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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I stand alone - Godsmack. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masters looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone feints and then cracks Masters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.
Stone closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Masters out cold! Masters corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Moguillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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, Jin Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Travis Moguillan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles tries for a takedown but Moguillan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moguillan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Styles needs to keep his hands up - Moguillan had a free shot at his head there.
Moguillan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moguillan tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range.
Moguillan tries to clinch but Styles moves out of range.
Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moguillan.
Moguillan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moguillan doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Styles has a takedown stuffed.
Moguillan is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moguillan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moguillan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moguillan tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moguillan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moguillan doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Styles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moguillan pinned against the cage. Moguillan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Styles. 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.
Moguillan tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it.
Moguillan moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Styles has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Styles there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moguillan tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moguillan is looking to clinch.
Moguillan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moguillan throws a leg kick but Styles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moguillan doesn't manage to clinch there - Styles circles away.
Travis Moguillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Moguillan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Styles swats away the attempt to clinch by Moguillan.
Styles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moguillan tries to avoid it but Styles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moguillan to the ground. Moguillan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moguillan wants to clinch up but Styles keeps it at a distance.
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.
Moguillan is looking to clinch.
Moguillan tries to clinch but Styles is having none of it.
Moguillan moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Styles misses with a takedown attempt - Moguillan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moguillan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moguillan moves in looking to clinch but Styles pushes him off.
Styles decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Moguillan dominated that round.
That's time! Styles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Styles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moguillan tries to clinch up.
Moguillan is looking to land body kicks.
Moguillan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moguillan tries to clinch up but Styles circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moguillan tries to clinch up but Styles circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moguillan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moguillan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Styles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moguillan is looking to control Styles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moguillan avoid being mounted?
Styles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Styles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moguillan is just riding it out for now. Styles eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to pass to mount but Moguillan is defending the position.
Styles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Styles is looking for a kimura here.
Styles works his foot free and advances to mount.
Styles jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Moguillan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Moguillan and Styles has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moguillan wants to control but Styles postures up.
Styles tries for a kimura but Moguillan is defending well.
Styles taking a break here but Moguillan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Styles is trying to work for a kimura but Moguillan is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styles trying to work for an americana but Moguillan has managed to regain full guard.
Moguillan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Styles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moguillan is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles keeping full guard, as Moguillan tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moguillan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moguillan trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moguillan wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Styles working for a triangle but Moguillan defends it easily.
Styles is trying to control the position but Moguillan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jin Styles will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moguillan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Styles counters with a single leg into guard. Moguillan didn't expect that.
Moguillan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Styles misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moguillan wants to pass to mount but Styles is defending the position.
Styles wants to control but Moguillan is keeping busy.
Styles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Styles is pressing down on Moguillan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moguillan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moguillan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moguillan trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Moguillan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moguillan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Styles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Styles has his foot on Moguillan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moguillan works his way back into a safe position though.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Styles throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moguillan escapes and throws Styles's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Styles is not content to let Moguillan control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Styles trying his best to control but Moguillan has mounted him.
Moguillan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Styles is looking to get to half guard.
Moguillan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moguillan lands a nice shot to the head.
Styles wants to hold on but Moguillan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moguillan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Moguillan goes for an armbar but Styles turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Styles.
Moguillan looking for a guillotine here but Styles defends easily.
Styles thows a big elbow that misses.
Styles trying to control but Moguillan is working from the bottom.
Styles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moguillan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moguillan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moguillan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles can't do much from the bottom here.
Styles tries to improve position but can't.
Styles tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Moguillan is looking to take a break and control but Styles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moguillan working away.
Styles tries to improve position but can't.
Styles being controlled for a moment.
Moguillan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jin Styles.
I think Styles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Travis Moguillan!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Travis Moguillan!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Travis Moguillan!
Travis Moguillan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Monsoon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miles Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Monsoon!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monsoon throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monsoon has a takedown stuffed.
Long has Monsoon up against the cage in a clinch.
Long lands a nice knee to the body.
Long dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monsoon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Long takes the fight into the clinch.
Long throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monsoon looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Jeff Monsoon has been cut.
Long scores a nice knee to the body.
Long decides to pull guard.
Long is trying to control the position but Monsoon postures up.
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Long is on top in guard.
Long wanted to stand there but Monsoon had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long cracks Monsoon with a solid left hand.
Long postures up and lands a big shot to Monsoon's brow.
Long drops back looking for a leg! Monsoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monsoon manages to kick Long off! Long jumps back into Monsoon's guard.
Long thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Monsoon wants to sweep here but Long controlling him for the moment.
Monsoon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Long can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Long drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Long jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Long 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monsoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Long doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Long manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Long jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Long slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Monsoon is trying to improve his position.
Long tries for a kimura but Monsoon is defending well.
Monsoon is not content to let Long control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monsoon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Long's best efforts.
Long working the head and body with strikes.
Monsoon wants to get back to full guard.
Long works his way into side control.
Monsoon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Long's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Long! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Monsoon has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Miles Long!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimo Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fokk Yu Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo's entrance music is Ghetto Vet. A fine choice. Kimo Leopoldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fokk Yu Long's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimo Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fokk Yu Long!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long dodges the punch combination from Leopoldo.
Long avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leopoldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Long tries to avoid it but Leopoldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Long to the ground. Long escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Long scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Kimo Leopoldo has been cut.
Long fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long scores with a jab to the jaw.
Long drops Leopoldo with a right and a left! Long comes rushing in but Leopoldo regains his composure and manages to keep Long in guard.
Leopoldo is rocked!
Long drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Long as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Leopoldo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Long! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fokk Yu Long!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koshi Tatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Trotoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Trotoz looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koshi Tatsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Trotoz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotoz tries to land a front kick but Tatsu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Trotoz cracks Tatsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Tatsu does no damage.
Trotoz misses with a double jab
and Tatsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Steve Trotoz has been cut.
Tatsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trotoz swivels and escapes.
A leg kick checked by Tatsu.
Trotoz looks gassed!
Trotoz throws a looping overhand right but Tatsu ducks down to avoid it.
Trotoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tatsu tries for a takedown but Trotoz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tatsu lands a hook that stumbles Trotoz back into the cage. Tatsu follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Trotoz to the canvas! Tatsu pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Trotoz has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Koshi Tatsu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chow Yun Phat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Wilder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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4 - 3 - 0 |
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chow Yun Phat!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yun Phat darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilder working for a triangle but Yun Phat defends it easily.
Wilder is looking for a triangle but Yun Phat pushes his legs off easily.
Wilder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilder working for a triangle but Yun Phat defends it easily.
Wilder had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Yun Phat is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wilder Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Yun Phat's back instead.
You can see the frustration on Yun Phat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yun Phat rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yun Phat is looking for a sweep. Wilder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yun Phat is just riding it out for now. Wilder eventually gives up the hold.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Yun Phat is looking for a sweep. Wilder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yun Phat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yun Phat 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilder wants to pass the guard but Yun Phat is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yun Phat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yun Phat manages to avoid it.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Yun Phat slips the punch.
Yun Phat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wilder's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yun Phat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yun Phat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilder has an active guard here but Yun Phat has managed to pass into half guard.
Yun Phat is working for a submission of some sort.
Yun Phat wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yun Phat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilder regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Yun Phat frees his head nicely. Oh but Wilder has switched to an armbar! Yun Phat is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Freddy Wilder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between boo moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). moo comes to the cage accompanied by Miles Davis - bye bye blackbird. boo moo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Evans's chin.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, boo moo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Evans!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
moo wants to get back to his feet but Evans passes into half guard.
Evans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to work for an arm triangle but moo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evans is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for moo!
Evans looking to secure an arm triangle but moo defends it well.
Evans wants to control the pace but moo is squirming around nicely.
Evans throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Evans sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Evans wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Evans unloads with some shots from mount but moo bucks and avoids them well.
Evans goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now moo is on top in guard.
moo postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. moo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
moo wants to stand but Evans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans controlling moo's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans 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.
moo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evans is proving hard to escape from.
Evans looking for a guillotine here but moo defends easily.
Evans is trying to control the position but moo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Evans dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for moo.
moo connects with a crisp jab.
moo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
moo throws out a powerful jab.
moo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. moo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Evans is rocked!
Evans ducks into an uppercut from moo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). boo moo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doby Burkhardt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Yamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yamoto's choice of entrance music: Blow by Atreyu. Doby Burkhardt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doby Burkhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Yamoto!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burkhardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamoto as he avoids it easily.
Burkhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burkhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burkhardt tries to clinch up but Yamoto circles away and keeps his distance.
Doby Burkhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burkhardt throws a nice looking combination but Yamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burkhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamoto.
Burkhardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burkhardt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamoto is on top in guard.
Yamoto wants to control from the top but Burkhardt keeps moving.
Burkhardt wants to stand up but Yamoto is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamoto advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhardt tries to bench press Yamoto off him but Yamoto keeps the position.
Yamoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burkhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burkhardt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burkhardt tries to get out of the position.
Burkhardt wants to get back to his feet.
Burkhardt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burkhardt is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ground and pound from Yamoto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yamoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burkhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Burkhardt prevents Yamoto from moving into mount.
Yamoto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhardt struggling a bit here.
Yamoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burkhardt is avoiding damage well.
Burkhardt wants to control but Yamoto postures up.
Burkhardt is breathing heavily.
Yamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yamoto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamoto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yamoto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burkhardt, who protects the arm well.
Yamoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burkhardt tries to escape but Yamoto is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamoto landing strikes.
Yamoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burkhardt can't do much from the bottom here.
Yamoto is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Burkhardt is trying to escape and Yamoto transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Burkhardt is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yamoto! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Yamoto!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (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 Quinton Jackson's chin.
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andros Luboslaw!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luboslaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luboslaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Andros Luboslaw has been cut.
A head kick from Luboslaw lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luboslaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Luboslaw defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Luboslaw defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luboslaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Luboslaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luboslaw is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Luboslaw is retaining full guard.
Luboslaw lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jackson!
Luboslaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Luboslaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Luboslaw wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Luboslaw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Luboslaw controlling his opponent.
Jackson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Luboslaw.
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.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Luboslaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Luboslaw controlling the pace for now.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
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 Quinton Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andros Luboslaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luboslaw is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Luboslaw takes the fight into the clinch.
Luboslaw lands with a right to the head.
Luboslaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Luboslaw.
Luboslaw closes the distance and clinches.
Luboslaw misses with a knee strike.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luboslaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Luboslaw lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luboslaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Luboslaw manages to break the clinch.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick from Luboslaw lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Luboslaw dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Luboslaw drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Luboslaw stalling the fight.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Luboslaw won't allow it.
Luboslaw manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Luboslaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luboslaw crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Luboslaw successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Luboslaw trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luboslaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luboslaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luboslaw looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Luboslaw wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson wants to hold on but Luboslaw pushes him away.
Luboslaw misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Luboslaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luboslaw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Luboslaw tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Luboslaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luboslaw controlling the pace for now.
Luboslaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Luboslaw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andros Luboslaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andros Luboslaw's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Luboslaw pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Luboslaw prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Luboslaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Luboslaw keeps him there for the moment.
Luboslaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Luboslaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Luboslaw manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Luboslaw lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Luboslaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luboslaw moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Luboslaw continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Luboslaw keeps him there for the moment.
Luboslaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Luboslaw rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luboslaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Luboslaw has him pressed against the cage.
Luboslaw manages to break the clinch.
Luboslaw drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
A short right from Luboslaw on the inside.
Luboslaw breaks the clinch.
Luboslaw moves into the clinch.
Luboslaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luboslaw lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luboslaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luboslaw effectively controlling the action here.
Luboslaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Luboslaw breaks from the clinch.
Luboslaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luboslaw forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luboslaw connects with a knee to the head.
Luboslaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luboslaw receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Luboslaw with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luboslaw with a knee to the head.
Luboslaw stalling the fight.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Luboslaw has double underhooks.
Luboslaw breaks from the clinch.
Luboslaw rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Luboslaw crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Luboslaw.
Luboslaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Luboslaw.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luboslaw prevents it.
Luboslaw lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Luboslaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luboslaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Luboslaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Luboslaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luboslaw throws a nice head kick!
Quinton Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luboslaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luboslaw lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from Luboslaw.
Luboslaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Luboslaw crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Luboslaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luboslaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Luboslaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andros Luboslaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luboslaw 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Andros Luboslaw!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Andros Luboslaw!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Andros Luboslaw!
Andros Luboslaw wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Yourass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dusty Yourass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Steele!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Yourass circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Yourass - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Steele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steele keeps control of Yourass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yourass.
Yourass takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yourass taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourass goes for a takedown attempt but Steele pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yourass swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Yourass drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steele is looking to stand up but Yourass isn't so interested in that idea.
Yourass wanted to stand there but Steele had control of the position.
Steele wants to stand up but Yourass is controlling him.
Yourass might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yourass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steele's guard.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourass is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yourass stops Steele from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Yourass.
Yourass shoots in and bounces Steele off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steele keeping full guard, as Yourass tries to pass.
Yourass is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Steele wants to stand and escape but Yourass is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yourass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yourass trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele wriggles free and stands up.
Yourass is breathing heavily.
Steele looks to throw a body kick
and Yourass makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Steele really felt that one!
Yourass throws a lazy head kick
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yourass misses with a two punch combination.
Yourass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steele closes the distance but Yourass moves to the side
and Yourass counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yourass lands a shoulder strike.
Yourass lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yourass taking a breather.
Steele keeps control of Yourass as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yourass stalling.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Yourass clinches with his opponent.
Yourass throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Yourass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yourass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Yourass dominated that round.
That's time! Yourass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Steele throws a lazy head kick
and Yourass counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yourass drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steele looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steele looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steele!
Yourass is trying to get back to his feet.
Steele stands up.
Steele tries to clinch
and Yourass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yourass misses with a body kick.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yourass counters with a single leg into guard. Steele didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele tries a knee to the head but Yourass blocks it.
Steele blocks the elbow strike.
Yourass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yourass digs a right hand into Steele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steele's gas tank.
Yourass tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yourass turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Steele throws Yourass to one side and escapes!
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steele pushes Yourass up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yourass blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourass has Steele pressed against the cage.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yourass has Steele pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steele manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yourass sprawls well initially but Steele persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yourass wants to improve his position but Steele is controlling well.
Steele prevents Yourass from standing back up.
Steele stands up from half guard.
Yourass misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yourass.
Yourass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yourass fails to land with a series of punches.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yourass makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Yourass swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Yourass throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Yourass.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Yourass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele tries to clinch but Yourass moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yourass - the referee stops the clock and Steele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yourass. Steele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steele throws a body punch but Yourass moves out of range.
Yourass throws a lazy head kick
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yourass's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yourass wants to break free but Steele has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele stops a takedown attempt from Yourass.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Yourass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Yourass avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Steele has Yourass pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dusty Yourass will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yourass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yourass manages to avoid it.
Yourass swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yourass lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yourass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yourass stalling in the clinch.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Yourass manages to break the clinch.
Yourass looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yourass throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yourass but Yourass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yourass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yourass misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Steele. No joy for Yourass on that attempt.
Dusty Yourass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yourass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steele.
Steele misses with a takedown
and Yourass counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yourass.
Steele keeping full guard, as Yourass tries to pass.
Dusty Yourass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele wants to stand up but Yourass is controlling him.
Yourass tries to free his leg and advance position but Steele is retaining full guard.
Yourass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele has his feet on Yourass's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Yourass tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yourass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Yourass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele throws a head kick but Yourass moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yourass.
Steele is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Yourass working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steele is pushing Yourass's head away, looking to escape. Yourass manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourass working the head and body with strikes.
Yourass tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yourass has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Yourass drags him back down.
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.
Yourass looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yourass with a poor takedown
and Steele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steele stands up from Yourass's guard - Steele perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steele crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yourass - the referee stops the clock and Steele gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yourass. Steele manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yourass counters with a one-two to the body.
Steele throws a head kick that half lands.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yourass counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yourass trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Yourass stands and steps away. Steele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dusty Yourass did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Yourass with that takedown attempt.
Yourass misses with a body kick.
Steele tries to clinch but Yourass moves away
and Yourass counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steele stalling in the clinch but Yourass improves position.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Yourass's ribcage.
Yourass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yourass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steele blocks a body shot from Yourass.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele has had enough of the clinch but Yourass keeps him there for the moment.
Yourass looking to stall.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Steele prevents Yourass from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yourass wants to break free but Steele has control.
Steele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yourass up against the cage.
Steele is leaning against Yourass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steele wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele is looking to break free of the clinch but Yourass has double underhooks.
Yourass wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yourass looking to stall.
Yourass fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steele breaks the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch there but Yourass circles away.
Dusty Yourass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele clinches but Yourass breaks the clinch
and Yourass counters with a thumping low kick.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yourass shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yourass is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yourass.
Yourass is stalling here. Steele is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yourass seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steele has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourass tries to buck Steele off but Steele is having none of it.
Steele decides to stand back up.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yourass counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Steele.
Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Yourass pulls Steele into guard.
Yourass has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steele has passed into side control.
Steele has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yourass fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yourass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele lands with a kick to the temple. Yourass shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steele wants to clinch but Yourass slips to the side
and Yourass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yourass tries for a takedown but Steele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Yourass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steele darts in trying to clinch
and Yourass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Max Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A lazy body kick from Yourass
and Steele counters with a nice leg kick.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yourass counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steele is trying to stand up here but Yourass is controlling him well.
Yourass lands with a punch from half guard.
Yourass with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yourass tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourass sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yourass is working for a submission of some sort.
Yourass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steele is staying active underneath Yourass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Steele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yourass counters by moving into the clinch.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Yourass looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steele.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yourass tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Yourass drops back down to his feet.
Steele breaks the clinch.
Steele darts in trying to clinch
so Yourass counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Steele pushes Yourass off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourass looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Steele!
Yourass throws some wild stikes that Steele manages to avoid easily.
Yourass goes for an armbar but Steele turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Steele.
Steele preventing the sweep.
Yourass is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steele tries to clinch but Yourass moves away
and Yourass decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steele's guard.
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Yourass is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yourass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steele, up you get!
Steele clinches but Yourass breaks the clinch
and Yourass counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele keeping moving, preventing Yourass from controlling successfully.
Steele is looking to stand up but Yourass isn't so interested in that idea.
Max Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yourass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dusty Yourass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yourass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Dusty Yourass!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dusty Yourass!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Dusty Yourass!
Dusty Yourass wins by unanimous decision!
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