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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ishikaze Washiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mek Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikaze Washiri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ishikaze Washiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mek Ju!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Washiri to the floor! Ju dives in looking for the finish!
Washiri is rocked!
Ju is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oh Washiri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washiri wants to control but Ju is keeping busy.
Ju is trying to work for a kimura but Washiri is defending well.
Washiri seems to have got his legs back now.
Ju tries to stand but can't do so whilst Washiri controls his leg.
Ju wants to work for an arm triangle but Washiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washiri is trying to stand up here but Ju is controlling him well.
Washiri wants to improve his position but Ju is controlling well.
Ju is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ju prevents Washiri from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ju fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washiri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Ju. No joy for Washiri on that attempt.
Washiri takes the fight into the clinch.
Ju jumps into guard, dragging Washiri to the mat.
Ju trying to keep a closed guard but Washiri is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ju wants to sweep here but Washiri controlling him for the moment.
Washiri cracks Ju with a solid left hand.
Washiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ju looks gassed!
Washiri controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washiri landing some decent shots from guard.
Ju working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washiri stopping the sweep attempt from Ju.
Washiri wants to control from the top but Ju keeps moving.
Ju looking for a guillotine here but Washiri defends easily.
Washiri wants to stand but Ju has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washiri wants to control from the top but Ju keeps moving.
Ju had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Washiri is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ju Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Washiri's back instead.
Washiri breaks Ju's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ju working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Washiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washiri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ju keeping moving, preventing Washiri from controlling successfully.
Ju keeping full guard, as Washiri tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washiri pushes down on Ju's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ju tries to roll over but Washiri keeps him under control.
Ju wants to get back to full guard but Washiri has mounted him!
Washiri lands a heavy elbow.
Ju is desperately trying to improve his position but Washiri has a good base and remains in mount.
Washiri controlling the pace for now.
Washiri lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mek Ju dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Washiri tries for a takedown but Ju sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ju misses with a takedown
and Washiri counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ju's guard now.
Ju manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washiri manages to get himself to full guard.
Ju wants to control from the top but Washiri keeps moving.
Washiri wants to stand and escape but Ju is having none of it.
Washiri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Washiri looking to control but Ju is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washiri avoids the attempt from Ju to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ju sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ju makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Washiri throws a right and a left that Ju avoids nicely.
Washiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mek Ju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ju keeps the fight on the outside.
Washiri shoots in for a double leg but Ju sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ju scores with a takedown into Washiri's guard.
Ju trying to control the position from guard on top but Washiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ju thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washiri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ju wants to control from the top but Washiri keeps moving.
Ju gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Washiri throws a nice head kick!
Washiri scores with a nice strike.
Washiri doesn't manage to clinch there - Ju circles away.
Ju has managed to clinch.
Ju has Washiri pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ju pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Washiri tumbling to the mat - Ju dives into Washiri's guard.
Ju looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ju postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Washiri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ju, into his guard.
Washiri trying to control but Ju is working from the bottom.
Washiri is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ju is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ju is looking for a triangle but Washiri pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ju not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ju can't keep his opponent in guard - Washiri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ju wants to get back to full guard.
Washiri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ju keeps working.
Ju is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ju is pressing down on Washiri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ju controls Washiri momentarily but Washiri frees himself.
Washiri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mek Ju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Ju takes the fight into the clinch.
Ju wants a takedown but no success here.
Washiri wants a takedown but no success here.
Ju has clasped his hands together around Washiri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ju is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Washiri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Washiri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Washiri wants to take a breather but Ju is having none of it.
Washiri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Washiri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ju is desperately trying to improve his position but Washiri has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washiri tries to control but Ju wriggling away.
Ju keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Washiri wants to finish this one by submission but Ju is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washiri.
Ju manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Washiri seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Washiri seems to be working for a kimura but Ju defends the submission attempt.
Ju is pressing down on Washiri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ju is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Washiri throws a big right hand that misses.
Ju has a closed guard, preventing Washiri from standing up.
Washiri preventing the sweep.
Washiri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ju pulls Washiri in close to his closed guard and prevents Washiri from doing any damage or advancing position.
Washiri preventing the sweep.
Washiri trying to control but Ju is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ju wants to clinch
and Washiri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ju looking for a sweep. Not yet Ju, not yet.
Ju manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ju is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Washiri is surviving well by controlling Ju's body position as best he can.
Ju is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ju scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washiri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ju looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washiri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ju's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ju's back!
Ju rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ishikaze Washiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ju is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ju desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mek Ju is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ju gets full guard.
Ju is looking for a triangle but Washiri pushes his legs off easily.
Washiri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washiri working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mek Ju comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ju 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mek Ju!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ham Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raykwan Windtalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raykwan Windtalker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ham Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raykwan Windtalker!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xu swings for the body but Windtalker moves out of range.
Xu throws a nice looking combination but Windtalker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xu shoots in and bounces Windtalker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xu is working Windtalker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Windtalker's head.
Windtalker wants to stand up but Xu is controlling him.
Windtalker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Windtalker trying to control the position.
Windtalker is looking to stand up but Xu isn't so interested in that idea.
Xu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Windtalker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Windtalker trying to control the position.
Xu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Windtalker looking to control.
Xu cracks Windtalker with a solid left hand.
Xu is working Windtalker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Windtalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xu trying to control the position from guard on top but Windtalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xu distracts Windtalker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xu stops Windtalker from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xu won't allow Windtalker to sweep him here.
Xu landing with the ground and pound.
Windtalker wants to get back to his feet but Xu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xu connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xu working away.
Windtalker looks gassed!
Xu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Windtalker some visible discomfort.
Xu trying to control the position but Windtalker is working away.
Windtalker wants to get back to his feet.
Windtalker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Xu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Xu working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xu scoring with punches and elbows.
Xu lands a few punches from side control.
Windtalker is trying to buck Xu off.
Xu lands a nice forearm strike.
Xu cracks Windtalker with a big elbow.
Windtalker is rocked!
Xu controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Windtalker is still in real trouble! Can Xu finish him?
Xu lands a strong strike to the head of Windtalker. That's dazed him! Xu looking to finish here. Windtalker is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Xu lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ham Xu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kano Jigoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hetfield has chosen Harvester of Sorrow as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kano Jigoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hetfield!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hetfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetfield throws a sloppy head kick and Jigoro moves out of range easily.
Hetfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jigoro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jigoro wants to control but Hetfield is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Jigoro crashes against the mat.
Jigoro trying to control the action but Hetfield is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetfield sneaks out the side door and pushes Jigoro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jigoro shoots in but Hetfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jigoro blocks a head kick by Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Jigoro takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kano Jigoro has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Hetfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hetfield misses with a wild combination.
Hetfield misses with a double jab.
Hetfield looks gassed!
Hetfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jigoro tries for a takedown but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jigoro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hetfield.
Jigoro scores a takedown into full mount!
Jigoro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hetfield is surviving well by controlling Jigoro's body position as best he can.
Jigoro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hetfield is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hetfield has given up his back. Will we see Jigoro going for some submissions?
Jigoro has his arm under Hetfield's chin here. Game over son! Jigoro squeezes tightly and Hetfield is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kano Jigoro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendoza comes to the cage accompanied by Dr green thumb by C ypress Hill. Shinobu Hayabusa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinobu Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayabusa looks for a takedown but Mendoza sprawls well.
Hayabusa avoids the head kick by Mendoza.
Mendoza is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayabusa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A head kick from Hayabusa lands but Mendoza takes it in his stride.
Hayabusa moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
Eddie Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mendoza's waist but Mendoza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayabusa off to one side.
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hayabusa fails with the takedown
and Mendoza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eddie Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinobu Hayabusa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Hayabusa being controlled here, momentarily.
Hayabusa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza thows a big elbow that misses.
Hayabusa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendoza throwing strikes from guard but Hayabusa blocks nicely.
Mendoza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayabusa is keeping the position for now.
Mendoza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendoza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hayabusa fails with the takedown.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses
and Hayabusa counters with a head kick.
Hayabusa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Hayabusa sprawls well.
Hayabusa thuds his shin into the meat of Mendoza's side.
Hayabusa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mendoza misses with a combination
and Hayabusa counters with a nice body kick.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick
and Hayabusa counters with a nice body kick.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses
and Hayabusa counters with a two punch combo.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown but Mendoza shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza throws a sloppy head kick
and Hayabusa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mendoza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mendoza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mendoza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayabusa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hayabusa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hayabusa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza throws a lazy head kick
and Hayabusa counters with a low kick, right behind Mendoza 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hayabusa misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendoza counters with a left and a right that stings Hayabusa.
Hayabusa has a takedown stuffed.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses
enabling Hayabusa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendoza but Mendoza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eddie Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinobu Hayabusa.
Hayabusa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Shinobu Hayabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza shoots in and bounces Hayabusa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hayabusa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendoza stops Hayabusa from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendoza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendoza drops back looking for a leg! Hayabusa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayabusa manages to kick Mendoza off! Mendoza jumps back into Hayabusa's guard.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
Hayabusa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mendoza closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa shoots in and drives through. Mendoza sprawls well.
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hayabusa to the mat! Hayabusa manages to get full guard.
Mendoza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayabusa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendoza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendoza is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayabusa has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendoza stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A head kick by Mendoza misses
and Hayabusa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mendoza is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Crunch! Hayabusa slams his shin into Mendoza's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
letting Hayabusa counter with a right hand.
Hayabusa lands a front kick.
Hayabusa connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendoza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hayabusa is trying to stand.
Mendoza throwing shots but Hayabusa is blocking nicely.
Mendoza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hayabusa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mendoza 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mendoza seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mendoza is trying to work for a kimura but Hayabusa is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendoza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Mendoza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hayabusa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendoza counters with a leg kick.
Mendoza throws a leg kick
and Hayabusa counters with a two punch combo.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that Mendoza semi-blocks.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hayabusa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mendoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendoza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hayabusa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendoza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hayabusa wants to get back to his feet.
Mendoza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mendoza prevents Hayabusa from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Hayabusa lands with a kick to the temple. Mendoza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hayabusa throws a series of punches but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses
and Hayabusa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Hayabusa lands but Mendoza takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hayabusa. Mendoza shrugs it off though.
Mendoza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Mendoza misses
and Hayabusa counters with a solid body kick.
Mendoza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa lands a head kick!
Hayabusa lands a high kick!
Mendoza throws a body kick the misses
and Hayabusa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mendoza throws a looping overhand right but Hayabusa ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza ducks right into an uppercut from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayabusa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayabusa shoots in and drives through. Mendoza sprawls well.
Mendoza throws a lazy head kick
and Hayabusa counters with a nice body kick.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hayabusa counters with a solid body kick.
Hayabusa avoids the head kick by Mendoza.
Hayabusa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mendoza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mendoza wants to control the pace but Hayabusa is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.
Hayabusa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hayabusa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hayabusa tries to hold on but Mendoza pushes him away.
Hayabusa taking shots to the head.
Mendoza wants to control the pace but Hayabusa is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendoza looking to ground and pound but Hayabusa is blocking nicely.
Shinobu Hayabusa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayabusa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Mendoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendoza, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Mendoza!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Bobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Bobson connects with the punch.
Bobson misses with a two punch combination.
Kimura blocks a jab.
Bobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bobson looks to land a combination but Kimura avoids it well.
Good exchange - Bobson coming out on top.
Bobson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kimura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kimura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura looks gassed!
Bobson scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bobson.
Bobson digs a good hook to Kimura's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kimura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bobson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bobson lands a lovely overhand right.
Bobson throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Bobson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bobson.
Bobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bobson with a hook.
Kimura is rocked!
Bobson throws an overhand right that has Kimura reeling! Bobson follows up with more punches and Kimura is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Bobson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apolinario Mabini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Apolinario Mabini enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apolinario Mabini!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hawkes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawkes tries to bum rush Mabini with a series of wild strikes but Mabini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawkes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mabini's calf.
Mabini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawkes gets a clinch.
Hawkes pushes Mabini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hawkes is leaning against Mabini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawkes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mabini tries to break the clinch but Hawkes is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hawkes lands with a right to the head.
Hawkes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mabini looks gassed!
Hawkes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hawkes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkes lands a shot to the body.
Mabini tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hawkes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hawkes lands a shoulder strike.
Mabini is rocked!
Hawkes is working Mabini over against the cage.
Mabini is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawkes finish him?
Hawkes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawkes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hawkes successfully pulls guard.
Mabini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkes is keeping the position for now.
Hawkes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mabini manages to get himself to full guard.
Hawkes works over Mabini with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawkes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hawkes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabini has momentary wrist control but Hawkes slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hawkes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hawkes advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkes cracks Mabini with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mabini is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hawkes scoring with punches from side control.
Hawkes lands some shots froms side control.
Hawkes lands a strong strike to the head of Mabini. That's dazed him! Hawkes looking to finish here. Mabini is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hawkes lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Hawkes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryosuke Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryosuke Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael James!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
James drops back looking for a leg! Takahashi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takahashi manages to kick James off! James jumps back into Takahashi's guard.
James looks gassed!
Takahashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takahashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but James is defending well. Takahashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! James has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Takahashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryosuke Takahashi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tweeti timorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Leroy Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, tweeti timorian!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
timorian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Green wants to break the clinch but can't.
Green has had enough of the clinch but timorian keeps him there for the moment.
timorian looking for a takedown.
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by timorian.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
timorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Green lands.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from timorian.
timorian tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Leroy Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Green misses.
timorian misses with a two punch combination.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
timorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
timorian misses with a double jab.
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.
timorian throws a series of punches but Green moves out of range.
Good shot there by Green.
It looks like tweeti timorian has been cut.
Green misses with a straight left.
timorian moves away from the strike by Green.
timorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Green closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Green lands in his opponent's guard.
timorian looks gassed!
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. timorian is keeping the position for now.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green stands and throws timorian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Green seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Green working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Green looking to punish the body of his opponent here but timorian is avoiding damage well.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by timorian, who protects the arm well.
Green is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but timorian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green throwing strikes but timorian manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked timorian off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green struggling to land strikes to the head as timorian covers up.
timorian turns into Green and is now in his guard.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Green sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Green throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! timorian has his hands clasped together but Green breaks the hold and timorian is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Green!
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