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LEGENDS 6: Rebound PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torgio Kazikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osamu Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torgio Kazikuni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Osamu Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazikuni throws a series of punches but Kawajiri moves out of range.
Kawajiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kazikuni looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawajiri is just out of range.
Kawajiri is looking to clinch.
Kazikuni waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Kawajiri.
Kawajiri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kawajiri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Kazikuni is looking to improve his position but Kawajiri isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazikuni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kawajiri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kawajiri looking to control.
Kazikuni won't allow Kawajiri to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kawajiri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kazikuni, into his guard.
Kazikuni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kawajiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Kazikuni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazikuni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kawajiri passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni is trying to get back to full guard.
Kazikuni makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kazikuni.
Kawajiri stopping the sweep attempt from Kazikuni.
Kawajiri distracts Kazikuni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kawajiri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kawajiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kawajiri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kazikuni dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni wants to control from the top but Kawajiri keeps moving.
Kazikuni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawajiri is keeping the position for now.
Kawajiri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kazikuni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kawajiri wants to stand but Kazikuni is controlling the position.
Kazikuni drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kawajiri looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kawajiri looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kawajiri!
Kazikuni is breathing heavily.
Kawajiri tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kawajiri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kazikuni tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kawajiri presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kazikuni sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kawajiri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kazikuni moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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 Torgio Kazikuni will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazikuni lands with a nice body punch.
Kazikuni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kazikuni takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kawajiri wants to clinch up but Kazikuni keeps it at a distance.
Kawajiri gets a takedown into half guard.
Kawajiri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kawajiri wants to stand up but Kazikuni is controlling the position.
Kazikuni gets back to full guard.
Kazikuni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kawajiri is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri trying to control but Kazikuni is working from the bottom.
Kazikuni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawajiri is one step ahead there.
Kawajiri wants to stand but Kazikuni is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kazikuni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kazikuni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kawajiri trying to control but Kazikuni is working from the bottom.
Kazikuni lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kawajiri!
Kazikuni has hold of Kawajiri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kawajiri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kawajiri tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kawajiri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kawajiri and Kazikuni has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kazikuni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kazikuni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kazikuni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kazikuni prevents Kawajiri from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri wants to sweep but Kazikuni has passed to side control!
Torgio Kazikuni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazikuni has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kawajiri!
You get the feeling that Kawajiri really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kazikuni looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kazikuni fails to take his opponent's back.
Kawajiri is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torgio Kazikuni 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. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Kazikuni both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazikuni misses the target.
Kazikuni throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kawajiri.
Kawajiri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kawajiri lands in his opponent's guard.
Kazikuni is looking for a triangle but Kawajiri pushes his legs off easily.
Kawajiri tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazikuni is retaining full guard.
Kawajiri won't allow Kazikuni to sweep him here.
Kawajiri tries to stand but Kazikuni is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kazikuni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri tries to stand but Kazikuni is controlling from the bottom.
Kazikuni pushes a forearm under Kawajiri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kawajiri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torgio Kazikuni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Uzomaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratto Macfedries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ratto Macfedries told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Uzomaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratto Macfedries!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzomaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Uzomaki.
Uzomaki is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Macfedries looks calm but he's in trouble here. Uzomaki gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Macfedries is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Uzomaki lets go of the hold and Macfedries can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenichi Uzomaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurisu Ikora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurisu Ikora!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Ikora tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ikora manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is looking to clinch but Ikora is avoiding it.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ikora is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ikora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ikora is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Ikora is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Ikora looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ikora will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ikora has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ikora struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith trying to control the action but Ikora just sinks the hooks in.
Ikora is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ikora looks gassed!
Smith trying to control but not successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikora is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ikora trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith holding both Ikora 's hands and preventing any damage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith fending off the submission attempt from Ikora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ikora is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smith is defending well though. Ikora let's go of the attempt for now.
Smith looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Smith looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikora tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Ikora avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Ikora trying to control.
Smith trying to control the hands but Ikora won't let him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ikora is looking for a choke. Smith gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Smith manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora 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.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Ikora manages to get to full guard.
Smith tries to stand but Ikora is controlling from the bottom.
Ikora tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Ikora advances to half guard.
Ikora is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ikora looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith holds on to Ikora around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Smith wants to hold on but Ikora pushes him away.
Smith stops Ikora from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ikora has taken his back.
Ikora working for a choke but Smith is defending well.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ikora.
Ikora is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smith is defending well though. Ikora let's go of the attempt for now.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Ikora keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikora tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
Smith tries to roll but Ikora sticks to his back.
Smith just trying to survive but Ikora is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ikora has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ikora is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is really stuck here.
Ikora is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smith is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurisu Ikora!
Kurisu Ikora is the new lightweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slaven Zlatko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Satomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Slaven Zlatko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satomi stuffs the takedown.
Zlatko clinches.
Satomi tries for a takedown but Zlatko manages to get underhooks.
Satomi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Satomi fails to pull guard.
Zlatko manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Satomi. That snapped Zlatko's head back.
Slaven Zlatko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satomi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zlatko sprawls well initially but Satomi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zlatko tries to kick Satomi off but Satomi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zlatko is holding on to half guard well.
Satomi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlatko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No joy there for Zlatko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Satomi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zlatko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zlatko.
Zlatko breaks the clinch.
Zlatko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Satomi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satomi looks to clinch
and Zlatko moves into the clinch.
Satomi ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Satomi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zlatko gets to his feet. Satomi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Satomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zlatko counters with a single leg into guard. Satomi didn't expect that.
Satomi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zlatko is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko wants to stand but Satomi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zlatko postures up.
Zlatko trying to control the position from guard on top but Satomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zlatko won't allow Satomi to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satomi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Satomi is looking for a triangle but Zlatko pushes his legs off easily.
Satomi is breathing heavily.
Zlatko stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Satomi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Satomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zlatko rushes Satomi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zlatko manages to break the clinch.
Zlatko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Satomi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zlatko.
Zlatko lands with a hook. Satomi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satomi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zlatko swivels and escapes.
Zlatko throws a one two combo.
Zlatko throws a right hand that Satomi ducks under and follows up with a left that Satomi also avoids with ease.
Zlatko throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice combination there by Zlatko.
Zlatko lands a nice hook to Satomi's body. Satomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zlatko lands a nice shot to the body.
Zlatko pushes Satomi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zlatko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zlatko shoots in and bounces Satomi off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Satomi is working an open guard so Zlatko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slaven Zlatko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zlatko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Satomi takes a step back to recover.
Satomi dodges the punch combination from Zlatko.
Satomi tries to clinch but Zlatko moves away
and Zlatko counters with a series of strikes. Satomi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Satomi darts in trying to clinch
and Zlatko counters by moving into the clinch.
Zlatko breaks the clinch.
Satomi lands a glancing blow to the side of Zlatko's head.
Zlatko slips a jab and a cross from Satomi.
Satomi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zlatko counters by clinching up.
Zlatko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zlatko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satomi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zlatko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satomi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zlatko.
Zlatko scores with the left hand. Satomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Zlatko scores with a takedown into Satomi's guard.
Satomi working for a triangle but Zlatko defends it easily.
Zlatko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zlatko gets to his feet - Satomi follows without any prompting.
Zlatko scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Satomi is working an open guard so Zlatko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zlatko forces Satomi back against the ropes and clinches.
Zlatko landing knees to the body.
Zlatko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Zlatko scores with a four punch combination!
Zlatko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zlatko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Satomi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Satomi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zlatko.
Satomi is thwarting Zlatko's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Satomi there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satomi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zlatko kicks Satomi off and gets back to his feet.
Satomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zlatko connects with a solid leg kick.
Zlatko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zlatko gets to his feet - Satomi follows without any prompting.
Jonny Satomi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zlatko lands a head kick!
Zlatko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko just misses with a punch to the body.
Satomi fails with the takedown
and Zlatko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Satomi!
Zlatko trying to control but Satomi is having none of it.
Satomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satomi is squirming around, avoiding Zlatko's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slaven Zlatko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Satomi wants to clinch
and Zlatko counters with a three punch combo that has Satomi backing up. Satomi nods at Zlatko to acknowledge the strikes.
Satomi has his takedown stuffed
and Zlatko counters with a solid body kick.
Satomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zlatko!
Satomi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zlatko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satomi.
Zlatko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zlatko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Satomi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zlatko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Satomi!
Zlatko wants to control the pace but Satomi is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zlatko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Satomi tries to hold on but Zlatko pushes him away.
Zlatko controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satomi working to try and regain half guard.
Zlatko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Satomi is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Slaven Zlatko just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Satomi walks into a stiff left hand from Zlatko.
Zlatko misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zlatko.
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.
Satomi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Satomi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zlatko counters with a head kick. That will keep Satomi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zlatko misses with a series of wild punches.
Zlatko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Satomi has his takedown stuffed
and Zlatko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zlatko throws out a powerful jab.
Zlatko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zlatko showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zlatko wants to pass to mount but Satomi is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slaven Zlatko really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Satomi throws a body punch but Zlatko moves out of range.
Satomi darts in trying to clinch
and Zlatko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Satomi wants to clinch
and Zlatko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Zlatko wanted to stand there but Satomi had control of the position.
Satomi has his hands on Zlatko's head, controlling the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satomi wants to control the position but Zlatko says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zlatko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Satomi to get to his feet.
Zlatko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zlatko wanted to stand there but Satomi had control of the position.
Satomi trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satomi wants to get back to his feet but Zlatko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zlatko preventing the sweep.
Zlatko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Satomi, up you get!
Zlatko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zlatko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Satomi misses with a double jab
and Zlatko counters with a solid body kick.
Zlatko clinches.
Satomi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zlatko smiles and moves away.
Satomi with a poor takedown
and Zlatko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Satomi really felt that one!
Zlatko scores with a head kick.
Zlatko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zlatko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Satomi throws a series of strikes that have Zlatko backpedaling.
Zlatko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zlatko closes the distance and clinches.
Zlatko manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Zlatko.
Satomi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Satomi.
Zlatko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satomi.
Zlatko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zlatko tries to stand and escape but Satomi is controlling the position.
Satomi tries to get to full guard but Zlatko has control of the leg.
Satomi is working hard here to advance position.
Zlatko passes into side control, despite Satomi's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slaven Zlatko dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. 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.
Zlatko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zlatko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Satomi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Satomi wants to clinch but Zlatko slips to the side
and Zlatko counters with a three punch combo that has Satomi backing up. Satomi nods at Zlatko to acknowledge the strikes.
Satomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zlatko!
Satomi tries for a takedown but Zlatko circles away easily
enabling Zlatko to counter with a crisp jab.
Satomi misses with a takedown
and Zlatko counters with a three punch combo that has Satomi backing up. Satomi nods at Zlatko to acknowledge the strikes.
Zlatko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zlatko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zlatko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
Zlatko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zlatko is looking to slow Satomi down with leg kicks.
Slaven Zlatko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zlatko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zlatko.
Satomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zlatko to score with a decent uppercut.
Zlatko scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zlatko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Satomi to his feet.
Satomi swinging wilding here.
Zlatko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zlatko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Satomi will feel that in the morning.
Satomi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zlatko.
Satomi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zlatko.
Zlatko scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zlatko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Satomi. That did some damage!
A head kick by Satomi misses
and Zlatko counters with a low kick, right behind Satomi 's knee.
Zlatko throws a series of punches but Satomi avoids them all with ease.
Zlatko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zlatko sizes up Satomi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Satomi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlatko counters with a shoot takedown. Satomi fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Satomi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zlatko wanted to stand there but Satomi had control of the position.
Slaven Zlatko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satomi wants to control but Zlatko passes easily into half guard.
Zlatko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Satomi keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satomi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zlatko manages to pass to mount!
Zlatko looking to control but Satomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Satomi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zlatko controlling the pace for now.
Satomi is trying desperately to improve position.
Zlatko controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slaven Zlatko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zlatko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slaven Zlatko!
Slaven Zlatko is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between dominickoy machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Portgas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think machida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to the game. The key to victory for dominickoy machida has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, dominickoy machida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Portgas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portgas shoots in but no luck this time.
machida misses with a wild combination.
machida stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from machida.
machida fails with an attempt to clinch.
Portgas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has machida pinned against the cage. machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
dominickoy machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Portgas.
machida wants to clinch.
Portgas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Portgas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Portgas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
machida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
machida wants to clinch.
Portgas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? machida is fending him off so far but Portgas persists. Nope, machida circles away and we're back to standing.
Portgas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Portgas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
machida throws Portgas to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portgas dodges the punch combination from machida.
machida throws a combination. Portgas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Portgas swats away the attempt to clinch by machida.
Portgas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from machida.
machida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Portgas's head backwards.
Portgas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Portgas stops machida from getting back to his feet.
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.
machida looking for submissions off his back.
machida gets back to full guard.
machida has his foot on Portgas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Portgas works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Portgas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Portgas passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida gets back to full guard.
machida is breathing heavily.
Portgas trying to control but machida is working from the bottom.
machida working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Portgas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Portgas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Portgas wants to control from the top but machida keeps moving.
Portgas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Portgas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Portgas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Portgas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Portgas's best efforts.
machida manages to get to full guard.
machida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Portgas!
Portgas is looking to get to half guard.
machida is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Portgas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida looking for a guillotine from mount but Portgas is having none of it.
Portgas regains half guard.
Portgas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Portgas looking for a guillotine here but machida defends easily.
machida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
machida tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Portgas is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but machida pulls his head out easily.
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 dominickoy machida will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
machida wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Portgas or perhaps it was just good defense by machida which made him look bad.
machida moves in looking to clinch but Portgas pushes him off.
Portgas gets a takedown into half guard.
machida is looking to escape.
Portgas is pressing down on machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. machida is holding on for now.
Portgas stops machida from getting back to his feet.
Portgas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Portgas wants to pass the guard but machida is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Portgas is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
machida pushes Portgas off looking to stand but Portgas dives back in and keeps control.
machida is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
machida tries to clinch up.
machida has taken the fight to the clinch.
machida throws a head punch that misses.
machida working aggressively here.
machida misses with a punch to the body.
Portgas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
machida is fighting off a takedown attempt but Portgas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip machida to the mat. machida regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Portgas stops machida from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
machida keeping full guard, as Portgas tries to pass.
machida is looking for a triangle but Portgas pushes his legs off easily.
machida looking to hit a scissor sweep but Portgas is one step ahead there.
Portgas advances position into side control!
machida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Portgas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Portgas tries for a kimura but machida is defending well.
Portgas tries for a kimura but machida is defending well.
Portgas trying to control the position but machida is working away.
Ace Portgas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida wants to get back to his feet.
machida wants to control but Portgas postures up.
machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Portgas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Portgas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, machida has escaped the position, nice work there.
Portgas working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida tries to bench press Portgas off him but Portgas keeps the position.
Portgas moves into full mount!
Portgas is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! machida is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ace Portgas!
Ace Portgas is the new light heavyweight champion!
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