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CHOKE Golden Tour Vol. 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sal Biek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus VonMueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Sal Biek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sal Biek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sal Biek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klaus VonMueller!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonMueller lands a hook that stumbles Biek back into the ropes. VonMueller follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Biek to the canvas! VonMueller pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Biek has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Klaus VonMueller!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josey Wales could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Manuel's chin.
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josey Wales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to de liver by Manuel. Beautiful body shot.
Manuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Manuel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wales closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wales lands in his opponent's guard.
Wales stopping the sweep attempt from Manuel.
Wales distracts Manuel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manuel is rocked!
Wales with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manuel is still in real trouble! Can Wales finish him?
Wales is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wales landing some decent shots from guard.
Wales postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wales working some strikes from top position.
Wales gets to his feet. Manuel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wales lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Manuel falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josey Wales!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guts Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guts Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugo Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson lands a two punch combo.
Anderson swinging wilding here.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Diaz's side.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Diaz looks gassed!
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guts Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Anderson lands but Diaz takes it in his stride.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson lands a high kick!
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anderson has Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the ropes.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Anderson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Anderson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugo Diaz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cheeseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Ginero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Cheeseman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Cheeseman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Ginero!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ginero checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cheeseman.
The fighters circling - Cheeseman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ginero swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheeseman.
Cheeseman throws a head kick that Ginero semi-blocks.
Ginero is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Cheeseman and Ginero falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Cheeseman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brad Cheeseman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuu Saga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baki Hanma will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuu Saga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hanma swivels and escapes.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanma throws a head kick that half lands.
Hanma rushes Saga and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Hanma wants to slow Saga down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanma closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanma scores with a takedown into Saga's guard.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Saga.
Saga controlling Hanma's posture.
Hanma must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hanma trying to control the position from guard on top but Saga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saga pulls Hanma in close to prevent any damage.
Saga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Hanma looking to sit in guard and control but Saga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Saga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yuu Saga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Saga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hanma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuu Saga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma looks gassed!
Hanma has his takedown stuffed
and Saga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga content to stall in guard here.
Hanma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saga tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma wants to control but Saga passes easily into half guard.
Saga controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yuu Saga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Saga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanma counters with a three punch combo that has Saga backing up. Saga nods at Hanma to acknowledge the strikes.
Saga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saga fails to land the takedown.
Saga shoots and misses
and Hanma counters with a left and a right that stings Saga.
Saga fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yuu Saga will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanma drops Saga with a left and a right! Oh, Saga is hurt - Hanma dives into side control looking to finish!
Saga is rocked!
Saga is not content to let Hanma control the position.
Oh Saga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanma wants to stand but Saga has his arm trapped.
Saga is looking for a sweep.
Saga can't do much from the bottom here.
Saga seems to have got his legs back now.
Saga tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanma tries to stand but Saga is controlling his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga tries to bench press Hanma off him but Hanma keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Saga avoids them all with ease.
Saga connects with the punch.
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saga takes one to the chin there.
Saga shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanma darts in trying to clinch
so Saga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saga tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma can't keep his opponent in guard - Saga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanma is refusing to be controlled, as Saga sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saga is taking a breather. Hanma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to stand.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Saga is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Saga seems content to control.
Saga is tying to control. Hanma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saga is thwarting Hanma's attempts to control the position.
Hanma is pressing down on Saga's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma wants to stand and escape but Saga is having none of it.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Saga from controlling successfully.
Hanma wants to stand but Saga is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a double jab.
Hanma connects with a high kick.
Saga shoots in and bounces Hanma off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Saga from controlling successfully.
Saga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Saga from controlling successfully.
Saga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saga trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Saga forces his way into half guard.
Saga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuu Saga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hanma fails to land with a series of punches.
Saga gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanma is trying to maintain the position but Saga is very close to passing his half guard.
Saga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanma is controlling Saga's trapped leg to prevent Saga from advancing to side control.
Saga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saga closes the distance and clinches up with Hanma, looking for a takedown. Saga pushes Hanma against the ropes but Hanma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saga shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Saga pushes him off.
Saga fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuu Saga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Saga slips the punch.
Saga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saga in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hanma pushes Saga away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Saga gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanma, who protects the arm well.
Saga staying calm.
Saga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saga tries for a kimura but Hanma is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saga just content to control the position.
Saga moves into full mount!
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Saga's attempts to control the action.
Saga takes Hanma's back.
Saga tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanma pushed the leg off.
Hanma looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Saga biding his time, looking for the opening.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Yuu Saga just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Saga checks a low kick from Hanma.
Saga checks a leg kick.
Hanma throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanma misses with a double jab
and Saga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Saga wants to take a breather but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuu Saga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saga, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuu Saga!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Unto Haikio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riku Ogawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unto Haikio looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unto Haikio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Ogawa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haikio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ogawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Haikio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ogawa, who protects the arm well.
Ogawa wants to control but Haikio postures up.
Ogawa tries to improve position but can't.
Ogawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haikio's best efforts.
Ogawa is looking to control Haikio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ogawa avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haikio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haikio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ogawa's waist but Ogawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haikio off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haikio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Haikio is breathing heavily.
Ogawa works to advance to full mount. Haikio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ogawa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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.
Haikio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ogawa controlling his opponent.
Ogawa wants to take Haikio's back but he can't do it this time.
Ogawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ogawa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogawa controlling from mount.
Ogawa swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riku Ogawa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takanori Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Scylla (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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takanori Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenny Scylla!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scylla.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Scylla's knee but Scylla avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scylla checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Gomez misses.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Scylla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takanori Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice shot by Gomez.
Scylla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez swinging wilding here.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scylla.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scylla dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Scylla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gomez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez lands a glancing blow to the side of Scylla's head.
Gomez cracks Scylla with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Scylla.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scylla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Gomez coming out on top.
Scylla moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gomez misses.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gomez throws a right and a left that Scylla avoids nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scylla.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takanori Gomez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gomez throws a series of punches but Scylla avoids them all with ease.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Scylla avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scylla dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Gomez looks to land a left hand but Scylla moved out of range nicely.
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.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez looks to land a combination but Scylla avoids it well.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scylla.
Scylla slips a jab from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scylla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kenny Scylla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez throws a head kick but Scylla moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That round was too close to call.
Well Gomez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takanori Gomez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, T.N.T by AC DC. Doc Holiday acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clarence Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doc Holiday!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holiday throws a lazy right hand but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holiday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anthony throws a head kick but Holiday moves out of range.
Anthony is looking to clinch.
Anthony swinging wilding here.
Holiday avoids the head kick by Anthony.
Holiday lands a high kick!
Clarence Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holiday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anthony pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Holiday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holiday is rocked!
Anthony has Holiday up against the ropes in a clinch.
Holiday is still on wobbly legs! Can Anthony finish him?
Anthony creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holiday with a big uppercut! Holiday tries to clinch up but Anthony pushes him back against the ropes and lands another moster strike that crumples Holiday to the mat! Holiday covers up and Anthony unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clarence Anthony!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuya Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin's entrance music is Stone Cold Steve Austin's entrance music. A fine choice. Kazuya Takeshi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steve Austin's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuya Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin thows a body shot but no joy.
Austin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Austin misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Austin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Austin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takeshi's waist but Takeshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Austin off to one side.
Takeshi dodges the punch combination from Austin.
Austin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi stuffs the takedown attempt from Austin. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takeshi swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin misses with the combination.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takeshi as he avoids it easily.
Austin tries a head kick but it misses.
Austin with a jab.
Takeshi blocks the body kick.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up with Takeshi, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes Takeshi against the ropes but Takeshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi has closed the distance and engaged Austin in a clinch.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin looking for a takedown.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Austin is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Austin wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeshi won't allow it.
Takeshi misses with a punch to the body.
Austin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takeshi just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Takeshi pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Austin tries to pull guard but Takeshi holds him up against the ropes and eventually Austin drops back down to his feet.
Takeshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
Austin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Austin tries to advance to mount but Takeshi denies him.
Austin is breathing heavily.
What's Takeshi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Austin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takeshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi manages to get back to half guard.
Austin is looking to advance position but Takeshi won't allow it.
Austin prevents Takeshi from improving his position.
Takeshi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Austin.
Takeshi trying to control here.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Austin fails to land the takedown.
Takeshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Austin tries to land a front kick but Takeshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
Takeshi clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeshi is pressed up against the ropes. Austin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takeshi down to the mat. Takeshi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takeshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Austin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuya Takeshi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Austin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Takeshi moves out of range easily.
Austin tries to land a front kick but Takeshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takeshi blocks a jab.
Takeshi stuffs the takedown.
Austin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Austin lands in his opponent's guard.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin throws and elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Austin's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wants to sweep but no luck.
Austin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takeshi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Austin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takeshi's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takeshi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Austin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeshi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Austin looking to sit in guard and control but Takeshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takeshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Austin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Takeshi trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Austin is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Austin is looking for a triangle but Takeshi pushes his legs off easily.
Takeshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Takeshi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Austin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Takeshi's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin working for the choke.
Takeshi showing good submission defense here.
Austin goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Takeshi escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Takeshi controlling the pace.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Austin has a hand on Takeshi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Takeshi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Takeshi prevents Austin from getting the reversal.
Austin is working hard here to advance position.
Austin gets back to half guard.
Austin manages to get to full guard.
Austin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Takeshi works over Austin's head and body with a nice combination.
Austin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takeshi but Takeshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Austin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Austin shoots in but Takeshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin misses with a double jab
and Takeshi counters with a two punch combo.
Takeshi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Austin.
It looks like Kazuya Takeshi has been cut.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takeshi.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeshi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Takeshi duly obliges.
Austin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takeshi is fending him off so far but Austin persists. Nope, Takeshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Takeshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Austin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeshi's guard.
Austin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Austin tries to free his leg and advance position but Takeshi is retaining full guard.
Austin drops back looking for a leg! Takeshi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Takeshi manages to kick Austin off! Austin jumps back into Takeshi's guard.
Steve Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Austin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Takeshi dives on top into guard.
Austin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takeshi is one step ahead there.
Takeshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takeshi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Austin looking for a sweep. Not yet Austin, not yet.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takeshi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takeshi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takeshi!
Austin is looking to regain half guard here but Takeshi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takeshi controlling the position from side mount.
Austin is trying to get back to half guard.
Austin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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.
Austin trying to pass the guard but Takeshi defending well.
Takeshi is pressing down on Austin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takeshi keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Takeshi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Austin is looking to improve his position but Takeshi isn't that keen on the idea.
Takeshi tries to control but Austin wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Austin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Austin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Austin!
Steve Austin is the new lightweight champion!
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