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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Eleosida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cut Copy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eleosida comes to the cage accompanied by Get Your Walk On - Xzibit. Cut Copy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Eleosida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cut Copy!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eleosida as he avoids it easily.
Copy blocks a head kick by Eleosida.
Eleosida misses with a low kick.
Copy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eleosida as he avoids it easily.
Eleosida throws a good cross that connects.
Eleosida cracks Copy with a good jab.
It looks like Cut Copy has been cut.
Copy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eleosida but Eleosida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nathan Eleosida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cut Copy.
Copy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eleosida to score with a decent uppercut.
Eleosida fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Copy or perhaps it was just good defense by Eleosida which made him look bad.
Eleosida scores with a nice strike.
Nathan Eleosida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copy avoids the head kick by Eleosida.
Copy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eleosida is fending him off so far but Copy persists. Nope, Eleosida circles away and we're back to standing.
A clash of legs there as Copy blocks the low kick.
Eleosida throws a right and a left that Copy avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Eleosida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eleosida throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eleosida swinging wilding here.
Eleosida tries to land a leg kick but Copy saw it coming and moves away.
Copy has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Eleosida scores with a four punch combination!
Copy looks gassed!
Eleosida throws a series of punches but Copy moves out of range.
Eleosida misses with a series of wild punches.
Eleosida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eleosida lands with an uppercut that bounces Copy off the cage and back into rage.
That has opened up Cut Copy's cut even more.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eleosida!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eleosida lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Copy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Eleosida is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Copy.
A cross from Eleosida lands.
The cut above Cut Copy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Eleosida thuds a left hand into Copy's body.
Eleosida misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eleosida!
A punch combination from Eleosida misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eleosida.
Copy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eleosida. Eleosida obviously looking to wear him down.
Eleosida tries to work over Copy's front leg with a kick but Copy checks it.
Copy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cut Copy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Copy checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eleosida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Eleosida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Eleosida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eleosida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Eleosida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eleosida fails to land with a series of punches.
Eleosida works over Copy's head and body with a nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cut Copy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nathan Eleosida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddy Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to land a front kick but Wilder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilder lands a jab to Silva's midsection.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Wilder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilder to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Enzo Silva has been cut.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Wilder drops Silva with a huge uppercut! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wilder is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Wilder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between louie salmorin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that louie salmorin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily louie salmorin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, louie salmorin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roland McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming salmorin to the mat! salmorin manages to get full guard.
McGregor gets to his feet - salmorin follows without any prompting.
A swing and a miss from salmorin.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
salmorin misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McGregor lands a couple of elbows.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGregor prevents salmorin from getting back to his feet.
McGregor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of salmorin's head.
McGregor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGregor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
salmorin throws a right and a left that both miss.
salmorin misses with a looping right.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGregor lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows salmorin to get to his feet.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from salmorin.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
salmorin is trying to stand.
salmorin is breathing heavily.
salmorin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McGregor decides to stand up.
McGregor slips under a jab.
salmorin throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor works over salmorin's head and body with a nice combination.
McGregor lands a slapping body shot.
salmorin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
salmorin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGregor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
salmorin misses with a wild combination.
A cross from McGregor lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGregor moves away from the strike by salmorin.
McGregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. salmorin sprawls well initially but McGregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGregor stands up and beckons salmorin to join him on the feet.
McGregor lands a with a good body shot.
McGregor drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGregor stands and steps away. salmorin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
salmorin throws a jab but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down salmorin rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGregor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGregor decides to stand up.
salmorin looks to clinch
and McGregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps salmorin thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor feints and as salmorin raises his hands in defense, McGregor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
salmorin is working an open guard so McGregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor with a nice cross.
McGregor cracks salmorin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGregor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
salmorin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGregor's corner calls for a 1-2. McGregor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
salmorin missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor scores a takedown into full mount!
McGregor punishing his opponent with strikes.
salmorin is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! salmorin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland McGregor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pena Vanilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ching chong ping pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ping pong has chosen CHINESE MUSIC , ninga ninga ninga ning ning ning,ninga ninga ninga ning nin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pena Vanilla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pena Vanilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ching chong ping pong!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ping pong.
ping pong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ping pong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pena Vanilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ching chong ping pong.
ping pong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ping pong shoots in for a double leg but Vanilla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Vanilla does it's job there.
It looks like ching chong ping pong has been cut.
ping pong fails to land the takedown.
ping pong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ping pong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vanilla forces ping pong back against the cage and clinches.
Vanilla prevents the takedown attempt.
Vanilla can't break the clinch.
ping pong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
ping pong looks gassed!
ping pong prevents Vanilla from breaking the clinch.
Vanilla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vanilla is looking to break free of the clinch but ping pong has double underhooks.
ping pong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vanilla prevents it.
ping pong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Vanilla.
Vanilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vanilla breaks the clinch.
Vanilla tests ping pong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ping pong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
ping pong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vanilla is fending him off so far but ping pong persists. Nope, Vanilla circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from Vanilla.
ping pong misses with a takedown attempt - Vanilla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ping pong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanilla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between ping pong's hands.
Vanilla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanilla digs a good hook to ping pong's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla throws a good cross that connects.
ching chong ping pong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ping pong takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Vanilla there.
Vanilla throws a left that rocks ping pong and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vanilla dives into side control, looking to finish! Can ping pong regain composure!
ping pong is rocked!
That has opened up ching chong ping pong's cut even more.
ping pong is not content to let Vanilla control the position.
Vanilla wants to stand but ping pong has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ping pong tries to bench press Vanilla off him but Vanilla keeps the position.
Vanilla decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pena Vanilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanilla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Vanilla.
A jab lands there for Vanilla.
Vanilla scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanilla stuffs the takedown.
ping pong fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Vanilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ching chong ping pong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
ping pong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Vanilla.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ping pong.
Pena Vanilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanilla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Vanilla.
ping pong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanilla pinned against the cage. Vanilla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ping pong is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vanilla is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for ping pong.
ping pong is breathing heavily.
ping pong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pena Vanilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ching chong ping pong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ping pong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vanilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Vanilla.
ping pong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vanilla.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vanilla here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jab, jab by Vanilla - just one landing.
ping pong walks into a jab.
Vanilla is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vanilla scores with a decent looking hook.
Vanilla tries a low kick but ping pong avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ping pong doesn't seem bothered though.
Vanilla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vanilla lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ping pong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The cut above ching chong ping pong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pena Vanilla is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Vanilla.
ping pong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanilla throws a head kick but ping pong moves out of range.
Vanilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Vanilla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vanilla finds it's way through ping pong's defenses.
Vanilla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent ping pong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vanilla lands with a nice combination. ping pong backs away looking to recover.
ping pong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vanilla lands with a hook. ping pong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanilla has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vanilla.
ching chong ping pong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vanilla wants to get back to striking at distance but ping pong won't allow it.
ping pong prevents Vanilla from breaking the clinch.
Vanilla breaks from the clinch.
ping pong fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanilla looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vanilla scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vanilla tests ping pong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
ping pong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Vanilla.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanilla lands with a straight right. ping pong didn't see that one coming.
Vanilla lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Vanilla dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ching chong ping pong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
ping pong has a takedown stuffed.
A jab lands there for Vanilla.
No luck for ping pong with that takedown attempt.
ping pong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ping pong checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanilla works ping pong's body with a nice hook.
No luck for ping pong with that takedown attempt.
Pena Vanilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ching chong ping pong.
ping pong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanilla lands a really nice looking cross but ping pong seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanilla connects with a jab.
Vanilla cracks ping pong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vanilla rushes ping pong and presses him up against the cage.
Vanilla wants to get back to striking at distance but ping pong won't allow it.
Vanilla is trying to break the clinch but ping pong has him pressed against the cage.
ping pong is trying to drag Vanilla to the mat but Vanilla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
ping pong tries for a takedown but Vanilla manages to get underhooks.
Vanilla is trying to break the clinch but ping pong has him pressed against the cage.
Vanilla breaks the clinch.
ping pong shoots in looking for a takedown. Vanilla tries to sprawl out of it but ping pong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vanilla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ping pong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at ching chong ping pong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pena Vanilla!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josef Dietrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koshi Tatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshi Tatsu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Josef Dietrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koshi Tatsu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsu shoots in but Dietrich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dietrich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dietrich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatsu misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatsu misses with a takedown attempt - Dietrich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatsu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dietrich is fending him off so far but Tatsu persists. Nope, Dietrich circles away and we're back to standing.
Josef Dietrich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koshi Tatsu.
Dietrich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tatsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dietrich cracks Tatsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dietrich tries to clinch but Tatsu moves out of range.
Dietrich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dietrich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dietrich looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatsu is having none of it.
Tatsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tatsu is trying to maintain the position but Dietrich is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatsu wants to improve his position but Dietrich is controlling well.
Tatsu moves into full guard.
Tatsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dietrich trying to control but Tatsu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dietrich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dietrich looking to pass the guard.
Tatsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tatsu wants to sweep here but Dietrich controlling him for the moment.
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.
Dietrich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tatsu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dietrich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tatsu's guard.
Tatsu looks gassed!
Tatsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dietrich drops back looking for a leg! Tatsu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatsu manages to kick Dietrich off! Dietrich jumps back into Tatsu's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josef Dietrich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dietrich moves in looking to clinch but Tatsu pushes him off.
Tatsu shoots and misses
and Dietrich counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tatsu's guard now.
Dietrich controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dietrich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dietrich is stalling here. Tatsu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dietrich seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tatsu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dietrich is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsu is trying to get an arm triangle but Dietrich is defending well.
Tatsu is breathing heavily.
Dietrich can't do much from the bottom here.
Dietrich is not content to let Tatsu control the position.
Dietrich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tatsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dietrich, who protects the arm well.
Dietrich struggling a bit here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dietrich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dietrich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dietrich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Tatsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatsu tries to bench press Dietrich off him but Dietrich keeps the position.
Dietrich takes a little break here. Tatsu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dietrich working the ground and pound.
Dietrich trying to control the action but Tatsu is working from the bottom.
Tatsu tries to bench press Dietrich off him but Dietrich keeps the position.
Dietrich in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tatsu is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josef Dietrich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Raakalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Belanger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Raakalainen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raakalainen.
Joe Belanger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raakalainen throws a nice looking combination but Belanger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belanger throws a front kick aimed at Raakalainen's knee but Raakalainen avoids it well.
Belanger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raakalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Belanger.
Belanger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raakalainen's calf.
Raakalainen throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belanger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Belanger connects with a solid leg kick.
Belanger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Belanger tries to clinch up but Raakalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Raakalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Belanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raakalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Belanger tries to clinch up but Raakalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger throws a sloppy head kick
so Raakalainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Belanger wants to stand but Raakalainen is controlling the position.
Raakalainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Raakalainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Belanger is looking to stand up but Raakalainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Belanger pulls Raakalainen in close to his closed guard and prevents Raakalainen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Raakalainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belanger keeping full guard, as Raakalainen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belanger wants to clinch
and Raakalainen counters with a head kick.
Raakalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raakalainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick by Raakalainen misses
and Belanger makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Raakalainen really felt that one!
Raakalainen looks gassed!
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!
Raakalainen tries for a takedown but Belanger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riku Raakalainen.
Belanger darts in and clinches Raakalainen up against the cage.
Belanger lands a nice knee to the body.
Belanger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belanger lands a knee to the head.
Belanger connects with a knee to the head.
Raakalainen takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger scores with a shoulder strike.
Belanger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raakalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raakalainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Belanger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Belanger tries to clinch up
and Raakalainen counters with a big head kick but Belanger shrugs it off.
Belanger has closed the distance and engaged Raakalainen in a clinch.
Belanger landing knees to the head.
Belanger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raakalainen backwards.
Belanger lands a knee to the head.
Raakalainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Raakalainen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Belanger.
Belanger lands an uppercut.
The is referee keeping an eye on Belanger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Belanger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raakalainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belanger looking to throw knees to the head but Raakalainen is blocking nicely.
Belanger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raakalainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belanger scores with a shot to the side of Raakalainen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen looking for a takedown.
Belanger landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Belanger.
Belanger scores with a knee to the head.
Belanger scores a nice knee to the body.
Belanger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Belanger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raakalainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Belanger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raakalainen backwards.
Raakalainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Belanger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Raakalainen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Belanger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Belanger taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Belanger.
Raakalainen is working for takedown but Belanger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Belanger.
Raakalainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belanger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belanger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raakalainen's defenses.
Belanger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raakalainen jumps guard but Belanger stands there with Raakalainen around his waist. Raakalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belanger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belanger scores with a shot to the side of Raakalainen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Belanger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Belanger is looking to clinch but Raakalainen is avoiding it.
Belanger tries to clinch there but Raakalainen circles away.
Belanger closes the distance and pushes Raakalainen back into the cage.
Raakalainen wants a takedown.
Raakalainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belanger works on Raakalainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Belanger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belanger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raakalainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Belanger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Joe Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riku Raakalainen.
Belanger pushes Raakalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raakalainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Belanger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Belanger.
Belanger presses Raakalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belanger stalling the fight.
Belanger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Raakalainen's defenses.
Belanger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Raakalainen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Belanger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Belanger.
Belanger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Belanger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Belanger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raakalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raakalainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Belanger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Raakalainen is trying to drag Belanger to the mat but Belanger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belanger lands a nice elbow.
Raakalainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Belanger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raakalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belanger smiles and moves away.
Belanger wants to clinch.
Belanger doesn't manage to clinch there - Raakalainen circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Belanger.
Belanger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raakalainen's head.
Belanger tries to clinch up but Raakalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Belanger wants to clinch up but Raakalainen keeps it at a distance.
Raakalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Belanger.
Raakalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Raakalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Belanger.
Raakalainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Belanger prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger tries to land a knee to the head but Raakalainen blocks with his arms.
Belanger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Belanger pushes Raakalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belanger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belanger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raakalainen blocks it with crossed arms.
Belanger misses with a knee to the head.
Belanger lands with a right to the head.
Raakalainen jumps guard but Belanger stands there with Raakalainen around his waist. Raakalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Belanger tries to land a knee to the head but Raakalainen blocks with his arms.
Belanger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raakalainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belanger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belanger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raakalainen looking for a takedown.
Belanger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belanger is pressed up against the cage. Raakalainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Belanger down to the mat. Belanger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raakalainen shoots and misses
and Belanger counters with a good low kick that Raakalainen was not able to check.
Raakalainen fails with the takedown.
Belanger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Belanger doesn't manage to clinch there - Raakalainen circles away.
Raakalainen has his takedown stuffed
and Belanger counters with a nice body kick.
Belanger wants to clinch
and Raakalainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raakalainen.
Raakalainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belanger is keeping the position for now.
Raakalainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Belanger is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Belanger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Raakalainen darts in trying to clinch
and Belanger counters with a good low kick that Raakalainen was not able to check.
Belanger misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Raakalainen misses
and Belanger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belanger throws a looping overhand right but Raakalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Belanger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raakalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Belanger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raakalainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Belanger tries to score with a low kick but Raakalainen moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger wants to clinch up but Raakalainen keeps it at a distance.
Belanger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raakalainen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Raakalainen seems to be looking for submissions.
Belanger trying to control but Raakalainen postures up.
Raakalainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belanger defends it well.
Raakalainen is trying to work for a kimura but Belanger is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raakalainen stands up and waves to Belanger to follow him.
Belanger looks to clinch
and Raakalainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raakalainen seems to be working for a kimura but Belanger defends the submission attempt.
Belanger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raakalainen is working away from the top position though.
Belanger keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raakalainen is looking for a kimura but Belanger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raakalainen to get the leverage.
Raakalainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belanger defends it well.
Belanger gets back to full guard.
Raakalainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Belanger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Belanger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Belanger!
Belanger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belanger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belanger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Raakalainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Belanger dives on top into guard.
Belanger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Raakalainen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belanger has passed into half guard!
Raakalainen wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Raakalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Belanger 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Joe Belanger!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Joe Belanger!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Joe Belanger!
Joe Belanger wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tie Domi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Almerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tie Domi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tie Domi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Almerson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almerson manages to avoid it.
Domi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Domi just misses with a punch to the body.
Domi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Almerson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Domi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Almerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Domi.
Almerson tries to clinch there but Domi circles away.
Almerson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Domi's waist but Domi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almerson off to one side.
Domi throws a series of punches but Almerson avoids them all with ease.
Domi lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Almerson sprawling to the canvas. Domi follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Almerson hang on?
Almerson is looking to control Domi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Almerson avoid being mounted?
Almerson tries to get to full guard but Domi has control of the leg.
Almerson trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domi trying to mount his opponent but Almerson defends it.
Almerson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Almerson is looking for a sweep. Domi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Almerson tries to get to full guard but Domi has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almerson is not content to let Domi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almerson trying to control from the bottom.
Domi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almerson is trying to maintain the position but Domi is very close to passing his half guard.
Almerson tries to roll over but Domi keeps him under control.
Domi tries to pass to full mount but Almerson defends it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Almerson slips a jab from Domi.
Almerson ducks right into an uppercut from Domi.
Almerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Domi tries to avoid it but Almerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Domi to the ground. Domi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almerson rushes Domi and presses him up against the cage.
Almerson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tie Domi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Almerson.
Almerson keeps control of Domi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Almerson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domi blocks an elbow strike.
Almerson fails to pull guard.
Domi is trying to break the clinch but Almerson has him pressed against the cage.
Domi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tie Domi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domi connects with a body shot.
Almerson looks gassed!
Domi scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Domi does no damage.
Almerson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice combo by Domi! Oh, that's hurt him - Almerson falls to the canvas and Domi follows him into side control.
Almerson is rocked!
Domi wants to control but Almerson is keeping him busy.
Domi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Almerson is still in real trouble! Can Domi finish him?
Domi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Almerson seems to have recovered his senses.
Domi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almerson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almerson is trying to work for a sweep but Domi has mounted him!
Domi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Domi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Domi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Almerson is rocked!
Domi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Almerson is still in real trouble! Can Domi finish him?
Almerson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Almerson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Almerson is squirming around, avoiding Domi's attempts to control the action.
Domi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Domi unloading with bombs!
Almerson seems to have recovered his senses.
Domi working Almerson over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tie Domi 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.
Domi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Almerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domi is looking to wear down Almerson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Domi fails with a takedown attempt.
Almerson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Domi counters with a left hand that sends Almerson to the canvas!
It looks like Jimmy Almerson has been cut.
Domi wants to pass the guard but Almerson is keeping the position.
Domi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Domi wants to control from the top but Almerson keeps moving.
Domi distracts Almerson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Almerson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Almerson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almerson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Domi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Almerson's guard.
Almerson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Domi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Domi wants to control but Almerson is keeping him busy.
Domi winds up and cracks Almerson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Domi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Almerson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Domi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Domi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Domi controlling his opponent.
Domi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Almerson's face.
Domi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Domi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Almerson is looking to escape.
Domi avoids the attempt from Almerson to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domi looking to control but Almerson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Almerson working to try and regain half guard.
Domi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Domi prevents Almerson from getting the reversal.
Domi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Almerson tries to lock up and control but Domi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Domi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Domi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Domi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almerson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Domi with shots to the head and body - Almerson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Domi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Almerson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Almerson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tie Domi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Wayland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludo Wayland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Kasugi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasugi cracks the inside of Wayland's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Kasugi as Wayland shoots in.
Ludo Wayland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayland misses with a takedown attempt - Kasugi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Wayland moves out of range.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasugi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasugi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludo Wayland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses.
Kasugi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayland fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasugi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayland shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasugi sprawls well. He's pushed Wayland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasugi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wayland's head.
Wayland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayland wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasugi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasugi is doing well to control the position and prevent Wayland from advancing to side control.
Wayland is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kasugi as he works his way to full guard.
Wayland is breathing heavily.
Kasugi controlling the position.
Wayland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kasugi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wayland has Kasugi in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasugi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kasugi stacks Wayland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kasugi!
Wayland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wayland has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kasugi works to full guard.
Wayland trying to move into half guard but instead Kasugi has managed to sweep!
Wayland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kasugi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kasugi slows the pace down in half guard.
Wayland is trying to get back to full guard.
Wayland trying to get back to full guard but Kasugi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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.
Wayland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasugi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wayland working to try and regain half guard.
Kasugi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kasugi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wayland.
Wayland misses with a takedown attempt - Kasugi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wayland shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Kasugi.
Kasugi scores with a leg kick.
Kasugi thumps Wayland with a low kick.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Wayland moves out of range.
Kasugi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasugi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Kasugi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kasugi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Wayland moves out of range.
Wayland shoots in and drives through. Kasugi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludo Wayland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayland tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sho Kasugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kasugi throws a sloppy head kick and Wayland moves out of range easily.
Kasugi throws a hook but Wayland avoids it easily.
Kasugi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasugi pinned against the cage. Kasugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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.
Wayland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasugi as he avoids it easily.
Wayland takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses.
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Wayland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wayland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasugi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayland shoots in and bounces Kasugi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wayland postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kasugi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wayland, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wayland working over Kasugi with some ground and pound. Kasugi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wayland seems to be working for a kimura but Kasugi defends the submission attempt.
Wayland misses with a head shot. Kasugi uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kasugi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wayland is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasugi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kasugi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wayland to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasugi throws a sloppy head kick and Wayland moves out of range easily.
Wayland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wayland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kasugi stops Wayland from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wayland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kasugi is now in Wayland's guard. A big mistake from Wayland there, giving up the dominant position!
Kasugi postures up.
Kasugi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi stays in close to Wayland's body and controls the position.
Wayland is looking for a triangle here but Kasugi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wayland is being controlled here.
Wayland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kasugi taking a breather here.
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.
Wayland is looking for a sweep.
Wayland trying to remain calm as Kasugi controls from the top position.
Wayland looking for a sweep but Kasugi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wayland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayland is working hard here to advance position.
Kasugi controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Kasugi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sho Kasugi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasugi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wayland has a takedown stuffed.
Kasugi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sho Kasugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wayland is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Kasugi as Wayland shoots in.
Oh Wayland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludo Wayland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayland shoots in and drives through. Kasugi sprawls well.
Wayland seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Wayland moves out of range.
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayland ducks under a wild hook from Kasugi.
Wayland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludo Wayland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasugi throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Kasugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kasugi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Sho Kasugi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Sho Kasugi!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sho Kasugi!
Sho Kasugi wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shingo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I stand alone - Godsmack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingo Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.
Takeda tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stone tries to bum rush Takeda with a series of wild strikes but Takeda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Takeda's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone misses with a leg kick.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andy Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Takeda moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeda.
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.
Takeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Takeda ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone dips to his left and cracks Takeda with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone throws a head kick but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeda tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Shingo Takeda has been cut.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stone throws a head kick but Takeda moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda moves into the clinch.
Takeda taking a breather.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Takeda.
Takeda connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andy Stone has been cut.
Stone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Takeda.
A body shot lands from Takeda.
Takeda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takeda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shingo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Stone.
Takeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stone.
A right handed body shot lands from Takeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is pressed up against the cage. Stone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takeda down to the mat. Takeda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stone misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeda.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone throws a series of punches but Takeda avoids them all with ease.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Takeda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Shingo Takeda will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stone.
Takeda tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takeda wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Takeda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone misses with the combination.
Stone swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Takeda dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Takeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Andy Stone!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Andy Stone!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Andy Stone!
Andy Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Portgas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace Portgas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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210 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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nuppu Lupaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ace Portgas!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupaus throws a big shot that misses.
Portgas shoots in and drives through. Lupaus sprawls well.
Lupaus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portgas 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.
Portgas drops back looking for a leg! Lupaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lupaus manages to kick Portgas off! Portgas jumps back into Lupaus's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Portgas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lupaus wants to sweep but no luck.
Portgas drops back looking for a leg! Lupaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lupaus manages to kick Portgas off! Portgas jumps back into Lupaus's guard.
Portgas looks gassed!
Portgas postures up.
Portgas drops back looking for a leg! Lupaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lupaus manages to kick Portgas off! Portgas jumps back into Lupaus's guard.
Lupaus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Portgas shoots in and drives through. Lupaus sprawls well.
Portgas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lupaus stuffs the takedown.
Nuppu Lupaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Portgas.
Portgas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Portgas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupaus lunges at Portgas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Portgas's hand.
Portgas ducks right into an uppercut from Lupaus.
Portgas takes one to the side of the head.
Lupaus lands with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Lupaus - just one landing.
Lupaus scores a takedown into full mount!
Portgas is rocked!
Lupaus landing shots from mount.
Portgas is still in real trouble! Can Lupaus finish him?
Lupaus looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Portgas covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuppu Lupaus!
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G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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