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Rising Sun 18 : Hayashida PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huima Sisu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Sushimawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sushimawa has chosen Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huima Sisu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Sushimawa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sushimawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sushimawa has had enough of the clinch but Sisu keeps him there for the moment.
Sushimawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sisu.
Sushimawa tries to clinch up.
Sisu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sushimawa is fending him off so far but Sisu persists. Nope, Sushimawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Sushimawa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sisu backs up against the cage.
It looks like Huima Sisu has been cut.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sushimawa as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Huima Sisu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sushimawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sushimawa looks to land a combination but Sisu avoids it well.
Sushimawa looks to land a combination. Sisu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushimawa gets a clinch.
Sisu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sushimawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sushimawa is trying to break free.
Sushimawa is trying to break the clinch but Sisu has him pressed against the cage.
Sisu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sushimawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sushimawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sushimawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sushimawa lands a with a good body shot.
Sushimawa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sushimawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sisu is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sushimawa tries to clinch but Sisu moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sushimawa!
Sushimawa lands with an overhand left.
Sushimawa moves into the clinch.
Sushimawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sushimawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sisu has him pressed against the cage.
Sushimawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sushimawa can't break the clinch.
Sushimawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sushimawa can't break the clinch.
Sisu tries to pull guard but Sushimawa won't allow it.
Sisu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sisu jumps guard but Sushimawa stands there with Sisu around his waist. Sisu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sisu misses with an elbow strike.
Sisu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sushimawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sushimawa is stalling here.
Sushimawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sisu backwards.
Huima Sisu's cut is getting worse.
Sisu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sushimawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sushimawa has Sisu pushed against the cage.
Sushimawa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sisu has him pressed against the cage.
Sushimawa is trying to break the clinch but Sisu has him pressed against the cage.
Sushimawa is trying to break free.
Sisu stalls.
Sushimawa has had enough of the clinch but Sisu keeps him there for the moment.
Sisu is working for takedown but Sushimawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Sushimawa.
Sisu keeps control of Sushimawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sushimawa lands a nice uppercut.
Sisu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sushimawa can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sushimawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sushimawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Sisu circles away.
Sisu shoots in looking for a takedown. Sushimawa tries to sprawl out of it but Sisu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sushimawa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sushimawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sushimawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sisu keeps control of Sushimawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sushimawa pushes Sisu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sushimawa - that landed with a thud.
Sushimawa lands a right hand.
Sushimawa has had enough of the clinch but Sisu keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sushimawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huima Sisu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sushimawa stalks Sisu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sisu's face. Sisu staggers backwards, shaken.
Sushimawa stalks Sisu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sisu's face. Sisu staggers backwards, shaken.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sushimawa.
Sushimawa works Sisu's body with a nice hook.
Sisu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Huima Sisu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sushimawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sisu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown by Sisu or perhaps it was just good defense by Sushimawa which made him look bad.
Sushimawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushimawa is looking to clinch but Sisu is avoiding it.
Sushimawa lands with an uppercut that bounces Sisu off the cage and back into rage.
Sisu shoots in for a takedown but Sushimawa shows good takedown defense.
Sushimawa lands an overhand right.
Sushimawa looks to land a combination. Sisu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sushimawa throws a left that rocks Sisu and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sushimawa dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sisu regain composure!
Sisu is rocked!
Jeez, Huima Sisu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sushimawa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sisu to his feet.
Oh Sisu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sisu wants to land a leg kick but Sushimawa is out of range.
Sisu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sushimawa tries to clinch there but Sisu circles away.
Sushimawa throws a one two combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Huima Sisu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Akira Sushimawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tahida Menjadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshin Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menjadi comes to the cage accompanied by P.I.M.P. Kenshin Maeda acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tahida Menjadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshin Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maeda throws a head kick but Menjadi moves out of range.
A head kick by Menjadi misses
and Maeda counters with a head kick.
Maeda throws a head kick but Menjadi moves out of range.
Menjadi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maeda as he jumps to the side.
Menjadi wants to clinch but Maeda slips to the side
and Maeda counters with an outside leg kick.
Menjadi blocks a head kick by Maeda.
Maeda tries to clinch
and Menjadi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Menjadi stands up and beckons Maeda to join him on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Tahida Menjadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda throws a sloppy head kick
and Menjadi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menjadi wants to stand and escape but instead Maeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Menjadi has an active guard here but Maeda has managed to pass into half guard.
Maeda is trying to control. Menjadi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but Menjadi defending well.
Menjadi wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maeda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menjadi wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Menjadi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda trying to control the pace.
Menjadi is trying to stand.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Menjadi throws a sloppy head kick
and Maeda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menjadi misses with a takedown attempt
and Maeda counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahida Menjadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menjadi is breathing heavily.
Menjadi blocks a head kick by Maeda.
Maeda throws a sloppy head kick
and Menjadi counters with a three punch combo that has Maeda backing up. Maeda nods at Menjadi to acknowledge the strikes.
Menjadi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maeda as he avoids it easily.
Menjadi throws a head kick that misses.
Menjadi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Menjadi.
Menjadi throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menjadi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maeda throws a nice head kick!
Maeda throws a lazy head kick
and Menjadi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda managing to control the position.
Menjadi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maeda's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tahida Menjadi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maeda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menjadi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menjadi doesn't manage to clinch there - Maeda circles away.
A head kick misses from Maeda.
Maeda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Menjadi.
Menjadi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Menjadi avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Maeda.
Menjadi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maeda pinned against the cage. Maeda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Menjadi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maeda pinned against the cage. Maeda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahida Menjadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menjadi as he jumps to the side.
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.
Maeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Menjadi clinches up against the cage.
Menjadi is trying to drag Maeda to the mat but Maeda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Menjadi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maeda throws a head kick but Menjadi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menjadi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menjadi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maeda pinned against the cage. Maeda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Maeda.
Menjadi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maeda but Maeda pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menjadi.
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.
Menjadi misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Menjadi.
A head kick by Menjadi misses
and Maeda counters with a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menjadi swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.
Menjadi looks to clinch
and Maeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Menjadi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Maeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Menjadi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Menjadi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maeda throws a head kick but Menjadi moves out of range.
Menjadi throws a lazy head kick
and Maeda counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Maeda. No joy for Menjadi on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Maeda.
Maeda misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda throws a sloppy head kick
and Menjadi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maeda's guard.
Menjadi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maeda is proving hard to escape from.
Maeda has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Menjadi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Menjadi.
Menjadi darts in trying to clinch
and Maeda counters with a big head kick but Menjadi shrugs it off.
Menjadi misses with a takedown attempt
and Maeda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahida Menjadi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menjadi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menjadi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maeda counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Maeda misses
and Menjadi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maeda scores with a head kick.
Maeda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menjadi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maeda as he jumps to the side.
Maeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda lands a head kick!
Menjadi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick by Menjadi misses
and Maeda counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Menjadi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maeda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menjadi circles away quickly and effectively.
Menjadi misses with a kick to the body
and Maeda counters with a head kick. That will keep Menjadi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick by Maeda misses
and Menjadi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Menjadi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menjadi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maeda lands with a slapping head kick.
Tahida Menjadi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maeda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Menjadi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Menjadi feints and as Maeda raises his hands in defense, Menjadi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menjadi looking to sit in guard and control but Maeda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Menjadi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Maeda is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Menjadi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Maeda's back instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tahida Menjadi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menjadi 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 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tahida Menjadi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Random comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - Made you look. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rock Random!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joaquim Costa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Random forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.
Random with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Joaquim Costa has been cut.
Random lands an elbow that stopped Costa in his tracks for a moment.
Random lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Random lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
Random throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Costas head.
A knee to the head by Random.
Costa is rocked!
Costa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Random is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Random finish him?
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Random lands an uppercut that drops Costa! Random follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Random in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Random stands up.
Random misses with a jab, cross combination.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Random as he jumps to the side.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
Random looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Random rushes Costa and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Random.
Costa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Random prevents it.
Rock Random has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Costa.
Costa looks gassed!
Random connects with a nasty looking knee right to Costa's face.
Random creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Random lands an elbow just above Costa 's eye.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Random landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Joaquim Costa's cut even more.
Random unloads a knee to the mid-section. Costa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Random connects with a knee to the head.
Costa is rocked!
Random lands an elbow just above Costa 's eye.
Costa is still on wobbly legs! Can Random finish him?
Random landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Costa seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Random lands a nice knee to the body.
Random breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Random goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Random lands with a straight right. Costa didn't see that one coming.
Random rushes Costa and presses him up against the cage.
Costa takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Random manages to break the clinch.
Random connects with a high kick.
Random darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
Random landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Random landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Random is pressed up against the cage. Costa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Random down to the mat. Random avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Random closes the distance and pushes Costa back into the cage.
Random breaks from the clinch.
Random goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Random instigates a clinch.
Random lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Random.
Random connects with a nasty looking knee right to Costa's face.
Random creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Random unloads a knee to the mid-section. Costa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Random pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Random scores with a head kick.
Random throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Random darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Random closes the distance and clinches.
Random presses Costa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Random landing knees to the body.
Costa jumps guard but Random stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Random.
Costa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Random with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Random lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Random lands an elbow inside.
Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Random walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rock Random is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Random closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Random scores with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Random scores with a four punch combination!
Costa avoids the head kick by Random.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Random tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Random to the ground. Random escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Random darts in and clinches Costa up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Random dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaquim Costa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Random clinches.
Random scores with a knee to the head.
Costa tries to pull guard but Random holds him up against the cage and eventually Costa drops back down to his feet.
Random lands an elbow that stopped Costa in his tracks for a moment.
Random lands a knee to the head.
Random lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Random lands an elbow just above Costa 's eye.
Random pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Random lands with a nice combination. Costa backs away looking to recover.
Random connects with a high kick.
A head kick lands from Random that sends Costa to the canvas. Costa tries to scramble back to his feet but Random brings him back down into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Random wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costa keeps working.
Random creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Costa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Random stands up and beckons Costa to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Random fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Random tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa 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.
Random working a defensive guard here.
Random manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Random throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Costa because Random loaded up on that one.
Costa is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Random can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costa is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Random lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Random jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Costa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Costa tries to keep at a distance but Random has taken the fight into the clinch.
Random's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Random rushes Costa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Random gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Random landing knees to the body.
Costa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Random working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Random unloads a knee to the mid-section. Costa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Random breaks the clinch.
Random cracks Costa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Random lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Random.
Random drives through and clinches with Costa against the cage.
Random lands a knee to the body.
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Random scores with a knee to the head.
Costa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Random smiles and moves away.
Rock Random has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Costa.
Random throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Random gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Random landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Random.
Random scores with a knee to the head.
Costa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Random scores a nice knee to the body.
Random breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Random throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Random as Costa shoots in.
Rock Random is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Random tries to clinch up but Costa circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Random dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joaquim Costa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Random has managed to clinch.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Costa looking for a takedown.
Random lands a knee to the body.
Random lands a hook to the side of the head.
Random lands with a right to the head.
Costa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Random.
Random gets through Costa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Random breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Random connects with a high kick.
Random is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Costa can do to turn this around?
Random moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Random, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Random.
Rock Random seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Random.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Random gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Costa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Random lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Random walks away with a smile on his face. Costa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Random lands a high kick!
Random is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Random scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rock Random has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Costa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Random pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rock Random has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Costa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Random lands an elbow just above Costa 's eye.
Random gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Costa wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Random.
Random breaks from the clinch.
Random lands with a kick to the temple. Costa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Costa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Random looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Random goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Random displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Random throws a head kick that Costa semi-blocks.
Random moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Random gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Random breaks the clinch.
Random with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Random throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Costa.
Costa tries for a takedown but Random sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Random lands with a kick to the temple. Costa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Random has managed to clinch.
Random lands an elbow that stopped Costa in his tracks for a moment.
Random scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Random.
Nice elbow from Random.
Random pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Random has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Random.
Random lands an elbow inside.
Random creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Random lands an elbow inside.
Random crunches a lovely knee into Costa's ribcage.
Costa jumps guard but Random stands there with Costa around his waist. Costa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Random lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Random.
Random creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Costa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Random lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Random manages to break the clinch.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joaquim Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock Random is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Random moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Random showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Random 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Random!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ikki Minami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikki Minami has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikki Minami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky McBride!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minami keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Minami does no damage.
McBride shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Minami pinned against the cage. Minami gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Minami does it's job there.
It looks like Ricky McBride has been cut.
Minami misses with a double jab.
Minami uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBride has time to react.
Minami looks to land a right hand but McBride moved out of range.
McBride doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minami shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Minami showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minami is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McBride is just riding it out for now. Minami eventually gives up the hold.
Minami controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minami seems to be looking for submissions.
Minami performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Minami wants to work for an arm triangle but McBride is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McBride throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McBride is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Minami pulls his head out easily.
McBride tries to roll over but Minami keeps him under control.
Minami is trying to control. McBride wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Minami is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minami wants to work for an arm triangle but McBride is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Minami looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Minami is breathing heavily.
McBride tries to get to full guard but Minami has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Minami connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBride throws a body punch but Minami moves out of range.
McBride is looking to clinch but Minami is avoiding it.
McBride throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minami blocks a head kick by McBride.
Minami closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McBride to the mat! McBride manages to get full guard.
McBride looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minami drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minami jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minami is stalling in the full guard.
Minami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minami passes McBride's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Minami trying to mount his opponent but McBride defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBride actively working from the bottom here.
McBride is defending against the submission attempts here by Minami.
Minami is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McBride is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Minami pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minami passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikki Minami dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky McBride's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minami avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McBride doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minami counters with a head kick that drops McBride - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
McBride is rocked!
Minami is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McBride has managed to free his arm - good work.
Minami is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McBride has managed to free his arm - good work.
McBride wants to improve his position but Minami is controlling well.
Minami is looking to take a break and control but McBride is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBride works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBride can't keep his opponent in guard - Minami advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minami controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minami wants to work for an arm triangle but McBride is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Minami is looking to take a break and control but McBride is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minami trying to pass the guard but McBride defending well.
Minami is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McBride still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McBride has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Minami is trying to control McBride's posture but McBride avoids it.
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.
Minami tries to buck McBride off but McBride is having none of it.
Minami struggling a bit here.
McBride is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minami has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minami tries to buck McBride off but McBride is having none of it.
Minami is trying to control McBride's posture but McBride avoids it.
McBride is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Minami knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Minami might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minami is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Minami misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBride throws a sloppy head kick and Minami moves out of range easily.
Minami lands with a right hand.
Donk. Minami catches McBride right on the button with a cross.
Minami throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBride bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBride wants to clinch
and Minami counters with a left and a right that stings McBride.
Minami misses with a few strikes there.
McBride misses with a takedown
and Minami counters with a stiff right hand.
Minami gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minami is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McBride is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minami blocks the strikes from McBride.
Minami tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minami has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McBride is not content to let Minami control the position.
McBride tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Minami wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBride trying to remain calm as Minami controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ikki Minami dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky McBride's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McBride misses with a takedown
and Minami decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McBride's guard.
Minami won't allow McBride to sweep him here.
Ikki Minami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minami seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McBride working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Minami has passed into half guard!
McBride wants to control but Minami is keeping busy.
Minami frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Minami has control of McBride's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McBride regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Minami is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBride can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minami controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minami working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McBride turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Minami off and cradles McBride's limp body as Minami celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ikki Minami!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aoki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Handlebars. Silva has chosen Blood Brothers - Papa Roach as his entrance music. Matt Silva told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Silva!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Aoki checks a low kick from Silva.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
It looks like Lyoto Aoki has been cut.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Aoki sneaks back into half guard.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.
Aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Silva decides to return to a standing position.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aoki.
It looks like Matt Silva has been cut.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Aoki which made him look bad.
Aoki wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Lyoto Aoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Aoki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Aoki lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Aoki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aoki lands a knee to the head.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Aoki.
Aoki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva jumps guard but Aoki stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lyoto Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Silva.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aoki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva wants a takedown.
A short right from Aoki on the inside.
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 Aoki walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki thumps Silva with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Aoki throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Aoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Aoki blocks the leg kick.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aoki!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Aoki pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Aoki stalls.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva misses with a combination
and Aoki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aoki smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Aoki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aoki is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Aoki loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lands a nice hook to Aoki's body. Aoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aoki takes the fight into the clinch.
Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aoki counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Silva.
Aoki closes the distance and clinches.
Aoki wants to stall.
Aoki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aoki pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Silva.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Silva.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
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.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Aoki tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Aoki wants to clinch.
Aoki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aoki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lyoto Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Silva.
Aoki misses with an elbow over the top.
Aoki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Aoki is not content to let Silva control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Silva moves into full mount! Aoki won't be happy about that!
Aoki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva 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.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
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 Lyoto Aoki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva tries to bum rush Aoki with a series of wild strikes but Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aoki instigates a clinch.
Aoki landing knees to the head.
Aoki is trying to stall.
Aoki prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aoki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aoki lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aoki misses with a body punch.
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyoto Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aoki dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Silva.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aoki counters by clinching up.
Aoki tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Aoki back against the cage.
Aoki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aoki tries to land knees in the clinch but Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Aoki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aoki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva looks for the body kick but Aoki saw that one coming.
Matt Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aoki scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lyoto Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva works over Aoki's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva throws a series of punches but Aoki avoids them all with ease.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
Good leg kick by Aoki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aoki clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Aoki backing up. Aoki nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Aoki.
Aoki is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Aoki instigates a clinch.
Aoki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aoki lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Aoki.
Silva letting Aoki take a breather here.
Silva misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Silva.
I think Aoki 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Aoki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Reckless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
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Brawler
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomas Reckless!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reckless as he jumps to the side.
Reckless lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maynard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reckless tries to kick Maynard off but Maynard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reckless won't allow Maynard to pass to mount.
Reckless trying to control but Maynard postures up.
Maynard wants to work for an arm triangle but Reckless is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maynard is pressing down on Reckless's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reckless is holding on for now.
Reckless is trying to control but can't.
Maynard moves nicely into side control.
Maynard tries for a kimura but Reckless is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckless is trying to get back to his feet.
Reckless prevents Maynard from moving into mount.
Maynard tries for a kimura but Reckless is defending well.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Maynard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reckless is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maynard tries to move to mount but Reckless blocks the move with his legs.
Reckless tries to escape but Maynard is in control.
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.
Reckless manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maynard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard wants to pass the guard but Reckless is defending well.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reckless's waist but Reckless gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckless scores with a nice right hand.
Maynard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maynard tries to keep at a distance but Reckless has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reckless stalling in the clinch.
Maynard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reckless pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard closes the distance and clinches up with Reckless, looking for a takedown. Maynard pushes Reckless against the cage but Reckless circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reckless lands a nice shot that snaps Maynard's head back.
Reckless throws a right hand that Maynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maynard also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Reckless lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maynard doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reckless throws a jab when Maynard was well out of range.
No luck for Maynard with that takedown attempt.
Reckless connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard.
Reckless works the jab nicely.
Reckless instigates a clinch.
Reckless's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reckless lands a glancing blow to the side of Maynard's head.
Maynard takes one on the button.
Maynard fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Reckless dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A cross from Reckless lands.
Maynard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Maynard or perhaps it was just good defense by Reckless which made him look bad.
Reckless lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reckless connects with a solid leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Reckless.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reckless cracks Maynard with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reckless.
Reckless stalks Maynard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maynard's face. Maynard staggers backwards, shaken.
Reckless keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reckless closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maynard to the mat! Maynard manages to get full guard.
Reckless showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reckless would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Maynard wants to improve his position but instead Reckless has moved into half guard.
Reckless wants to stand but Maynard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to get to full guard but Reckless has control of the leg.
Reckless is trying to work for a kimura but Maynard is defending well.
Reckless trying to control the action but Maynard is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maynard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reckless avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckless gets to his feet - Maynard follows without any prompting.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt
and Reckless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reckless.
Maynard shoots and misses
and Reckless counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reckless might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reckless lands a nice looking body shot.
Reckless slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reckless smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maynard with a poor takedown
and Reckless counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maynard's guard now.
Reckless looking to pass the guard.
Maynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reckless can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard 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.
Reckless stands up and waves to Maynard to follow him.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt
and Reckless counters with a left and a right that stings Maynard.
Reckless fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt
and Reckless counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maynard takes one on the button.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed
and Reckless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Reckless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Maynard misses with a takedown
and Reckless holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reckless pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reckless counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reckless misses with a series of wild punches.
Maynard fails with the takedown
and Reckless counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reckless lands a really nice looking cross but Maynard seems unphased.
Reckless cracks Maynard with an open hand slap.
Maynard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reckless counters with a series of strikes. Maynard will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckless fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reckless swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maynard.
Reckless goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maynard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Reckless to counter with a crisp jab.
Reckless lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reckless 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.
Reckless is pushing down on Maynard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maynard is fighting to maintain full guard but Reckless has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maynard wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reckless looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reckless is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maynard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maynard, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reckless decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Maynard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reckless!
Maynard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reckless is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reckless and Maynard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Reckless struggling a bit here.
Maynard advances nicely into full mount.
Maynard is going olschool here, as he tries to force Reckless to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reckless shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working for a submission but Reckless is keeping him at bay.
Reckless has given up his back.
Maynard looking for the choke but no joy.
Tomas Reckless is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reckless wants to control his opponent's hands but Maynard gets his hands free.
Ray Maynard 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.
Maynard working for the choke.
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 Ray Maynard.
I think Reckless 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Reckless!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Nakashiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pratipar Rapcheep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nakashiba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Moonlight Densetsu!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuya Nakashiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pratipar Rapcheep!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapcheep is looking to clinch but Nakashiba is avoiding it.
Rapcheep takes a swing at Nakashiba's ribcage but misses.
Rapcheep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rapcheep tries to clinch there but Nakashiba circles away.
Rapcheep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakashiba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rapcheep wants to clinch.
Rapcheep is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapcheep is looking to clinch but Nakashiba is avoiding it.
Rapcheep throws a sloppy head kick and Nakashiba moves out of range easily.
Rapcheep keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rapcheep moves into the clinch successfully.
Rapcheep can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nakashiba.
Nakashiba wants to stall.
Rapcheep breaks the clinch.
Nakashiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rapcheep.
Nakashiba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakashiba connects with a solid leg kick.
Nakashiba misses with a takedown attempt - Rapcheep sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rapcheep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapcheep pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapcheep is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rapcheep is looking to clinch but Nakashiba is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakashiba misses with a head kick.
Nakashiba lands a head kick!
Nakashiba blocks a head kick by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rapcheep moves in looking to clinch but Nakashiba pushes him off.
Nakashiba misses with a head kick.
Nakashiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakashiba thumps Rapcheep with a low kick.
Rapcheep is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Rapcheep.
A head kick misses from Nakashiba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba throws a sloppy head kick and Rapcheep moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Nakashiba.
Rapcheep doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakashiba circles away.
Rapcheep takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rapcheep slips under a jab from Nakashiba.
A head kick misses from Nakashiba.
Nakashiba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rapcheep.
Nakashiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rapcheep takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rapcheep moves in looking to clinch but Nakashiba pushes him off.
Rapcheep tries to clinch there but Nakashiba circles away.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses
and Nakashiba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba throws a head kick that misses
and Rapcheep counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nakashiba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rapcheep avoids the head kick by Nakashiba.
Nakashiba throws a head kick that misses.
Nakashiba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rapcheep will feel that in the morning.
Nakashiba tries a head kick but it misses.
Rapcheep wants to clinch.
Nakashiba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapcheep manages to avoid it.
Nakashiba tries to clinch there but Rapcheep circles away.
Nakashiba shoots for a double leg takedown but Rapcheep sprawls well. He's pushed Nakashiba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rapcheep tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakashiba counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pratipar Rapcheep will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rapcheep tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakashiba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakashiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Rapcheep tries to sprawl out of it but Nakashiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rapcheep manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rapcheep tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakashiba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakashiba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakashiba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakashiba swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rapcheep is now in Nakashiba's guard. A big mistake from Nakashiba there, giving up the dominant position!
Nakashiba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakashiba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rapcheep has passed into half guard!
Nakashiba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakashiba is looking to control Rapcheep's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakashiba avoid being mounted?
That's two 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.
Nakashiba punching from the bottom.
Rapcheep stands up out of the half guard.
Rapcheep moves into the clinch successfully.
Rapcheep landing knees to the head.
It looks like Tetsuya Nakashiba has been cut.
Nakashiba avoiding damage as Rapcheep throws knees to the body.
Rapcheep misses with a knee to the head.
Rapcheep misses with a knee strike.
Rapcheep tries to land a knee to the head but Nakashiba blocks with his arms.
Rapcheep is breathing heavily.
Rapcheep wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakashiba won't allow it.
Rapcheep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakashiba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rapcheep counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nakashiba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rapcheep wants to stand and escape but Nakashiba is having none of it.
Nakashiba trying to control but Rapcheep is working from the bottom.
Nakashiba throws and elbow that misses. Rapcheep uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakashiba's guard. Nice move by Rapcheep!
Nakashiba manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nakashiba wants to control the pace but Rapcheep is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep wants to get back to his feet.
Nakashiba unloads with some shots from mount but Rapcheep bucks and avoids them well.
Rapcheep working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakashiba looking to secure an arm triangle but Rapcheep defends it well.
Nakashiba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 Tetsuya Nakashiba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Nakashiba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rapcheep is looking to clinch.
Rapcheep throws out a loose jab but Nakashiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakashiba throws a head kick but Rapcheep moves out of range.
Nakashiba tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapcheep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakashiba shoots in for a takedown but Rapcheep shows good takedown defense.
Rapcheep takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakashiba needs to keep his hands up - Rapcheep had a free shot at his head there.
Nakashiba scores with a takedown into Rapcheep's guard.
Nakashiba is looking to work some ground and pound but Rapcheep has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapcheep looking for a sweep. Not yet Rapcheep, not yet.
Nakashiba throwing strikes but missing.
Nakashiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakashiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakashiba throws and elbow that misses. Rapcheep uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nakashiba's guard. Nice move by Rapcheep!
Nakashiba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rapcheep stands up and waves to Nakashiba to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapcheep darts in trying to clinch
and Nakashiba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nakashiba.
Nakashiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakashiba won't allow Rapcheep to sweep him here.
Nakashiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapcheep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapcheep pushes Nakashiba off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakashiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakashiba avoids the head kick by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep misses with a kick to the body.
Rapcheep wants to clinch
and Nakashiba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nakashiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rapcheep.
Rapcheep blocks a head kick by Nakashiba.
Nakashiba shoots in and drives through. Rapcheep sprawls well.
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.
Nakashiba shoots for a takedown but Rapcheep saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuya Nakashiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakashiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nakashiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rapcheep throws a head kick that misses.
Rapcheep darts in trying to clinch
and Nakashiba counters by clinching up.
Rapcheep looking to throw knees to the head but Nakashiba is blocking nicely.
Nakashiba is looking to control Rapcheep's arms but Rapcheep gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nakashiba has his back to the cage.
Knees to the body from Rapcheep.
Rapcheep is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Nakashiba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakashiba 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pratipar Rapcheep!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Yamazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: bleed it out . Lyoto Machida is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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207 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Yamazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamazaki misses with a two punch combination.
Yamazaki misses with a wild combination.
Yamazaki misses with a double jab.
Yamazaki misses with a few strikes there.
Yamazaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yamazaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamazaki throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Yamazaki drops Machida with a left and a right! Oh, Machida is hurt - Yamazaki dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamazaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Machida is letting Yamazaki control him for a moment.
Machida tries to buck Yamazaki off but Yamazaki is having none of it.
Yamazaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machida on the ground.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yamazaki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamazaki wants to stand but Machida has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Machida actively working from the bottom here.
Yamazaki stands up from half guard.
Yamazaki lands with a right and another and another! Machida is in big trouble! Yamazaki lands again and this time it's lights out for Machida! A quality knockout there for Yamazaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazushi Yamazaki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stari Starac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starac comes to the cage accompanied by The Last Waltz . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stari Starac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Starac. Starac gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Starac saw that one coming.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starac, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Starac is trying to keep an underhook but Brown manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Starac tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Starac works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starac had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Brown is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Starac Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Brown's back instead.
Starac is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Brown tries to roll but Starac sticks to his back.
Starac wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Starac.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starac struggling to keep hold of the position.
Starac is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position.
Starac is looking for the choke from the back position but Brown is controlling his hands well.
Brown trying to control the action but Starac just sinks the hooks in.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Starac's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Starac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starac is breathing heavily.
Brown wants to control but Starac is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown decides to stand back up. Brown steps back and let's Starac get back to his feet.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown pushes Starac up against the cage in a clinch.
Starac tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Starac drops back down to his feet.
Starac throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Starac's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stari Starac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is trying to trip Starac. He has hold of a leg but Starac is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Starac wants to sweep but no luck.
Starac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Starac is striking but Brown is not phased and passes to half guard.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops an elbow to the side of Starac's head.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown winds up and cracks Starac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Starac is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Starac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Starac is defending well.
Brown wants to stand up but Starac has a hold of him and won't allow it.
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.
Starac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Starac actively working from the bottom here.
Brown stands up out of the half guard.
Starac shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Starac keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown tries to bum rush Starac with a series of wild strikes but Starac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starac decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starac shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Starac closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Starac pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Starac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Starac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stari Starac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starac dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Starac shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Starac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Starac looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Starac tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Starac turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Starac manages to end up in side control.
What's Brown going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Starac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Starac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control Starac's posture but Starac avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Starac wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Starac pulls his head out easily.
Starac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Starac throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
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.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Dick Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brown drives through and clinches with Starac against the cage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Starac.
Starac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starac prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Starac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Starac!
Starac is in a horrible position here. Brown smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Starac is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Starac is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Starac tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Starac sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Starac wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Starac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Starac looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Brown moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Starac.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Starac gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown is keen to just control but Starac is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown throws a right and a left that Starac avoids nicely.
Starac moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Starac backs up against the cage.
It looks like Stari Starac has been cut.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starac.
Brown darts in and clinches Starac up against the cage.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Starac leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starac. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starac scores a takedown into full mount!
Starac swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brown is now in Starac's guard. A big mistake from Starac there, giving up the dominant position!
Brown wants to pass the guard but Starac is keeping the position.
Starac working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Starac keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starac kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown tries to stand but Starac is controlling from the bottom.
Starac trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Starac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Starac has wrist control.
That's two 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.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Starac is keeping the position for now.
Brown is sitting in close to Starac's body. Starac has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Brown is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Brown is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Starac.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stari Starac!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wardor Warlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatu Tikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warlovski comes to the cage accompanied by My Body is a Cage. Tikki has chosen Ratatat - Loud Pipes as his entrance music. Wardor Warlovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wardor Warlovski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatu Tikki!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warlovski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warlovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tikki throws out the jab.
Tikki keeps the fight on the outside.
Tikki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Tikki moves out of range easily.
Tikki looks to score with a jab to the body but Warlovski is just out of range.
Warlovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tikki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warlovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tikki.
Warlovski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warlovski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warlovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tikki scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tikki.
Tikki lands a really nice looking cross but Warlovski seems unphased.
Warlovski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Warlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Tikki moves out of range easily.
A big left from Warlovski misses.
Warlovski misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warlovski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Tatu Tikki has been cut.
Tikki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warlovski pinned against the cage. Warlovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warlovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warlovski avoids the body shot from Tikki.
A combination from Tikki does no damage.
Tikki connects with a body shot.
Tikki cracks a nice hook into Warlovski's ribs.
Warlovski is breathing heavily.
Warlovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tikki.
Warlovski throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheers as Tikki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warlovski doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tikki tries a head kick but it misses.
Warlovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Tikki misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Warlovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Tikki moves out of range easily.
Tikki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Warlovski.
Warlovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warlovski slips under a jab.
Tikki swinging wilding here.
Warlovski tries to clinch up.
Tikki misses with a few strikes there.
Warlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wardor Warlovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tikki throws a sloppy head kick and Warlovski moves out of range easily.
Tikki fails to land with a series of punches.
Tikki throws a looping overhand right but Warlovski ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tikki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki throws an overhand right that lands on Warlovski's shoulder, as Warlovski tries to avoid the shot.
Tikki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warlovski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tikki finds it's way round the side to connect with Warlovski's head.
Warlovski misses with a straight right.
Tikki misses the jab.
Warlovski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warlovski throws a head kick but Tikki moves out of range.
Warlovski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tikki throws a head kick but Warlovski moves out of range.
Tikki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warlovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tikki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Tikki moves out of range easily.
Warlovski wants to clinch.
Tikki tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki ducks under a wild hook from Warlovski.
Warlovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Tikki avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Tikki misses
and Warlovski counters with a left and a right that stings Tikki.
Tikki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warlovski.
Warlovski takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Wardor Warlovski has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tikki.
Tikki lands a jab to Warlovski's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Tikki misses the target.
Tikki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warlovski.
A jab from Tikki misses.
Warlovski lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tikki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warlovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tikki.
Warlovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warlovski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Tikki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Warlovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tikki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warlovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Warlovski.
Tikki lands a head shot.
Warlovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tikki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warlovski moves out of range of the strikes.
Warlovski misses with a combination
and Tikki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warlovski thinking.
Tikki just misses with a punch to the body.
Warlovski misses with a looping right.
Tikki throws a lazy right hand but Warlovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warlovski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tikki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tikki throws a body punch but Warlovski moves out of range.
Warlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikki.
Warlovski walks into a straight right hand from Tikki.
Warlovski ducks under a wild hook from Tikki.
Tikki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Warlovski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warlovski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tikki.
Warlovski is trying to stand up here but Tikki is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tikki lands strikes from half guard.
Warlovski has one foot on Tikki's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tikki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warlovski thows a body shot but no joy.
Warlovski misses with a few strikes there.
Warlovski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tikki.
Tikki scores with a jab. Warlovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tikki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tikki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warlovski throws a series of punches but Tikki moves out of range.
Tikki looks to throw the jab but Warlovski is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warlovski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warlovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tikki to counter with a crisp jab.
Warlovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warlovski closes the distance but Tikki moves to the side
and Tikki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tikki shoots in looking for a takedown. Warlovski tries to sprawl out of it but Tikki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warlovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Tikki.
Horrible takedown by Tikki or perhaps it was just good defense by Warlovski which made him look bad.
Tikki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warlovski on the side of the head.
Tikki digs a good hook to Warlovski's body.
Tikki scores with a jab to the body.
Tikki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warlovski's head backwards.
Warlovski moves out of range as Tikki strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikki throws a jab but it's blocked by Warlovski.
Tikki shoots for a takedown but Warlovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wardor Warlovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Tikki.
Warlovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tikki circles away quickly and effectively.
Tikki lands a really nice looking cross but Warlovski seems unphased.
A punch combination from Tikki misses.
Warlovski blocks a head kick by Tikki.
Tikki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tikki takes a swing at Warlovski's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Tikki.
Tikki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tikki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tikki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tikki fails to land the takedown.
Warlovski misses with a leg kick
and Tikki counters with a series of strikes. Warlovski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warlovski is looking to score with low kicks.
Wardor Warlovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikki throws a hook but Warlovski blocks it.
Tikki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tikki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tikki is trying to control the action in half guard but Warlovski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warlovski pushes Tikki off looking to stand but Tikki dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Tikki there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tikki winds up and cracks Warlovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tikki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Warlovski is in a horrible position here. Tikki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warlovski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tikki landing strikes from the mount and Warlovski is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Tikki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Tikki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Warlovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tikki scores with a head kick.
Tatu Tikki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tikki's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tikki duly obliges.
Tikki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tikki throws a hook to the side of Warlovski's head but Warlovski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warlovski motions for Tikki to come forward. Warlovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Tikki misses.
A shot to the body from Tikki misses
and Warlovski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warlovski misses with the combination.
Tikki slips a jab and a cross from Warlovski.
Tikki misses with a two punch combination.
Tikki throws a head kick that misses.
Warlovski tries to clinch
and Tikki counters with a nice body shot.
Tikki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tikki throws a looping overhand right but Warlovski ducks down to avoid it.
Tikki connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warlovski's head.
Tikki cracks Warlovski with a good jab.
Tikki fails with the takedown
and Warlovski counters with a right hand to the body.
Warlovski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warlovski lands a jab to the nose.
Tikki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tikki lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikki stands and throws Warlovski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tikki lands a nice forearm strike.
Tikki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tikki lands a few punches from side control.
Warlovski tries to improve position but can't.
Warlovski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Warlovski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tikki working the ground and pound.
Wardor Warlovski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tikki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warlovski keeps working.
Warlovski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wardor Warlovski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatu Tikki!
Tatu Tikki is the new middleweight champion!
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