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KOF.27 - Human Weapons PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Monty Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Woleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Woleman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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162 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monty Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Woleman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woleman misses with an uppercut.
Woleman takes a swing at Konrad's ribcage but misses.
Konrad has a takedown stuffed.
Woleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Woleman decides to stand back up.
Woleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Woleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konrad keeps working.
Woleman is controlling the pace.
Woleman wants to stand up but Konrad has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Woleman wants to advance to full mount but Konrad doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Konrad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Woleman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woleman wants to take a breather but Konrad is having none of it.
Woleman is nestled in close to Konrad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Woleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Konrad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Woleman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Woleman lands a nice short elbow.
Woleman controlling the action here.
Woleman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konrad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Woleman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Konrad doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Woleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Woleman swings for the body but Konrad moves out of range.
Konrad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woleman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Konrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konrad is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Woleman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woleman.
Woleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Konrad.
Woleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Woleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Konrad is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Woleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konrad keeps working.
Woleman stalling.
Woleman tries to stand and escape but Konrad is controlling the position.
Konrad tries to kick Woleman off but Woleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad is trying to control but Woleman passes into side control!
Woleman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Woleman scores with a one two! Konrad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Woleman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Woleman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Konrad wants to hold on but Woleman pushes him away.
Konrad swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Woleman lands with some strikes.
Konrad is in a horrible position here. Woleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Woleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Konrad hang on?
Woleman wants to control the pace but Konrad is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman controlling the pace for now.
Woleman lands a big elbow.
Woleman tries to control but Konrad wriggling away.
Woleman controlling from the full mount.
Konrad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Woleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Woleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woleman controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman dominated that round.
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.
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt
and Woleman counters with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Woleman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woleman.
It looks like Monty Konrad has been cut.
Konrad dodges the punch combination from Woleman.
Woleman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Konrad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Woleman clinches.
Woleman is trying to trip Konrad. He has hold of a leg but Konrad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Woleman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Woleman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Konrad, up you get!
Woleman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woleman throws a wild body kick that Konrad sees coming a mile off.
Woleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Konrad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woleman counters with a single leg into guard. Konrad didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Konrad is retaining full guard.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving.
Woleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woleman trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
Woleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad looking for a guillotine here but Woleman defends easily.
Konrad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Konrad is working an open guard so Woleman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Woleman tries to score with a low kick but Konrad moves his leg out of the way.
Konrad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Konrad dodges the punch combination from Woleman.
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt
and Woleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Konrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konrad is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Konrad trying to hold on to Woleman's head to control him but Woleman postures up.
Woleman wants to take a breather but Konrad is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Woleman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Konrad to get to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woleman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Konrad.
Konrad with a poor takedown
so Woleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Woleman gets to his feet - Konrad follows without any prompting.
Mark Woleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konrad tries for a takedown but Woleman circles away easily
and Woleman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Woleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Konrad has wrist control.
Konrad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woleman trying to control but Konrad is working from the bottom.
Woleman wants to pass the guard but Konrad is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konrad trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Woleman gets to his feet. Konrad looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Woleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Woleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Konrad keeping full guard, as Woleman tries to pass.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woleman throwing strikes from guard but Konrad blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woleman wants to stand but Konrad is controlling his posture from full guard.
Woleman throws and elbow that misses. Konrad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woleman's guard. Nice move by Konrad!
Konrad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woleman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konrad is controlling him.
Woleman working a defensive guard but Konrad passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woleman is trying to stand.
Konrad is looking to take a break and control but Woleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Woleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monty Konrad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Konrad slips a straight right by Woleman.
Konrad shoots and misses
and Woleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Konrad won't be happy with that.
Woleman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Woleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Woleman throws a shot to the body.
Woleman with a hook.
Woleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Konrad's head.
Woleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Konrad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt
and Woleman counters by clinching up.
Woleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Woleman has picked Konrad up - he's going for a ride! Woleman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Konrad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woleman's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konrad gets his hands free as Woleman looks to control.
Konrad trying to control momentarily.
Woleman trying to control the position but Konrad manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad lands strikes to the head.
Woleman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Konrad.
Woleman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Konrad trying to control from half guard but Woleman is working away.
Woleman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Woleman is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Konrad lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Woleman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Woleman is trying to stand.
Konrad winds up and cracks Woleman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Woleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Konrad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woleman pinned against the cage. Woleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Woleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Konrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Konrad to the mat! Konrad manages to get full guard.
Woleman controlling from the top position.
Konrad looking for a guillotine here but Woleman defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woleman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Woleman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Konrad is proving hard to escape from.
Woleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Konrad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konrad keeping full guard, as Woleman tries to pass.
Wolemanis looking to pass into half guard but Konrad pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Konrad is in guard.
Woleman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konrad is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konrad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Woleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Woleman controls Konrad momentarily but Konrad frees himself.
Woleman pushes Konrad off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Konrad fails with the takedown
and Woleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Konrad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Monty Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woleman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konrad's guard.
Woleman wants to control from the top but Konrad keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Woleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woleman 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Woleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between bob ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Milani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, bob ing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Milani!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Milani with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for ing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ing cracks a nice hook into Milani's ribs.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Milani.
Milani connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused ing some visible discomfort.
Milani fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Milani working the strikes but ing uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
ing regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Milani.
Milani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milani throwing strikes from guard but ing blocks nicely.
Milani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani throws and elbow that misses. ing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Milani's guard. Nice move by ing!
Milani throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
ing has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Milani striking off his back but it's not causing ing any problems.
ing will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Milani thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
ing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milani on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ing lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Leo Milani has been cut.
Milani shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Milani showed some decent athleticism there.
Milani looks gassed!
Milani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ing's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milani prevents ing from standing back up.
Milani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed ing's head.
Milani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Milani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Milani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Milani missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Milani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Milani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Milani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
ing looks to land a combination but Milani avoids it well.
bob ing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ing is fending him off so far but Milani persists. Nope, ing circles away and we're back to standing.
bob ing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Milani.
ing getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
ing cracks Milani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ing is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from ing as Milani shoots in.
Milani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Milani fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from ing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Milani.
Milani shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Milani was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Milani throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ing taking shots to the head.
ing wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Milani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Milani lands with some strikes.
ing in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milani working the ground and pound effectively.
Milani is landing with some decent strikes but ing is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Milani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Milani's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Milani closes this distance looking for a takedown but ing circles away.
ing is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Milani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Milani avoids the head kick by ing.
ing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ing connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by ing.
Milani looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for ing!
Milani working ing over with strikes here.
Milani has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of ing's face.
Milani working ing over with strikes here.
BOOM! Milani connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ing is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
ing is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Milani unloading with bombs!
Milani lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
ing suckers Milani into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! ing is now in Milani's guard!
Milani throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Milani throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Milani trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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.
Milani doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
ing tries to stand but Milani is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Milani lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for ing!
ing is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Milani breaks from ing's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Milani putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milani lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Milani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
ing holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Milani tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Milani lands a heavy elbow.
Milani landing strikes, looking to finish!
ing is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Milani postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. ing looks a forlorn figure.
Milani pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ing wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Milani.
Milani punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Milani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
ing on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if ing tries to get out of the position.
Milani thowing shots but they're missing.
Milani throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Leo Milani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Milani working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Milani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Milani's cut.
That's time! ing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Milani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ing swivels and escapes.
ing stuffs the takedown attempt from Milani. Milani gets slowly back to his feet.
bob ing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ing moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Milani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Milani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
ing lands a high kick!
ing misses with the combination.
Milani drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Milani looking to punish the body of his opponent here but ing is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milani lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milani misses with the ground and pound.
Milani in side control, throwing shots but ing defends.
Milani working the ground and pound.
ing parries the strikes from Milani easily there. Milani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable ing to escape.
Milani in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Milani in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Milani sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but ing is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
ing is trying to buck Milani off.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Milani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Milani shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Milani was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
bob ing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milani lands a nice shot to the head.
Milani throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Milani throwing strikes here but ing is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Milani throwing strikes here but ing is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Milani throws some wild stikes that ing manages to avoid easily.
You get the feeling that ing really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Milani lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Milani lands a big shot there that rocks ing but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milani lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Milani throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Milani throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
ing is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Milani.
Milani thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Milani throws some wild stikes that ing manages to avoid easily.
Milani scoring with strikes but ing is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Milani is landing with some decent strikes but ing is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Milani throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for ing because Milani loaded up on that one.
ing holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Milani tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
ing is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Milani working ing over with strikes here.
Milani dominating with strikes here.
Milani won't let ing get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Milani lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Leo Milani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Milani trying to control but ing is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Milani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milani 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Milani!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devlin & Deeperman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles gets a takedown into half guard.
Thorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thorn is looking to improve his position.
Thorn looking for submissions off his back.
Thorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Thorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thorn is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Miles pulls his head out easily.
Thorn actively working from the bottom here.
Thorn looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miles shoots for a double leg takedown but Thorn sprawls well. He's pushed Miles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn misses with a takedown
and Miles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Kenny Thorn has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miles closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorn to the mat! Thorn manages to get full guard.
Miles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thorn is proving hard to escape from.
Miles is in close to Thorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thorn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Thorn blocks nicely.
Thorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miles with a poor takedown
and Thorn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miles won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thorn's guard! Nice work there by Miles!
Miles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thorn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miles lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thorn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thorn is trying to control the position but Miles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Thorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thorn misses with a takedown
and Miles counters with a good, hard body kick but Thorn shrugs it off.
Thorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miles tries to avoid it but Thorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miles to the ground. Miles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blake Miles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Thorn.
Miles throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Blake Miles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miles misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Miles.
Thorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Miles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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.
Miles scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thorn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miles tries to stand but Thorn is controlling from the bottom.
Thorn working for a triangle but Miles defends it easily.
Thorn looking for a guillotine here but Miles defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Miles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Thorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miles works over Thorn's head and body with a nice combination.
Thorn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thorn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Miles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thorn manages to get himself to full guard.
Thorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miles working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thorn's head.
Miles trying to control but Thorn is working from the bottom.
Thorn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thorn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miles's back instead.
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.
Thorn is trying to stick to Miles's back but Miles is turning into Thorn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thorn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miles.
Miles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thorn is looking for a triangle but Miles pushes his legs off easily.
Thorn is looking for a triangle but Miles pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thorn had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Miles is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thorn Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Miles's back instead.
Thorn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Miles has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Thorn working for a choke but Miles reverses nicely into Thorn 's guard.
Miles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miles wants to stand but Thorn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miles gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miles misses with a takedown
and Thorn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Miles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miles is keeping the position for now.
Miles has his foot on Thorn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorn works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Thorn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Miles fails with the takedown
so Thorn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miles can't keep his opponent in guard - Thorn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miles is defending against the submission attempts here by Thorn.
Thorn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miles is just riding it out for now. Thorn eventually gives up the hold.
Thorn passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miles is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miles and Thorn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thorn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thorn moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Miles.
Thorn is trying to get an arm triangle but Miles is defending well.
Thorn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thorn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thorn tries for a kimura but Miles is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thorn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miles is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thorn trying to control the action but Miles is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miles has his takedown stuffed
and Thorn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miles won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn has an Americana. Miles didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thorn is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thorn hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kenny Thorn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichirai Hoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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168 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphael Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichirai Hoshi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshi feints and as Ferreira raises his hands in defense, Hoshi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira wants to stand and escape but Hoshi is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ferreira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferreira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Hoshi from controlling successfully.
Hoshi stands up and waves to Ferreira to follow him.
Ferreira has his takedown stuffed
so Hoshi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferreira working for a triangle but Hoshi defends it easily.
Ferreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hoshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoshi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoshi controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hoshi throwing shots but Ferreira is blocking nicely.
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.
Hoshi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hoshi works his way into full mount!
Hoshi content just to control the position here.
Ferreira's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hoshi breaks from Ferreira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hoshi cracks Ferreira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Hoshi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferreira tries to improve his position but instead Hoshi has taken his back!
Hoshi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hoshi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ferreira could be in trouble here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hoshi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hoshi trying to control.
Ferreira rolls, trying to escape but Hoshi keeps control of the position.
Hoshi is looking to control Ferreira but Ferreira is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hoshi looking for the RNC.
Hoshi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferreira doesn't escape.
Hoshi looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoshi gets his hands free.
Hoshi keeps control of the position as Ferreira tries to break free.
Hoshi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ferreira.
Hoshi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoshi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Ferreira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshi looking for the RNC.
Ferreira trying to control the action but Hoshi just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichirai Hoshi dominated that round.
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.
Ferreira tries for a takedown but Hoshi circles away easily
and Hoshi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoshi.
Ferreira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferreira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoshi is one step ahead there.
Ferreira being controlled here, momentarily.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoshi is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferreira has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Hoshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoshi pinned against the cage. Hoshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoshi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hoshi manages to pass to side control.
Ferreira wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi is controlling the pace.
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hoshi pulls his head out easily.
Ferreira has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hoshi escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hoshi!
Hoshi working the body and head with strikes.
Hoshi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferreira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ferreira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshi works to advance to full mount. Ferreira defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hoshi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoshi looking to control but Ferreira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferreira defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hoshi's arms.
Hoshi is working the ground and pound. Can Ferreira escape?
Well, with Hoshi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Ferreira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Ferreira trying to control the hands but Hoshi breaks the grip.
Ferreira is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hoshi.
Hoshi tries to get the hooks in deep but Ferreira pushed the leg off.
Ferreira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hoshi is trying to control but Ferreira is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ferreira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoshi on the ground.
Hoshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreira is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ichirai Hoshi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichirai Hoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hoshi looks for a takedown but Ferreira sprawls well.
Ferreira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hoshi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ferreira's guard now.
Hoshi wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Hoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Hoshi from controlling successfully.
Ferreira looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferreira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hoshi 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 Ferreira.
Hoshi working the body and head with strikes.
Hoshi takes a little break here. Ferreira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ferreira is trying to get back to his feet.
Hoshi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ferreira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoshi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferreira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hoshi is looking to take a break and control but Ferreira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoshi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferreira, who protects the arm well.
Ferreira is not content to let Hoshi control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control but Hoshi postures up.
Hoshi is putting a hurting on Ferreira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hoshi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferreira some visible discomfort.
Ferreira looking for a sweep but Hoshi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ferreira can't escape the position.
Hoshi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ferreira hang on?
Hoshi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreira is looking to escape.
Hoshi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ichirai Hoshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoshi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Hoshi trying to control but Ferreira is having none of it.
Hoshi has hold of Ferreira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ferreira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichirai Hoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoshi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichirai Hoshi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banzai Bunji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hu Hichu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunji comes to the ring accompanied by One More Time. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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208 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Banzai Bunji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hu Hichu!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hichu shoots in but Bunji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hichu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hichu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bunji.
A big right from Hichu misses.
Bunji drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunji stands up and waves to Hichu to follow him.
A slow jab from Hichu misses its intended target.
Bunji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hichu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bunji decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hichu is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bunji sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hichu looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunji stalling.
Bunji lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hichu is looking to improve his position.
Bunji wants to take a breather but Hichu is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hichu tries to keep at a distance but Bunji has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bunji is working for takedown but Hichu is calmly controlling the position for now.
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.
Bunji wants to get back to striking at distance but Hichu won't allow it.
Bunji wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hichu tries for a takedown but Bunji manages to get underhooks.
Hichu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bunji is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banzai Bunji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hu Hichu.
Hichu tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bunji taking a breather.
Hichu can't get the takedown.
Bunji gets control of Hichu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bunji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bunji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hichu looking to pass the guard.
Bunji wants to sweep here but Hichu controlling him for the moment.
Bunji can't keep his opponent in guard - Hichu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hichu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bunji is breathing heavily.
Hichu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunji is just riding it out for now. Hichu eventually gives up the hold.
Bunji regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Bunji manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hichu is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunji has a good base and remains in mount.
Bunji is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hichu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hichu tries to reverse the position but Bunji maintains control.
Hichu is trying to reverse the position but instead Bunji has taken his back - oops!
Bunji trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Banzai Bunji dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bunji moves out of range of the body kick from Hichu.
Hichu jabs Bunji right on the nose. Bunji blinks but takes it well.
Bunji doesn't manage to clinch there - Hichu circles away.
Bunji avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bunji fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hichu throws a series of punches but Bunji moves out of range.
Hichu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bunji on the side of the head.
Hichu clobbers Bunji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Hichu finds it's way through Bunji's defenses.
Banzai Bunji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hichu is looking to chop away at Bunji's legs.
Bunji tries to clinch but Hichu is having none of it.
Hichu dodges the punch combination from Bunji.
Hichu keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunji fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hichu connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunji throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hichu connects with a looping right hand.
Bunji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hichu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hichu fails with the takedown
and Bunji counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hichu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bunji is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hichu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bunji's back instead.
Hichu is looking for the choke from the back position but Bunji is controlling his hands well.
Bunji is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hichu gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunji rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bunji on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunji is defending against the submission attempts here by Hichu.
Bunji manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hichu throws out a loose jab but Bunji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunji throws a body punch but Hichu moves out of range.
Bunji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hichu is looking to improve his position but Bunji isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hichu is squirming around, avoiding Bunji's attempts to control the action.
Hichu tries to reverse the position but Bunji maintains control.
Hichu regains half guard.
Hichu wants to get back to full guard.
Hichu gets full guard.
Hichu keeping full guard, as Bunji tries to pass.
Bunji wants to control from the top but Hichu keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hichu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banzai Bunji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hichu wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hichu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bunji is looking to improve his position but Hichu isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hichu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bunji turns into him and now he's in Hichu's guard.
Hichu looking for a guillotine here but Bunji defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hu Hichu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hichu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bunji counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bunji trying to control the action but Hichu is working from the bottom.
Hichu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunji tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hichu.
Hichu punching from the bottom.
Hichu is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bunji pulls his head out easily.
Hichu has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bunji escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bunji!
Hichu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hichu looking for submissions off his back.
Bunji wants to pass to mount but Hichu is defending the position.
Hichu actively working from the bottom here.
Bunji passes to full mount!
Hichu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bunji lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
Hichu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bunji controlling the pace for now.
Bunji throws some wild stikes that Hichu manages to avoid easily.
Hichu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hichu has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Hichu is squirming around, avoiding Bunji's attempts to control the action.
Hichu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bunji throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hichu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunji looking for a guillotine from mount but Hichu is having none of it.
Hichu tries to reverse the position but Bunji maintains control.
Hichu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hichu regains half guard.
Hichu tries to get to full guard but Bunji has control of the leg.
Bunji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hichu sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Hichu moves into full guard.
Hichu keeping moving, preventing Bunji from controlling successfully.
Hichu had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bunji is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hichu Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bunji's back instead.
Bunji wants to escape the position.
Hichu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bunji is defending well though. Hichu let's go of the attempt for now.
Bunji tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hu Hichu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hichu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hu Hichu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mart Mono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mono has chosen Roots rock Reggae as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Akihiro Aoki has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihiro Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mart Mono!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mono moves away.
Mono looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mono tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mono to the ground. Mono escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mono tries to clinch there but Aoki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mono tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Mono sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akihiro Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aoki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mono is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mono is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mono looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aoki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aoki is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mono is surviving well by controlling Aoki's body position as best he can.
Aoki working for a submission but Mono is keeping him at bay.
Aoki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mono is looking to escape.
Mono is desperately trying to improve his position but Aoki has a good base and remains in mount.
Aoki controlling from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to finish this one by submission but Mono is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Aoki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mono is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akihiro Aoki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tuck Happiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happiness comes to the ring accompanied by Bullet With a Name on It. Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kung Fu Fighting kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tuck Happiness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Happiness gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Happiness controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Happiness drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Happiness off! Happiness jumps back into Lee's guard.
Happiness trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Happiness passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Happiness trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Happiness passes to full mount!
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Happiness looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Happiness punishing his opponent with strikes.
Happiness looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Happiness isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happiness looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Happiness tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Happiness lands with some strikes.
Happiness tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Happiness scoring with strikes but Lee is staying in there.
Happiness looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Happiness mounts Lee! Really nice guard pass there!
Happiness is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Happiness's body position as best he can.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Lee looks gassed!
Happiness quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Happiness but it's paid off an Lee is forced to tap! Nice work by Happiness.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuck Happiness!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jun Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Penis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pinchers - Bandolero. Jun Kimura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Penis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penis throws a body kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kimura.
Penis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Penis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Penis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Penis fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is stalling in the full guard.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.
Kimura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kimura is trying to control. Penis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kimura stalling.
Kimura trying to control the action but Penis is working from the bottom.
Penis tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kimura works his way into side control.
Penis is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penis keeps working.
Penis is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
Kimura trying to control the position but Penis is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Kimura or perhaps it was just good defense by Penis which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penis is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Penis circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura gets the takedown into side control.
Penis tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penis regains half guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Penis is a slippery customer.
Penis is trying to get back to full guard.
Penis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Penis is defending well.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Penis is working away.
Penis is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penis prevents Kimura from moving into mount.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Penis parries the strikes from Kimura easily there. Kimura is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Penis to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura lands an elbow.
Penis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penis punching from the bottom.
Kimura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penis tries to improve his position but instead Kimura has taken his back!
Penis showing good submission defense here.
Penis breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kimura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penis manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Penis tries a head kick but it misses.
Penis stuffs the takedown.
Penis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Penis fights it but they end up in guard.
Kimura stands and throws Penis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penis keeps working.
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Penis is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penis is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Penis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Penis is having none of it.
Penis wants to improve his position but Kimura is controlling well.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Penis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penis.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Penis is keeping the position.
Penis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kimura!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Penis.
Jun Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Penis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penis working for a submission but Kimura is keeping him at bay.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura pushes a forearm under Penis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Penis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jun Kimura!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luis Cantero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Murth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantero comes to the ring accompanied by La mandanga. Murth has chosen Enemy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Luis Cantero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Murth!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cantero tries to roll over but Murth keeps him under control.
Cantero wants to control but Murth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murth misses with a head shot. Cantero uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cantero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murth is one step ahead there.
Murth wants to control from the top but Cantero keeps moving.
Murth preventing the sweep.
Murth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cantero dives on top into guard.
Murth is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cantero rolls with it to try and escape but Murth cranks on the arm and Cantero is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Murth!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tra Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diesel Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tra Fulton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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237 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tra Fulton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diesel Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fulton lands with a right hand.
Maddox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fulton throws a big shot that misses.
Maddox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fulton moves out of range as Maddox throws a body kick.
Fulton fails to land with a series of punches.
Fulton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tra Fulton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maddox misses with a head kick.
Maddox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maddox changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fulton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but Fulton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fulton is trying to get back to his feet.
Fulton struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fulton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maddox scores with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton is looking to reverse the position.
Maddox is chipping away with strikes.
Fulton is not content to let Maddox control the position.
Maddox misses with the ground and pound.
Maddox wants to control but Fulton is keeping him busy.
Fulton can't do much from the bottom here.
Maddox working the ground and pound but Fulton is defending the strikes.
Maddox is trying to get an arm triangle but Fulton is defending well.
Maddox is looking to take a break and control but Fulton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fulton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fulton is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Maddox pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maddox shoots in for a double leg but Fulton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Fulton does no damage.
Fulton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fulton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maddox.
Maddox misses the jab.
Maddox lands a with a good body shot.
Maddox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fulton.
Maddox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maddox moves away from the strike by Fulton.
Fulton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fulton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maddox misses with a takedown attempt - Fulton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maddox looks gassed!
Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maddox takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab from Fulton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maddox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maddox is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maddox is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Fulton as Maddox shoots in.
Tra Fulton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diesel Maddox.
Fulton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maddox.
Fulton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fulton lands a body shot.
Maddox avoids the head kick by Fulton.
Fulton lands a left and a right that sends Maddox crashing to the canvas! Fulton dives into mount looking to finish!
Maddox is still in real trouble! Can Fulton finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox is trying desperately to improve position.
Fulton moves to the back.
Maddox seems to have recovered his senses.
Maddox fending off the submission attempt from Fulton.
Fulton not allowing Maddox to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton has got one arm under Maddox's chin. This could be trouble... Maddox trying to control the other hand but Fulton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Maddox has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tra Fulton!
Tra Fulton retains his heavyweight title!
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