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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarado comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back Up. Remedios Verzosa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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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, Marco Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verzosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marco Alvarado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarado shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Verzosa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Verzosa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Verzosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Verzosa looking to finish Alvarado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alvarado!
Alvarado tries to hold on but Verzosa postures up.
Verzosa lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Verzosa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alvarado avoids a series of strikes thrown by Verzosa.
Alvarado can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado tries to lock up and control but Verzosa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Verzosa with the ground and pound from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Verzosa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Verzosa lands a big shot there that rocks Alvarado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alvarado is looking to get to half guard.
Verzosa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alvarado can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alvarado is trying desperately to improve position.
Verzosa looking to finish with strikes here!
Alvarado can't escape the position.
The referee warns Alvarado that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Verzosa lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa scoring with strikes but Alvarado is staying in there.
Verzosa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alvarado is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Verzosa! Alvarado is hurt baaadly! Verzosa is firing away with more strikes - Alvarado is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Remedios Verzosa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semmy Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Semmy Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sugawara's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sugawara duly obliges.
Vukovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vukovic throws a sloppy head kick and Sugawara moves out of range easily.
Vukovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sugawara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sugawara lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vukovic is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sugawara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vukovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Vukovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sugawara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sugawara connects with a single shot there.
Vukovic is rocked!
Vukovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sugawara throws a shot to the body.
Vukovic walks into a left hand.
Sugawara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sugawara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vukovic's head backwards.
Sugawara connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Vukovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naoto Sugawara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sugawara digs a good hook to Vukovic's body.
Sugawara stuns Vukovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sugawara connects with a superb combination that knocks Vukovic out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sugawara before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Vukovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naoto Sugawara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Patriarkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull comes to the cage accompanied by Sad but true. Terry Bull is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurgen Patriarkki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Patriarkki.
Bull misses with a wild combination.
Bull shoots in but no luck this time.
Bull tries to bum rush Patriarkki with a series of wild strikes but Patriarkki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patriarkki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bull throws a right and a left that Patriarkki avoids nicely.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Patriarkki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bull feints and as Patriarkki raises his hands in defense, Bull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Patriarkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bull trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patriarkki's guard.
Patriarkki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bull looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patriarkki can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriarkki is pulling down on Bull's head to control his posture.
Patriarkki keeping moving, preventing Bull from controlling successfully.
Bull throwing strikes but missing.
Patriarkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bull scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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.
Bull misses with a two punch combination.
Bull is breathing heavily.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bull moves in looking to clinch but Patriarkki pushes him off.
Bull misses with a two punch combination.
Terry Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patriarkki's waist but Patriarkki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bull off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bull there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patriarkki, as that shot connected.
Patriarkki connects with a body shot.
Patriarkki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bull is out of range and Patriarkki settles back down.
Patriarkki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bull looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Patriarkki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bull to his feet.
Patriarkki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patriarkki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Patriarkki lands a jab to the nose.
Patriarkki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Patriarkki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bull was covering up waiting for the punch and Patriarkki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patriarkki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patriarkki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patriarkki tries to free his leg and advance position but Bull is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patriarkki controlling from the top position.
Patriarkki won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Patriarkki stands and steps away. Bull gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bull misses with a combination
and Patriarkki counters with a takedown into side control.
Bull tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patriarkki moves into full mount!
Bull really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Patriarkki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Patriarkki does it's job there.
Bull misses with a combination
and Patriarkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull tries for a takedown but Patriarkki circles away easily
and Patriarkki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patriarkki counters with a right hand to the body.
Patriarkki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bull's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patriarkki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bull napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Patriarkki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patriarkki trying to control the action but Bull is working from the bottom.
Patriarkki decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull misses with a combination
and Patriarkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patriarkki counters with a three punch combo that has Bull backing up. Bull nods at Patriarkki to acknowledge the strikes.
Bull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patriarkki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Patriarkki with a hook.
A jab from Patriarkki does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Patriarkki as he connects with a hook.
Patriarkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Patriarkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bull misses with a double jab
and Patriarkki counters with a stiff right hand.
Terry Bull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Patriarkki.
Nice straight punches there by Patriarkki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Patriarkki.
Patriarkki cracks Bull with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bull wants to clinch
and Patriarkki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patriarkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bull is looking to clinch.
Patriarkki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bull doesn't seem bothered though.
Jurgen Patriarkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patriarkki throws a body kick that misses.
Bull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patriarkki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patriarkki to score with a decent uppercut.
Patriarkki throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriarkki lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patriarkki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patriarkki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Patriarkki working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patriarkki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bull throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patriarkki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bull's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull is adopting a defensive guard.
Patriarkki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bull misses with a combination
and Patriarkki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Patriarkki.
Bull misses with a combination
enabling Patriarkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull moves in looking to clinch but Patriarkki pushes him off.
Bull walks into a stiff left hand from Patriarkki.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Patriarkki!
Bull misses with a combination
and Patriarkki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patriarkki with a nice cross.
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Patriarkki circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Patriarkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bull wants to clinch up but Patriarkki keeps it at a distance.
Bull wants to clinch up but Patriarkki keeps it at a distance.
Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patriarkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull throws a combination that misses
and Patriarkki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull throws a combination that misses
and Patriarkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull throws a combination that misses
and Patriarkki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bull tries to clinch but Patriarkki is having none of it.
Patriarkki lands with a shot to the body.
Bull takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bull throws a sloppy body shot
and Patriarkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull fails with the takedown
letting Patriarkki counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Patriarkki counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patriarkki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patriarkki cracks Bull with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bull falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patriarkki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patriarkki punishes Bull's body with a nice straight punch.
Patriarkki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bull misses with a combination
and Patriarkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Bull walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Bull.
Patriarkki works Bull's body with a nice hook.
Patriarkki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bull throws a combination that misses
and Patriarkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bull doesn't manage to clinch there - Patriarkki circles away.
Patriarkki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bull tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Patriarkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bull looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bull misses with a head kick.
Bull misses with a double jab
and Patriarkki counters with a right hand to the body.
Bull misses with a combination
and Patriarkki counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull has his takedown stuffed
and Patriarkki counters with a straight right hand.
Patriarkki lands a body shot.
Bull misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Patriarkki - just one landing.
Patriarkki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull with a lazy takedown attempt
and Patriarkki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patriarkki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bull napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Patriarkki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Bull's face as Patriarkki controls the position.
Patriarkki tries to get to his feet but Bull is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Patriarkki in his guard.
Patriarkki sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Patriarkki is proving a slippery customer.
Patriarkki trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Patriarkki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patriarkki manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Patriarkki is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jurgen Patriarkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patriarkki 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurgen Patriarkki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between MJ Rockton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Toyoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockton comes to the cage accompanied by Organ Donor. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, MJ Rockton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Toyoku!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyoku swats away the attempt to clinch by Rockton.
Toyoku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toyoku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toyoku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Toyoku shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rockton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toyoku tries for a kimura but Rockton is defending well.
Rockton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rockton striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Toyoku just content to control the position.
Rockton is not content to let Toyoku control the position.
Rockton is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyoku trying to control the position but Rockton is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rockton with a poor takedown
and Toyoku counters with a single leg into guard. Rockton didn't expect that.
Toyoku wants to control from the top but Rockton keeps moving.
Rockton looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockton, not yet.
Rockton keeping moving, preventing Toyoku from controlling successfully.
Rockton is looking for a triangle but Toyoku pushes his legs off easily.
Rockton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rockton keeping full guard, as Toyoku tries to pass.
Rockton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rockton misses with a takedown attempt
and Toyoku counters with a single leg into guard. Rockton didn't expect that.
Rockton is breathing heavily.
Toyoku trying to control but Rockton is working from the bottom.
Toyoku is looking to stand up but Rockton won't let him.
Toyoku passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rockton wants to improve his position but Toyoku is controlling well.
Rockton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toyoku decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Toyoku feints and as Rockton raises his hands in defense, Toyoku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toyoku jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Toyoku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toyoku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Toyoku stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Toyoku misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toyoku.
Rockton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toyoku tries to break the clinch but Rockton is controlling the position.
Rockton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MJ Rockton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyoku tries to break the clinch but Rockton is controlling the position.
Toyoku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rockton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Toyoku to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Toyoku is pushing down on Rockton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rockton is fighting to maintain full guard but Toyoku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rockton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toyoku controlling the action here.
Toyoku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rockton defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toyoku connects with a nice short shot to Rockton's temple.
Toyoku trying to control the action but Rockton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Toyoku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toyoku shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rockton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toyoku stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Toyoku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockton defends it nicely.
Rockton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toyoku counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rockton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toyoku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toyoku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hideo Toyoku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toyoku is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rockton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rockton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toyoku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Toyoku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toyoku tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toyoku has hold of Rockton's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rockton tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Toyoku cranks the arm and Rockton screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rockton, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hideo Toyoku!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rotte DeMauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Pekka Jonsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rotte DeMauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMauler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jonsson fails to land with a series of punches.
DeMauler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeMauler throws a body kick that misses.
Jonsson swats away the attempt to clinch by DeMauler.
A head kick misses from DeMauler.
DeMauler fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Jonsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonsson tries to avoid it.
Jonsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jonsson throws a jab when DeMauler was well out of range.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Jonsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonsson tries to avoid it.
Jonsson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jonsson checks a leg kick.
DeMauler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jonsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeMauler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeMauler.
DeMauler lands a head kick. Jonsson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Pekka Jonsson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMauler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeMauler throws a looping overhand right but Jonsson ducks down to avoid it.
Rotte DeMauler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeMauler.
DeMauler moves into the clinch.
DeMauler crunches a lovely knee into Jonsson's ribcage.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeMauler misses with a knee to the head.
Jonsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeMauler putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jonsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeMauler effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jonsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
Jonsson managing to block the knees to the body from DeMauler.
DeMauler trying to land knees to the body.
DeMauler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jonsson being controlled against the cage.
Jonsson tries to break free but DeMauler pushes him back against the cage.
DeMauler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jonsson's face.
A frustrated look appears on Jonsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jonsson has had enough of the clinch but DeMauler keeps him there for the moment.
Jonsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jonsson avoiding damage as DeMauler throws knees to the body.
DeMauler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from DeMauler.
Jonsson avoiding damage as DeMauler throws knees to the body.
Jonsson managing to block the knees to the body from DeMauler.
Jonsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeMauler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
DeMauler trying to land knees to the body.
DeMauler connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Pekka Jonsson's cut even more.
DeMauler unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from DeMauler.
Jonsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeMauler breaks from the clinch.
Jonsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMauler can pounce on him.
DeMauler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jonsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMauler misses the shot to the body.
DeMauler throws a nice head kick!
A solid body kick from DeMauler.
DeMauler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rotte DeMauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jonsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMauler can pounce on him.
DeMauler tries a head kick but it misses.
DeMauler tries to close the distance and clinch but Jonsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeMauler clinches.
DeMauler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeMauler trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rotte DeMauler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Jonsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeMauler clinches.
Jonsson avoiding damage as DeMauler throws knees to the body.
DeMauler looking to throw knees to the head but Jonsson is blocking nicely.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeMauler trying to land knees to the body.
Jonsson working hard to break the clinch.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
DeMauler tries to stall but Jonsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jonsson tries to circle away but DeMauler has him pinned against the cage.
Jonsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMauler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson tries to break the clinch but DeMauler is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jonsson.
Jonsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeMauler has him pressed against the cage.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMauler feints and then cracks Jonsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jonsson down.
DeMauler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonsson can do to turn this around?
DeMauler scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeMauler tries to clinch but Jonsson moves out of range.
DeMauler throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeMauler. That's going to slow Jonsson down.
DeMauler tries to clinch but Jonsson moves out of range.
DeMauler lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeMauler thumps Jonsson with a low kick.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMauler lands a head kick!
DeMauler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler tries to clinch but Jonsson moves out of range.
DeMauler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeMauler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jonsson.
The cut above Pekka Jonsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
DeMauler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeMauler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jonsson takes a step back to recover.
Jonsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeMauler can pounce on him.
DeMauler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeMauler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeMauler scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler tries to clinch but Jonsson is having none of it.
DeMauler wants to clinch.
Rotte DeMauler is winning the standup battle so far.
DeMauler doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonsson circles away.
DeMauler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonsson manages to avoid it.
Jonsson throws a lazy right hand but DeMauler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeMauler lands a head kick!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DeMauler.
DeMauler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Jonsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonsson tries to avoid it.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Jonsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonsson tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeMauler misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a head kick that Jonsson semi-blocks.
Pekka Jonsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Jonsson as DeMauler shoots in.
DeMauler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeMauler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jonsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeMauler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rotte DeMauler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Jonsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
DeMauler misses with a wild combination.
DeMauler thumps Jonsson with a low kick.
DeMauler ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson.
Jonsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeMauler.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Jonsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonsson tries to avoid it.
DeMauler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeMauler is looking to clinch.
DeMauler tries to bum rush Jonsson with a series of wild strikes but Jonsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeMauler lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeMauler scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from DeMauler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeMauler.
DeMauler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeMauler forces Jonsson back against the cage and clinches.
DeMauler lands a knee to the body.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jonsson managing to block the knees to the body from DeMauler.
DeMauler tries a knee to the head but Jonsson blocks it.
Jonsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
DeMauler crunches a lovely knee into Jonsson's ribcage.
DeMauler tries to land knees in the clinch but Jonsson avoids the damage to the body.
DeMauler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jonsson's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. DeMauler obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler lands a knee to the head.
DeMauler scores a nice knee to the body.
DeMauler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DeMauler throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeMauler missing with knees to the body.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeMauler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jonsson is keeping busy.
Jonsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeMauler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeMauler throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeMauler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeMauler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMauler working Jonsson over with knees to the body.
Jonsson avoiding damage as DeMauler throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by DeMauler.
DeMauler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonsson.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jonsson avoids it.
Jonsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jonsson tries to break free but DeMauler pushes him back against the cage.
DeMauler stalling the fight.
Jonsson managing to block the knees to the body from DeMauler.
DeMauler leaning against his opponent.
DeMauler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jonsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeMauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jonsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by DeMauler.
DeMauler tries to clinch up but Jonsson circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMauler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeMauler throws a leg kick which misses Jonsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jonsson tries to avoid it.
Jonsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeMauler.
Pekka Jonsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeMauler wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMauler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rotte DeMauler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeMauler 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rotte DeMauler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Dufresne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Riot by three days grace as his entrance music. Cristiano Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andy Dufresne's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Dufresne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dufresne shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva has an active guard here but Dufresne has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dufresne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dufresne.
Dufresne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dufresne trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dufresne pulls his head out easily.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dufresne pulls his head out easily.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufresne wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dufresne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dufresne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dufresne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dufresne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dufresne stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Dufresne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dufresne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dufresne wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dufresne stacks Silva on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dufresne!
Silva looks gassed!
Silva tries to bench press Dufresne off him but Dufresne keeps the position.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Dufresne is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dufresne wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Dufresne wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dufresne tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
A punch combination from Dufresne misses.
Dufresne gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dufresne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dufresne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva wants to control the position but Dufresne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dufresne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dufresne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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 Andy Dufresne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dufresne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dufresne shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dufresne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dufresne is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Silva Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dufresne's back instead.
Silva avoiding Dufresne 's attempts to control his hands.
Silva has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dufresne can't escape the position.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Dufresne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dufresne tries to buck Silva off but he can't manage it.
Dufresne stops Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dufresne has worked his arm free - good work by Dufresne!
Dufresne can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva has hold of Dufresne's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dufresne seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dufresne is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dufresne is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cristiano Silva!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Brooks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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309 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Howard circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks lands a big head kick that sends Howard tumbling to the mat! Brooks takes a step backwards and waves Howard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like George Howard has been cut.
Brooks drives through and clinches with Howard against the cage.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
Howard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brooks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
George Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Brooks.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
Howard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
A right handed body shot lands from Howard.
Brooks looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks wants a takedown.
Howard tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
Brooks prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Howard throws an elbow that misses.
Howard prevents the takedown attempt.
Howard pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Andrew Brooks has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard breaks the clinch.
Andrew Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard clinches.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
Howard tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard avoiding damage.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howard misses with an elbow over the top.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks dodges an elbow strike from Howard.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks being controlled against the cage.
Howard tries to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling the position.
Howard lands with a short shot to the head.
Brooks is trying to drag Howard to the mat but Howard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard avoids a wild elbow strike from Brooks.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Howard.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Howard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Howard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooks was well out of range. Poor timing from Howard.
Brooks wants to clinch
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brooks is trying to drag Howard to the mat but Howard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Howard working aggressively here.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Howard moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard stalling the fight.
Howard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Howard tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Howard can't break the clinch.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brooks letting Howard take a breather here.
Howard working aggressively here.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard pushes Brooks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howard lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooks looking to stall.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks misses with a takedown
and Howard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brooks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries a body shot but Brooks blocks it.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howard pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Howard wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Howard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brooks.
Brooks trying to control the position but instead, Howard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brooks into the cage.
Howard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Howard throws an elbow but misses.
Howard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Howard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Howard tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Howard dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Howard tries to clinch there but Brooks circles away.
Brooks lands with a kick to the temple. Howard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Howard lands a nice hook to Brooks's body. Brooks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brooks clinches.
Howard can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Howard trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brooks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Howard throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
Howard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
George Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Brooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howard prevents it.
Howard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brooks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Howard is defending well for now.
Brooks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Howard up against the cage.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
Brooks wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Howard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brooks's brow.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Howard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howard forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Brooks has Howard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Howard tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Howard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howard.
Howard tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Howard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks has Howard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Howard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Howard wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Howard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brooks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Howard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Howard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George Howard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Brooks's takedown attempt.
Howard has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howard breaks from the clinch.
Howard forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Howard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howard is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Howard throws an elbow but misses.
Howard pushes Brooks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Howard fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a hook but Howard avoids it easily.
Brooks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Howard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howard.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howard prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Howard wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Brooks wants a takedown but no success here.
Howard prevents the takedown attempt.
Howard tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Howard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard instigates a clinch.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Howard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Howard dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Howard has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Howard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Howard is looking to clinch but Brooks is avoiding it.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Howard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howard has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
George Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Brooks.
Howard tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Howard manages to get underhooks.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Howard.
Howard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Howard can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brooks.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Howard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Howard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Howard.
Howard looking to stall.
Howard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
George Howard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howard. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Howard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howard.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brooks trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Howard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Howard can't find room to land a body shot as Brooks controls the action.
Howard stops a takedown attempt from Brooks.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brooks tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Howard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brooks or not.
Howard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks prevents Howard from breaking the clinch.
Howard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks goes for a takedown attempt but Howard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Howard closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
Howard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brooks throws a head kick but Howard moves out of range.
Howard rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Howard prevents the takedown attempt.
Brooks has Howard pressed against the cage, preventing Howard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Howard's efforts to push away.
Howard effectively controlling the action here.
Brooks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Howard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the cage.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
Brooks wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Howard avoids the elbow strike from Brooks, against the cage.
Brooks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Howard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Howard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Howard.
A frustrated look appears on Howard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brooks can't get the takedown.
Howard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howard blocks a head kick by Brooks.
Howard moves into the clinch successfully.
Howard tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Brooks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Howard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Howard clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Howard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howard, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Howard!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between larry hella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny ChibaChiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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148 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, larry hella !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonny ChibaChiba!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
hella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ChibaChiba as he jumps to the side.
ChibaChiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
larry hella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
hella shoots in looking for a takedown. ChibaChiba tries to sprawl out of it but hella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ChibaChiba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from ChibaChiba. No joy for hella on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for larry hella . That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from hella .
ChibaChiba throws a nice looking combination but hella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
hella shoots in for a takedown but ChibaChiba shows good takedown defense.
hella is trying hard to land a takedown here. ChibaChiba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
hella shoots in for a takedown but ChibaChiba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
hella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
hella tries to clinch but ChibaChiba moves out of range.
hella fails with a takedown attempt.
ChibaChiba's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and ChibaChiba duly obliges.
ChibaChiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
hella is breathing heavily.
ChibaChiba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
hella shoots in for a double leg but ChibaChiba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ChibaChiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
ChibaChiba looks to land a combination but hella avoids it well.
hella moves out of range of the leg kick from ChibaChiba.
No luck with that takedown attempt from hella .
ChibaChiba scores with a one two! hella had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
ChibaChiba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before hella has time to react.
A leg kick checked by hella .
ChibaChiba thumps hella with a low kick.
ChibaChiba throws a combination. hella tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
hella is rocked!
ChibaChiba lands an uppercut, right on the button! hella tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny ChibaChiba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cho Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cho Yamato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cho Yamato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Yamato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Yamato clinches.
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamato walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamato looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yamato gets to his feet - Collins follows without any prompting.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Collins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamato in his tracks.
Collins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yamato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Collins misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins moves out of range of the body kick from Yamato.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Collins misses.
Collins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamato.
Yamato throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Yamato slips a straight right by Collins.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamato.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Yamato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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.
Yamato throws a right hand that Collins ducks under and follows up with a left that Collins also avoids with ease.
Yamato instigates a clinch.
Yamato missing with knees to the body.
Collins avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamato.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Yamato has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yamato takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Collins tries to pull guard but Yamato holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Collins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yamato lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Steve Collins has been cut.
Collins tries to break free but Yamato pushes him back against the cage.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamato moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Yamato checks the leg kick.
Steve Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins throws a leg kick but Yamato moved away.
Yamato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins throws a right and a left that Yamato avoids nicely.
Yamato lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamato ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Yamato fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Collins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamato moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamato.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamato moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yamato tries to land knees in the clinch but Collins avoids the damage to the body.
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 Cho Yamato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Collins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yamato shoots in and bounces Collins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamato has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Collins is proving hard to escape from.
Yamato stands up from Collins's guard - Yamato perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamato takes one to the side of the head.
Yamato staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato tries to work over Collins's front leg with a kick but Collins checks it.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Yamato ducks down to avoid it.
Yamato tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Yamato.
Yamato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Collins. Collins obviously looking to wear him down.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamato is just out of range.
Yamato tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Yamato misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Yamato tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Collins avoids the head kick by Yamato.
Cho Yamato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Yamato.
Yamato tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Yamato closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the cage.
Yamato pushes off an throws an elbow but Collins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yamato has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Yamato is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yamato obliges.
Collins takes an elbow to the temple.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Yamato trying to land knees to the body.
Yamato creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Collins's defenses.
Collins tries to circle away but Yamato has him pinned against the cage.
Collins tries to circle away but Yamato has him pinned against the cage.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yamato landing knees to the body.
Yamato misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Collins.
Yamato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yamato missing with knees to the body.
Yamato using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yamato smiles and moves away.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamato moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Collins.
Collins jabs Yamato right on the nose. Yamato blinks but takes it well.
Yamato moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
A head kick misses from Yamato.
Collins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamato's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins misses with an uppercut. Yamato saw that one coming.
Yamato moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cho Yamato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Collins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamato.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Yamato throws a head kick that misses
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamato misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Yamato throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamato moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Yamato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamato avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins cracks Yamato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamato throws the kick towards the body but Collins avoids it.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamato.
Yamato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamato wants to clinch.
Yamato pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Yamato with a knee to the head.
Yamato tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Yamato is controlling him.
Yamato crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Yamato won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamato.
Yamato lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Collins wants to break free but Yamato has control.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Yamato's head but Yamato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Collins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamato somewhat.
Yamato slips under a jab from Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Yamato moves away and avoids it.
Collins misses with a straight left.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamato counters with a head kick. That will keep Collins thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yamato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yamato doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Yamato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamato defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Yamato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cho Yamato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by Yamato.
A cross from Collins lands.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamato misses with a kick to the body.
Collins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamato momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins connects with the punch.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Yamato ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cho Yamato did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Steve Collins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Yamato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Yamato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamato looks to clinch
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins looks to land a right hand but Yamato moved out of range.
Yamato tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Yamato misses
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamato misses with a body kick.
Collins misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Yamato
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Yamato's head but Yamato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins blocks a head kick by Yamato.
Collins lands a jab.
Yamato takes one to the chin there.
Collins throws a sloppy body shot
so Yamato counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yamato wants to stand but Collins is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to stand but Yamato is controlling the position.
Yamato gets to his feet. Collins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yamato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Collins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Yamato throws a sloppy head kick
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Collins throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamato ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Yamato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamato slips under a jab from Collins.
Yamato tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Collins waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Yamato.
Yamato clinches but Collins breaks the clinch
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins misses with a body shot.
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.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins swats away the attempt to clinch by Yamato.
Collins throws a jab when Yamato was well out of range.
Yamato gets a takedown into half guard.
Yamato decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Collins misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cho Yamato had his way with Steve Collins in that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Collins's cut.
That's time! Yamato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Yamato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamato tries to clinch up
and Collins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Collins misses
and Yamato counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yamato moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Yamato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick by Yamato misses
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Yamato walks into a jab.
Yamato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Yamato throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yamato tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins throws a right and a left that Yamato avoids nicely.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamato at a distance.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Yamato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamato tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamato tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Yamato.
Collins misses with a hook. Yamato ducked under it nicely.
Collins misses with a hook.
Collins blocks the body kick.
A left and a right from Collins both land. Nice combination.
Yamato throws a sloppy head kick and Collins moves out of range easily.
Yamato wants to clinch
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Collins misses.
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.
Yamato throws a lazy body kick
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Yamato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Collins - just one landing.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Yamato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Collins doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yamato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cho Yamato!
Cho Yamato is the new middleweight champion!
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