlling well.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura but Shorticus is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shorticus is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorticus keeping hold of Zimmerman's head, controlling as best he can.
Zimmerman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shorticus tries for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away easily
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eric Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strongius Shorticus.
Shorticus controls Zimmerman momentarily but Zimmerman frees himself.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shorticus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shorticus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.
Shorticus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zimmerman landing with the ground and pound.
Shorticus trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Shorticus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shorticus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shorticus has his takedown stuffed
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shorticus won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman cracks Shorticus with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shorticus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zimmerman prevents Shorticus from improving his position.
Shorticus is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Shorticus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimmerman is working away from the top position though.
Zimmerman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
Shorticus is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shorticus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shorticus is keeping the position for now.
Zimmerman stopping the sweep attempt from Shorticus.
Shorticus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zimmerman wants to clinch up but Shorticus keeps it at a distance.
Shorticus tries for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away easily
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shorticus!
Shorticus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shorticus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman lands with some strikes.
Zimmerman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shorticus is surviving well by controlling Zimmerman's body position as best he can.
Shorticus controls the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zimmerman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zimmerman looking to finish with strikes here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shorticus looks a forlorn figure.
Zimmerman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shorticus looks a forlorn figure.
Shorticus working to try and regain half guard.
Shorticus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zimmerman.
Shorticus is bucking up trying to escape but Zimmerman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zimmerman tries to control but Shorticus wriggling away.
Shorticus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shorticus working to try and regain half guard.
Zimmerman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shorticus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorticus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimmerman works his way into side control.
Shorticus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zimmerman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zimmerman wants to stand but Shorticus is controlling his arm.
Shorticus regains half guard.
Shorticus wants to improve his position but Zimmerman is controlling well.
Shorticus won't allow Zimmerman to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shorticus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimmerman works his way into full mount!
Shorticus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman fails to move to back control.
Zimmerman 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.
Shorticus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman had his way with Strongius Shorticus in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zimmerman tries to clinch there but Shorticus circles away.
Shorticus misses with a takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Shorticus blocks nicely.
Zimmerman stands up and waves to Shorticus to follow him.
Eric Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimmerman moves into the clinch successfully.
Shorticus looking for a takedown.
Shorticus wants a takedown but no success here.
Eric Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Strongius Shorticus.
Zimmerman lands an elbow inside that Shorticus shrugs off.
Come on Zimmerman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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 has Shorticus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zimmerman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shorticus tumbling to the mat - Zimmerman dives into Shorticus's guard.
Zimmerman 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorticus wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
Shorticus wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shorticus with a poor takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shorticus is not content to let Zimmerman control the position.
Shorticus is looking for a sweep. Zimmerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shorticus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Shorticus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shorticus is holding on for now.
Shorticus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shorticus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Zimmerman seems to have locked his on tight now - Shorticus screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Zimmerman, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eric Zimmerman!
Eric Zimmerman retains his featherweight title!
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