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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammo Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoko Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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298 lbs
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351 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammo Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoko Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suzuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hung.
Hung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suzuki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suzuki looks gassed!
Hung lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzuki leaves Hung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hung lands with a nice body punch.
Hung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suzuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suzuki takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Yoko Suzuki has been cut.
Hung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hung lands a left and a right that send Suzuki crashing to the mat, dazed. Hung thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Suzuki is rocked!
Hung finds Suzuki's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Suzuki flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hung lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Suzuki will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammo Hung!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Marufuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Tilman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marufuji comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Krush - No More (Kemuri Productions). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Marufuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Tilman!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilman swings for the body but Marufuji moves out of range.
Marufuji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tilman but Tilman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marufuji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tilman.
Tilman throws a shot from downtown. Marufuji moves away and avoids it.
Marufuji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tilman drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marufuji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tilman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marufuji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tilman has managed to get both his arms back between Marufuji's legs - danger averted.
Tilman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tilman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marufuji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tilman stands up and waves to Marufuji to follow him.
Marufuji with a poor takedown
so Tilman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marufuji has his foot on Tilman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tilman works his way back into a safe position though.
Marufuji keeping moving, preventing Tilman from controlling successfully.
Tilman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilman controls the position.
Tilman has control of an arm but Marufuji manages to advance to Tilman's back!
Marufuji doesn't have the hooks in and Tilman manages to turn into his guard.
Tilman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marufuji is keeping the position for now.
Tilman trying to control the position from guard on top but Marufuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marufuji looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tilman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marufuji regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marufuji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tilman is one step ahead there.
Tilman trying to control the position from guard on top but Marufuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tilman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tilman drops back looking for a leg! Marufuji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marufuji manages to kick Tilman off! Tilman jumps back into Marufuji's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marufuji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marufuji has a closed guard, preventing Tilman from standing up.
Tilman wants to control from the top but Marufuji keeps moving.
Tilman pushing down on Marufuji's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tilman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marufuji doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tilman.
Marufuji is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tilman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tilman's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marufuji looking for the RNC.
Marufuji working for the choke.
Tilman breaks Marufuji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tilman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tilman trying to control but Marufuji is working from the bottom.
Tilman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marufuji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tilman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marufuji working for a triangle but Tilman defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Tilman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tilman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marufuji napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marufuji is looking to regain half guard here but Tilman keeps moving and retains side control.
Tilman controls the position.
Tilman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marufuji keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tilman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marufuji is trying to escape the position but Tilman is controlling the position.
Marufuji is trying to improve his position.
Tilman in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marufuji is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Tilman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Rowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suzuki comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold by Ted Nugent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Rowler!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowler misses with a wild body shot.
Rowler misses with a straight right.
Suzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rowler cracks a nice hook into Suzuki's ribs.
Rowler throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely.
Suzuki misses with a looping right.
Rowler missing with a left hand there. Suzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rowler connects with a right hand. Suzuki shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Rowler.
Suzuki moves out of range of the strikes.
Rowler moves out of range of the body kick.
Rowler misses the shot to the body.
Suzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rowler.
Nice takedown defense from Rowler. No joy for Suzuki on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rowler lands in his opponent's guard.
Rowler wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is keeping the position.
Suzuki looking to control.
Rowler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suzuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowler thows a big elbow that misses.
Suzuki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rowler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzuki.
Eric Rowler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rowler loads up on a big right hand but Suzuki slips the punch.
Rowler with a poor takedown
and Suzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rowler throws the left hand but Suzuki avoids the punch easily.
Suzuki slips a straight right by Rowler.
Rowler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suzuki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Suzuki misses.
Suzuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Rowler.
Rowler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Suzuki coming out on top.
It looks like Eric Rowler has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki misses with the combination.
Rowler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Suzuki tries a low kick but Rowler avoids it.
Rowler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suzuki's guard.
Rowler forces his way into half guard.
Rowler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Suzuki defending well though.
Suzuki tries to roll over but Rowler keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rowler working Suzuki over with strikes.
Suzuki wants to control but Rowler is keeping busy.
Suzuki actively working from the bottom here.
Rowler trying to pass the guard but Suzuki defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rowler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suzuki.
Rowler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rowler lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suzuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rowler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suzuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suzuki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Suzuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowler is looking to work some ground and pound but Suzuki has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rowler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rowler drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Rowler off! Rowler jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowler preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suzuki tries to bum rush Rowler with a series of wild strikes but Rowler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rowler throws a body punch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Rowler misses the shot to the body.
Suzuki throws a head kick that misses.
Suzuki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rowler as he jumps to the side.
Suzuki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Suzuki is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rowler gets one leg under and gets the fight to 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 Daisuke Suzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Rowler's cut.
That's time! Suzuki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rowler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Suzuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rowler is looking for a kimura here.
Suzuki manages to get to full guard.
Suzuki is trying to control the position but Rowler postures up.
Suzuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rowler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suzuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Suzuki trying to keep a closed guard but Rowler is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Suzuki's head.
Rowler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suzuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rowler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rowler gets back to full guard.
Suzuki wants to control from the top but Rowler keeps moving.
Rowler looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowler, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rowler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suzuki defends it easily.
Suzuki passes into half guard.
Rowler is trying to maintain the position but Suzuki is very close to passing his half guard.
Suzuki working over Rowler with some ground and pound. Rowler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eric Rowler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowler is looking to improve his position.
Suzuki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowler wants to improve his position but Suzuki is controlling well.
Rowler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rowler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rowler taking some punishment here, with Suzuki in his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Suzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rowler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rowler slips a straight right by Suzuki.
Rowler misses with a straight right.
Suzuki throws a sloppy head kick and Rowler moves out of range easily.
Suzuki throws a right hand that Rowler ducks under and follows up with a left that Rowler also avoids with ease.
Suzuki moves away from the strike by Rowler.
Suzuki throws a jab but it's blocked by Rowler.
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.
Rowler has a takedown stuffed.
Rowler misses the shot to the body.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Rowler moves out of range.
Rowler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suzuki swivels and escapes.
Rowler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rowler avoids the head kick by Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a hook but Rowler blocks it.
Suzuki throws a series of punches but Rowler moves out of range.
Suzuki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki throws a front kick aimed at Rowler's knee but Rowler avoids it well.
Rowler scores with a jab to the body.
Suzuki dips to his left and cracks Rowler with an uppercut!
Suzuki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rowler pinned against the cage. Rowler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suzuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daisuke Suzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Rowler'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!
Rowler throws an overhand right that lands on Suzuki's shoulder, as Suzuki tries to avoid the shot.
Suzuki's corner calls for a 1-2. Suzuki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suzuki tries a head kick but it misses.
Rowler clobbers Suzuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suzuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rowler throws a body punch but Suzuki moves out of range.
Rowler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Suzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suzuki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Suzuki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rowler moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rowler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Suzuki!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowler looking for a guillotine from mount but Suzuki is having none of it.
Suzuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Suzuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suzuki is trying desperately to improve position.
Rowler lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rowler prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Rowler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Suzuki looks a forlorn figure.
Rowler throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki taking shots to the head.
Suzuki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rowler working for a guillotine from mount but Suzuki is in no mood to give up.
Suzuki is desperately trying to improve his position but Rowler has a good base and remains in mount.
Rowler landing strikes from the mount.
Suzuki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suzuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rowler is landing with some decent strikes but Suzuki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rowler working the ground and pound effectively.
Rowler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rowler misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is looking to get to half guard.
Rowler landing strikes from the mount and Suzuki is in trouble!
Suzuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rowler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suzuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suzuki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rowler won't allow Suzuki to sweep him here.
Suzuki looking to control.
Suzuki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rowler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suzuki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rowler defends well.
Daisuke Suzuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rowler is one step ahead there.
Eric Rowler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rowler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rowler tries for a takedown but Suzuki circles away easily
and Suzuki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rowler won't be happy with that.
Rowler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suzuki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Suzuki scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suzuki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Suzuki tries for a kimura but Rowler is defending well.
Rowler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Rowler.
I think Suzuki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between hazem el magic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kizzy Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
160 lbs
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24
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, hazem el magic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kizzy Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki swinging wilding here.
Suzuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suzuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but el magic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
el magic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suzuki. That did some damage!
Suzuki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like hazem el magic has been cut.
Suzuki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
el magic forces Suzuki back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Suzuki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
el magic tries to score a body lock takedown but Suzuki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
el magic lands a nice shot to the body.
Suzuki wants to get back to striking at distance but el magic won't allow it.
el magic misses with a punch to the body.
Suzuki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
el magic leaning his opponent against the cage.
el magic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
el magic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suzuki throws a series of strikes that have el magic backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
el magic slips under a jab.
Kizzy Suzuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
el magic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suzuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
el magic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suzuki is keeping the position for now.
el magic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
el magic wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki is looking to stand up but el magic isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
el magic preventing the sweep.
el magic trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
el magic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
el magic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Suzuki smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hazem el magic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but el magic moves away.
el magic forces Suzuki back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
el magic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
el magic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suzuki avoids it really well and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suzuki.
Suzuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
el magic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suzuki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows el magic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Suzuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from el magic.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but el magic is one step ahead there.
el magic is pushing down on Suzuki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suzuki is fighting to maintain full guard but el magic has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki gets full guard.
el magic tries to free his leg and advance position but Suzuki is retaining full guard.
Suzuki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Suzuki is looking to stand up but el magic isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kizzy Suzuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on hazem el magic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
el magic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
el magic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suzuki's guard.
el magic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
el magic throwing strikes but missing.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as el magic tries to pass.
Suzuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. el magic defends it easily.
Suzuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
el magic trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
el magic forces his way into half guard.
Suzuki is trying to stand back up but el magic is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to de liver by Suzuki. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suzuki lands a really nice looking cross but el magic seems unphased.
Suzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
el magic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki is trying to improve his position.
el magic wants to control for a moment but Suzuki uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
el magic wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. el magic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suzuki gets to his feet. el magic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Suzuki cracks el magic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
el magic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Suzuki tries to avoid it but el magic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Suzuki to the ground. Suzuki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kizzy Suzuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suzuki misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki throws out a loose jab but el magic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suzuki connects with a good right hand that stumbles el magic. el magic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Suzuki misses with a straight right.
el magic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzuki throws out the jab.
el magic moves away from the strike by Suzuki.
Nice shot by Suzuki.
hazem el magic's cut is getting worse.
Suzuki's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Suzuki duly obliges.
Suzuki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suzuki throws a nice looking combination but el magic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
el magic takes one to the side of the head.
Kizzy Suzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suzuki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as el magic backs up against the cage.
el magic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
hazem el magic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
el magic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suzuki looks to throw the jab but el magic is out of range.
Suzuki misses with a two punch combination.
Suzuki's corner calls for a 1-2. Suzuki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
el magic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
el magic thowing shots but they're missing.
el magic jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Suzuki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Suzuki and el magic has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
el magic wants to stand but Suzuki has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kizzy Suzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on hazem el magic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Suzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract el magic.
el magic walks into a left hand.
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Kizzy Suzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
el magic shoots for a double leg takedown but Suzuki sprawls well. He's pushed el magic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suzuki swinging wilding here.
Suzuki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suzuki wants it to stay on the feet.
Suzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but el magic moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suzuki misses the shot to the body.
el magic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
el magic misses with a takedown attempt - Suzuki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for hazem el magic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Suzuki does no damage.
A jab from Suzuki misses.
el magic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suzuki misses with a series of wild punches.
Suzuki moves into range and connects with a jab.
el magic avoids the body shot from Suzuki.
Suzuki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps el magic's head backwards.
A punch combination from Suzuki misses.
Suzuki tries to bum rush el magic with a series of wild strikes but el magic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suzuki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract el magic.
Suzuki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from el magic.
Suzuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
el magic rushes Suzuki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
el magic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
el magic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
el magic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suzuki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Suzuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
el magic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Suzuki wants to stand but el magic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
el magic looking for a sweep. Not yet el magic, not yet.
el magic is working hard here to advance position.
Suzuki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki jabs at el magic's body.
Suzuki misses with a hook. el magic ducked under it nicely.
el magic tries to clinch but Suzuki moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Suzuki.
Suzuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
el magic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Suzuki sprawls well. Suzuki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. el magic gets slowly back to his feet.
el magic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suzuki to score with a decent uppercut.
Suzuki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suzuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck el magic on the side of the head.
Suzuki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Suzuki wants it to stay on the feet.
el magic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suzuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
el magic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suzuki scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Suzuki misses.
el magic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
el magic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suzuki works el magic's body with a nice hook.
el magic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suzuki as he jumps to the side.
hazem el magic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
el magic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suzuki.
Suzuki cracks el magic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kizzy Suzuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suzuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kizzy Suzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suzuki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kizzy Suzuki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Super Saiyan Goku IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hit Me One More Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Super Saiyan Goku IV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Super Saiyan Goku IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goku IV swinging wilding here.
Goku IV lands with a cross.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones drops his shoulder and cracks Goku IV with a huge uppercut! Goku IV goes down! Can Jones finish him?
Goku IV is rocked!
It looks like Super Saiyan Goku IV has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goku IV is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goku IV knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Goku IV is retaining full guard.
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.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku IV is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jones passes Goku IV's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goku IV on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goku IV tries to get out of the position.
Goku IV keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones passes to full mount!
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Saiyan Goku IV's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Goku IV ducked under it nicely.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Goku IV steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goku IV misses with a double jab.
A combination from Goku IV does no damage.
Jones lands a big shot that drops Goku IV! Can he finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stands and steps away. Goku IV gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones lands a big shot that drops Goku IV! Can he finish him?
Oh Goku IV is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Goku IV seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Goku IV blocks nicely.
Jones stands up and waves to Goku IV to follow him.
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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goku IV crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Goku IV gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Goku IV manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Goku IV on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones throws a hook but Goku IV avoids it easily.
Jones throws a series of punches but Goku IV moves out of range.
Jones drops Goku IV with a huge uppercut! Goku IV drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jones is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles shoots in but Hansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knuckles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hansen tries to avoid it but Knuckles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hansen to the ground. Hansen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hansen.
Knuckles avoids a kick to the body.
Hansen catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hansen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knuckles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.
Hansen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knuckles keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen controlling the action here.
Knuckles looking for submissions off his back.
Hansen moves nicely into side control.
Hansen controls the position from side control.
Knuckles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hansen off and has taken his back!
Hansen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hansen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knuckles avoids the attempt from Hansen to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ken Hansen just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansen misses with a hook.
Hansen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knuckles to the mat! Knuckles manages to get full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knuckles looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hansen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hansen slips nicely into half guard.
Hansen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hansen is taking a breather. Knuckles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Knuckles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knuckles taking some punishment here, with Hansen in his half guard.
Hansen works his way into full mount!
Hansen landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hansen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knuckles wants to hold on but Hansen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hansen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hansen with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen landing punches.
Hansen controlling the pace for now.
Hansen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Knuckles?
Hansen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hansen lands a big shot there that rocks Knuckles but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knuckles working to try and regain half guard.
Hansen content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hansen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hansen tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hansen as he jumps to the side.
Knuckles lands with a right hand.
Hansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hansen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knuckles is trying to defend but Hansen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Knuckles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knuckles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hansen works his way into side control.
Knuckles takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Knuckles being controlled for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen cracks Knuckles with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knuckles is looking for a sweep.
Hansen controls the position from side control.
Hansen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hansen trying to control the action but Knuckles is working from the bottom.
Hansen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knuckles some visible discomfort.
Ken Hansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knuckles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hansen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Knuckles is looking for a sweep.
Hansen working the head with strikes.
Hansen scoring with punches and elbows.
Hansen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knuckles some visible discomfort.
Hansen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Knuckles on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hansen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Knuckles regains half guard.
Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.
Hansen trying to control the pace.
Hansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Knuckles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hansen pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles missing with punches from the bottom.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Knuckles looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hansen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Hansen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hansen working Knuckles over with strikes here.
Hansen trying to control but Knuckles is having none of it.
Hansen with shots to the head and body - Knuckles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hansen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knuckles is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen unloading with bombs!
Hansen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hansen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hansen looking to control but Knuckles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knuckles can't escape the position.
Hansen with shots to the head and body - Knuckles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hansen prevents Knuckles from getting the reversal.
Knuckles is working hard here to advance position.
Hansen lands a big elbow.
Hansen landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hansen.
Knuckles fails with the takedown.
Hansen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knuckles is out of range and Hansen settles back down.
Hansen blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Hansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knuckles checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hansen closes the distance and clinches.
Knuckles managing to block the knees to the body from Hansen.
Knuckles jumps guard but Hansen stands there with Knuckles around his waist. Knuckles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hansen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen slowing the pace effectively.
Hansen crunches a lovely knee into Knuckles's ribcage.
Hansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Hansen.
Hansen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hansen controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hansen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Knuckles some visible discomfort.
Knuckles seems a little lost for a moment, as Hansen dominates the positioning.
Knuckles taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hansen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hansen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knuckles is looking to reverse the position.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Knuckles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knuckles sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles looking for subs from the bottom but Hansen mounts him!
Hansen breaks from Knuckles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hansen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hansen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ken Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hansen wants to control the pace but Knuckles is squirming around nicely.
Hansen avoids the attempt from Knuckles to control.
Knuckles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knuckles is trying to get back to full guard.
Hansen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Knuckles actively working from the bottom here.
Knuckles looking for submissions off his back.
Hansen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bobby Knuckles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hansen trying to control the pace.
Hansen prevents Knuckles from standing back up.
Knuckles missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Hansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hansen 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 Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Hansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Joe Joe jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joey Joe Joe jr enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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23
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Joe Joe jr!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Joe Joe jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Joe Joe jr slips the punch.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr is avoiding it.
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr pushes him off.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr is avoiding it.
Robertson scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch but Joe Joe jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson punishes Joe Joe jr's body with a nice straight punch.
George Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe Joe jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robertson is looking to slow Joe Joe jr down with leg kicks.
Joe Joe jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe Joe jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joe Joe jr.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe Joe jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe Joe jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe Joe jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joe Joe jr circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Joe Joe jr circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Joe Joe jr circles away.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe Joe jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robertson throws out a leg kick but Joe Joe jr moves out of range and Robertson only half commits.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
Joe Joe jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joe Joe jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe Joe jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Joe Joe jr saw that one coming.
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to clinch but Joe Joe jr is having none of it.
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe Joe jr circles away.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Joe Joe jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson tries to clinch up but Joe Joe jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Joe Joe jr keeps it at a distance.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr is avoiding it.
Joe Joe jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr is avoiding it.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joe Joe jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr pushes him off.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Joe Joe jr takes one to the chin there.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe Joe jr tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Robertson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Robertson misses with a looping right.
Joey Joe Joe jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe Joe jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Joe Joe jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe Joe jr dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Joe Joe jr's head and hops out.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe Joe jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson tries to clinch but Joe Joe jr moves out of range.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
No luck for Joe Joe jr with that takedown attempt.
George Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Joe Joe jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe Joe jr ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Robertson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robertson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Joe Joe jr circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robertson.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe Joe jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Joe Joe jr moved out of range nicely.
Joe Joe jr has a takedown stuffed.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe Joe jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe Joe jr circles away.
Joe Joe jr shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
George Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Joe Joe jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson which made him look bad.
Robertson looks to throw the jab but Joe Joe jr is out of range.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe Joe jr cracks Robertson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
George Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe Joe jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joe Joe jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joe Joe jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joe Joe jr somewhat.
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson tries to clinch but Joe Joe jr is having none of it.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
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.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr pushes him off.
Robertson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr pushes him off.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Joe Joe jr pushes him off.
Robertson tries to clinch up but Joe Joe jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joe Joe jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Joe Joe jr throws a body punch but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson throws a body kick that misses.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joe Joe jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Robertson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson lands the left hand.
Robertson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Joe Joe jr circles away.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Joe Joe jr slips the punch.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe Joe jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Joe Joe jr slips the punch.
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Joe Joe jr circles away.
Robertson throws a hook but Joe Joe jr blocks it.
Joe Joe jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.
The fighters circling - Robertson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe Joe jr slips a jab from Robertson.
Some wild striking there from Joe Joe jr.
Robertson misses with a body shot
so Joe Joe jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Joe Joe jr controlling him for the moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Joe Joe jr is proving a slippery customer.
Robertson has a closed guard, preventing Joe Joe jr from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Joe jr gets to his feet - Robertson follows without any prompting.
Robertson misses with a hook. Joe Joe jr ducked under it nicely.
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Joe Joe jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Joe Joe jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Joe Joe jr slips the punch.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joe Joe jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robertson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joe Joe jr wanted to stand there but Robertson had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe Joe jr is one step ahead there.
Joey Joe Joe jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Joe Joe jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robertson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Robertson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Ferro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Glasgow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Ferro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Ferro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Glasgow!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferro shoots in for a takedown but Glasgow shows good takedown defense.
Ferro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glasgow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glasgow's guard.
Ferro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Glasgow is pulling down on Ferro's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferro, at least for the moment.
Glasgow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferro's guard.
Ferro has an active guard here but Glasgow has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferro actively working from the bottom here.
Ferro is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow is controlling the pace.
Ferro actively working from the bottom here.
Glasgow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glasgow is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glasgow pulls his head out easily.
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.
Glasgow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Glasgow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Glasgow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferro is working an open guard so Glasgow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glasgow's waist but Glasgow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferro off to one side.
Ferro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glasgow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Glasgow throws a nice looking combination but Ferro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Glasgow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruno Ferro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferro misses with a double jab
and Glasgow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferro is breathing heavily.
Ferro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glasgow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferro thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glasgow scores with a jab to the body.
Glasgow throws a shot to the body.
Glasgow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Glasgow happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferro is looking to reverse the position.
Glasgow controlling from side mount.
Ferro is looking to regain half guard here but Glasgow keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Ferro's face as Glasgow controls the position.
Let's hope that Glasgow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Glasgow is working Ferro over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferro tries to bench press Glasgow off him but Glasgow keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Glasgow dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glasgow counters with a shoot takedown. Ferro fights it but they end up in guard.
Glasgow sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ferro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glasgow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferro wants to hit a switch here but Glasgow passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ferro there!
Ferro is working to get back to half guard.
Glasgow lands a nice shot to the head.
Glasgow controlling his opponent.
Glasgow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferro tries to hold on but Glasgow postures up.
Ferro tries to reverse the position but Glasgow maintains control.
Glasgow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferro working to try and regain half guard.
Ferro is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Glasgow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ferro is working to get back to half guard.
Glasgow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Glasgow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ferro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Glasgow controlling his opponent.
Glasgow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ferro is desperately trying to improve his position but Glasgow has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Glasgow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Glasgow controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Anton Glasgow just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferro has his takedown stuffed
and Glasgow counters with a nice body shot.
Ferro misses with a takedown attempt
and Glasgow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Ferro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Glasgow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glasgow shoots in and bounces Ferro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Glasgow passes Ferro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ferro with the active half guard here but Glasgow passes nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Glasgow stalls from top position.
Ferro tries to improve position but can't.
Glasgow is putting a hurting on Ferro here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glasgow is putting a hurting on Ferro here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Ferro is looking to regain half guard here but Glasgow keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Glasgow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ferro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ferro takes one to the side of the head.
Ferro throws a combination that misses
and Glasgow counters with a nice body shot.
Ferro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glasgow lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glasgow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glasgow connects with a single shot there.
Ferro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glasgow digs a good hook to Ferro's body.
Anton Glasgow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glasgow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferro at a distance.
Ferro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glasgow lands a slapping body shot.
Glasgow lands a nice shot that snaps Ferro's head back.
Ferro walks into a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glasgow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ferro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Glasgow pushing down on Ferro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow works his way into side control.
Glasgow controlling from side mount.
Glasgow working away.
Ferro sneaks back into half guard.
Ferro tries to roll over but Glasgow keeps him under control.
Glasgow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ferro taking some punishment here, with Glasgow in his half guard.
Ferro actively working from the bottom here.
Glasgow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Anton Glasgow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Glasgow content just to control the position here.
Ferro tries to reverse the position but Glasgow maintains control.
Glasgow controlling the position easily from mount.
Glasgow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Glasgow controlling from mount.
Ferro is looking to improve his position but Glasgow isn't that keen on the idea.
Bruno Ferro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferro throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ferro is looking to get to half guard.
Glasgow looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferro is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Glasgow controlling his opponent.
Ferro is working to get back to half guard.
Glasgow looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Glasgow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Glasgow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Glasgow!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoodwell comes to the cage accompanied by Boom (How You Like That). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
266 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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20
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Woo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woo tries to avoid it but Hoodwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woo to the ground. Woo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoodwell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Woo is trying to defend but Hoodwell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hoodwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoodwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoodwell is looking for a kimura but Woo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoodwell to get the leverage.
Woo looking for submissions off his back.
Hoodwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woo is just riding it out for now. Hoodwell eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell moves into full mount! Woo won't be happy about that!
Hoodwell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Woo is now in Hoodwell's guard. A big mistake from Hoodwell there, giving up the dominant position!
Hoodwell looking for a guillotine here but Woo defends easily.
Hoodwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoodwell is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Woo is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoodwell is defending well.
Hoodwell regains half guard.
Woo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoodwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoodwell is pressing down on Woo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoodwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Woo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hoodwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Woo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Woo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoodwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Hoodwell's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woo drops back looking for a leg! Hoodwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoodwell manages to kick Woo off! Woo jumps back into Hoodwell's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Woo 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.
Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoodwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Hoodwell's legs - danger averted.
Woo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoodwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoodwell is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Hoodwell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hoodwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Woo sprawls well initially but Hoodwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoodwell trying to mount his opponent but Woo defends it.
Hoodwell is working for a kimura but Woo is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoodwell is trying to work for a kimura but Woo is defending well.
Hoodwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Woo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoodwell has gone for a leg lock! Woo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hoodwell's guard.
Woo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Woo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Woo 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.
Hoodwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell drops back looking for a leg! Woo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Woo manages to kick Hoodwell off! Hoodwell jumps back into Woo's guard.
Hoodwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoodwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Woo prevents Hoodwell from improving position.
Hoodwell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Woo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hoodwell but great work by Woo.
Woo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoodwell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woo pulls his head out easily.
Hoodwell looking for submissions off his back.
Hoodwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Woo is working for a kimura but Hoodwell is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoodwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hoodwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hoodwell is tightening it up a little... Woo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Woo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Woo taps out! nice BJJ there by Hoodwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). KJ Hoodwell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Fwapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Kenny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Fwapp's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Kenny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Fwapp!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fwapp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenny circles away quickly and effectively.
Fwapp lands a body shot.
Kenny feints and as Fwapp raises his hands in defense, Kenny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kenny is in close to Fwapp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kenny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kenny throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenny throws and elbow that misses. Fwapp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenny's guard. Nice move by Fwapp!
Kenny is working an open guard so Fwapp takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bob Fwapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fwapp punishes Kenny's body with a nice straight punch.
Kenny is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fwapp lands a jab to the head.
Fwapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck for Kenny with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fwapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenny.
Kenny slips a jab and a cross from Fwapp.
Kenny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fwapp.
Fwapp swinging wilding here.
Fwapp misses with a straight left.
Kenny has a takedown stuffed.
Fwapp stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Kenny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fwapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Steve Kenny has been cut.
Kenny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fwapp.
Fwapp drops Kenny with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kenny looks back up at him and smiles so Fwapp waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kenny is rocked!
Fwapp circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kenny tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Fwapp wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Fwapp!
Bob Fwapp is the new heavyweight champion!
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