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Rising Sun 22 : Kouman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riese Deponte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Patriarkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riese Deponte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riese Deponte !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurgen Patriarkki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patriarkki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deponte swivels and escapes.
Deponte shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Patriarkki's guard.
Deponte looking to pass the guard.
Deponte is working hard here to advance position.
Deponte trying to control the position from guard on top but Patriarkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patriarkki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deponte looking to pass the guard.
Patriarkki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Deponte controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patriarkki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Deponte gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Deponte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Patriarkki is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Deponte has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Patriarkki is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Riese Deponte !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer Fisher has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Spencer Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fisher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stevenson struggling a bit here.
Fisher sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stevenson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Fisher keeps moving and retains side control.
Fisher wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Stevenson sneaks back into half guard.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Fisher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Fisher.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Stevenson shoots in and bounces Fisher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fisher tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson blocks the strikes from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a strike from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fisher's face as Stevenson controls the position.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Fisher struggling a bit here.
Fisher wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Fisher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ricky Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Fisher throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fisher looks gassed!
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Stevenson is very close to passing his half guard.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevenson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fisher tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Stevenson is working for a kimura but Fisher is defending it quite comfortably.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Stevenson sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevenson. Stevenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fisher looks to land a strike but Stevenson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fisher is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Fisher scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fisher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fisher stands up and waves to Stevenson to follow him.
Fisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fisher off to one side.
Spencer Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
Fisher scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fisher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fisher as he avoids it easily.
Fisher has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stevenson.
Fisher wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevenson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Stevenson tries to pass.
Fisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fisher is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fisher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stevenson wants to stand up but Fisher is controlling him.
Fisher with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Stevenson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fisher misses with a takedown
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stevenson won't allow Fisher to get back to his feet.
Fisher is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stevenson pushes down on Fisher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fisher wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.
Stevenson is trying to control. Fisher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stevenson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson works his way to his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fisher wants to improve his position but Stevenson is controlling well.
Fisher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fisher wants to control but Stevenson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fisher tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Stevenson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fisher defends it well.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Fisher is defending well.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Fisher is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fisher.
Fisher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ricky Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Fisher.
Stevenson lands an elbow inside.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow.
Stevenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fisher is trying to trip Stevenson. He has hold of a leg but Stevenson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fisher persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stevenson is on top in guard.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Fisher is keeping the position.
Fisher trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson gets to his feet - Fisher follows without any prompting.
Stevenson shoots in but Fisher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fisher avoids the attempt from Stevenson to control.
Stevenson is trying desperately to improve position.
Stevenson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fisher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fisher lands a nice shot to the head.
Fisher has hold of Stevenson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stevenson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fisher with the ground and pound from mount.
Stevenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fisher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fisher with shots to the head and body - Stevenson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stevenson wants to hold on but Fisher pushes him away.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Stevenson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fisher raining down shots from the mount!
Fisher raining down shots from the mount!
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 Ricky Stevenson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fisher lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fisher raining down shots from the mount!
Stevenson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fisher lands with a punch from half guard.
Stevenson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevenson wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Ricky Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Fisher wants to stand but Stevenson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisher decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fisher has a takedown stuffed.
Stevenson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fisher looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fisher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevenson off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevenson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stevenson is working to get back to half guard.
Fisher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fisher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fisher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spencer Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Fisher tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away.
Stevenson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fisher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fisher prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Fisher working for a guillotine from mount but Stevenson is in no mood to give up.
Fisher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fisher working Stevenson over with strikes here.
Stevenson is looking to get to half guard.
Fisher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to improve his position but Fisher isn't that keen on the idea.
Fisher cracks Stevenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stevenson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Stevenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fisher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stevenson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ricky Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
Fisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stevenson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stevenson is in trouble now - Fisher has advanced to mount!
Fisher with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stevenson's face.
Stevenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fisher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stevenson looks a forlorn figure.
Fisher landing strikes from the mount.
Fisher looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fisher prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Fisher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stevenson tries to reverse the position but Fisher maintains control.
Fisher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stevenson is rocked!
Fisher swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spencer Fisher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JJ Oppapatika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Ashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oppapatika comes to the cage accompanied by My Way. Ashida has chosen Keep Hope Alive as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
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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, JJ Oppapatika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Ashida!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashida feints and as Oppapatika raises his hands in defense, Ashida changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oppapatika keeping full guard, as Ashida tries to pass.
Oppapatika keeping moving, preventing Ashida from controlling successfully.
Ashida makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oppapatika on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oppapatika tries to get out of the position.
Oppapatika keeping moving, preventing Ashida from controlling successfully.
Ashida advances position into side control!
Ashida fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Ashida crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Ashida are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ashida trying to control the action but Oppapatika is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashida postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oppapatika connects with a body shot.
Oppapatika scores with a hook to the body. Ashida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Oppapatika finds it's target.
Manny Ashida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oppapatika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oppapatika lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ashida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oppapatika circles away.
Oppapatika tries to bum rush Ashida with a series of wild strikes but Ashida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oppapatika scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashida doesn't seem bothered though.
JJ Oppapatika is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oppapatika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oppapatika could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashida takes one to the chin there.
Ashida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oppapatika throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ashida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ashida tries to score a body lock takedown but Oppapatika shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ashida looks gassed!
Ashida drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oppapatika gets the underhooks and prevents it.
JJ Oppapatika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Ashida.
Ashida struggles to land a body shot inside as Oppapatika controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oppapatika throws a punch but it's blocked by Ashida.
Oppapatika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oppapatika fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oppapatika. Ashida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Oppapatika as Ashida shoots in.
Ashida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ashida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oppapatika scores with a decent looking hook.
Oppapatika scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ashida in his tracks.
Ashida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oppapatika connects with a jab.
Oppapatika lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oppapatika.
Oppapatika lands with a straight right. Ashida didn't see that one coming.
Ashida moves forwards but Oppapatika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oppapatika throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashida closes the distance and clinches up with Oppapatika, looking for a takedown. Ashida pushes Oppapatika against the cage but Oppapatika circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ashida drops his hands momentarily and Oppapatika takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oppapatika scores with a jab to the body.
Ashida looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oppapatika is fending him off so far but Ashida persists. Nope, Oppapatika circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Oppapatika scores with a four punch combination!
Oppapatika scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ashida doesn't seem bothered though.
Oppapatika thuds his right hand into Ashida's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oppapatika with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oppapatika with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oppapatika fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oppapatika swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ashida.
Oppapatika goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Oppapatika dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oppapatika lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Ashida or perhaps it was just good defense by Oppapatika which made him look bad.
Oppapatika looks to land a combination. Ashida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ashida tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oppapatika swivels and escapes.
Oppapatika throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oppapatika lands a jab.
Oppapatika cracks Ashida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ashida is breathing heavily.
Ashida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ashida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oppapatika moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppapatika lands a glancing blow to the side of Ashida's head.
Oppapatika scores with a jab to the body.
Oppapatika scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ashida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ashida has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oppapatika bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oppapatika connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ashida's hands.
Oppapatika comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oppapatika throws a good cross that connects.
Oppapatika scores with a jab. Ashida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oppapatika listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ashida fails to land the takedown.
JJ Oppapatika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Ashida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika punishes Ashida's body with a nice straight punch.
Oppapatika is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oppapatika lands a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Oppapatika.
Oppapatika connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
JJ Oppapatika is winning the standup battle so far.
Oppapatika stuns Ashida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oppapatika scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oppapatika lands a body shot.
Oppapatika connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice shot by Oppapatika.
Oppapatika fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ashida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Oppapatika - just one landing.
Oppapatika comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ashida takes one to the chin there.
Oppapatika wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oppapatika connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ashida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oppapatika lands with a nice combination. Ashida backs away looking to recover.
Ashida shoots in and drives through. Oppapatika sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oppapatika.
Oppapatika digs a good hook to Ashida's body.
Manny Ashida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oppapatika cracks Ashida with a good jab.
Oppapatika moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oppapatika lands with a hook. Ashida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oppapatika stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashida. Ashida gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashida ducks right into an uppercut from Oppapatika.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oppapatika lands a with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Oppapatika coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Oppapatika dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Oppapatika changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashida shoots for a double leg takedown but Oppapatika sprawls well. He's pushed Ashida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ashida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oppapatika scores with a hook to the body. Ashida takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ashida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ashida takes one on the button.
Ashida shoots in for a double leg but Oppapatika sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
JJ Oppapatika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Ashida.
Ashida moves forwards but Oppapatika connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oppapatika connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oppapatika cracks Ashida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oppapatika lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ashida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oppapatika displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oppapatika throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ashida on the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Oppapatika scores with a four punch combination!
Ashida walks into a jab.
Ashida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oppapatika circles away.
Ashida fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashida walks into a straight right hand from Oppapatika.
Oppapatika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashida can do to turn this around?
Ashida tries to move into range but Oppapatika moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ashida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppapatika scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ashida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oppapatika will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oppapatika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ashida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oppapatika keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ashida slips a jab and a cross from Oppapatika.
Oppapatika works Ashida's body with a nice hook.
Ashida fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oppapatika dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oppapatika is working the combinations to good effect here.
Oppapatika connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oppapatika scores with a nice strike.
Oppapatika bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashida's head.
Ashida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oppapatika circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Oppapatika.
Oppapatika rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ashida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ashida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashida takes one to the side of the head.
Ashida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oppapatika.
Oppapatika tests Ashida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashida shoots in but no luck this time.
Ashida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oppapatika tries to avoid it but Ashida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oppapatika to the ground. Oppapatika escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oppapatika darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ashida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oppapatika jabs at Ashida's body.
Manny Ashida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Oppapatika showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oppapatika, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Oppapatika!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Miller!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sanchez down.
Miller working the ground and pound from side control.
Miller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller has hold of Sanchez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sanchez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Miller cranks the arm and Sanchez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sanchez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jeff Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diziz Sparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparta comes to the cage accompanied by Just like you imagined - 300 theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Constantinides's choice of entrance music: War by Judas Priest. Diziz Sparta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ares Constantinides's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diziz Sparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ares Constantinides!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparta slips a jab and a cross from Constantinides.
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch but Constantinides swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Constantinides scores with a hook.
Sparta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sparta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Constantinides wants to get back to full guard.
Constantinides is trying to maintain the position but Sparta is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Constantinides wants to get back to his feet.
Sparta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Constantinides defends it well.
Constantinides slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sparta!
Constantinides tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Constantinides can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparta is looking to escape.
Sparta is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinides looking to control but Sparta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Constantinides tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparta can't escape the position.
Sparta 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.
Constantinides wants to pass the guard but Sparta is defending well.
Constantinides seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparta punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Constantinides sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Constantinides stands and steps away. Sparta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Constantinides connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Constantinides stuns Sparta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Constantinides scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinides throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinides throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Constantinides.
Constantinides scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sparta in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinides avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparta shoots for a takedown but Constantinides saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Constantinides swinging wilding here.
Sparta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Constantinides.
Sparta avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Constantinides misses.
Good shot there by Constantinides.
Sparta tries to clinch up.
Sparta wants to clinch up but Constantinides keeps it at a distance.
Constantinides misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ares Constantinides seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinides throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinides throws the kick towards the body but Sparta avoids it.
Constantinides throws a right and a left that both miss.
Constantinides cracks a nice hook into Sparta's ribs.
Ares Constantinides is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Constantinides.
Sparta gets a clinch.
Constantinides breaks from the clinch.
Constantinides tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparta was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantinides.
Constantinides lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sparta at a distance.
Constantinides's corner calls for a 1-2. Constantinides obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Constantinides, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sparta tries to close the distance and clinch but Constantinides swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Constantinides throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Constantinides connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Constantinides misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Constantinides misses with a low kick.
Sparta avoids the body shot from Constantinides.
Sparta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Constantinides swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinides smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sparta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Constantinides swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diziz Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Constantinides scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sparta doesn't seem bothered though.
Constantinides goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Diziz Sparta has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides drops Sparta with a left and a right! Oh, Sparta is hurt - Constantinides dives into side control looking to finish!
Sparta is rocked!
Constantinides just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Constantinides 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.
Constantinides decides to stand back up. Constantinides steps back and let's Sparta get back to his feet.
Constantinides ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparta moves away.
Constantinides scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta misses with a takedown attempt - Constantinides sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Constantinides throws a combination. Sparta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Constantinides does no damage.
Constantinides throws an overhand right that lands on Sparta's shoulder, as Sparta tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinides lands with a shot to the body.
Constantinides misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ares Constantinides seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparta walks into a stiff left hand from Constantinides.
Sparta shoots in for a double leg but Constantinides sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Constantinides showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diziz Sparta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Constantinides misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Sparta with that takedown attempt.
Sparta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Constantinides counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Constantinides counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Sparta down! Constantinides is looking to finish but Sparta is intelligently defending himself.
Constantinides gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to de liver by Constantinides. Beautiful body shot.
Constantinides throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Constantinides misses with the combination.
Constantinides scores with a hook to the body. Sparta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ares Constantinides is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides scores with a hook.
Constantinides scores with a shot to the body.
Constantinides scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinides throws a leg kick but Sparta moved away.
Constantinides works the jab nicely.
Constantinides lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparta circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as Constantinides lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparta doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinides lands a with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparta circles away quickly and effectively.
Constantinides dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinides lands a really nice looking cross but Sparta seems unphased.
Sparta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sparta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinides getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Constantinides throws a leg kick but Sparta checks it.
Constantinides has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparta takes one on the button.
Constantinides lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides's corner calls for a 1-2. Constantinides obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Sparta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Constantinides lands with a right that hurts Sparta. Sparta looks to clinch but Constantinides throws a short knee that drops Sparta. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ares Constantinides!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacman comes into the arena with Bebot by Black Eyed Peas blaring out of the sound system. Butler has chosen Blind Man Can See It as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Butler!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacman lands with a cross.
Butler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Butler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pacman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Pacman.
Butler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Butler throws a sloppy head kick and Pacman moves out of range easily.
Butler avoids the body shot from Pacman.
Butler tries to clinch up.
Butler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Butler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pacman thuds a left hand into Butler's body.
Butler tries to clinch but Pacman is having none of it.
Butler throws a sloppy head kick and Pacman moves out of range easily.
Butler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butler throws a head kick that half lands.
Pacman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacman scores with a hook.
Pacman avoids the head kick by Butler.
Pacman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butler was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Butler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacman.
Pacman avoids a kick to the body.
Butler keeps Pacman at a distance using the push kick.
Butler tries to clinch but Pacman moves out of range.
Billy Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacman avoids the head kick by Butler.
Butler feints and then cracks Pacman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pacman down.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacman misses the target.
Butler swinging wilding here.
Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pacman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pacman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butler has time to react.
Pacman scores with a jab to the body.
Pacman takes one on the button.
Butler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butler clinches up against the cage.
Pacman is trying to maintain a safe position but Butler gets an underhook and turns Pacman into the cage.
Pacman lands with a short shot to the head.
Butler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Butler with a knee to the head.
It looks like Manny Pacman has been cut.
Butler misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacman has a couple of punches blocked by Butler.
Pacman slowing the pace effectively.
Butler misses with a knee strike.
Pacman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pacman gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pacman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pacman can't find room to land a body shot as Butler controls the action.
Butler misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Pacman.
Butler looks gassed!
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pacman.
Pacman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacman tries a body shot but Butler blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butler.
Pacman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pacman lands a shoulder strike.
Pacman can't find room to land a body shot as Butler controls the action.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pacman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Pacman.
Pacman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pacman managing to block the knees to the body from Butler.
Pacman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman lands a left hand.
Pacman blocks the elbow strike.
Pacman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pacman lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pacman controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Pacman.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Pacman blocks with his arms.
Pacman lands a shot to the body.
Pacman looking to slow down the pace here.
Pacman lands a nice shot to the body.
Butler misses with a knee to the head.
Pacman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butler.
Pacman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pacman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pacman is working Butler over against the cage.
Pacman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pacman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Butler looking to throw knees to the head but Pacman is blocking nicely.
Pacman works on Butler's body with a couple of short punches.
Pacman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butler is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pacman.
Pacman has Butler pushed against the cage.
Pacman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Butler misses with a knee to the head.
Butler misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Butler as Pacman tries to tie him up.
Pacman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Butler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pacman's brow.
Butler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacman.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pacman.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacman trying to control the position but instead, Butler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pacman into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pacman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pacman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Pacman has Butler pressed against the cage.
Pacman lands a nice uppercut.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pacman misses with a hook. Butler ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Pacman misses.
Butler moves in looking to clinch but Pacman pushes him off.
Butler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pacman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A thudding body kick lands there by Butler!
A swing and a miss from Pacman.
Butler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacman looks to land a right hand but Butler moved out of range.
Butler lands with a slapping head kick.
Butler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pacman thuds his right hand into Butler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pacman throws a jab when Butler was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacman lands a slapping body shot.
Pacman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butler.
Pacman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacman throws a jab but it's blocked by Butler.
Pacman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butler lands with a kick to the temple. Pacman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman misses with a wild body shot.
Pacman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butler.
Butler misses with a jab to the body
and Pacman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Butler lands with a kick to the temple. Pacman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut lands for Pacman. That snapped Butler's head back.
Pacman moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacman lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pacman!
Butler tries to clinch but Pacman is having none of it.
Pacman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Butler blocks a jab.
Pacman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Butler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Butler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butler rushes Pacman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Butler.
Pacman is trying to stall.
Butler lands a damaging elbow.
Pacman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Pacman blocks with his arms.
Butler is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Butler crunches a lovely knee into Pacman's ribcage.
Pacman cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
Pacman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Butler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Pacman blocks with his arms.
Pacman lands with a right to the head.
Pacman scores with a shot to the side of Butler's head.
Butler tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacman avoids the damage to the body.
Pacman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pacman lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pacman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pacman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacman gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Pacman.
Pacman scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pacman cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
Pacman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
Butler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacman blocks it with crossed arms.
Pacman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Pacman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Butler is keeping busy.
Pacman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Butler.
Pacman scores with a shoulder strike.
Pacman trying to control the position but instead, Butler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pacman into the cage.
Pacman tries to work over Butler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Pacman blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Pacman.
Pacman works on Butler's body with a couple of short punches.
Pacman lands a body punch.
Manny Pacman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pacman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pacman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pacman lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacman stalls.
Pacman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butler misses with a knee strike.
Pacman avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Pacman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Pacman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pacman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
Butler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pacman as the two fighters clinch.
Pacman lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pacman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butler backwards.
Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pacman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pacman.
A hook to the body from Pacman.
Pacman lands a right hand.
Butler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacman.
Pacman trying to control the position but instead, Butler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pacman into the cage.
Pacman gets through Butler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butler misses with a knee to the head.
Pacman effectively controlling the action here.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacman lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pacman throws a body punch but Butler moves out of range.
Pacman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Butler was well out of range. Poor timing from Pacman.
Pacman lunges at Butler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butler's hand.
Butler throws a sloppy head kick
and Pacman counters with a series of strikes. Butler will be more careful next time no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Pacman.
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butler has Pacman up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butler blocks an uppercut.
Butler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pacman can't find room to land a body shot as Butler controls the action.
Butler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacman.
Butler misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacman scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pacman.
A short right from Pacman on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pacman scores with a hook to the body.
Pacman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Butler up against the cage.
Pacman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler misses with a knee to the head.
Pacman cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
Pacman lands a body punch.
Pacman lands with a short shot to the head.
Butler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pacman cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
Pacman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pacman has Butler pressed against the cage.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Butler misses with an elbow strike.
Pacman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
Pacman is trying to stall.
Pacman lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Pacman.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pacman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacman.
Pacman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pacman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
Pacman stalling in the clinch but Butler improves position.
Manny Pacman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butler throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacman.
Butler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacman blocks it with crossed arms.
Pacman lands a nice shot to the body.
Pacman avoids the elbow strike from Butler, against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Pacman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Butler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pacman blocks it with crossed arms.
Pacman lands a body punch.
Pacman managing to block the knees to the body from Butler.
Pacman is working Butler over against the cage.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Pacman blocks with his arms.
Butler trying to land knees to the body.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Butler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pacman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman tries to stall but Butler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pacman lands a shot to the body.
Pacman avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Pacman.
A short right from Pacman.
Butler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Butler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pacman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butler or not.
Pacman stalling the fight.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Pacman.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pacman slowing the pace effectively.
Pacman blocks the elbow strike.
Butler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pacman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pacman avoiding damage as Butler throws knees to the body.
Pacman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Butler missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pacman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pacman is leaning against Butler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pacman is pushing Butler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pacman cracks Butler with a nice body shot.
Butler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Pacman.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Billy Butler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pacman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butlers head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pacman 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janno Kivessoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Daisuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivessoo comes to the cage accompanied by Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Janno Kivessoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Daisuke!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daisuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivessoo tries to clinch but Daisuke is having none of it.
A big left from Kivessoo misses.
Daisuke misses the jab.
Daisuke throws the left hand but Kivessoo avoids the punch easily.
Daisuke looks to land a right hand but Kivessoo moved out of range.
Kivessoo clinches up against the cage.
Kivessoo stalling the fight.
Daisuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivessoo.
Daisuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kivessoo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daisuke tries to score a body lock takedown but Kivessoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daisuke working aggressively here.
Kivessoo misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo trying to land knees to the body.
Kivessoo throws an elbow that misses.
Kivessoo trying to land knees to the body.
Daisuke gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kivessoo tries to roll over but Daisuke keeps him under control.
Kivessoo wants to control but Daisuke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kivessoo is looking to escape.
Daisuke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kivessoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Daisuke works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisuke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kivessoo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kivessoo!
Kivessoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Daisuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kivessoo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daisuke looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kivessoo is defending well. Daisuke quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kivessoo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Daisuke celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akio Daisuke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Samuels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akio Hideyoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akio Hideyoshi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Samuels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akio Hideyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideyoshi misses with a head kick.
Samuels misses with a straight right.
Hideyoshi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hideyoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hideyoshi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samuels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hideyoshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hideyoshi keeping moving, preventing Samuels from controlling successfully.
Samuels looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hideyoshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels looking to sit in guard and control but Hideyoshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Samuels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hideyoshi wants to control from the top but Samuels keeps moving.
Hideyoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Samuels.
Hideyoshi trying to control but Samuels is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hideyoshi pushes Samuels up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hideyoshi fails to land.
Hideyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samuels jumps guard and drags Hideyoshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hideyoshi trying to control but Samuels is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samuels is looking for a triangle but Hideyoshi pushes his legs off easily.
Hideyoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Samuels.
Hideyoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Hideyoshi trying to control but Samuels is working from the bottom.
Samuels has control of Hideyoshi's left arm, preventing Hideyoshi from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hideyoshi controlling from the top position.
Hideyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels trying to control the position.
Hideyoshi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hideyoshi trying to control the action but Samuels is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Samuels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hideyoshi controls the position.
Samuels manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hideyoshi's best efforts.
Hideyoshi tries to pass to full mount but Samuels defends it.
Samuels is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samuels is trying is best to control the position here.
Samuels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hideyoshi trying to control the action but Samuels is working from the bottom.
Samuels keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hideyoshi trying to pass the guard but Samuels defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samuels lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hideyoshi at a distance.
Samuels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Samuels dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Samuels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Sam Samuels has been cut.
Samuels drops Hideyoshi with a right and a left! Samuels comes rushing in but Hideyoshi regains his composure and manages to keep Samuels in guard.
It looks like Akio Hideyoshi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hideyoshi trying to control the position.
Samuels is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Samuels trying to control but Hideyoshi is working from the bottom.
Samuels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hideyoshi is keeping the position for now.
Samuels preventing the sweep.
Hideyoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samuels manages to get himself to full guard.
Hideyoshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideyoshi controlling from the top position.
Hideyoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Samuels.
Hideyoshi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hideyoshi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Samuels wants to sweep here but Hideyoshi controlling him for the moment.
Samuels is trying to control the position but Hideyoshi postures up.
Samuels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Hideyoshi wants to pass the guard but Samuels is keeping the position.
Samuels throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hideyoshi escapes and throws Samuels's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hideyoshi trying to control the position but Samuels is working away.
Samuels being controlled for a moment.
Hideyoshi trying to control the action but Samuels is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels struggling a bit here.
Hideyoshi controlling the position from side mount.
Samuels is looking for a sweep.
Samuels can't do much from the bottom here.
Hideyoshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samuels keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Samuels misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hideyoshi.
A slow jab from Samuels misses its intended target.
Hideyoshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samuels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hideyoshi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samuels is out of range and Hideyoshi settles back down.
Hideyoshi thuds a left hand into Samuels's body.
Samuels circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samuels decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hideyoshi's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hideyoshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Samuels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hideyoshi tries to get to full guard but Samuels has control of the leg.
Samuels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hideyoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samuels wants to pass to mount but Hideyoshi is defending the position.
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.
Sam Samuels dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Samuels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Samuels lands the left hand.
Samuels throws a looping overhand right but Hideyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Samuels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hideyoshi.
Sam Samuels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hideyoshi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hideyoshi clinches up with Samuels and pushes him back against the cage.
Hideyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Samuels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samuels jumps guard but Hideyoshi stands there with Samuels around his waist. Samuels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samuels tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samuels is trying to break the clinch but Hideyoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Hideyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samuelss head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hideyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Hideyoshi misses with a knee strike.
Samuels managing to block the knees to the body from Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samuels backwards.
Hideyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hideyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hideyoshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samuels or not.
Hideyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Samuels controls the action.
Hideyoshi tries a body shot but Samuels blocks it.
Hideyoshi tries a knee to the head but Samuels blocks it.
Hideyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hideyoshi - that landed with a thud.
Hideyoshi landing knees to the body.
Samuels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hideyoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Samuels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hideyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Samuels blocks with his arms.
Samuels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samuels managing to block the knees to the body from Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Samuels.
Samuels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hideyoshi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hideyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Hideyoshi.
Hideyoshi misses with some punches.
Hideyoshi looking to throw knees to the head but Samuels is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuels is looking to control Hideyoshi's arms but Hideyoshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samuels has his back to the cage.
Hideyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samuels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samuels lands a nice looking body shot.
Hideyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hideyoshi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samuels lands a right hook to the body.
Samuels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hideyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samuels moves away.
Sam Samuels is winning the standup battle so far.
Samuels connects with a right hand. Hideyoshi shakes it off.
Samuels lands a body shot.
Samuels closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Samuels lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hideyoshi keeping moving, preventing Samuels from controlling successfully.
Samuels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hideyoshi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Akio Hideyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Samuels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hideyoshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samuels is controlling him.
Samuels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Samuels trying to control the position from guard on top but Hideyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hideyoshi controls Samuels momentarily but Samuels frees himself.
Samuels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Samuels advances position into side control!
Samuels is trying to get an arm triangle but Hideyoshi is defending well.
Hideyoshi can't do much from the bottom here.
Hideyoshi is not content to let Samuels control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hideyoshi wants to control but Samuels postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Hideyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Samuels 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 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Samuels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rankka Ankka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Trinidad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankka comes to the cage accompanied by Stone Sour - Cardiff. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rankka Ankka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Trinidad!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ankka works his way into full mount!
Trinidad taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Ankka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trinidad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ankka scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinidad regains half guard.
Ankka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trinidad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ankka lands a nice short elbow.
Trinidad actively working from the bottom here.
Ankka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trinidad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ankka scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ankka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trinidad!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinidad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ankka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trinidad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trinidad swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ankka raining down shots from the mount!
Trinidad is in a horrible position here. Ankka smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ankka with the ground and pound from mount.
Ankka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ankka unloading with bombs!
Trinidad taking shots to the head.
Ankka blocks Trinidad's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ankka drops a big elbow. That's hurt Trinidad! More shots from Ankka and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rankka Ankka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Six Feet Under - Lycanthropy. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buck Norris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkes throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawkes misses with a wild combination.
Norris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawkes tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Jonathan Hawkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkes walks into a left hand.
Norris jabs Hawkes right on the nose. Hawkes blinks but takes it well.
Norris misses with a body shot.
Hawkes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norris counters with a leg kick.
Hawkes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Norris. Norris obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Jonathan Hawkes has been cut.
Norris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkes.
A head kick by Hawkes misses
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris as he connects with a hook.
A left lands for Norris.
Hawkes wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawkes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Hawkes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris. That snapped Hawkes's head back.
Norris avoids the body shot from Hawkes.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Hawkes misses
and Norris counters with a head kick.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norris lands a right hook to the body.
Hawkes looks gassed!
Norris lands a jab to Hawkes's midsection.
Norris jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Norris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Norris lands a slapping body shot.
Hawkes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hawkes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Hawkes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hawkes tries to keep at a distance but Norris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris can't break the clinch.
Norris manages to break the clinch.
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawkes.
Norris scores with a nice strike.
Norris throws a series of strikes that have Hawkes backpedaling.
Hawkes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Hawkes down.
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawkes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norris connects with a body shot.
Norris lands a slapping body shot.
Norris rushes Hawkes and presses him up against the cage.
Norris wants to break free but Hawkes has control.
Norris blocking some punches.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Norris breaks from the clinch.
Norris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawkes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawkes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Norris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Norris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkes closes the distance but Norris moves to the side
and Norris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawkes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Hawkes slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Norris, right into the meat.
A jab lands there for Norris.
Hawkes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Norris.
Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawkes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Norris does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Norris scores with a three punch combo!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hawkes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hawkes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Norris stalks Hawkes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawkes's face. Hawkes staggers backwards, shaken.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawkes can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Norris.
Hawkes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norris pushes Hawkes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norris managing to block the knees to the body from Hawkes.
Norris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawkes misses with a punch to the body.
Norris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Norris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hawkes prevents Norris from getting back to his feet.
Hawkes looking to pass the guard.
Norris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawkes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkes forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Norris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris wants to sweep but no luck.
Norris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawkes's guard.
Norris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hawkes throws a lazy head kick
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris throws a nice looking combination but Hawkes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norris catches Hawkes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawkes throws a body kick the misses
and Norris counters with a right hand to the body.
Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawkes closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris avoiding damage as Hawkes throws knees to the body.
Hawkes keeps control of Norris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hawkes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkes darts in trying to clinch
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawkes's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Hawkes misses
and Norris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawkes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Norris lands a head kick!
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkes checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes tries to score with a low kick but Norris moves his leg out of the way.
Hawkes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Norris pushes Hawkes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkes pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris sizes up Hawkes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Norris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawkes throws a leg kick
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris looks to land a combination. Hawkes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Norris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawkes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norris tries to keep at a distance but Hawkes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris stalling in the clinch but Hawkes improves position.
Hawkes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris prevents a body shot from Hawkes.
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris pushes Hawkes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkes trying to land knees to the body.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Norris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawkes in his tracks.
Norris throws a nice head kick!
Hawkes darts in trying to clinch
and Norris counters with a left to the body.
Norris darts in and clinches Hawkes up against the cage.
Norris 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.
Norris digs a good hook to Hawkes's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkes closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Norris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hawkes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawkes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Norris cracks the inside of Hawkes's front leg.
Norris connects with a high kick.
Hawkes throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norris.
Danga de danga de dang - Norris scores with a four punch combination!
Hawkes looks to clinch
and Norris counters with a big head kick but Hawkes shrugs it off.
Hawkes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Norris instigates a clinch.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Hawkes wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Norris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Norris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norris jabs Hawkes right on the nose. Hawkes blinks but takes it well.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hawkes's sensitive parts.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Norris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris scores with a head kick.
Norris lands a head kick!
Hawkes tries to move into range but Norris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawkes misses with a double jab
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris connects with a high kick.
Norris lands with a slapping head kick.
Norris tries to clinch there but Hawkes circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes throws a combination that misses
and Norris counters with a low kick, right behind Hawkes 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris lands the left hand.
Hawkes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hawkes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norris works over Hawkes's head and body with a nice combination.
Hawkes tries to move into range but Norris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norris pushes Hawkes up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hawkes is keeping busy.
Norris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hawkes prevents it.
Hawkes looking to throw knees to the head but Norris is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hawkes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawkes's knee momentarily.
Norris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawkes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkes misses with a hook to the body
and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkes backs up against the cage.
Buck Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norris.
Norris clobbers Hawkes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Norris throws a series of punches but Hawkes moves out of range.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Hawkes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawkes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawkes throws a sloppy head kick
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norris counters with a left to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris. That's going to slow Hawkes down.
Hawkes slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Hawkes throws a head kick that misses
and Norris counters with an outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris lands an overhand right.
Norris scores with a jab. Hawkes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hawkes thows a leg kick but Norris checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawkes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris rushes Hawkes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norris can't break the clinch.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawkes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Norris clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hawkes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Hawkes throws a sloppy head kick
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Hawkes.
A good leg kick by Norris.
Norris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Norris lands with a straight right. Hawkes didn't see that one coming.
Norris scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawkes off the cage and back into rage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawkes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Norris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawkes.
Hawkes darts in trying to clinch
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawkes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawkes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Norris's sensitive parts.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Hawkes.
Norris lands an overhand right.
Norris stalks Hawkes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawkes's face. Hawkes staggers backwards, shaken.
Norris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawkes tries to work over Norris's front leg with a kick but Norris checks it.
Hawkes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
Hawkes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris jabs at Hawkes's body.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris lands a nice looking body shot.
Norris darts in and clinches Hawkes up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Norris clinches up against the cage.
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawkes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Norris counters with a good low kick that Hawkes was not able to check.
A punch combination from Norris misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to slow Hawkes down with leg kicks.
Hawkes tries a low kick but Norris avoids it.
Norris scores with a hook to the body. Hawkes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Norris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawkes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Norris throws a nice head kick!
Hawkes looks to clinch
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norris thumps Hawkes with a low kick.
Norris moves into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkes. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkes misses the body punch
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norris stuns Hawkes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Norris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hawkes's head.
Hawkes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris thumps Hawkes with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris thuds a left hand into Hawkes's body.
Nice body punch from Norris.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris throws a head kick but Hawkes moves out of range.
Hawkes throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a straight right hand.
Hawkes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Norris throws a combination. Hawkes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawkes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norris rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris digs a good hook to Hawkes's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Norris had his way with Jonathan Hawkes in that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hawkes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Norris lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Hawkes misses
and Norris counters with a leg kick.
Hawkes ducks right into an uppercut from Norris.
Norris moves into the clinch successfully.
Hawkes has a couple of punches blocked by Norris.
Norris breaks the clinch.
Hawkes wants to clinch but Norris slips to the side
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawkes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Norris counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawkes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norris paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawkes takes one to the chin there.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkes checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Hawkes is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hawkes needs to keep his hands up - Norris had a free shot at his head there.
Norris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes misses with a hook to the body
and Norris counters with a series of strikes. Hawkes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkes.
Norris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawkes.
Hawkes walks into a left hand.
Norris throws a combination. Hawkes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Norris scores with a nice right hand.
Hawkes throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Norris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawkes at a distance.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norris tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
A jab lands there for Norris.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Hawkes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkes tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Hawkes misses
and Hawkes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawkes misses with a combination
and Norris counters with a nice leg kick.
Norris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Norris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Norris connects with a high kick.
Norris with a hook.
Norris throws a series of strikes that have Hawkes backpedaling.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
Norris lands a jab to Hawkes's midsection.
Norris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jonathan Hawkes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hawkes throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Hawkes blocks a head kick by Norris.
A low kick from Hawkes is predictable there
and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hawkes closes the distance but Norris moves to the side
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a series of punches but Hawkes moves out of range.
Norris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hawkes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norris counters with a head kick.
Norris connects with a high kick.
Norris blocks a head kick by Hawkes.
Hawkes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hawkes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a good low kick that Hawkes was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkes throws a lazy head kick
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Norris works over Hawkes's head and body with a nice combination.
Hawkes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buck Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab, jab by Norris - just one landing.
Norris connects with the punch.
Norris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Norris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:41
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:41
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Norris!
Buck Norris retains his welterweight title!
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