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SFL Warrior Spirits PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senki Gudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heddy Lamaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gudo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The best intro ever. Senki Gudo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senki Gudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heddy Lamaar!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamaar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gudo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamaar fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamaar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lamaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gudo.
Gudo throws a body punch but Lamaar moves out of range.
Gudo misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gudo misses the target.
Lamaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamaar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gudo to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Heddy Lamaar has been cut.
Senki Gudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gudo.
Gudo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamaar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gudo looks to land a combination. Lamaar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gudo misses the shot to the body.
Gudo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gudo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gudo swinging wilding here.
Lamaar blocks a jab.
Gudo loads up on a big right hand but Lamaar slips the punch.
Lamaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gudo.
Gudo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gudo!
Lamaar looking to finish Gudo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gudo!
Lamaar landing punches.
Gudo reaches up and holds on to Lamaar to control the position.
The referee warns Gudo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gudo is looking to get to half guard.
Lamaar with shots to the head and body - Gudo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gudo is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudo gets back to half guard.
Gudo trying to control here.
Lamaar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gudo's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lamaar connects with a nice short shot to Gudo's temple.
Lamaar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gudo keeps working.
Lamaar working the head and body with strikes.
Lamaar prevents Gudo from improving his position.
Lamaar lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamaar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lamaar throwing shots but Gudo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senki Gudo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heddy Lamaar's cut.
That's time! Gudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gudo misses with a two punch combination.
Gudo lands a nice looking body shot.
Gudo misses with a body shot.
Gudo throws a hook to the side of Lamaar's head but Lamaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamaar slips under a jab from Gudo.
Lamaar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gudo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gudo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamaar's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudo throws a series of punches but Lamaar moves out of range.
A jab from Gudo misses.
Gudo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gudo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gudo throws a nice looking combination but Lamaar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gudo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Senki Gudo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamaar is breathing heavily.
Lamaar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamaar avoids the body shot from Gudo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudo throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Gudo misses.
Gudo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Gudo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamaar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gudo as he jumps to the side.
Gudo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lamaar in his tracks.
Gudo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamaar is just out of range.
Gudo misses with an uppercut. Lamaar saw that one coming.
Gudo lands a glancing blow to the side of Lamaar's head.
Gudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamaar can do to turn this around?
Gudo connects with a nice looking jab.
Senki Gudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gudo lands with a straight right. Lamaar didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Gudo does no damage.
Gudo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gudo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gudo does no damage.
Gudo throws a nice looking combination but Lamaar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamaar slips a jab and a cross from Gudo.
Gudo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lamaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gudo.
A big left from Gudo misses.
Senki Gudo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gudo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gudo.
Nice defenses there by Lamaar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senki Gudo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heddy Lamaar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lamaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gudo.
Gudo throws a body punch but Lamaar moves out of range.
Gudo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gudo looks to land a combination but Lamaar avoids it well.
Lamaar throws a body kick that misses.
Gudo throws a body punch but Lamaar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamaar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gudo throws out a loose jab but Lamaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudo scores with the left hand. Lamaar knows he should have avoided that one.
Gudo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lamaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gudo.
Lamaar moves out of range as Gudo strikes.
A jab from Gudo misses.
Gudo throws a series of punches but Lamaar moves out of range.
Gudo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gudo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lamaar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar fails to land the takedown.
Gudo misses the shot to the body.
Gudo scores with a hook to the body. Lamaar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lamaar ducks under a wild hook from Gudo.
Gudo lunges at Lamaar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lamaar's hand.
Gudo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamaar looks for a takedown but Gudo sprawls well.
Gudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamaar manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Senki Gudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heddy Lamaar.
Lamaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gudo.
Gudo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamaar is just out of range.
Lamaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gudo.
Gudo misses the shot to the body.
Gudo misses the jab.
Lamaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Gudo misses with a looping right.
Gudo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamaar.
Lamaar moves out of range of the strikes.
Gudo throws a shot from downtown. Lamaar moves away and avoids it.
Gudo connects with a body shot.
Lamaar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gudo looks to throw the jab but Lamaar is out of range.
Heddy Lamaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Senki Gudo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamaar loads up on a big right hand but Gudo slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Senki Gudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gudo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senki Gudo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hokkaido Honsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Daisuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hokkaido Honsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Daisuke!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honsu misses with a takedown attempt - Daisuke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daisuke misses with an uppercut.
Honsu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Honsu slips a straight right by Daisuke.
Honsu wants to clinch.
Honsu tries to clinch up.
Honsu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Honsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daisuke scores with a jab.
Daisuke clinches up with Honsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Daisuke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honsu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Honsu showed some decent athleticism there.
Honsu wants to take a breather but Daisuke is having none of it.
Daisuke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honsu's back!
Daisuke looking for the RNC.
Daisuke controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisuke trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Daisuke working for the choke.
Daisuke looking to hold on to the position here but Honsu rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Daisuke wants to control from the top but Honsu keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daisuke tries to free his leg and advance position but Honsu is retaining full guard.
Daisuke trying to control but Honsu is working from the bottom.
Honsu looking for a guillotine here but Daisuke defends easily.
Daisuke postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daisuke pushes down on Honsu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Honsu won't allow Daisuke to pass to mount.
Daisuke wants to take a breather but Honsu is having none of it.
Honsu keeping control of the position.
Daisuke trying to control from half guard but Honsu is working away.
Honsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daisuke is working away from the top position though.
Honsu is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Daisuke pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke is just content to waste time from the top position. Honsu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Daisuke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Honsu with that takedown attempt.
Daisuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daisuke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Daisuke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Honsu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daisuke trying to control the action but Honsu is working from the bottom.
Daisuke looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honsu struggling a bit here.
Daisuke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Honsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daisuke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Honsu struggling a bit here.
Daisuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daisuke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honsu keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Daisuke dominated that round.
That's time! Honsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daisuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daisuke moves into the clinch.
Honsu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Daisuke struggles to land a body shot inside as Honsu controls his hands.
Daisuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honsu jumps guard.
Honsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daisuke tries to free his leg and advance position but Honsu is retaining full guard.
Daisuke trying to control but Honsu is working from the bottom.
Daisuke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honsu is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honsu working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daisuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daisuke trying to control but Honsu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Honsu has his takedown stuffed
and Daisuke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daisuke.
Honsu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daisuke throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daisuke scores with a shoulder strike.
Daisuke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daisuke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daisuke.
Daisuke unloads a knee to the mid-section. Honsu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honsu misses with a punch to the body.
Daisuke breaks from the clinch.
Honsu takes one to the chin there.
Daisuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honsu manages to avoid it.
Daisuke darts in and clinches Honsu up against the cage.
Daisuke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke misses with an elbow strike.
Honsu blocks an uppercut.
Honsu tries to land a knee to the head but Daisuke blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daisuke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daisuke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daisuke content to control rather than advance.
Daisuke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Honsu is trying to maintain the position but Daisuke is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisuke is tying to control. Honsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Honsu moves into full guard.
Daisuke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daisuke wants to control from the top but Honsu keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daisuke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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.
Daisuke lands a nice knee to the body.
Daisuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daisuke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honsu backwards.
Honsu jumps guard but Daisuke stands there with Honsu around his waist. Honsu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Daisuke lands with a left to the head.
Daisuke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daisuke lands a nice elbow.
Honsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honsu trying to control the position but instead, Daisuke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Honsu into the cage.
Honsu is trying to drag Daisuke to the mat but Daisuke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hokkaido Honsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Honsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Daisuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
Honsu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daisuke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Honsu backwards.
Daisuke is leaning against Honsu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daisuke lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Daisuke.
Daisuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honsu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Daisuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Honsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Daisuke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Honsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Daisuke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Honsu counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Daisuke!
Daisuke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Daisuke tries to free his leg and advance position but Honsu is retaining full guard.
Daisuke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Daisuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Honsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daisuke passes Honsu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Honsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honsu is working hard here to advance position.
Daisuke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Honsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Daisuke.
Daisuke is taking a breather. Honsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Honsu trying to hold on to Daisuke's head to control him but Daisuke postures up.
Daisuke is keen to just control but Honsu is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daisuke tries to pass to full mount but Honsu defends it.
Honsu is trying to maintain the position but Daisuke is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daisuke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Honsu misses with a straight right.
Daisuke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daisuke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Honsu won't allow Daisuke to pass to mount.
Honsu is refusing to be controlled, as Daisuke sits in half guard.
Daisuke wants to pass the guard but Honsu is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honsu is pressing down on Daisuke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Honsu trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Daisuke clinches up against the cage.
Akio Daisuke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honsu.
Daisuke trying to land knees to the body.
Honsu can't break the clinch.
Daisuke pushes off an throws an elbow but Honsu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daisuke misses with an elbow over the top.
Honsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Daisuke won't allow it.
Daisuke throws an elbow but it misses.
Daisuke lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Honsu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Daisuke's brow.
A left hand lands to the body for Daisuke.
Daisuke landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daisuke lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Daisuke.
Daisuke tries to land knees in the clinch but Honsu avoids the damage to the body.
Daisuke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daisuke trying to land knees to the body.
Daisuke lands a shot to the body.
Daisuke lands with a light punch inside.
Hokkaido Honsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honsu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daisuke smiles and moves away.
Daisuke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Daisuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Daisuke 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Daisuke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benson Hamaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Rotoras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rotoras's choice of entrance music: Remember the Name!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benson Hamaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Rotoras!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamaka tries to land a front kick but Rotoras steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hamaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotoras shoots in for a takedown but Hamaka shows good takedown defense.
Good work by Hamaka as he checks the leg kick.
Hamaka gets the takedown into side control.
Rotoras tries to buck Hamaka off but Hamaka is having none of it.
Hamaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rotoras keeps working.
Rotoras tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hamaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hamaka wants to stand but Rotoras is controlling his arm.
Rotoras struggling a bit here.
Rotoras trying his best to control but Hamaka has mounted him.
Rotoras slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rotoras wants to control but Hamaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rotoras wants to control the action here but instead Hamaka manages to pass to full mount!
Hamaka controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotoras is trying desperately to improve position.
Hamaka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rotoras is squirming around, avoiding Hamaka's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotoras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rotoras bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rotoras stops Hamaka from standing up.
Rotoras trying to control but Hamaka is working from the bottom.
Rotoras passes Hamaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Hamaka wants to get back to his feet.
Hamaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rotoras passes Hamaka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rotoras is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hamaka has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rotoras is pressing down on Hamaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamaka is holding on for now.
Rotoras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamaka keeps working.
Hamaka pushes Rotoras off and gets back to his feet.
Rotoras 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotoras wants to control from the top but Hamaka keeps moving.
Hamaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Rotoras advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hamaka wants to improve his position but Rotoras is controlling well.
Rotoras controlling the pace.
Hamaka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hamaka is breathing heavily.
Hamaka misses with an uppercut.
Hamaka is looking to clinch but Rotoras is avoiding it.
Hamaka tries to clinch but Rotoras is having none of it.
Hamaka throws a hook to the side of Rotoras's head but Rotoras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hamaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rotoras throws a head kick but Hamaka moves out of range.
Rotoras has Hamaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Rotoras wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rotoras looking for a takedown.
Rotoras breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rotoras tries to clinch there but Hamaka circles away.
Rotoras shoots in but no luck this time.
Benson Hamaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rotoras.
Hamaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rotoras backs up against the cage.
It looks like Ricardo Rotoras has been cut.
Rotoras avoids the head kick by Hamaka.
Hamaka misses the shot to the body.
Hamaka looks to land a combination but Rotoras avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Hamaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Rotoras's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hamaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamaka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hamaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamaka slips a jab from Rotoras.
Rotoras looks for a takedown but Hamaka sprawls well.
Rotoras avoids the head kick by Hamaka.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rotoras.
Rotoras scores with a takedown into Hamaka's guard.
Hamaka can't keep his opponent in guard - Rotoras advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hamaka is refusing to be controlled, as Rotoras sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotoras wants to pass the guard but Hamaka is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rotoras moves nicely into side control.
Rotoras trying to control the action but Hamaka is working from the bottom.
Hamaka prevents Rotoras from improving position.
Rotoras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hamaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rotoras is looking to take a break and control but Hamaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rotoras is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hamaka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rotoras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamaka, who protects the arm well.
Hamaka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamaka is not content to let Rotoras control the position.
Hamaka is trying to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hamaka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hamaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamaka takes a swing at Rotoras's ribcage but misses.
Rotoras slips a jab and a cross from Hamaka.
Hamaka throws a jab when Rotoras was well out of range.
Rotoras looks for a takedown but Hamaka sprawls well.
Benson Hamaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Rotoras.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rotoras changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hamaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rotoras working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rotoras wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamaka, who protects the arm well.
Rotoras trying to control the position but Hamaka is working away.
Hamaka gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rotoras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Rotoras's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hamaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rotoras counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rotoras tries to pass to full mount but Hamaka defends it.
Rotoras looks to land a strike but Hamaka avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rotoras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamaka is keeping the position for now.
Hamaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rotoras pushing down on Hamaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotoras stops Hamaka from getting back to his feet.
Rotoras has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rotoras looking for a guillotine from mount but Hamaka is having none of it.
Rotoras looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rotoras trying to control but Hamaka is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotoras goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hamaka turns into him and now he's in Rotoras's guard.
Rotoras pulls Hamaka in close to prevent any damage.
Rotoras lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hamaka!
Rotoras moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hamaka has worked his arm free - good work by Hamaka!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamaka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rotoras has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hamaka is not content to let Rotoras control the position.
Rotoras tries to move to mount but Hamaka blocks the move with his legs.
Rotoras trying to control the position but Hamaka is working away.
Rotoras taking a break here but Hamaka is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hamaka tries to kick Rotoras off but Rotoras keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rotoras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hamaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamaka throws a combination that misses
and Rotoras decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hamaka's guard.
Rotoras trying to control but Hamaka is working from the bottom.
Rotoras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamaka is keeping the position for now.
Rotoras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rotoras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rotoras stops Hamaka from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Rotoras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rotoras has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Rotoras!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirty Eye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manuel's entrance music is Irations- Falling. A fine choice. Eye has chosen Eye in the Sky as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabe Manuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dirty Eye!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel throws a body punch but Eye moves out of range.
Eye misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manuel avoids the body shot from Eye.
Manuel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eye throws a head kick but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel lands a nice hook to Eye's body. Eye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eye closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manuel lands a slapping body shot.
Eye looks gassed!
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Dirty Eye has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manuel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eye is rocked!
Manuel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manuel throws an elbow but Eye slips to the side and avoids it well.
Eye is letting Manuel control him for a moment.
Manuel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eye, who protects the arm well.
Manuel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eye keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Manuel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Eye is not content to let Manuel control the position.
Manuel 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.
Manuel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manuel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Manuel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Manuel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Eye's legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manuel lands a nice looking body kick.
Eye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eye doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manuel postures up in Eye's guard and throws a big left but Eye blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel throwing strikes from guard but Eye blocks nicely.
Manuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manuel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manuel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Manuel landing strikes from the mount and Eye is in trouble!
Manuel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Eye's face.
Manuel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Eye because Manuel loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eye hang on?
Manuel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Manuel working Eye over with strikes here.
Manuel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eye is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Manuel thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Manuel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirty Eye's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eye throws a right hand that Manuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Manuel also avoids with ease.
Eye gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Manuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manuel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manuel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manuel throws a leg kick which misses Eye's front leg but catches the back leg as Eye tries to avoid it.
Manuel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manuel. Manuel obviously looking to wear him down.
Eye misses with a double jab.
Manuel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manuel finds it's way round the side to connect with Eye's head.
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!
Manuel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eye in his tracks.
Eye is still on wobbly legs! Can Manuel finish him?
Manuel misses with the combination.
Eye seems to have recovered his senses.
Manuel pushes Eye up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manuel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manuel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dirty Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eye.
Manuel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manuel wants to control from the top but Eye keeps moving.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Eye is retaining full guard.
Manuel thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel throwing strikes but missing.
Manuel is in close to Eye's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manuel 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.
Manuel landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel looking to pass the guard.
Eye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eye avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manuel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eye is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eye has escaped and now he's on top!
Manuel is looking for a triangle but Eye pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Eye won't allow Manuel to sweep him here.
Eye wants to stand but Manuel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manuel trying to keep a closed guard but Eye is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Manuel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dirty Eye's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Eye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manuel connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Eye does no damage.
Eye blocks a head kick by Manuel.
A combination from Eye does no damage.
Manuel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eye can do to turn this around?
Eye misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Manuel is looking for a kimura here.
Manuel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel is looking for a kimura but Eye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manuel to get the leverage.
Manuel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eye is looking to escape.
Manuel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manuel is tying to control. Eye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gabe Manuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manuel dips to his left and cracks Eye with an uppercut!
Manuel throws a body punch but Eye moves out of range.
Manuel lands a with a good body shot.
Manuel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eye's head backwards.
Eye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eye lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
Manuel dodges the punch combination from Eye.
Manuel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manuel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manuel scores with a shot to the body.
Manuel lands a right hook to the body.
Eye misses with a combination
and Manuel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manuel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Eye keeping moving, preventing Manuel from controlling successfully.
Manuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eye is keeping the position for now.
Dirty Eye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manuel trying to control but Eye is working from the bottom.
Manuel advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabe Manuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manuel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Manuel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Severn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pride FC Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Aoki's choice of entrance music: Handlebars. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lyoto Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Severn is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Severn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Severn trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Severn is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki wants to control but Severn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Severn is working for a submission of some sort.
Severn works his way into side control.
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Severn scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki is trying to keep Severn in close.
Aoki pulls Severn in to control the position.
Aoki is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Severn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aoki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aoki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Severn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Severn is breathing heavily.
Severn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aoki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Severn blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Severn avoids a wild elbow strike from Aoki.
Aoki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the head but Severn blocks with his arms.
Severn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aoki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki lands with an uppercut that bounces Severn off the cage and back into rage.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki tries to bum rush Severn with a series of wild strikes but Severn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Severn successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Severn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aoki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Severn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Aoki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Severn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Aoki's back instead.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Severn breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Aoki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Severn swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Severn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Aoki. No joy for Severn on that attempt.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Severn circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Severn circles away.
Severn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aoki sneaks back into half guard.
Aoki works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Severn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Severn tries to reverse the position but Aoki maintains control.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aoki looking to control but Severn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Severn is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki content just to control the position here.
Severn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Severn tries to hold on but Aoki pushes him away.
Aoki trying to control but Severn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severn is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Aoki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Severn is squirming around, avoiding Aoki's attempts to control the action.
Severn tries to reverse the position but Aoki maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aoki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Severn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Severn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Severn tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Severn passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ken Severn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Aoki tries to clinch there but Severn circles away.
Severn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Severn keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Severn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Severn swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Severn circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Severn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Severn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aoki tries to clinch but Severn moves out of range.
Severn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Severn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aoki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aoki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aoki!
Aoki trying to control the position but Severn is working away.
Severn tries to buck Aoki off but Aoki is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki working the ground and pound from side control.
Severn prevents Aoki from moving into mount.
Severn seems a little lost for a moment, as Aoki dominates the positioning.
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Severn, who protects the arm well.
Severn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severn seems to be working for a kimura but Aoki defends the submission attempt.
Severn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aoki defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Aoki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Severn shoots for a takedown but Aoki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Severn circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Severn. Severn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Severn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aoki tries to clinch but Severn is having none of it.
Severn moves out of range of the body kick.
Aoki stuffs the takedown attempt from Severn. Severn gets slowly back to his feet.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Severn circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Aoki as he connects with a hook.
Aoki tries to clinch but Severn is having none of it.
Severn fails with a takedown attempt.
Severn swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Severn keeps it at a distance.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aoki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Aoki!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bada Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Bogie McGill is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bada Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bogie McGill!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom shoots in and drives through. McGill sprawls well.
Boom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bada Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bada Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGill is fending him off so far but Boom persists. Nope, McGill circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom shoots in but McGill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom shoots in for a double leg but McGill sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boom is breathing heavily.
McGill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGill tries for a kimura but Boom is defending well.
McGill decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGill counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boom's head.
McGill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boom tries to roll over but McGill keeps him under control.
McGill has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGill unloads with some shots from mount but Boom bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boom tries to hold on but McGill pushes him away.
McGill throws some wild stikes that Boom manages to avoid easily.
McGill looking to control but Boom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boom advances position into side control!
Boom tries for a kimura but McGill is defending well.
Boom trying to control the action but McGill is working from the bottom.
Boom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom tries for a kimura but McGill is defending well.
McGill is trying to improve his position.
McGill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boom's best efforts.
Boom is keen to just control but McGill is a slippery customer.
Boom uses his free foot to push down on McGill's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McGill.
McGill has given up his back. Will we see Boom going for some submissions?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogie McGill dominated that 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.
McGill scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boom trying to control from the bottom.
Boom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boom trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom working for submissions but it's allowed McGill to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom tries to get to full guard but McGill has control of the leg.
McGill seems to be looking for submissions.
Boom looking for submissions off his back.
McGill prevents Boom from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boom is trying to control but can't.
McGill is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGill wants to control from the top but Boom keeps moving.
Boom looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGill is one step ahead there.
Boom is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Boom controls McGill momentarily but McGill frees himself.
Boom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boom keeping moving, preventing McGill from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boom forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bada Boom dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boom misses with a takedown attempt
and McGill counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boom won't be happy with that.
McGill looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boom gets full guard.
Boom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boom trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boom is looking to improve his position.
McGill is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boom!
McGill swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boom is now in McGill's guard. A big mistake from McGill there, giving up the dominant position!
Boom drops back looking for a leg! McGill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGill manages to kick Boom off! Boom jumps back into McGill's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGill rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boom's guard! Nice work there by McGill!
Boom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boom isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McGill stacks Boom on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McGill!
McGill trying to control the position but Boom is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from McGill are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from McGill.
Boom takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bogie McGill.
Well McGill 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogie McGill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viher Peukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Just like you imagined - 300 theme. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viher Peukku!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peukku dodges the ground and pound from Sparta.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Sparta crashes against the mat.
Sparta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peukku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Sparta crashes against the mat.
Sparta tries for a kimura but Peukku is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Peukku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sparta working the strikes but Peukku uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Peukku moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peukku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sparta as Peukku tries to tie him up.
Peukku with a knee to the head.
It looks like Diziz Sparta has been cut.
Peukku prevents Sparta from breaking the clinch.
Peukku creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sparta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peukku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Peukku.
Peukku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peukku stalls.
Knees to the body from Peukku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peukku tries a knee to the head but Sparta blocks it.
Sparta tries to pull guard but Peukku won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diziz Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peukku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sparta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peukku wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peukku stops a takedown attempt from Sparta.
Sparta takes an elbow to the temple.
Peukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peukku throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sparta blocks it with crossed arms.
Peukku stops a takedown attempt from Sparta.
Peukku throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peukku unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sparta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sparta fails to pull guard.
Sparta takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peukku lands a nice knee to the body.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Sparta tries to pull guard but Peukku won't allow it.
Sparta has picked Peukku up - he's going for a ride! Sparta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sparta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peukku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparta is looking for a kimura but Peukku is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparta to get the leverage.
Peukku is looking to escape.
Sparta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peukku is just riding it out for now. Sparta eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peukku wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta slips a nice elbow through Peukku's hands, connecting with Peukku's forehead.
Sparta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Sparta with that takedown attempt.
Sparta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viher Peukku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diziz Sparta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sparta shoots for a double leg takedown but Peukku sprawls well. He's pushed Sparta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Peukku. No joy for Sparta on that attempt.
Peukku wants to clinch.
Peukku drives through and clinches with Sparta against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peukku prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diziz Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Peukku.
Sparta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peukku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peukku tries to clinch up but Sparta circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peukku stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparta. Sparta gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peukku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peukku's waist but Peukku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparta off to one side.
Diziz Sparta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peukku's waist but Peukku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparta off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viher Peukku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peukku wants to clinch.
Sparta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparta fails with the takedown.
Sparta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peukku circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta throws out a loose jab but Peukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparta tries for a takedown but Peukku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparta shoots in looking for a takedown. Peukku tries to sprawl out of it but Sparta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peukku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peukku but Peukku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Sparta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peukku tries to avoid it but Sparta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peukku to the ground. Peukku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparta circles away.
Peukku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peukku counters with a thumping low kick.
Peukku is looking to clinch.
Peukku has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peukku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparta's defenses.
Peukku will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sparta up against the cage.
Sparta can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viher Peukku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diziz Sparta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sparta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Peukku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peukku with a knee to the head.
Sparta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sparta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Peukku uses from the top position.
Sparta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peukku is one step ahead there.
Sparta has his foot on Peukku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peukku works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peukku uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta is trying to improve his position.
Peukku decides to stand back up. Peukku steps back and let's Sparta get back to his feet.
Peukku clinches.
Peukku tries to land a knee to the head but Sparta blocks with his arms.
Sparta drags the fight down to the ground.
Sparta is working an open guard so Peukku takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparta tries to keep at a distance but Peukku has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peukku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Peukku.
Sparta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peukku lands a nice knee to the body.
Peukku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sparta's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peukku.
Sparta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peukku stalling in the clinch.
Peukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Peukku trying to stall but Sparta improves his position.
Peukku landing knees to the head.
Peukku is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peukku scores with a knee to the head.
Sparta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta breaks from the clinch.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparta circles away.
Peukku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparta.
Sparta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Peukku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peukku throws an elbow that misses.
Viher Peukku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peukku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Peukku misses with an elbow strike.
Sparta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sparta manages to end up in side control.
Sparta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peukku, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peukku sneaks out the side door and pushes Sparta away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Diziz Sparta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peukku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peukku doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparta circles away.
Viher Peukku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparta circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparta counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Peukku!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viher Peukku.
I've got Peukku winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viher Peukku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chan Wathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marucio machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Wathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, marucio machida!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by machida. Beautiful body shot.
Wathan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wathan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. machida tries to avoid it but Wathan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag machida to the ground. machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
machida moves out of range of the strikes.
machida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wathan is breathing heavily.
machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wathan manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wathan.
machida shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wathan won't allow machida to pass to mount.
machida working Wathan over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
machida working Wathan over with strikes.
machida looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wathan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
machida lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from machida there.
Wathan is trying to get back to full guard.
machida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
machida is keen to just control but Wathan is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from machida there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wathan is trying to maintain the position but machida is very close to passing his half guard.
Wathan wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from machida.
machida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. machida lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. machida lands a nice short elbow.
Wathan has hold of machida's hands but machida slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wathan regains full guard. Nicely done.
machida landing with the ground and pound.
machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Wathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wathan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
machida distracts Wathan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
machida stands up over Wathan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
machida avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wathan keeping moving, preventing machida from controlling successfully.
Wathan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but machida can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
machida works over Wathan with some ground and pound from guard.
Wathan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wathan can't keep his opponent in guard - machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
machida working over Wathan with some ground and pound. Wathan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
machida is thwarting Wathan's attempts to control the position.
machida working the head and body with strikes.
Wathan wants to improve his position but machida is controlling well.
machida slips a nice elbow through Wathan's hands, connecting with Wathan's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
machida seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
machida uses his free foot to push down on Wathan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wathan.
machida lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
machida looking to finish Wathan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wathan!
Wathan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wathan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
machida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wathan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wathan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
machida punching to the body, from the bottom.
machida manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
machida looking to control but Wathan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
machida working the ground and pound effectively.
machida trying to control but Wathan is having none of it.
BOOM! machida connects with a massive shot to the dome!
machida looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
machida connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wathan is trying desperately to improve position.
machida lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wathan tries to reverse the position but machida maintains control.
machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wathan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by machida.
machida lands a big shot there that rocks Wathan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wathan is rocked!
machida lands a big shot there that rocks Wathan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oh Wathan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
machida working Wathan over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marucio machida 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.
machida lands with a right and another and another! Wathan is in big trouble! machida lands again and this time it's lights out for Wathan! A quality knockout there for machida.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). marucio machida!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damarcus Musasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T's entrance music is Hip Hop!. A fine choice. Musasi has chosen Daft punk - Make love as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Damarcus Musasi enters the cage!
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235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big T!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damarcus Musasi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musasi wants to land a leg kick but T is out of range.
T throws a head kick that misses.
T pulls out of a head kick attempt.
T pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Musasi blocks a head kick by T.
T fails in his attempt to clinch.
Musasi digs a good body shot into T's ribs.
T misses with a looping left.
T misses with a head kick.
Musasi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping T at a distance.
Big T seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musasi blocks a head kick by T.
Musasi avoids the head kick by T.
T throws a looping overhand right but Musasi ducks down to avoid it.
T takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
T is breathing heavily.
Musasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Musasi scores a takedown into full mount!
Musasi controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musasi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as T is looking to escape.
Musasi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… T turns into him and now he's in Musasi's guard.
Musasi pushes a forearm under T's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, T is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damarcus Musasi!
Damarcus Musasi is the new heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Dangle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Carrillio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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239 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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238 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Dangle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Carrillio!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangle throws a series of punches but Carrillio moves out of range.
Carrillio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dangle tries to avoid it but Carrillio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dangle to the ground. Dangle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dangle scores a takedown into full mount!
Carrillio really wants to buck Dangle off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dangle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Kenny Carrillio has been cut.
Carrillio is in a horrible position here. Dangle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrillio taking shots to the head.
Carrillio is desperately trying to improve his position but Dangle has a good base and remains in mount.
Dangle 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.
Dangle scoring with strikes but Carrillio is staying in there.
Dangle tries to control but Carrillio wriggling away.
Dangle lands a nice shot to the head.
That has opened up Kenny Carrillio's cut even more.
Dangle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The cut above Kenny Carrillio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kenny Carrillio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Dangle!
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