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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Higashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and larry hella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Higashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, larry hella !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashi is looking to clinch.
Higashi closes the distance and pushes hella back into the cage.
Higashi tries a knee to the head but hella blocks it.
hella has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Higashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Higashi.
hella tries to pull guard but Higashi won't allow it.
hella jumps guard and drags Higashi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
hella is looking to sinch up a triangle. Higashi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to hella 's body to avoid the submission. hella has instead reached around Higashi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! hella arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). larry hella !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Joe Joe jr (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Joe Joe jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Joe jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joe Joe jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Joe Joe jr working away.
Joe Joe jr lands some shots froms side control.
Dragon dodges the ground and pound from Joe Joe jr.
Joe Joe jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dragon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dragon is pushing Joe Joe jr's head away, looking to escape. Joe Joe jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Joe Joe jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Joe Joe jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dragon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joe Joe jr dodges the punch combination from Dragon.
Joe Joe jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dragon backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Dragon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joe Joe jr doesn't seem phased though.
Joe Joe jr clobbers Dragon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joe Joe jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Dragon finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dragon.
Dragon dodges the punch combination from Joe Joe jr.
Joe Joe jr throws a series of strikes that have Dragon backpedaling.
Dragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joe Joe jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragon throws a combination that misses
and Joe Joe jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon misses with a double jab
and Joe Joe jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Joe Joe jr looks to throw the jab but Dragon is out of range.
Joe Joe jr lands with a right that hurts Dragon. Dragon looks to clinch but Joe Joe jr throws a short knee that drops Dragon. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Joey Joe Joe jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tanaka endo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ralph Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, tanaka endo!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gordon feints and as endo raises his hands in defense, Gordon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gordon stands and steps away. endo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
endo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gordon lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Gordon tries for a takedown but endo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
endo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gordon.
endo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
endo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gordon lands a left and a right that sends endo crashing to the canvas! Gordon dives into mount looking to finish!
endo is rocked!
Gordon with the ground and pound from mount.
endo is still in real trouble! Can Gordon finish him?
endo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Gordon's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Gordon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubei Yagyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jubei Yagyu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po shoots in for a takedown but Yagyu shows good takedown defense.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Po.
Yagyu throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Po shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yagyu as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po fails to land the takedown.
Yagyu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yagyu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Po looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Yagyu stalls from top position.
Yagyu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Po keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagyu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Yagyu advances to mount.
Yagyu controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yagyu is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Yagyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po misses with a takedown attempt
and Yagyu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Po won't be happy with that.
Yagyu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Po, who protects the arm well.
Yagyu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Po's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yagyu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Yagyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Po misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Po wants to clinch.
Yagyu thows a body shot but no joy.
Yagyu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Po swivels and escapes.
Po tries for a takedown but Yagyu circles away easily
and Yagyu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Yagyu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Yagyu. No joy for Po on that attempt.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po avoids the head kick by Yagyu.
Yagyu fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Po finds it's target.
Po tries for a takedown but Yagyu circles away easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Yagyu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yagyu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yagyu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Po is working for takedown but Yagyu is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po breaks the clinch.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yagyu fails with a takedown attempt.
Yagyu fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Po gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yagyu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Po's guard now.
Yagyu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yagyu wants to pass to mount but Po is defending the position.
Po is looking for a sweep. Yagyu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yagyu is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Po as he works his way to full guard.
Yagyu wants to pass the guard but Po is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Po knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yagyu on the ground.
Yagyu throwing strikes from guard but Po blocks nicely.
Yagyu looking to pass the guard.
Po escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yagyu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Po is looking to clinch but Yagyu is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yagyu looks for a takedown but Po sprawls well.
Po tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yagyu swivels and escapes.
Tong Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Po shoots in but Yagyu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Po slips a jab from Yagyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Yagyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Po misses with a takedown attempt
and Yagyu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Po won't be happy with that.
Yagyu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yagyu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Po will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Yagyu with the ground and pound but Po regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yagyu controlling the action here.
Po is staying active underneath Yagyu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagyu is looking to pass Po's guard but actually Po recovers to full guard.
Yagyu trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Po is adopting a defensive guard.
Yagyu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yagyu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Po has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yagyu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Po has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yagyu but great work by Po.
Po trying to control the action but Yagyu is working from the bottom.
Po is really struggling to control Yagyu but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yagyu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yagyu wants to get back to his feet.
Yagyu tries to get to full guard but Po has control of the leg.
Yagyu is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yagyu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Po wants to control from the top but Yagyu keeps moving.
Yagyu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Po is one step ahead there.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yagyu keeping moving, preventing Po from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jubei Yagyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yagyu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubei Yagyu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Gardan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardan has chosen "Know your enemy" - RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Gardan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardan thows a body shot but no joy.
Gardan blocks the body kick.
Gardan closes the distance and clinches.
Jay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jay missing with knees to the body.
Jay tries to pull guard but Gardan holds him up against the cage and eventually Jay drops back down to his feet.
Jay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jay trying to control the position but instead, Gardan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jay into the cage.
Gardan lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Bob Jay has been cut.
Gardan landing knees to the body.
Jay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jay trying to stall but Gardan improves his position.
Gardan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jay could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gardan manages to break the clinch.
Laurent Gardan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jay closes the distance but Gardan moves to the side
and Gardan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gardan closes the distance and pushes Jay back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardan misses with an elbow strike.
Gardan managing to block the knees to the body from Jay.
Gardan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gardan wants to pass the guard but Jay is keeping the position.
Gardan is looking to stand up but Jay won't let him.
Gardan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardan manages to get himself to full guard.
Jay stopping the sweep attempt from Gardan.
Jay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay passes Gardan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jay is thwarting Gardan's attempts to control the position.
Gardan controlling the position for now.
Gardan is trying to stand.
Jay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gardan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jay is looking for a kimura but Gardan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jay to get the leverage.
Gardan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jay is working away from the top position though.
Gardan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jay works his way into full mount!
Gardan is looking to improve his position but Jay isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardan tries to hold on but Jay pushes him away.
Gardan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gardan has worked his arm free - good work by Gardan!
Jay swings around for an armbar but Gardan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jay's guard.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Gardan from controlling successfully.
Jay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gardan!
Gardan is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gardan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gardan!
Gardan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gardan preventing the sweep.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Gardan from controlling successfully.
Gardan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardan postures up.
Gardan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jay is retaining full guard.
Gardan trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Gardan controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Gardan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Jay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jay misses with a takedown
and Gardan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jay is trying to control but can't.
Gardan prevents Jay from improving his position.
Jay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gardan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardan trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Gardan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jay is trying to control the position but Gardan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gardan is in close to Jay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jay has his foot on Gardan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardan is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardan postures up.
Jay keeping full guard, as Gardan tries to pass.
Gardan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jay throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gardan uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardan tries to move to mount but Jay blocks the move with his legs.
Jay tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gardan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gardan trying to control but Jay is having none of it.
Gardan landing punches.
Jay is squirming around, avoiding Gardan's attempts to control the action.
Gardan scoring with strikes but Jay is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardan with a couple of short strikes.
Gardan tries to control but Jay wriggling away.
Jay wants to control but Gardan is having none of it.
Jay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jay is trying to escape the mount.
Gardan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Gardan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gardan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jay is rocked!
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!
Jay tries to reverse the position but Gardan maintains control.
Gardan tries to control but Jay wriggling away.
Gardan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jay is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jay and Gardan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Laurent Gardan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jay is trying to control Gardan's posture but Gardan avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jay keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Gardan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Jay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gardan counters with a head kick.
Gardan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gardan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardan throws a front kick aimed at Jay's knee but Jay avoids it well.
Jay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gardan counters with a nice leg kick.
Gardan throws a leg kick but Jay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick lands from Gardan that sends Jay to the canvas. Jay tries to scramble back to his feet but Gardan brings him back down into side control.
Oh Jay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gardan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jay seems to have got his legs back now.
Gardan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardan scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardan controlling the pace for now.
Jay working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Gardan.
Gardan lands a big shot there that rocks Jay but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gardan goes for an armbar but Jay turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jay is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gardan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gardan has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jay controls Gardan momentarily but Gardan frees himself.
Gardan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gardan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gardan trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
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.
Gardan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jay will feel that in the morning.
Jay walks into a stiff left hand from Gardan.
Gardan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gardan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gardan - the referee stops the clock and Jay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gardan. Jay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jay sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bob Jay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laurent Gardan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jay crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gardan - the referee stops the clock and Jay gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gardan. Jay manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gardan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gardan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gardan.
Gardan misses with a head kick.
Gardan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jay's calf.
Jay takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gardan can pounce on him.
Gardan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardan lands with a nice body kick.
Gardan throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laurent Gardan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gardan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurent Gardan!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mcpaene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinobu Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Mcpaene could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shinobu Hayabusa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Mcpaene!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinobu Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayabusa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mcpaene gets a takedown into half guard.
Hayabusa is trying to control but can't.
Hayabusa is trying to stand up here but Mcpaene is controlling him well.
Mcpaene working the head and body with strikes.
Hayabusa is trying to maintain the position but Mcpaene is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcpaene has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcpaene is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayabusa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcpaene.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayabusa wants to improve his position but Mcpaene is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa is looking to escape.
Mcpaene not doing much here.
Hayabusa is staying active underneath Mcpaene, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcpaene prevents Hayabusa from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcpaene trying to pass the guard but Hayabusa defending well.
Mcpaene is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcpaene shoots in for a takedown but Hayabusa shows good takedown defense.
Mcpaene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcpaene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcpaene throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpaene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa swinging wilding here.
Hayabusa fails with the takedown
and Mcpaene counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hayabusa!
Joe Mcpaene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinobu Hayabusa.
Hayabusa somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Hayabusa misses with a takedown
and Mcpaene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa pushes Mcpaene off but Mcpaene dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Mcpaene are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mcpaene throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mcpaene takes a little break here. Hayabusa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mcpaene has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcpaene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mcpaene dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mcpaene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mcpaene shoots in and drives through. Hayabusa sprawls well.
Hayabusa lands a front kick.
Hayabusa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mcpaene.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcpaene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayabusa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hayabusa throws a one two combo.
Mcpaene with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hayabusa counters with a big head kick but Mcpaene shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mcpaene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcpaene swivels and escapes.
Hayabusa misses with a takedown
and Mcpaene counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hayabusa's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to get back to his feet but Mcpaene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayabusa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hayabusa trying to keep a closed guard but Mcpaene is proving a slippery customer.
Mcpaene wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Hayabusa managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpaene won't allow Hayabusa to get back to his feet.
Mcpaene trying to control but Hayabusa is working from the bottom.
Hayabusa trying to keep a closed guard but Mcpaene is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hayabusa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayabusa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcpaene tries to pull guard but Hayabusa holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcpaene drops back down to his feet.
Hayabusa can't break the clinch.
Hayabusa has had enough of the clinch but Mcpaene keeps him there for the moment.
Hayabusa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcpaene wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayabusa has him pressed against the cage.
Mcpaene looking to slow down the pace here.
Hayabusa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayabusa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayabusa stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcpaene. Mcpaene gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Joe Mcpaene will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick from Hayabusa lands but Mcpaene takes it in his stride.
Mcpaene steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hayabusa. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hayabusa.
Mcpaene shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayabusa tries to sprawl out of it but Mcpaene keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayabusa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa tries to clinch but Mcpaene moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpaene walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa scores with a push kick.
A head kick from Hayabusa lands but Mcpaene takes it in his stride.
Joe Mcpaene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayabusa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayabusa.
Hayabusa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcpaene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hayabusa counters with a body kick that stops Mcpaene in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa has his takedown stuffed
and Mcpaene counters with a shoot takedown. Hayabusa fights it but they end up in guard.
Hayabusa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcpaene throwing strikes from guard but Hayabusa blocks nicely.
Joe Mcpaene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcpaene trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayabusa wants to get back to his feet but Mcpaene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa working a defensive guard here.
Hayabusa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hayabusa wants to get back to his feet but Mcpaene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Mcpaene from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayabusa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcpaene shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mcpaene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hayabusa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hayabusa moves in looking to clinch but Mcpaene pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayabusa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hayabusa showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcpaene wants to improve his position but Hayabusa is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shinobu Hayabusa just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hayabusa lands a high kick!
Joe Mcpaene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hayabusa.
Hayabusa scores with a one two! Mcpaene had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayabusa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcpaene on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hayabusa.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Mcpaene or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayabusa which made him look bad.
Mcpaene will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hayabusa scores a takedown into full mount!
Hayabusa is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hayabusa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayabusa scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hayabusa scores with a one two! Mcpaene had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hayabusa tries for a takedown but Mcpaene sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hayabusa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that Mcpaene semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa lands a jab-cross combination.
No luck for Mcpaene with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mcpaene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayabusa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayabusa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hayabusa lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcpaene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayabusa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mcpaene is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hayabusa.
Mcpaene dodges the punch combination from Hayabusa.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayabusa catches Mcpaene with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinobu Hayabusa dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hayabusa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hayabusa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hayabusa lands with a nice body kick.
Hayabusa throws a right and a left that Mcpaene avoids nicely.
Hayabusa lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcpaene sprawls well initially but Hayabusa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
It looks like Hayabusa is going to stand back up.
Hayabusa trying to control from half guard but Mcpaene is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpaene moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcpaene bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayabusa's guard.
Hayabusa keeping full guard, as Mcpaene tries to pass.
Mcpaene stops Hayabusa from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcpaene throws a strike but Hayabusa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mcpaene thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mcpaene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hayabusa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcpaene.
Mcpaene wants to control but Hayabusa postures up.
Mcpaene is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpaene throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hayabusa wants to stand but Mcpaene has his arm trapped.
Mcpaene wants to control but Hayabusa postures up.
Hayabusa tries to stand but Mcpaene is controlling his head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcpaene.
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.
Mcpaene fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcpaene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hayabusa as he avoids it easily.
Hayabusa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hayabusa. Mcpaene shrugs it off though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayabusa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hayabusa shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcpaene sprawls well. He's pushed Hayabusa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinobu Hayabusa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayabusa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinobu Hayabusa!
Shinobu Hayabusa is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffy Domer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenpachi Zaraki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffy Domer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenpachi Zaraki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaraki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Domer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaraki trying to pass the guard but Domer defending well.
Zaraki passes to full mount!
Domer is trying desperately to improve position.
Domer tries to lock up and control but Zaraki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Domer trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zaraki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaraki looking to finish with strikes here!
Domer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaraki wants to control the pace but Domer is squirming around nicely.
Domer can't escape the position.
Zaraki wants to finish this one by submission but Domer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zaraki.
Zaraki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Domer?
Zaraki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Domer is looking to escape.
Zaraki prevents Domer from getting the reversal.
Zaraki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Domer bucks up and throws Zaraki to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Domer misses.
Zaraki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Domer. No joy for Zaraki on that attempt.
Domer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaraki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Domer tries to clinch there but Zaraki circles away.
Domer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaraki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Domer is looking to clinch.
Domer checks a low kick from Zaraki.
Domer doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaraki circles away.
Domer clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domer stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaraki. Zaraki gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeffy Domer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenpachi Zaraki.
Zaraki looks for a takedown but Domer sprawls well.
Zaraki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Domer wants to get back to his feet but Zaraki drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Domer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zaraki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Domer defending against the ground and pound.
Zaraki has hold of Domer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Domer seems comfortable defending it but Zaraki has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Domer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Domer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zaraki couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenpachi Zaraki!
Kenpachi Zaraki is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoodwell comes to the cage accompanied by Boom (How You Like That). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoodwell has a takedown stuffed.
Hoodwell shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Hoodwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hoodwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoodwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoodwell prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Hoodwell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodwell is breathing heavily.
Hoodwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard, as Hoodwell worked for a kimura.
Hoodwell won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones scores with a nice shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones wants to control from the top but Hoodwell keeps moving.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoodwell's guard.
Jones trying to control but Hoodwell is working from the bottom.
Hoodwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones wants to stand but Hoodwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet - Hoodwell follows without any prompting.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoodwell should have avoided that one.
Hoodwell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Hoodwell moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hoodwell's body. Hoodwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoodwell. Hoodwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoodwell's head backwards.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoodwell momentarily.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoodwell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Hoodwell's head back.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Hoodwell's defenses.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones clobbers Hoodwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoodwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoodwell checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a combination. Hoodwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Jones 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.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoodwell on the side of the head.
Hoodwell misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Hoodwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones works Hoodwell's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hoodwell moves out of range easily.
Hoodwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoodwell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hoodwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Hoodwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nathan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoodwell takes one on the button.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoodwell momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Hoodwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones jabs at Hoodwell's body.
Jones catches Hoodwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Hoodwell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoodwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoodwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Hoodwell is predictable there
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lands a jab to Hoodwell's midsection.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoodwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Hoodwell's head back.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones digs a good hook to Hoodwell's body.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones catches Hoodwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoodwell at a distance.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KJ Hoodwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Nathan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoodwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones works Hoodwell's body with a nice hook.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoodwell on the side of the head.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoodwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoodwell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoodwell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Hoodwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Hoodwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoodwell checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Jones tests Hoodwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice combination there by Jones.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoodwell should have avoided that one.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoodwell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoodwell's head.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Hoodwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Hoodwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hoodwell's body. Hoodwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Hoodwell backs away looking to recover.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoodwell on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab to Hoodwell's midsection.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones scores with a one two! Hoodwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Hoodwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones digs a good body shot into Hoodwell's ribs.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones lunges at Hoodwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoodwell's hand.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoodwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoodwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoodwell takes one to the side of the head.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones lands a jab to Hoodwell's midsection.
Jones punishes Hoodwell's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Jones.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a good jab.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoodwell off the cage and back into rage.
Hoodwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Hoodwell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoodwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Hoodwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoodwell is looking for a kimura here.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Hoodwell is controlling him well.
Hoodwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoodwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoodwell trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Hoodwell prevents Jones from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Jones really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hoodwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoodwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoodwell clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoodwell has time to react.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a good jab.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Hoodwell looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoodwell thinking.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoodwell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hoodwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoodwell tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoodwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones works over Hoodwell's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones cracks Hoodwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Hoodwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones throws and low kick but Hoodwell moves out of range easily.
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones tries a low kick but Hoodwell avoids it.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looks to land a combination. Hoodwell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoodwell misses the shot to the body.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoodwell clinches but Jones breaks the clinch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoodwell tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Hoodwell backs away looking to recover.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Hoodwell tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Jones dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoodwell looks to clinch
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoodwell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoodwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoodwell doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones tries a low kick but Hoodwell avoids it.
Jones digs a good body shot into Hoodwell's ribs.
Jones connects with a right hand. Hoodwell shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stuns Hoodwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoodwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoodwell's head.
Hoodwell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones digs a good body shot into Hoodwell's ribs.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoodwell's hands.
Hoodwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoodwell thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a combination. Hoodwell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoodwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hoodwell's body. Hoodwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoodwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Hoodwell wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones is looking to chop away at Hoodwell's legs.
Hoodwell with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Hoodwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hoodwell fails with the takedown
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones lands a nice hook to Hoodwell's body. Hoodwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nathan Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoodwell thinking.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones digs a good hook to Hoodwell's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Hoodwell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones stalks Hoodwell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoodwell's face. Hoodwell staggers backwards, shaken.
Hoodwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoodwell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoodwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Hoodwell shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
KJ Hoodwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones avoids the body shot from Hoodwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 42:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 42:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Jones!
Nathan Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
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