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Christmas day Smash ! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Mateus dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mauro Mateus dos Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauro Mateus dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Kasugi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasugi tries a head kick but it misses.
dos Santos checks a low kick from Kasugi.
Sho Kasugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Kasugi.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses.
dos Santos avoids the head kick by Kasugi.
dos Santos is looking to clinch but Kasugi is avoiding it.
Kasugi fails with the takedown.
Kasugi closes the distance and pushes dos Santos back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks with his arms.
dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks with his arms.
Kasugi landing knees to the head.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasugi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi misses with a knee to the head.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
A knee to the head by Kasugi.
Kasugi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kasugi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kasugi looking to throw knees to the head but dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Kasugi looks gassed!
Kasugi wants a takedown but no success here.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasugi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
dos Santos tries to clinch but Kasugi is having none of it.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses.
dos Santos tries to clinch
and Kasugi counters by moving into the clinch.
dos Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Kasugi manages to break the clinch.
dos Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Kasugi closes the distance but dos Santos moves to the side
and dos Santos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kasugi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kasugi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mauro Mateus dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Kasugi.
Kasugi pulls guard successfully.
dos Santos is looking to stand up but Kasugi won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasugi 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.
Kasugi working for a triangle but dos Santos defends it easily.
dos Santos wanted to stand there but Kasugi had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. dos Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Kasugi pushing down on dos Santos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasugi on the ground.
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.
dos Santos pushes Kasugi off looking to stand but Kasugi dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasugi wants to lay and pray for a moment but dos Santos keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasugi is looking for a kimura but dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kasugi to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
dos Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasugi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for dos Santos!
dos Santos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kasugi.
dos Santos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kasugi is working for a guillotine from mount but dos Santos frees his head quite easily.
Kasugi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kasugi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Santos tries to buck Kasugi off but he can't manage it.
Kasugi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… dos Santos turns into him and now he's in Kasugi's guard.
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.
Kasugi controls dos Santos momentarily but dos Santos frees himself.
dos Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kasugi is proving hard to escape from.
Kasugi looking for a guillotine here but dos Santos defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi trying to keep a closed guard but dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Kasugi has a closed guard, preventing dos Santos from standing up.
Kasugi trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kasugi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kasugi throwing strikes here but dos Santos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasugi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kasugi looking to control but dos Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
dos Santos wants to clinch but Kasugi slips to the side
and Kasugi counters by moving into the clinch.
dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasugi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kasugi is trying to break free.
Kasugi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kasugi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dos Santos avoiding damage as Kasugi throws knees to the body.
Kasugi trying to stall but dos Santos improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasugi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kasugi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kasugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kasugi blocks it with crossed arms.
Kasugi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
dos Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi trying to stall but dos Santos improves his position.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dos Santos with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sho Kasugi has been cut.
dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Kasugi is blocking nicely.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Kasugi is blocking nicely.
dos Santos gets underhooks to prevent Kasugi's takedown attempt.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
dos Santos with a knee to the head.
Kasugi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but dos Santos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kasugi blocks it with crossed arms.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasugi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mauro Mateus dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sho Kasugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasugi misses with a knee strike.
dos Santos landing knees to the head.
dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kasugi blocks it with crossed arms.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dos Santos lands a knee to the head.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks with his arms.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks with his arms.
dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
dos Santos misses with a knee strike.
dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasugi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dos Santos misses with a knee strike.
Kasugi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kasugi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
dos Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Kasugi wants to stall.
dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kasugi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from dos Santos.
dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
dos Santos misses with a knee strike.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasugi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kasugi wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
dos Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kasugi blocks it with crossed arms.
dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasugi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Kasugi is blocking nicely.
dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks with his arms.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Kasugi.
dos Santos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasugi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
dos Santos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
Kasugi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
dos Santos misses with a knee strike.
dos Santos tries a knee to the head but Kasugi blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Mateus dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kasugi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sho Kasugi!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sho Kasugi!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sho Kasugi!
Sho Kasugi wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Filipe Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendes but Mendes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendes moves into the clinch.
Silva pulls Mendes into guard.
Mendes passes into half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Mendes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Mendes any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendes wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mendes trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mendes walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Mendes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendes stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Mendes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendes wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.
Mendes looks gassed!
Mendes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Mendes to pass to mount.
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva tries to clinch but Mendes is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Filipe Mendes has been cut.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Mendes's ribcage.
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Mendes to the mat.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mendes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Silva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mendes's back instead.
Mendes is trying to break free.
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.
Silva trying to control momentarily.
Silva is persistently looking for the submission but Mendes is defending it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes holding both Silva 's hands and preventing any damage.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mendes doesn't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filipe Mendes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva tries to clinch
and Mendes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mendes has passed into half guard!
Silva is trying to control but Mendes passes into side control!
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Mendes.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendes's best efforts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Mendes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Mendes is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendes connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Filipe Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mendes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva scores with a takedown into Mendes's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes seems keen to control Silva's posture.
Mendes controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva is in close to Mendes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Silva stands and throws Mendes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendes is not content to let Silva control the position.
Mendes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filipe Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Filipe Mendes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mendes stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Mendes or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva which made him look bad.
Silva rushes Mendes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mendes smiles and moves away.
Mendes scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Mendes wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Mendes is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Silva controls Mendes momentarily but Mendes frees himself.
Silva keeping full guard, as Mendes tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva striking off his back.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mendes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 for Enzo Silva!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Enzo Silva!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Enzo Silva!
Enzo Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anu Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Yamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamoto has chosen Blow by Atreyu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
161 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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18
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anu Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Yamoto!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamoto but Yamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamoto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saukko defending well though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Yamoto wants to free his trapped foot but Saukko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Saukko actively working from the bottom here.
Saukko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yamoto pushes down on Saukko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saukko defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamoto trying to mount his opponent but Saukko defends it.
Saukko gets full guard.
Yamoto throwing strikes from guard but Saukko blocks nicely.
Yamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saukko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saukko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamoto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saukko's head.
Yamoto stands up and waves to Saukko to follow him.
Yamoto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saukko.
Anu Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamoto stands up and waves to Saukko to follow him.
Saukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamoto blocks a head kick by Saukko.
Saukko misses with a head kick.
Saukko punishes Yamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Saukko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yamoto counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anu Saukko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamoto drags the fight down to the ground.
Yamoto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Saukko looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saukko trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yamoto's guard.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Saukko drops back looking for a leg! Yamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yamoto manages to kick Saukko off! Saukko jumps back into Yamoto's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saukko is one step ahead there.
Yamoto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Saukko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamoto is working away from the top position though.
Saukko won't allow Yamoto to pass to mount.
Yamoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamoto is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saukko wants to control but Yamoto is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamoto working for a guillotine from mount but Saukko is in no mood to give up.
Yamoto has isolated one of Saukko's arms. Saukko looking to fight him off but Yamoto twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Yamoto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Spiegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spike Spiegel acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddy Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spike Spiegel!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiegel.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiegel was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiegel is just out of range.
Wilder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spiegel's waist but Spiegel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilder off to one side.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder thows a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spiegel breaks the clinch.
Spiegel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spiegel tries to avoid it but Wilder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spiegel to the ground. Spiegel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Wilder is looking to wear down Spiegel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spiegel has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiegel misses with the combination.
Spiegel tries to land a front kick but Wilder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilder shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder shoots in and bounces Spiegel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilder drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spiegel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wilder has Spiegel in his guard.
Spiegel wants to stand but Wilder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looking for subs off his back but Spiegel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wilder looking for submissions off his back.
Wilder is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilder actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel slows the pace down in half guard.
Spiegel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilder is not content to let Spiegel control the position.
Spiegel wants to stand up but Wilder is controlling the position.
Spiegel is tying to control. Wilder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spiegel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiegel is just out of range.
Wilder shoots for a double leg takedown but Spiegel sprawls well. He's pushed Wilder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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.
Wilder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spiegel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Spiegel throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Spiegel.
Wilder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spiegel's waist but Spiegel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilder off to one side.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiegel was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spiegel closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Spiegel pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick from Spiegel.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiegel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Wilder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spiegel.
Spiegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder catches Spiegel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Spiegel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilder defending well as Spiegel loads up on a big left hand.
Spiegel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder misses with a hook. Spiegel ducked under it nicely.
Spiegel wants to clinch.
Spiegel stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiegel has managed to clinch.
Wilder prevents Spiegel from breaking the clinch.
Wilder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spiegel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Spiegel tries to break the clinch but Wilder is controlling the position.
Wilder prevents Spiegel from breaking the clinch.
Spiegel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder shoots for a takedown but Spiegel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spiegel loads up on a big right hand but Wilder slips the punch.
Wilder shoots in for a double leg but Spiegel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spiegel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Spiegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiegel throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Spiegel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiegel.
Wilder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spiegel counters by clinching up.
Spiegel tries to break the clinch but Wilder is controlling the position.
Wilder effectively controlling the action here.
Wilder keeps control of Spiegel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spiegel is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilder has double underhooks.
Wilder tries to work over Spiegel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilder stalls.
Wilder goes for a takedown attempt but Spiegel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilder shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Wilder looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spiegel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spiegel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Spiegel.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spiegel.
Spiegel throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Spiegel staying out of range there.
Spiegel tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiegel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spiegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiegel throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spiegel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spike Spiegel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilder digs a good hook to Spiegel's body.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spike Spiegel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wilder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilder lands a nice looking body shot.
Spiegel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiegel avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Wilder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spiegel tries to avoid it but Wilder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spiegel to the ground. Spiegel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spiegel!
Wilder looking for a guillotine from mount but Spiegel is having none of it.
Wilder moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spiegel has worked his arm free - good work by Spiegel!
Spiegel striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spiegel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spiegel wants to get back to his feet but Wilder drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spiegel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilder's guard! Nice work there by Spiegel!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spiegel is looking to stand up but Wilder won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder looking for a guillotine here but Spiegel defends easily.
Spiegel wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving.
Wilder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spiegel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilder is working an open guard so Spiegel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiegel throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spiegel was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Spiegel.
Spiegel misses with a low kick.
Spiegel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Wilder misses the body punch
and Spiegel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wilder misses with a body shot
and Spiegel counters by clinching up.
Spiegel has had enough of the clinch but Wilder keeps him there for the moment.
Spiegel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spiegel!
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Spiegel's head but Spiegel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spiegel digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Spiegel tries to work over Wilder's front leg with a kick but Wilder checks it.
Spiegel slips a straight right by Wilder.
Spiegel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiegel.
Spiegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiegel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilder prevents Spiegel from breaking the clinch.
Spiegel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilder looking to stall.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spiegel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilder has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spike Spiegel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spiegel 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Spike Spiegel!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Spike Spiegel!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Spike Spiegel!
Spike Spiegel wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hausser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domonic Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Paul Hausser has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Paul Hausser seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Hausser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Domonic Parks!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hausser wants to clinch up but Parks keeps it at a distance.
Hausser gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parks tries to break the clinch but Hausser is controlling the position.
Hausser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hausser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hausser tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Hausser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parks is fending him off so far but Hausser persists. Nope, Parks circles away and we're back to standing.
Parks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hausser counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Parks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hausser tries to pass to full mount but Parks defends it.
Hausser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parks is refusing to be controlled, as Hausser sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hausser uses his free foot to push down on Parks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Parks.
Hausser avoids the attempt from Parks to control.
Hausser looking to secure an arm triangle but Parks defends it well.
Hausser lands a nice shot to the head.
Parks is bucking up trying to escape but Hausser cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hausser lands a big elbow.
Parks is working to get back to half guard.
Parks wants to hold on but Hausser pushes him away.
Hausser can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parks is looking to escape.
Parks wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hausser sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hausser lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hausser is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Parks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Parks tries to lock up and control but Hausser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hausser punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Hausser.
Parks tries to lock up and control but Hausser gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Parks looks gassed!
Hausser lands a big shot there that rocks Parks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Parks is rocked!
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.
Hausser punishing his opponent with strikes.
Parks is still in real trouble! Can Hausser finish him?
Hausser postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Parks badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hausser around the waist but Hausser pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hausser is the winner by TKO! Hausser jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hausser!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andros Luboslaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andros Luboslaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nuppu Lupaus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andros Luboslaw!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lupaus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luboslaw gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luboslaw keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
Luboslaw wants to stand and escape but Lupaus is having none of it.
Lupaus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luboslaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lupaus connects with a couple of short punches.
Lupaus lands a couple of elbows.
Luboslaw is trying to control the position but Lupaus postures up.
Lupaus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luboslaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lupaus stopping the sweep attempt from Luboslaw.
Lupaus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lupaus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus postures up in Luboslaw's guard and throws a big left but Luboslaw blocks it.
Lupaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lupaus drops back looking for a leg! Luboslaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luboslaw manages to kick Lupaus off! Lupaus jumps back into Luboslaw's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lupaus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luboslaw manages to avoid it.
Luboslaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luboslaw throws a head kick but Lupaus moves out of range.
Lupaus throws an overhand right that lands on Luboslaw's shoulder, as Luboslaw tries to avoid the shot.
Lupaus misses with a double jab
and Luboslaw counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lupaus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lupaus stalks Luboslaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luboslaw's face. Luboslaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Luboslaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuppu Lupaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupaus throws out the jab.
Luboslaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupaus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luboslaw tries to clinch but Lupaus is having none of it.
Lupaus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Luboslaw sprawls well initially but Lupaus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lupaus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lupaus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lupaus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lupaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luboslaw's head.
Lupaus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luboslaw defending well though.
Lupaus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Luboslaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lupaus is breathing heavily.
Lupaus is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luboslaw's head.
Luboslaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lupaus with the ground and pound but Luboslaw uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lupaus drops back looking for a leg! Luboslaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luboslaw manages to kick Lupaus off! Lupaus jumps back into Luboslaw's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lupaus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luboslaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Lupaus wants to control from the top but Luboslaw keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Lupaus misses.
Luboslaw throws a right hand that Lupaus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lupaus also avoids with ease.
Lupaus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luboslaw circles away.
No joy there for Luboslaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luboslaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lupaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupaus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lupaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luboslaw.
A punch combination from Lupaus misses.
Luboslaw throws a head kick but Lupaus moves out of range.
Luboslaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Luboslaw throws a head kick but Lupaus moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luboslaw goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lupaus swings for the body but Luboslaw moves out of range.
Luboslaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lupaus scores with a shot to the body.
Lupaus misses with a wild body shot.
Luboslaw's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Luboslaw duly obliges.
Lupaus shoots in and drives through. Luboslaw sprawls well.
Luboslaw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Luboslaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lupaus fails to land the takedown.
Luboslaw swinging wilding here.
Luboslaw defending well as Lupaus loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus throws a shot from downtown. Luboslaw moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupaus looks to throw the jab but Luboslaw is out of range.
Lupaus swings for the body but Luboslaw moves out of range.
Luboslaw avoids the body shot from Lupaus.
Luboslaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lupaus stuffs the takedown attempt from Luboslaw. Luboslaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Luboslaw misses with a body kick.
Luboslaw throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lupaus's head.
Lupaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupaus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lupaus lands in his opponent's guard.
Lupaus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throwing strikes from guard but Luboslaw blocks nicely.
Lupaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lupaus passes Luboslaw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lupaus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lupaus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Luboslaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lupaus.
Lupaus passes to full mount!
Luboslaw squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lupaus controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw is in a horrible position here. Lupaus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lupaus landing strikes from the mount.
Lupaus lands a heavy elbow.
Lupaus 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.
Lupaus landing strikes from the mount.
Lupaus lands with some strikes.
Luboslaw wants to hold on but Lupaus pushes him away.
Lupaus breaks from Luboslaw's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lupaus lands a big shot there that rocks Luboslaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupaus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luboslaw is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luboslaw and Lupaus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lupaus lands a few punches from side control.
Luboslaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lupaus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lupaus working the head with strikes.
Lupaus scoring with punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lupaus cracks Luboslaw with a big right hand but Luboslaw just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lupaus lands an elbow.
Lupaus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lupaus throws a hook but Luboslaw avoids it easily.
Luboslaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luboslaw ducks under a wild hook from Lupaus.
Luboslaw tries to clinch up.
Luboslaw tries to clinch but Lupaus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luboslaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luboslaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lupaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lupaus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luboslaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lupaus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus is looking to advance position but Luboslaw won't allow it.
Lupaus thows a huge punch but Luboslaw dodges it nicely.
Lupaus prevents Luboslaw from improving his position.
Lupaus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luboslaw defending well though.
Lupaus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Luboslaw!
Lupaus scoring with strikes but Luboslaw is staying in there.
Lupaus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Luboslaw tries to reverse the position but Lupaus maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Lupaus.
Lupaus lands a big shot there that rocks Luboslaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lupaus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Luboslaw looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lupaus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Luboslaw wants to hold on but Lupaus pushes him away.
Lupaus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lupaus lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lupaus is working for a guillotine from mount but Luboslaw frees his head quite easily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lupaus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lupaus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luboslaw is looking to escape.
Lupaus with shots to the head and body - Luboslaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lupaus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luboslaw?
Lupaus raining down shots from the mount!
Nuppu Lupaus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luboslaw is working to get back to half guard.
Lupaus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lupaus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Luboslaw hang on?
Lupaus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Lupaus.
Nuppu Lupaus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus controlling from the full mount.
Luboslaw is looking to get to half guard.
Lupaus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andros Luboslaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luboslaw can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Lupaus.
Lupaus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuppu Lupaus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lupaus, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Nuppu Lupaus!
Nuppu Lupaus wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshida Satoru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshiro Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshida Satoru!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Satoru.
Satoru is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yamamoto will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Satoru wants to control for a moment but Yamamoto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Satoru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamamoto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamamoto's back!
Yamamoto breaks Satoru's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Yamamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto wants to get up but he can't break Satoru's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Satoru keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Satoru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yamamoto's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satoru won't allow Yamamoto to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satoru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto controls Satoru momentarily but Satoru frees himself.
Yamamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Satoru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Satoru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Satoru wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Satoru postures up.
Satoru controlling from the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yamamoto looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Satoru's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yamamoto wants to control but Satoru is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Satoru is trying to improve his position.
Satoru gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Satoru avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satoru controlling the position for now.
Satoru looking for submissions off his back.
Satoru is refusing to be controlled, as Yamamoto sits in half guard.
Satoru manages to get to full guard.
Satoru working for a triangle but Yamamoto defends it easily.
Satoru lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Yamamoto!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satoru goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yamamoto is on top in guard.
Satoru has his foot on Yamamoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamamoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Satoru looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Satoru keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshida Satoru dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Satoru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Satoru darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Satoru sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Satoru is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yamamoto is just riding it out for now. Satoru eventually gives up the hold.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Satoru is looking for a kimura but Yamamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Satoru to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satoru trying to control from half guard but Yamamoto is working away.
Satoru passes the guard and advances to mount!
Satoru tries to control but Yamamoto wriggling away.
Satoru working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Satoru goes for an armbar but Yamamoto turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yamamoto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satoru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satoru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Satoru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satoru is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Yamamoto frees his head nicely. Oh but Satoru has switched to an armbar! Yamamoto is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yoshida Satoru!
Yoshida Satoru retains his middleweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tie Domi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim ILJONG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ILJONG has chosen Ain't talkin' bout love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tie Domi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim ILJONG!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ILJONG keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ILJONG gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Domi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Domi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. ILJONG swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Domi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Domi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ILJONG works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domi tries to free his leg and advance position but ILJONG is retaining full guard.
Domi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ILJONG works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ILJONG seems keen to control Domi's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ILJONG can do anything to dispel that myth.
ILJONG is looking to stand up but Domi isn't so interested in that idea.
Domi wants to pass the guard but ILJONG is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Domi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ILJONG pinned against the cage. ILJONG gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domi throws a hook to the side of ILJONG's head but ILJONG sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Domi moves out of range as ILJONG strikes.
Domi shoots for a double leg takedown but ILJONG sprawls well. He's pushed Domi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tie Domi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ILJONG uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
ILJONG feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Domi crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kim ILJONG!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Morko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janu Haperenu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Sound Of Thunder. On his way into the cage it seems that Esko Morko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Esko Morko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Morko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janu Haperenu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haperenu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morko misses with an uppercut.
Haperenu misses with a takedown attempt - Morko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Janu Haperenu has been cut.
Morko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morko lands a high kick to the side of Haperenu's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Morko dives into guard, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haperenu is looking for a triangle but Morko pushes his legs off easily.
Morko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Haperenu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Haperenu looks gassed!
Morko lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Haperenu crumples to the floor! Morko milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Esko Morko!
Esko Morko is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yiutsa Misura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Alejandro Johnson enters the cage!
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271 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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272 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yiutsa Misura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alejandro Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Misura as he avoids it easily.
Misura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misura pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misura connects with a superb combination that knocks Johnson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Misura before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yiutsa Misura!
Yiutsa Misura retains his heavyweight title!
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