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ONI Fight Night 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a body shot
and Dela Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dela Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Dela Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dela Cruz is in Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to control.
Dela Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson is controlling Dela Cruz's posture.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dean Anderson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dela Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dela Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dela Cruz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dela Cruz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson is trying to control Dela Cruz's posture but Dela Cruz avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dela Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dela Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson gets back to 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.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dela Cruz thows a big elbow that misses.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dela Cruz 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.
Dela Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dela Cruz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dean Anderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anderson doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dela Cruz counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Dela Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dela Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson tries to bench press Dela Cruz off him but Dela Cruz keeps the position.
Dela Cruz misses with the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dela Cruz throws an elbow but Anderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
Dela Cruz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Anderson tries to hold on but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Dela Cruz.
Anderson can't escape the position.
Dela Cruz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Anderson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Dela Cruz working away.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
That's six 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.
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Dela Cruz working away.
Dela Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Anderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anderson wants to control but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Anderson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dela Cruz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Anderson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dela Cruz lets go of the hold and Anderson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Dela Cruz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cole Tessier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fuyuo Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamamoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Before I forget by Slipknot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Cole Tessier has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cole Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fuyuo Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Tessier's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto shoots in and bounces Tessier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tessier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yamamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Tessier's legs - danger averted.
Yamamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tessier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tessier is looking to stand up but Yamamoto isn't so interested in that idea.
Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tessier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Tessier is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but missing.
Tessier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tessier looking for a triangle here. Yamamoto is fighting it but it looks tight! Tessier pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yamamoto is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cole Tessier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Fonacier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ran Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fonacier comes to the cage accompanied by Rush. Sakamoto has chosen Wu tang tiger style as his entrance music. Ran Sakamoto looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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170 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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170 lbs
12 - 18 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomas Fonacier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ran Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonacier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sakamoto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sakamoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fonacier distracts Sakamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fonacier lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonacier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fonacier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sakamoto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fonacier is chipping away with strikes.
Fonacier is putting a hurting on Sakamoto here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sakamoto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fonacier scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonacier is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sakamoto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fonacier gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sakamoto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fonacier lets go of the hold and Sakamoto can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tomas Fonacier!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chu Young Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enae Volare Mezzo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chu Young Park has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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285 lbs
9 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chu Young Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Park's waist but Park gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Park.
Lesnar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Park counters with a head kick.
Lesnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Chu Young Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lesnar looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Park rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Park.
Park working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Park lands a knee to the head.
Park misses with a knee strike.
Park drops Lesnar with a big knee straight up the middle! Lesnar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Lesnar is rocked!
Park lands a nice looking body kick.
Lesnar is still on wobbly legs! Can Park finish him?
Park throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Park fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lesnar seems to have recovered his senses.
Park turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Park sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lesnar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Park.
Park misses with a head kick.
Park thows a body kick. Lesnar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Park has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lesnar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Park is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lesnar.
Park stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Park gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Park with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Park tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks with his arms.
Park throws a knee to the head but misses.
Park tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Park.
Park leaning his opponent against the cage.
Park using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Park tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Park gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Park pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Park.
Park tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Park fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Park takes the fight into the clinch.
Park with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park landing knees to the head.
Lesnar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar seems to be working for a kimura but Park defends the submission attempt.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Park won't allow it.
Park on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Park tries to get out of the position.
Park is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throwing shots but Park is blocking nicely.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Park does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lesnar is looking to pass Park's guard but actually Park recovers to full guard.
Park wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar looking to sit in guard and control but Park gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Park wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Park has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Park stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Park manages to get himself to full guard.
Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lesnar won't allow Park to sweep him here.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Park slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar has a closed guard, preventing Park from standing up.
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Park is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Park might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Park is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lesnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Park defends it well.
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Park is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control but Park is keeping him busy.
Lesnar throws a strike but Park avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Park keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Park is on top in guard.
Park got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lesnar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Park has managed to get both his arms back between Lesnar's legs - danger averted.
Park tries to stand but Lesnar is controlling from the bottom.
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Park defends well.
Park preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Park wants to stand but Lesnar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lesnar is trying to keep Park in close.
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Park wanted to stand there but Lesnar had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Park preventing the sweep.
Park trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesnar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Young Park dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Park lands a head kick!
A shot to the liver by Park. Beautiful body shot.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Park sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Park. No joy for Lesnar on that attempt.
Chu Young Park is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Park.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Park.
Chu Young Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Park clinches up against the cage.
Park with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Park digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Park connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Park landing knees to the head.
Park throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar being controlled against the cage.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Park manages to get underhooks.
Chu Young Park has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Park missing with knees to the body.
Park with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Park shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Park prevents it.
Park with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Park using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Park has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Park prevents the takedown attempt.
Park tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Park working a defensive guard here.
Park utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Park looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lesnar content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lesnar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Park.
Park chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Park gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Park tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Park gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but Park holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesnar drops back down to his feet.
Park with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chu Young Park has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park lands a nice uppercut.
Park misses with a knee to the head.
Lesnar slowing the pace effectively.
Lesnar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Park walks away with a smile on his face. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Park plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Park scores with a head kick.
Park throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Park circles away.
Lesnar avoids a kick to the body.
Park is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Park lands with a good body shot.
Park pushes Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Park lands a body punch in the clinch.
Park is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Park lands with a left to the head.
Park throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park just leaning against Lesnar, taking a breather.
Park stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Park is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
Park tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Park on the inside.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Park just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Park.
Lesnar is trying to drag Park to the mat but Park just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Park with a knee to the head.
Park scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Park decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Park manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Good leg kick by Park there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Park moves into the clinch.
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Park pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Park.
Park drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the cage.
Lesnar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Park just stands there and leans against the cage.
Park using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lesnar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Park pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lesnar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Park with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Park throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Park with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Park gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Park lands a left hand.
Park is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Park tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Park smiles and moves away.
Chu Young Park is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Park sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Park tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Park.
Park throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Park fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chu Young Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick misses from Park.
Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Park is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Park is working away.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Park won't allow it.
Lesnar wants to work for an arm triangle but Park is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Park won't allow it.
Park moves into full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Park looking for a sweep. Not yet Park, not yet.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Park blocks nicely.
Lesnar passes Park's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Park wants to get back to his feet.
Park tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Park with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fedor Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Park is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Park!
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Park turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lesnar off and cradles Park's limp body as Lesnar celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fedor Lesnar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyuzo Shichinin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kal Too acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyuzo Shichinin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kal Too!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shichinin lands a head kick!
Too throws a right hand that Shichinin ducks under and follows up with a left that Shichinin also avoids with ease.
Shichinin throws a chopping leg kick but Too manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shichinin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Too.
Too connects with a body shot.
Too fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shichinin avoids it really well and circles away.
Shichinin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Too scores with a hook to the body. Shichinin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Too gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shichinin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shichinin slips a jab and a cross from Too.
Too misses the shot to the body.
Too closes the distance and clinches up with Shichinin, looking for a takedown. Too pushes Shichinin against the cage but Shichinin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Too fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyuzo Shichinin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kal Too.
Too fails to land with a series of punches.
Too fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Too walks into a straight right hand from Shichinin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too shoots in and bounces Shichinin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Too lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shichinin is trying to control the position but Too postures up.
Too engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shichinin looking for a sweep. Not yet Shichinin, not yet.
Shichinin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kyuzo Shichinin.
Shichinin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Too.
Shichinin misses with a kick to the body.
Shichinin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shichinin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown but Shichinin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Too's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too misses with a lunging right hand
and Shichinin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kyuzo Shichinin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Shichinin.
Shichinin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shichinin is looking to clinch.
Too stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shichinin.
Shichinin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Too checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shichinin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Too. That did some damage!
Too shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shichinin tries to clinch there but Too circles away.
Horrible takedown by Too or perhaps it was just good defense by Shichinin which made him look bad.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shichinin enables Too to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shichinin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shichinin wants to sweep here but Too controlling him for the moment.
Too slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Too has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shichinin has Too pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too trying to control but Shichinin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Shichinin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Too is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Too closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shichinin quickly recovers to half guard.
Shichinin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shichinin tries to get out of the position.
Shichinin wants to control but Too is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shichinin is looking to escape.
Shichinin wants to control but Too is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shichinin is trying to control but Too manages to pass to mount!
Too sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shichinin is looking to escape.
Shichinin is looking to get to half guard.
Too controlling from the full mount.
Shichinin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Too controlling his opponent.
Too can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shichinin is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Too controlling the pace for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kal Too wasn't active enough on the ground.
Too dives in and grabs Shichinin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shichinin pushes down on Too's head and hops out.
Shichinin throws a leg kick which misses Too's front leg but catches the back leg as Too tries to avoid it.
Too blocks a jab.
Shichinin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Too.
Shichinin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Too blocks a head kick by Shichinin.
Too connects with a right hand. Shichinin shakes it off.
Too falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shichinin counters with a low kick, right behind Too 's knee.
Shichinin tries to close the distance and clinch but Too swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Too misses with a hook
and Shichinin counters with a nice leg kick.
Shichinin wants to clinch.
Shichinin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shichinin scores with a head kick. Too tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shichinin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Too momentarily.
Shichinin stuffs the takedown attempt from Too. Too gets slowly back to his feet.
Shichinin blocks a low kick nicely.
Shichinin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Too closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shichinin quickly recovers to half guard.
Too is taking a breather. Shichinin 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.
Shichinin wants to improve his position but Too is controlling well.
Too passes the guard and advances to mount!
Shichinin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Too on the ground.
Too raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Too scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Too raining down hammerfists from mount.
Too lands a big shot there that rocks Shichinin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Too.
Too with shots to the head and body - Shichinin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Too sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shichinin tries to hold on but Too pushes him away.
Shichinin is in a horrible position here. Too smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shichinin tries to reverse the position but Too maintains control.
Too with good strikes from the mount here!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin tries to lock up and control but Too gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Too lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shichinin is trying desperately to improve position.
Too landing strikes, looking to finish!
Too tries to control but Shichinin wriggling away.
Shichinin is trying to escape the mount.
Too lands a nice shot to the head.
Too landing strikes from the mount and Shichinin is in trouble!
Shichinin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Too dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Too sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shichinin is desperately trying to improve his position but Too has a good base and remains in mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Too punishing his opponent with strikes.
Too landing strikes, looking to finish!
Shichinin is looking to improve his position but Too isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Shichinin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Too lands a heavy elbow.
Too postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shichinin looks a forlorn figure.
Too landing strikes from the mount.
Shichinin is desperately trying to improve his position but Too has a good base and remains in mount.
Too avoids the attempt from Shichinin to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shichinin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Too dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Too decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Too trying to mount his opponent but Shichinin defends it.
Shichinin wants to control but Too is keeping busy.
Shichinin tries to roll over but Too keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Too in particular looking to stall.
Shichinin wants to get back to full guard but Too has mounted him!
Shichinin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shichinin tries to lock up and control but Too gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shichinin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Too content just to control the position here.
Shichinin wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too landing shots from mount.
Too cracks Shichinin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shichinin holds on to Too as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Too prevents Shichinin from getting the reversal.
Too avoids the attempt from Shichinin to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shichinin is working to get back to half guard.
Too sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Too is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Too.
Too raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too content just to control the position here.
Too looking to finish Shichinin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shichinin!
Too raining down hammerfists from mount.
Too putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Too connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shichinin is looking to get to half guard.
Shichinin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Too controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shichinin is squirming around, avoiding Too's attempts to control the action.
Too controlling the position easily from mount.
Too landing strikes from the mount and Shichinin is in trouble!
Too sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shichinin is looking to improve his position but Too isn't that keen on the idea.
Too sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Too can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shichinin is looking to escape.
Too is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shichinin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Too looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shichinin is trying desperately to improve position.
Too avoids the attempt from Shichinin to control.
Shichinin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Too controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Too avoids the attempt from Shichinin to control.
BOOM! Too connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Too with the ground and pound from mount.
Shichinin working to try and regain half guard.
Too wants to control the pace but Shichinin is squirming around nicely.
Too unloading with bombs!
Too controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Too raining down shots from the mount!
Too takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shichinin is in a horrible position here. Too smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Too trying to control but Shichinin is having none of it.
Too postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shichinin looks a forlorn figure.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Too postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shichinin looks a forlorn figure.
Shichinin is bucking up trying to escape but Too cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shichinin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shichinin is working hard here to advance position.
Too lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shichinin is in a horrible position here. Too smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Too trying to control but Shichinin is having none of it.
Shichinin tries to hold on but Too postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Too lands a big shot there that rocks Shichinin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Too controlling his opponent.
Too can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shichinin is looking to escape.
Too might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shichinin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shichinin is looking to improve his position but Too isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Too avoids the attempt from Shichinin to control.
Too lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Too tries to control but Shichinin wriggling away.
Shichinin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Shichinin is looking to improve his position but Too isn't that keen on the idea.
Too controlling the pace for now.
Shichinin is squirming around, avoiding Too's attempts to control the action.
Too lands a nice shot to the head.
Too raining down shots from the mount!
Shichinin is rocked!
Shichinin wants to hold on but Too pushes him away.
Too prevents Shichinin from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Too showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Shichinin throws a leg kick which misses Too's front leg but catches the back leg as Too tries to avoid it.
Shichinin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Too.
Shichinin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shichinin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Too ducks under a wild hook from Shichinin.
Too misses the shot to the body.
Too misses with a few strikes there.
Shichinin moves in looking to clinch but Too pushes him off.
Too avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Too misses with a series of wild punches.
Shichinin blocks a jab.
Shichinin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shichinin connects with a solid leg kick.
Too is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Too misses with a shot to the body
and Shichinin counters with a body kick.
Shichinin throws a hook but Too avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Too lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shichinin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shichinin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Too has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shichinin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shichinin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Too gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Too shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shichinin but Shichinin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Too takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Too misses with a few strikes there.
Kyuzo Shichinin is winning the standup battle so far.
Too misses with a right hand
and Shichinin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Too dodges an elbow strike from Shichinin.
Shichinin lands a nice knee to the body.
Shichinin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shichinin trying to land knees to the body.
Too blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shichinin is pressed up against the cage. Too has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shichinin down to the mat. Shichinin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kyuzo Shichinin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kal Too.
Shichinin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Too takes a step back to recover.
A head kick misses from Shichinin.
Too checks a leg kick nicely.
Shichinin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Too's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin throws a leg kick but Too checks it.
Too tries to land a leg kick but Shichinin saw it coming and moves away.
Shichinin tries to clinch up.
Too blocks a head kick by Shichinin.
Shichinin connects with a solid leg kick.
Kal Too seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shichinin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kal Too is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Too throws a jab but it's blocked by Shichinin.
Shichinin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Too checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Too is defended easily by Shichinin.
Too scores a takedown into full mount!
Shichinin tries to reverse the position but Too maintains control.
Too sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Shichinin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Too tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Shichinin tries to lock up and control but Too gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too controlling from mount.
Shichinin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Too working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Too looking to control but Shichinin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shichinin working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Too wants to control the pace but Shichinin is squirming around nicely.
Too is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shichinin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Shichinin tries to hold on but Too postures up.
Shichinin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Too takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Too scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Too landing strikes from the mount.
Too punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Shichinin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kal Too has got the better of the ground game so far.
Too tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shichinin seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice elbow there by Too.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Too connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shichinin regains half guard.
Too is controlling the pace.
Shichinin is defending against the submission attempts here by Too.
Shichinin kicks off Too and gets to his feet.
Too looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shichinin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Too shoots in looking for a takedown but Shichinin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Too's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shichinin tries to clinch but Too moves away
and Too counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Too.
Shichinin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shichinin being controlled here, momentarily.
Too stopping the sweep attempt from Shichinin.
Too is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shichinin keeping moving, preventing Too from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Too shoots in for a takedown but Shichinin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Too on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Too takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin stuffs the takedown attempt from Too. Too gets slowly back to his feet.
Too tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shichinin swivels and escapes.
Well,Shichinin is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Shichinin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Too takes a step back to recover.
Shichinin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Too checks a low kick from Shichinin.
Shichinin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Too. That did some damage!
Shichinin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Too walks into a jab.
Too throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Shichinin counter with a right hand.
Shichinin jabs Too right on the nose. Too blinks but takes it well.
Shichinin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Too looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shichinin is fending him off so far but Too persists. Nope, Shichinin circles away and we're back to standing.
Shichinin clinches.
Too avoiding damage as Shichinin throws knees to the body.
Shichinin lands a nice elbow.
Shichinin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Too pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shichinin throws a low kick but Too avoids it.
Shichinin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Too throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shichinin throws a sloppy head kick and Too moves out of range easily.
Too chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shichinin can pounce on him.
Too throws an off balance right hand
and Shichinin counters with an outside leg kick.
Shichinin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Too is able to avoid easily.
Too bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Too throws a leg kick
and Shichinin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Too thinking.
Shichinin has closed the distance and engaged Too in a clinch.
Shichinin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Too avoids it.
Shichinin lands a nice knee to the body.
Shichinin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Too drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shichinin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shichinin keeping full guard, as Too tries to pass.
Too prevents Shichinin from getting back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Too with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shichinin holds on and takes a little breather.
Shichinin keeping full guard, as Too tries to pass.
Kyuzo Shichinin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shichinin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kal Too is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Too's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shichinin looks for the body kick but Too saw that one coming.
Shichinin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Too paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shichinin misses with a low kick.
Shichinin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Too decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shichinin's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shichinin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Too is one step ahead there.
Shichinin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Too defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kal Too.
I've got Too 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Kal Too!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kal Too!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Kal Too!
Kal Too wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Mizarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizarian comes to the cage accompanied by Move - Thousand Foot Krutch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryce Mizarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizarian moves away.
Mizarian avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Hanma keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanma.
Mizarian is looking to clinch.
Hanma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mizarian defends it nicely.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mizarian moves into the clinch.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bryce Mizarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Hanma is trying to push Mizarian away but Mizarian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Mizarian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma tries to circle away but Mizarian has him pinned against the cage.
Mizarian is pressed up against the cage. Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mizarian down to the mat. Mizarian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hanma misses with a hook
and Mizarian moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizarian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanma blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mizarian has him pressed against the cage.
Mizarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanma pulls Mizarian into guard.
Mizarian wants to stand but Hanma is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanma manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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.
Hanma throws a combination that misses
and Mizarian counters by moving into the clinch.
Hanma has had enough of the clinch but Mizarian keeps him there for the moment.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mizarian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mizarian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mizarian smiles and moves away.
Hanma misses with a right hand
and Mizarian counters by clinching up.
Hanma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma jumps guard but Mizarian stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma fails to pull guard.
Mizarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanma's defenses.
Hanma can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizarian lands a knee to the head.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizarian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanma is trying to break the clinch but Mizarian has him pressed against the cage.
Mizarian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanma can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Mizarian.
Mizarian misses with an elbow over the top.
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Mizarian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mizarian smiles and moves away.
Mizarian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hanma tests Mizarian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma fails to land with a series of punches.
Mizarian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mizarian closes the distance but Hanma moves to the side
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanma.
Hanma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mizarian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mizarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanma is working for takedown but Mizarian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mizarian lands a damaging elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mizarian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mizarian throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mizarian.
Hanma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mizarian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mizarian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanma has Mizarian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mizarian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanma is trying to break free.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mizarian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mizarian tries to land a knee to the head but Hanma blocks with his arms.
That's six 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.
Mizarian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hanma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mizarian looking to throw knees to the head but Hanma is blocking nicely.
Mizarian connects with a knee to the head.
Hanma can't break the clinch.
Mizarian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanma.
Hanma can't get the takedown.
Hanma dodges an elbow strike from Mizarian.
Hanma jumps guard but Mizarian stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mizarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Baki Hanma's cut even more.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma takes an elbow to the temple.
Hanma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanma takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above Baki Hanma's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hanma successfully pulls guard.
Hanma pushes Mizarian off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mizarian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanma throws the left hand but Mizarian avoids the punch easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma shoots for a double leg takedown but Mizarian sprawls well. He's pushed Hanma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mizarian moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Hanma misses with a lunging right hand
and Mizarian counters by moving into the clinch.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mizarian walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mizarian wants to clinch up but Hanma keeps it at a distance.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanma misses with a double jab
and Mizarian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mizarian.
Mizarian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mizarian has Hanma pressed against the cage, preventing Hanma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mizarian throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Mizarian won't allow it.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Mizarian holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
Mizarian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Mizarian won't allow it.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanma jumps guard but Mizarian stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mizarian lands a nice elbow.
Mizarian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hanma's efforts to push away.
Hanma jumps guard but Mizarian stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
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 Bryce Mizarian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanma drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hanma stands up over Mizarian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mizarian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanma throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanma postures up in Mizarian's guard and throws a big left but Mizarian blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanma gets to his feet - Mizarian follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanma feints and as Mizarian raises his hands in defense, Hanma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mizarian darts in trying to clinch
and Hanma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hanma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is controlling the pace.
Hanma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanma decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hanma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mizarian in his tracks.
Bryce Mizarian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mizarian momentarily.
Mizarian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mizarian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Mizarian needs to keep his hands up - Hanma had a free shot at his head there.
Mizarian tries to clinch up.
Hanma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hanma seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hanma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma decides to stand up.
Hanma throws out a loose jab but Mizarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hanma lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanma.
Hanma swinging wildly here.
Mizarian moves out of range as Hanma strikes.
Mizarian gets caught flat footed, as Hanma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanma controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizarian is working an open guard so Hanma takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mizarian is rocked!
A combination from Hanma does no damage.
Hanma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Mizarian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Hanma.
Hanma tried to score with a low kick but Mizarian checks it.
Mizarian seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Hanma throws the left hand but Mizarian avoids the punch easily.
Hanma misses with an uppercut
and Mizarian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mizarian misses with an elbow strike.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mizarian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanma wants to get back to striking at distance but Mizarian won't allow it.
Mizarian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hanma's face.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mizarian throws an elbow that misses.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mizarian smiles and moves away.
Bryce Mizarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Hanma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mizarian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mizarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mizarian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mizarian moves into the clinch.
Hanma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizarian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanma is trying to break the clinch but Mizarian has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mizarian smiles and moves away.
Hanma throws a combination that misses
and Mizarian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mizarian prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanma is trying to break free.
Mizarian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanma's defenses.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mizarian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hanma jumps guard but Mizarian stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mizarian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mizarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mizarian lands an elbow just above Hanma 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hanma stalks Mizarian and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mizarian's face. Mizarian staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mizarian moves into the clinch.
Mizarian lands an elbow inside.
Mizarian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hanma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mizarian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanma connects with the punch.
Mizarian wants to clinch.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hanma. Those never looked like landing.
Hanma throws a combination that misses
and Mizarian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mizarian.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mizarian lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Hanma is looking to break free of the clinch but Mizarian has double underhooks.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Mizarian holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
Bryce Mizarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Hanma is trying to break the clinch but Mizarian has him pressed against the cage.
Mizarian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanma.
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.
Hanma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mizarian has him pressed against the cage.
Mizarian scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mizarian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizarian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hanma's efforts to push away.
Hanma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mizarian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mizarian tries to clinch but Hanma moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizarian moves in looking to clinch but Hanma pushes him off.
Mizarian tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mizarian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hanma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hanma working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma stands up and beckons Mizarian to his feet.
Hanma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mizarians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mizarian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanma misses with a left hand
and Mizarian counters by clinching up.
Hanma tries to break free but Mizarian pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma fails to pull guard.
Hanma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mizarian has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mizarian walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mizarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
No joy there for Hanma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mizarian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mizarian slips a straight right by Hanma.
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mizarian moves into the clinch.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizarian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanma tries to break free but Mizarian pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Mizarian won't allow it.
Mizarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mizarian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryce Mizarian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mizarian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hanma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hanma wants a takedown but no success here.
Mizarian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hanma tries to circle away but Mizarian has him pinned against the cage.
Mizarian misses with a knee to the head.
Mizarian keeps control of Hanma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizarian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanma wants a takedown.
Hanma jumps guard but Mizarian stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mizarian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mizarian walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hanma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mizarian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mizarian.
Hanma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mizarian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hanma is trying to break the clinch but Mizarian is controlling him.
Hanma takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizarian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mizarian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's eight 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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mizarian throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Mizarian.
Hanma is trying to break the clinch but Mizarian is controlling him.
Mizarian tries to land a knee to the head but Hanma blocks with his arms.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mizarian smiles and moves away.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Mizarian moves into the clinch.
Mizarian lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Baki Hanma's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hanma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mizarian prevents it.
Mizarian scores with a knee to the head.
Mizarian scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baki Hanma's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bryce Mizarian!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anus Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Saukko!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saukko misses with a double jab
letting Lewandowski counter with a right hand.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewandowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewandowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewandowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a straight right hand.
Lewandowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lewandowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lewandowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lewandowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewandowski stands up from half guard.
Lewandowski misses with a wild combination.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewandowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saukko's guard.
Saukko looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saukko enables Lewandowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saukko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saukko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewandowski wants to stand but Saukko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lewandowski gets to his feet - Saukko follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewandowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lewandowski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lewandowski decides to stand and escape the position.
Lewandowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saukko sprawls well initially but Lewandowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewandowski tries to stand and escape but Saukko actually recovers to full guard.
Lewandowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saukko is proving hard to escape from.
Saukko wants to stand and escape but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Lewandowski tries to stand but Saukko is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lewandowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Lewandowski.
No joy there for Lewandowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewandowski misses with a few strikes there.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewandowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saukko slips a jab and a cross from Lewandowski.
Anus Saukko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saukko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lewandowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lewandowski to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saukko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lewandowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lewandowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewandowski counters with a shoot takedown. Saukko fights it but they end up in guard.
Lewandowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saukko, up you get!
Lewandowski scores with a nice head shot.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewandowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saukko's guard.
Lewandowski wanted to stand there but Saukko had control of the position.
Lewandowski stands and steps away. Saukko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewandowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saukko's half guard.
Lewandowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saukko to get to his feet.
Lewandowski lands a nice hook to Saukko's body. Saukko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lewandowski counter with a right hand.
Lewandowski misses with a double jab.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewandowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saukko, up you get!
Lewandowski throws a series of punches but Saukko avoids them all with ease.
Lewandowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewandowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lewandowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lewandowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saukko to get to his feet.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewandowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lewandowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewandowski lands in his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski gets to his feet - Saukko follows without any prompting.
Lewandowski throws a right and a left that Saukko avoids nicely.
Lewandowski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewandowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Saukko's guard.
Lewandowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saukko, up you get!
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lewandowski to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Lewandowski both land. Nice combination.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Lewandowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewandowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lewandowski swinging wildly here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Lewandowski counters with a three punch combo that has Saukko backing up. Saukko nods at Lewandowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewandowski counters with a single leg into guard. Saukko didn't expect that.
Lewandowski wants to stand and escape but instead Saukko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saukko stops Lewandowski from standing up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Saukko tries to stand but Lewandowski is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Lewandowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Lewandowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a left and a right that stings Saukko.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Lewandowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lewandowski stands and steps away. Saukko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saukko's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewandowski stands up and waves to Saukko to follow him.
Lewandowski feints a jab promting Saukko to slip. Lewandowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saukko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lewandowski lands with a hook. Saukko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saukko dodges the punch combination from Lewandowski.
Saukko is breathing heavily.
Lewandowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Saukko's guard.
Lewandowski gets to his feet. Saukko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lewandowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saukko can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Saukko's guard.
Lewandowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saukko's guard.
Lewandowski gets to his feet. Saukko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lewandowski throws a one two combo.
Saukko dodges the punch combination from Lewandowski.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Lewandowski counters with a series of strikes. Saukko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lewandowski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saukkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saukko misses with a combination
and Lewandowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Lewandowski counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski tries to get to his feet but Saukko is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Lewandowski in his guard.
Saukko is working an open guard so Lewandowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewandowski counters with a series of strikes. Saukko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lewandowski gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewandowski wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Saukko uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Lewandowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saukko is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski wants to stand and escape but instead Saukko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Marcin Lewandowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saukko stops Lewandowski from standing up.
That's four 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saukko wanted to stand there but Lewandowski had control of the position.
Lewandowski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's six 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.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewandowski counters with a two punch combo.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewandowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saukko!
Lewandowski stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lewandowski is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Lewandowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewandowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lewandowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saukko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lewandowski!
Lewandowski lands a body shot.
Saukko tries to sprawl but Lewandowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewandowski stands up out of the half guard.
Lewandowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski is looking to stand up but Saukko won't let him.
Lewandowski gets to his feet - Saukko follows without any prompting.
Lewandowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saukko defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Saukko.
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saukko as he avoids it easily.
Saukko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewandowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewandowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lewandowski showed some decent athleticism there.
Lewandowski is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Saukko manages to get to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saukko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewandowski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lewandowski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Lewandowski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Lewandowski counters with a straight right hand.
Marcin Lewandowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewandowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewandowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Lewandowski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Lewandowski with a jab.
Lewandowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
enabling Lewandowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Saukko gets caught flat footed, as Lewandowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lewandowski stands up and waves to Saukko to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewandowski trying to control but Saukko is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewandowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewandowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lewandowski decides to stand back up. Lewandowski steps back and let's Saukko get back to his feet.
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewandowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewandowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saukko's half guard.
Lewandowski wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Saukko manages to get to full guard.
Lewandowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice body punch from Lewandowski.
A punch combination from Lewandowski misses.
Saukko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lewandowski counters with a two punch combo.
Lewandowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saukko circles away quickly and effectively.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Lewandowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saukko!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewandowski wants to get back to his feet but Saukko is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski is stalling here but it's allowed Saukko to get half guard.
Lewandowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lewandowski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Saukko misses with a double jab
and Lewandowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lewandowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saukko to get to his feet.
Saukko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lewandowski lands with a nice combination. Saukko backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saukko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saukko misses with a combination
and Lewandowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saukko's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewandowski is looking to stand up but Saukko won't let him.
Lewandowski stands and steps away. Saukko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Anus Saukko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saukko misses with a combination
so Lewandowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewandowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewandowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saukko, up you get!
Lewandowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saukko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewandowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saukko's guard now.
Lewandowski wants to stand and escape but instead Saukko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saukko stands up and waves to Lewandowski to follow him.
Marcin Lewandowski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saukko throws a combination that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski tries to stand but Saukko is controlling from the bottom.
Lewandowski wants to stand and escape but instead Saukko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Saukko stops Lewandowski from standing up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saukko stands up and waves to Lewandowski to follow him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewandowski throws a shot to the body.
Saukko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left and a right from Saukko both land. Nice combination.
Lewandowski throws a shot to the body.
Lewandowski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saukko to the mat! Saukko manages to get full guard.
Lewandowski wants to get up but he can't break Saukko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski gets to his feet. Saukko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saukko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lewandowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Saukko!
Lewandowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saukko is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewandowski stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Lewandowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewandowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Marcin Lewandowski!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Marcin Lewandowski!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Marcin Lewandowski!
Marcin Lewandowski wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Freschetta Digornio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heihachi Hayashida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Digornio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I, Galactus. The key to victory for Freschetta Digornio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freschetta Digornio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heihachi Hayashida!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayashida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Digornio!
Digornio is looking to get to half guard.
Hayashida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayashida prevents Digornio from getting the reversal.
Hayashida wants to finish this one by submission but Digornio is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hayashida.
Hayashida unloading with bombs!
Digornio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Digornio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Digornio wants to hold on but Hayashida pushes him away.
Hayashida throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Digornio because Hayashida loaded up on that one.
Hayashida working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Digornio gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayashida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hayashida is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Digornio is just riding it out for now. Hayashida eventually gives up the hold.
Hayashida prevents Digornio from standing back up.
Hayashida prevents Digornio from improving his position.
Digornio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hayashida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Digornio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayashida.
Digornio is controlling Hayashida's trapped leg to prevent Hayashida from advancing to side control.
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.
Digornio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hayashida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hayashida trying to control the position from guard on top but Digornio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digornio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayashida won't allow Digornio to get back to his feet.
Hayashida has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Digornio pulls Hayashida in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayashida from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hayashida is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hayashida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Digornio has his hands on Hayashida's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Digornio keeps moving.
Digornio controlling Hayashida's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Freschetta Digornio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hayashida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Digornio defends it nicely.
Digornio misses with an uppercut
and Hayashida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hayashida slips a straight right by Digornio.
Digornio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayashida doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayashida misses with an uppercut.
Hayashida throws a push kick but Digornio slaps the foot to one side.
Digornio connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Digornio.
Digornio misses with a combination
and Hayashida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hayashida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Digornio uses from the top position.
Digornio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Digornio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Digornio tries to stand but Hayashida is controlling from the bottom.
Hayashida is controlling Digornio's posture.
Hayashida looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayashida, not yet.
Hayashida is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayashida is on top in guard.
Digornio has his feet on Hayashida's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Digornio throws a lazy uppercut
and Hayashida decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Digornio's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Digornio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayashida stopping the sweep attempt from Digornio.
Hayashida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayashida stops Digornio from standing up.
Hayashida works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Digornio has one foot on Hayashida's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Digornio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Digornio throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayashida counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hayashida shoots in for a takedown but Digornio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Digornio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayashida throws a leg kick but Digornio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Digornio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayashida doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Digornio catches Hayashida right on the button with a cross.
Digornio misses with a right hand
and Hayashida counters with a shoot takedown. Digornio fights it but they end up in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hayashida 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.
Digornio keeping full guard, as Hayashida tries to pass.
Digornio is looking to stand up but Hayashida isn't so interested in that idea.
Hayashida with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hayashida stops Digornio from standing up.
Digornio is trying to control the position but Hayashida postures up.
Hayashida working some strikes from top position.
Digornio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayashida is one step ahead there.
Hayashida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hayashida throwing strikes but missing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Digornio trying to keep a closed guard but Hayashida is proving a slippery customer.
Digornio wants to get back to his feet but Hayashida is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Digornio is breathing heavily.
Hayashida trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Digornio keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hayashida's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Digornio wants to sweep here but Hayashida controlling him for the moment.
Hayashida passes Digornio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hayashida is looking to take a break and control but Digornio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayashida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Digornio!
Digornio tries to lock up and control but Hayashida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Digornio looks a forlorn figure.
Digornio is looking to improve his position but Hayashida isn't that keen on the idea.
Hayashida throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Digornio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Digornio in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hayashida scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Digornio?
Hayashida thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Digornio is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayashida has a good base and remains in mount.
Hayashida lands a nice shot to the head.
Hayashida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Poor strikes thrown by Hayashida there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida working the ground and pound effectively.
Hayashida trying to control but Digornio is having none of it.
Hayashida working the ground and pound effectively.
Hayashida landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hayashida is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Digornio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Digornio regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Digornio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hayashida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayashida tries to free his leg and advance position but Digornio is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heihachi Hayashida dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Digornio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayashida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hayashida pushes Digornio up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayashida missing with knees to the body.
Digornio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hayashida tries to pull guard but Digornio won't allow it.
Hayashida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Digornio avoids it.
Digornio wants to break the clinch but can't.
Digornio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hayashida is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Digornio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Digornio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hayashida tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Freschetta Digornio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heihachi Hayashida.
Hayashida creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Digornio is trying to break the clinch but Hayashida has him pressed against the cage.
Hayashida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Digornio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Digornio can't break the clinch.
Digornio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Digornio throws a lazy uppercut
and Hayashida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Digornio's knee momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Digornio.
Digornio misses with a wild combination.
Freschetta Digornio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Digornio.
Digornio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayashida manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio throws an off balance right hand
and Hayashida counters with a nice double leg into side control. Digornio won't be happy with that.
Hayashida working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Digornio is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Hayashida seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hayashida tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hayashida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Digornio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hayashida is breathing heavily.
Hayashida misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hayashida prevents Digornio from escaping the position.
Digornio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Digornio is pushing Hayashida's head away, looking to escape. Hayashida manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida throws a strike aimed at the side of Digornio's head but Digornio avoids it well.
Hayashida takes a little break here. Digornio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Heihachi Hayashida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Digornio pushes Hayashida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hayashida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hayashida trying to control the position but Digornio is working away.
Hayashida working the body and head with strikes.
Digornio wants to control but Hayashida postures up.
Digornio pushes Hayashida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hayashida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hayashida tries to score with some ground and pound. Digornio controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hayashida looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Digornio dodges the ground and pound from Hayashida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida working the ground and pound but Digornio is defending the strikes.
Digornio wants to control but Hayashida postures up.
Hayashida lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Digornio down.
Digornio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Digornio is not content to let Hayashida control the position.
Digornio is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hayashida misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hayashida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hayashida tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Digornio is pushing Hayashida's head away, looking to escape. Hayashida manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Hayashida's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hayashida tries for a kimura but Digornio is defending well.
Digornio can't do much from the bottom here.
Digornio is looking to regain half guard here but Hayashida keeps moving and retains side control.
Digornio takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hayashida works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hayashida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Digornio keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Digornio pushes Hayashida away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hayashida gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hayashida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Digornio, who protects the arm well.
Digornio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Digornio is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hayashida manages to get to full guard.
Hayashida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Digornio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Digornio trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayashida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Digornio won't allow Hayashida to sweep him here.
Hayashida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hayashida lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Digornio!
A nice elbow there by Hayashida.
Hayashida throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Digornio is squirming around, avoiding Hayashida's attempts to control the action.
Hayashida in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hayashida sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Digornio is trying desperately to improve position.
Digornio is in a horrible position here. Hayashida smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Digornio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hayashida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Digornio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Digornio is pushing Hayashida's head away, looking to escape. Hayashida manages to hold on to the position though.
Hayashida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Digornio tries to improve position but can't.
Digornio is working hard here to advance position.
Hayashida tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hayashida is trying to get an arm triangle but Digornio is defending well.
Digornio struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Digornio is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Digornio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayashida cracks Digornio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Digornio tries to escape but Hayashida is in control.
Hayashida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hayashida tries for a kimura but Digornio is defending well.
The strikes coming from Hayashida are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Digornio bucks up and tries to throw Hayashida off but instead Hayashida has got his back!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Digornio is trapped and Hayashida is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hayashida misses with punches from the back.
Hayashida missing with strikes from the back.
Digornio is trying to stand back up.
Digornio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hayashida has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Digornio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hayashida looking for the choke from the back.
Hayashida goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Digornio escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Hayashida trying to control but Digornio postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heihachi Hayashida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayashida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Digornio scores with a hook.
Digornio throws an off balance right hand
and Hayashida counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hayashida jumps guard but Digornio stands there with Hayashida around his waist. Hayashida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Digornio blocks an elbow strike.
Hayashida jumps guard but Digornio stands there with Hayashida around his waist. Hayashida gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Digornio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Digornio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayashida misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayashida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Digornio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Freschetta Digornio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heihachi Hayashida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hayashida. Digornio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hayashida ducks under a wild hook from Digornio.
Digornio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hayashida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayashida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Digornio connects with a single shot there.
Digornio throws a lazy uppercut
and Hayashida counters with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Digornio.
Hayashida tries to clinch up.
Hayashida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Digornio swinging wildly here.
Digornio throws a right hand that misses
and Hayashida counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hayashida.
Digornio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayashida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Digornio throws a big shot that misses.
Digornio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Digornio scores with the left hand. Hayashida knows he should have avoided that one.
Hayashida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Digornio's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Digornio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Digornio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hayashida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Digornio throws the left hand but Hayashida avoids the punch easily.
Digornio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayashida counters by moving into the clinch.
Digornio is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayashida has double underhooks.
Digornio is looking to break free of the clinch but Hayashida has double underhooks.
Digornio wants to get back to striking at distance but Hayashida won't allow it.
Hayashida throws an elbow that misses.
Digornio breaks the clinch.
Hayashida misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayashida. That's going to slow Digornio down.
Hayashida tries to clinch but Digornio moves out of range.
Digornio throws a body punch but Hayashida moves out of range.
Hayashida gets a takedown into half guard.
Digornio keeping control of the position.
Digornio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hayashida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Digornio is looking to control Hayashida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Digornio avoid being mounted?
Hayashida lands with a punch from half guard.
Digornio is trying to stand up here but Hayashida is controlling him well.
Hayashida throwing shots but Digornio is blocking nicely.
Hayashida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hayashida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Digornio wants to get back to his feet.
Hayashida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hayashida thows a huge punch but Digornio dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Digornio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayashida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Digornio wants to stand but Hayashida is controlling the position.
Hayashida trying to control but Digornio is working from the bottom.
Digornio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayashida is controlling him.
Hayashida drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hayashida jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hayashida trying to control the position from guard on top but Digornio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayashida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hayashida 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.
Hayashida wants to control from the top but Digornio keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida throwing strikes but missing.
Hayashida throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Digornio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hayashida won't allow Digornio to get back to his feet.
Digornio wants to sweep but no luck.
Digornio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hayashida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hayashida trying to control but Digornio is working from the bottom.
Digornio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Digornio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayashida counters with a single leg into guard. Digornio didn't expect that.
Digornio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Digornio's guard.
Hayashida looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Digornio is trying to get back to full guard.
Hayashida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hayashida looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hayashida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Digornio wants to get back to full guard.
Digornio won't allow Hayashida to pass to mount.
Digornio pushes Hayashida off looking to stand but Hayashida dives back in and keeps control.
Digornio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Digornio wants to get back to his feet.
Hayashida stalling away here and it's allowed Digornio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hayashida trying to control the position from guard on top but Digornio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayashida tries to free his leg and advance position but Digornio is retaining full guard.
Digornio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayashida is controlling him.
Digornio keeping moving, preventing Hayashida from controlling successfully.
Digornio is looking to stand back up but Hayashida counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Digornio.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayashida throwing shots but Digornio is blocking nicely.
Hayashida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hayashida seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayashida not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayashida thows a huge punch but Digornio dodges it nicely.
Hayashida prevents Digornio from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayashida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Digornio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hayashida.
Hayashida missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Digornio is looking for a sweep. Hayashida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hayashida works his way into full mount!
Digornio is trying to stand.
Hayashida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Digornio's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heihachi Hayashida really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hayashida cracks the inside of Digornio's front leg.
Hayashida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hayashida missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Digornio taking some punishment here, with Hayashida in his half guard.
Hayashida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hayashida stops Digornio from getting back to his feet.
Hayashida maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Digornio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hayashida has cracked it and Digornio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hayashida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heihachi Hayashida!
Heihachi Hayashida is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Heizel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Heizel!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heizel moves out of range as Dance throws a body kick.
Heizel tries to land a front kick but Dance steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heizel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matt Heizel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heizel throws a low kick but Dance avoids it.
Heizel misses with a straight left.
Heizel throws a lazy head kick
and Dance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dance circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dance counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heizel thinking.
Heizel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dance has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heizel misses with a combination
enabling Dance to counter with a crisp jab.
Heizel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dance counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heizel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heizel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heizel misses with a shot to the body
and Dance counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heizel throws a head kick that misses
and Dance counters with a shoot takedown. Heizel fights it but they end up in guard.
Heizel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heizel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heizel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dance tries to hold on but Heizel pushes him away.
Dance wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance rolls, trying to escape but Heizel keeps control of the position.
Heizel decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Dance gets a takedown into half guard.
Heizel tries to kick Dance off but Dance keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dance wants to pass to mount but Heizel is defending the position.
Dance not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heizel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heizel's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dance in particular looking to stall.
Heizel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dance wants to control but Heizel is keeping him busy.
Dance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heizel defending well though.
Heizel wants to control but Dance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heizel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heizel trying to control here.
Dance scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Heizel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dance.
Heizel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dance is trying to control the action in half guard but Heizel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heizel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dance.
Dance winds up and cracks Heizel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heizel is looking for a sweep. Dance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dance thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heizel's head.
Heizel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dance's back!
Heizel keeps control of the position as Dance tries to break free.
Dance keeps the fight on the ground as Heizel tries to escape.
Heizel is trying to stick to Dance's back but Dance is turning into Heizel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heizel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dance.
Dance working some strikes from top position.
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heizel is keeping the position for now.
Dance won't allow Heizel to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dance working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dance throwing strikes from guard but Heizel blocks nicely.
Dance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dance trying to control but Heizel is working from the bottom.
Dance with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dance trying to control but Heizel is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heizel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dance throwing strikes from guard but Heizel blocks nicely.
Dance throws a strike but Heizel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dance is looking to sweep but instead, Heizel has passed into half guard.
Dance wants to improve his position but Heizel is controlling well.
Heizel stands up and beckons Dance to join him on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Heizel misses with a combination
and Dance counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Heizel throws a right hand that Dance ducks under and follows up with a left that Dance also avoids with ease.
Dance throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Heizel was covering up waiting for the punch and Dance finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dance throws a big right hand that misses.
Heizel is adopting a defensive guard.
Heizel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heizel keeping full guard, as Dance tries to pass.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heizel looking for a sweep. Not yet Heizel, not yet.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Heizel has wrist control.
Dance throws and elbow that misses. Heizel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dance's guard. Nice move by Heizel!
Heizel wants to get up but he can't break Dance's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dance looks to throw the jab but Heizel is out of range.
Heizel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heizel won't be happy with that.
Heizel is not content to let Dance control the position.
Heizel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dance.
Dance working away.
Dance tries to move to full mount but Heizel actually manages to regain half guard.
Dance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heizel defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dance not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dance is thwarting Heizel's attempts to control the position.
Dance throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dance takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Heizel wants to get back to full guard.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Heizel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Heizel tries to roll over but Dance keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dance not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Heizel wants to control but Dance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dance slips a nice elbow through Heizel's hands, connecting with Heizel's forehead.
Well, if Dance is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bill Dance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dance is looking to take a break and control but Heizel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dance 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dance lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dance lands a nice short elbow.
Dance missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dance lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dance lands with a punch from half guard.
Dance seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dance throwing shots but Heizel is blocking nicely.
Heizel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dance not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dance wants to take a breather but Heizel is having none of it.
Dance content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heizel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heizel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Heizel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dance.
Dance looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dance trying to control the action but Heizel is working from the bottom.
Dance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heizel trying to hold on to Dance's head to control him but Dance postures up.
Heizel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heizel.
Dance's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six 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.
Dance cracks Heizel with a solid left hand.
Heizel controlling the position.
Dance content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heizel wants to sweep but no luck.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Heizel has wrist control.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heizel is keeping the position for now.
Heizel is working an open guard so Dance takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Heizel throws a leg kick but Dance sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dance closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heizel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dance counters with a series of strikes. Heizel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heizel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dance drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heizel is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dance with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dance working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heizel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dance.
Heizel seems keen to control Dance's posture.
Dance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heizel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heizel keeping moving, preventing Dance from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heizel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dance wants to get back to full guard.
Heizel wants to get back to his feet.
Heizel prevents Dance from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dance is looking to control Heizel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dance avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance dominated that second 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.
Heizel stalks Dance and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dance's face. Dance staggers backwards, shaken.
Dance tries a low kick but Heizel avoids it.
Dance takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heizel falls off balance throwing a combination
so Dance counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dance stops Heizel from standing up.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Heizel has wrist control.
Dance tries to free his leg and advance position but Heizel is retaining full guard.
Dance stopping the sweep attempt from Heizel.
Dance lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heizel keeping full guard, as Dance tries to pass.
Dance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heizel keeping full guard, as Dance tries to pass.
Dance looking to sit in guard and control but Heizel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heizel's guard.
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.
Dance trying to control but Heizel is working from the bottom.
Heizel has momentary wrist control but Dance slips an elbow through the middle.
Dance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heizel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dance connects with a couple of short punches.
Dance passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Dance.
Dance looks to land a strike but Heizel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance preventing the sweep.
Dance looking to pass the guard.
Heizel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dance throwing strikes but missing.
Dance throws a strike but Heizel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heizel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dance is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Heizel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Heizel misses with a combination
and Dance counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Heizel throws a low kick but Dance moves out of range easily.
Dance looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dance winds up and cracks Heizel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Heizel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Dance.
Heizel is looking to control Dance's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heizel avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dance throws a strike but Heizel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dance wants to control from the top but Heizel keeps moving.
Heizel looking for a sweep. Not yet Heizel, not yet.
Dance with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Heizel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dance makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's six 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.
Dance looking to pass the guard.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance throws a big right hand that misses.
Heizel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dance is one step ahead there.
Heizel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Heizel has wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dance with a flurry of punches that miss.
Heizel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dance tries to free his leg and advance position but Heizel is retaining full guard.
Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Heizel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heizel managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's eight 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Matt Heizel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Heizel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dance keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heizel throws a head kick that misses.
Dance shoots for a takedown but Heizel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heizel tries a head kick but it misses.
Heizel throws a body punch but Dance moves out of range.
Matt Heizel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heizel misses with a hook
and Dance counters with a good, hard body kick but Heizel shrugs it off.
Heizel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Heizel misses with a leg kick
and Dance makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heizel throws a chopping leg kick but Dance manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dance throws a leg kick but Heizel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heizel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heizel throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dance is defended easily by Heizel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Dance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heizel throws out a leg kick but Dance moves out of range and Heizel only half commits.
Dance closes the distance and clinches up with Heizel, looking for a takedown. Dance pushes Heizel against the cage but Heizel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heizel.
Heizel moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance clearly takes 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.
Heizel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heizel misses with a combination
and Dance counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Heizel's guard now.
Dance looking to pass the guard.
Dance pushing down on Heizel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heizel is looking to control Dance's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heizel avoid being mounted?
Heizel manages to get to full guard.
Dance cracks Heizel with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heizel looking to control.
Heizel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heizel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dance wants to pass the guard but Heizel is keeping the position.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Heizel has wrist control.
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.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dance lands a couple of digs.
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heizel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dance content to stall in guard here.
Dance tries to free his leg and advance position but Heizel is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heizel can do to turn this around?
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dance throwing strikes but missing.
Dance is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heizel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dance is one step ahead there.
Dance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Heizel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heizel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dance wants to control from the top but Heizel keeps moving.
Dance throwing strikes from guard but Heizel blocks nicely.
Heizel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heizel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Heizel has wrist control.
Heizel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Heizel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dance's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heizel preventing the sweep.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Heizel wants to stand and escape but instead Dance has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Dance stands up over Heizel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heizel is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dance working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heizel's head.
Heizel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dance with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dance trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Heizel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dance has a closed guard, preventing Heizel from standing up.
Dance is looking to sweep but instead, Heizel has passed into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dance has a hand on Heizel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Heizel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Heizel stands up from mount. Strange move.
A head kick by Heizel misses
and Dance counters with a leg kick.
Heizel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dance counter with a right hand.
Heizel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heizel tries to clinch up.
Heizel throws a right hand that misses
and Dance counters with an inside leg kick.
Matt Heizel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dance throws a push kick but Heizel slaps the foot to one side.
Dance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heizel swivels and escapes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Heizel misses with a double jab
and Dance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heizel won't be happy with that.
Heizel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dance presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dance tries to control but Heizel wriggling away.
Dance throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dance lands a big elbow.
Dance throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heizel tries to lock up and control but Dance gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heizel is looking to escape.
Dance with shots to the head and body - Heizel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Heizel working to try and regain half guard.
Dance lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dance can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heizel is looking to escape.
Dance punching from mount but Heizel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance had his way with Matt Heizel in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dance throws a jab when Heizel was well out of range.
Heizel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heizel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heizel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dance decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Heizel's guard.
Heizel looking to control.
Dance trying to control but Heizel is working from the bottom.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dance is pushing down on Heizel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heizel is fighting to maintain full guard but Dance has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dance missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heizel keeps working.
Heizel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dance not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dance missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Heizel taking some punishment here, with Dance in his half guard.
Heizel is looking for a sweep. Dance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two 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.
Dance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heizel defending well though.
Dance wants to take a breather but Heizel is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dance in particular looking to stall.
Dance works his way into side control.
Dance throws a strike aimed at the side of Heizel's head but Heizel avoids it well.
Heizel is looking for a sweep.
Dance works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dance misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dance working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dance throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dance tries to move to full mount but Heizel actually manages to regain half guard.
Dance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heizel defending well though.
Dance looks to land a strike but Heizel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dance trying to control but Heizel is working from the bottom.
Heizel wants to get back to his feet but Dance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heizel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heizel keeping moving, preventing Dance from controlling successfully.
Dance content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heizel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dance trying to control but Heizel is working from the bottom.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Heizel has wrist control.
Dance postures up in Heizel's guard and throws a big left but Heizel blocks it.
Heizel keeping moving, preventing Dance from controlling successfully.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dance throws a strike but Heizel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dance is trying to control the position but Heizel postures up.
Dance wants to sweep here but Heizel controlling him for the moment.
Dance looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Heizel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heizel stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
A head kick misses from Heizel.
Dance connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dance checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heizel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heizel misses with a combination
and Dance counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heizel won't be happy with that.
Heizel managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dance.
Heizel is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Heizel is trying to control Dance's posture but Dance avoids it.
Dance working the ground and pound.
Heizel is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Heizel taking a bit of punishment here - Dance scoring with strikes.
Matt Heizel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Heizel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dance scores with punches from side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dance cracks Heizel with a big elbow.
Dance misses with the ground and pound.
Dance looks up at the clock and then as Heizel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dance smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heizel dodges the ground and pound from Dance.
Dance controls the position.
Heizel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dance tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Heizel is trying to control Dance's posture but Dance avoids it.
Heizel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Dance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dance has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Bill Dance!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Bill Dance!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bill Dance!
Bill Dance wins by unanimous decision!
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