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PFC 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Brothers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Stanimirovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brothers comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Mario Brothers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Brothers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandar Stanimirovic!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanimirovic with a poor takedown
and Brothers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Aleksandar Stanimirovic has been cut.
Brothers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brothers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stanimirovic is looking to control Brothers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanimirovic avoid being mounted?
Brothers is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brothers is looking to take a break and control but Stanimirovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stanimirovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brothers pulls his head out easily.
Brothers seems to be working for a kimura but Stanimirovic defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanimirovic is staying active underneath Brothers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brothers prevents Stanimirovic from improving his position.
Brothers is looking to take a break and control but Stanimirovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brothers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stanimirovic moves into full guard.
Stanimirovic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stanimirovic is trying to keep Brothers in close.
That's two 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.
Stanimirovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stanimirovic keeping full guard, as Brothers tries to pass.
Brothers 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stanimirovic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brothers trying to control but Stanimirovic is working from the bottom.
Brothers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brothers 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.
Brothers is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanimirovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stanimirovic decides to return to a standing position.
Aleksandar Stanimirovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanimirovic scores with a takedown into Brothers's guard.
Brothers keeping moving, preventing Stanimirovic from controlling successfully.
Stanimirovic with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanimirovic looking to pass the guard.
Stanimirovic throwing strikes but missing.
Stanimirovic postures up.
Stanimirovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Stanimirovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brothers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brothers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stanimirovic throwing strikes but missing.
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 Mario Brothers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Stanimirovic's cut.
That's time! Brothers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stanimirovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stanimirovic trying to control but Brothers is working from the bottom.
Brothers wants to sweep here but Stanimirovic controlling him for the moment.
Stanimirovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aleksandar Stanimirovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stanimirovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brothers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stanimirovic cracks Brothers with a big elbow.
Stanimirovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Stanimirovic shoots and misses
and Brothers counters with a takedown into side control.
Brothers wants to control but Stanimirovic is keeping him busy.
Stanimirovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stanimirovic connects with a nice short shot to Brothers's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanimirovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stanimirovic stalling.
Brothers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stanimirovic.
Ground and pound from Stanimirovic.
Brothers has one foot on Stanimirovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stanimirovic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brothers quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanimirovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brothers is refusing to be controlled, as Stanimirovic sits in half guard.
Brothers keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stanimirovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Brothers tries to get to full guard but Stanimirovic has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brothers pushes Stanimirovic off but Stanimirovic dives into side control.
Brothers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stanimirovic.
Brothers takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brothers taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanimirovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stanimirovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brothers, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Stanimirovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Stanimirovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brothers gets caught flat footed, as Stanimirovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stanimirovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Brothers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanimirovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brothers's head.
Stanimirovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brothers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanimirovic throwing strikes from guard but Brothers blocks nicely.
Stanimirovic wants to control from the top but Brothers keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanimirovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stanimirovic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brothers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brothers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brothers!
Stanimirovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Stanimirovic tries to improve position but can't.
Stanimirovic is trying to control Brothers's posture but Brothers avoids it.
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.
Brothers trying to control the position but Stanimirovic is working away.
Stanimirovic wants to control but Brothers postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brothers trying to control the position but Stanimirovic is working away.
Brothers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brothers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stanimirovic is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanimirovic sneaks back into half guard.
Brothers is working for a kimura but Stanimirovic is defending it quite comfortably.
Stanimirovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanimirovic.
Brothersis looking to pass into half guard but Stanimirovic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stanimirovic is in guard.
Stanimirovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brothers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stanimirovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanimirovic distracts Brothers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stanimirovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aleksandar Stanimirovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Stanimirovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stanimirovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Stanimirovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hogan throws a right hand that Gordon ducks under and follows up with a left that Gordon also avoids with ease.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Hogan circles away easily
and Hogan counters with a three punch combo that has Gordon backing up. Gordon nods at Hogan to acknowledge the strikes.
Gordon shoots and misses
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Hogan circles away easily
and Hogan counters with a series of strikes. Gordon will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan tries to sprawl but Gordon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gordon works his way into side control.
Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hogan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hogan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gordon but great work by Hogan.
Hogan 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.
Hogan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gordon some visible discomfort.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hogan working the strikes but Gordon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogan tries to pass to full mount but Gordon defends it.
Gordon is refusing to be controlled, as Hogan sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gordon won't allow Hogan to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Hogan there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogan.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gordon wants to control but Hogan is keeping busy.
Hogan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gordon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gordon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogan won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Gordon controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gordon has locked up a guillotine! Gordon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hogan is holding on here and Gordon must be using up a lot of energy. Hogan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gordon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Gordon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurent Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Hasegawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laurent Blanc had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Laurent Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Hasegawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanc scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blanc tries to pass to full mount but Hasegawa defends it.
Blanc seems to be working for a kimura but Hasegawa defends the submission attempt.
Hasegawa actively working from the bottom here.
Blanc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hasegawa is just riding it out for now. Blanc eventually gives up the hold.
Blanc is looking for a kimura here.
Hasegawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blanc is looking to advance position but Hasegawa won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hasegawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blanc.
Blanc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hasegawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blanc wants to work for an arm triangle but Hasegawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blanc is looking for a kimura but Hasegawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blanc to get the leverage.
Hasegawa trying to hold on to Blanc's head to control him but Blanc postures up.
Blanc is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hasegawa!
Blanc looking to secure an arm triangle but Hasegawa defends it well.
Blanc wants to take his opponent's back but Hasegawa doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanc looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blanc moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hasegawa has worked his arm free - good work by Hasegawa!
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blanc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blanc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blanc is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasegawa is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasegawa is looking for a sweep.
Blanc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blanc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hasegawa is looking to reverse the position.
Blanc working away.
Blanc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blanc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blanc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanc tries for a kimura but Hasegawa is defending well.
Blanc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasegawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blanc tries for a kimura but Hasegawa is defending well.
Blanc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hasegawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hasegawa struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurent Blanc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hasegawa misses with a takedown attempt
and Blanc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hasegawa trying to control but Blanc postures up.
Blanc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hasegawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hasegawa looking for submissions off his back.
Blanc maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hasegawa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Blanc has cracked it and Hasegawa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Blanc!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laurent Blanc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian Pakson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gancho Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gancho Santos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Pakson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gancho Santos!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and Pakson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pakson tries to clinch
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Pakson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Pakson blocks with his arms.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gancho Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakson forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Pakson tries to clinch up
and Santos moves into the clinch.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pakson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santos pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pakson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pakson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santos wants to sweep here but Pakson controlling him for the moment.
Pakson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pakson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Santos dives on top into guard.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gancho Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Santos looks for a takedown but Pakson sprawls well.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Pakson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Pakson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pakson.
Santos wants the takedown. Pakson is fighting it off but Santos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pakson's guard against the cage.
Pakson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Pakson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santos clinches up against the cage.
Santos is leaning against Pakson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos darts in and clinches Pakson up against the cage.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos tightens his grip and picks Pakson up, before dumping him to the ground. Pakson manages to land in guard.
Santos distracts Pakson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pakson is looking to stand up but Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gancho Santos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pakson closes the distance looking to clinch
so Santos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pakson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pakson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pakson throwing strikes but missing.
Santos has his hands on Pakson's head, controlling the position.
Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gancho Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Pakson stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pakson's head.
Santos content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gancho Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pakson moves to clinch but Santos breaks away
and Santos counters with a single leg into guard. Pakson didn't expect that.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pakson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pakson can't keep his opponent in guard - Santos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos looks to land a strike but Pakson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Pakson is retaining full guard.
Santos controlling from the top position.
Santos lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gancho Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santos 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gancho Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramba Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramba Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
144 lbs
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18
140 lbs
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Good knees
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramba Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teddy Marks!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy pushes Marks up against the cage in a clinch.
Marks misses with an elbow strike.
Marks throws a head punch that misses.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy drops Marks with a big knee straight up the middle! Marks is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Marks is rocked!
It looks like Teddy Marks has been cut.
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Marks is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Boy drops Marks with a big knee straight up the middle! Marks is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Marks tries to keep at a distance but Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marks tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Marks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy lands a good knee to the midsection. Marks won't want to take too many of those.
Boy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marks looks gassed!
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!
Boy lands a big knee to the head and Marks goes down! Boy pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramba Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hidekai Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzhabar Askerov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askerov has chosen Je Resto Ghetto as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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18
140 lbs
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21
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidekai Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dzhabar Askerov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a nice looking combination but Askerov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Law misses with a combination
and Askerov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hidekai Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law swinging wildly here.
Law fails to land with a series of punches.
Law throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askerov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Law throws a right hand that Askerov ducks under and follows up with a left that Askerov also avoids with ease.
Law steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Askerov. That one must have hurt.
Law avoids a punch combination nicely.
Law misses with a double jab
and Askerov counters with a good low kick that Law was not able to check.
Law throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Law misses with a combination
and Askerov counters with a good, hard body kick but Law shrugs it off.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Askerov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law throws a nice looking combination but Askerov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Askerov scores with a head kick. Law tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Hidekai Law has been cut.
Law is breathing heavily.
Askerov throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Askerov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Law has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Law throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askerov counters with a good low kick that Law was not able to check.
Askerov lands a head kick!
Law is rocked!
Askerov and Law are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Askerov throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Law into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Askerov knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dzhabar Askerov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solido Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Garrido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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25
195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Solido Bato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Garrido!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrido doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bato counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrido darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garrido pulls his head out easily.
Bato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrido trying to pass the guard but Bato defending well.
Bato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrido is trying to work for a kimura but Bato is defending well.
Bato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato is looking to improve his position.
Bato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bato trying to control here.
Bato wants to get back to full guard.
Bato is breathing heavily.
Garrido is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garrido prevents Bato from improving his position.
Garrido uses his free foot to push down on Bato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bato.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garrido working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Garrido goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bato turns into him and now he's in Garrido's guard.
Garrido has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bato off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Garrido shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bato manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garrido pushing down on Bato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garrido passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bato!
Bato is trying desperately to improve position.
Garrido working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Garrido is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bato can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Garrido working for a guillotine from mount but Bato is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garrido mounts Bato! Really nice guard pass there!
Bato defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garrido.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bato is trying to escape the mount but Garrido keeps good control and instead manages to take Bato's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrido working for the choke.
Garrido is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bato knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bato for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Garrido dominated that round.
That's time! Bato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bato is looking to land body kicks.
Garrido scores with a takedown into Bato's guard.
Bato working for submissions but it's allowed Garrido to get to half guard.
Garrido prevents Bato from improving his position.
Garrido is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garrido trying to pass the guard but Bato defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrido is working for a submission of some sort.
Bato is trying to get back to full guard.
Garrido wants to pass to mount but Bato is defending the position.
Garrido is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garrido seems to be working for a kimura but Bato defends the submission attempt.
Bato actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrido is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bato is looking to get back to full guard here but Garrido has managed to pass to side control instead.
Garrido working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bato prevents Garrido from improving position.
Bato is looking to regain half guard here but Garrido keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrido wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bato, who protects the arm well.
Bato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garrido is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bato is looking for a sweep.
Garrido is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrido has an Americana. Bato didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Garrido is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Garrido hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Fred Garrido!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enteng Balagtas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen Sexy Chick as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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27
187 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enteng Balagtas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santana Machida!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida darts in trying to clinch
and Balagtas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Santana Machida has been cut.
Machida wants to clinch up but Balagtas keeps it at a distance.
Machida feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Balagtas looking for a sweep. Not yet Balagtas, not yet.
Balagtas working a defensive guard here.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Balagtas is retaining full guard.
Balagtas wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Machida is pushing down on Balagtas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balagtas is fighting to maintain full guard but Machida has managed to sneak the leg through.
Machida passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Balagtas!
Machida works his way to his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is cranking Balagtas's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Balagtas! He's tightened the choke and Balagtas is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santana Machida!
Santana Machida is the new middleweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Banal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dj Banal!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
and Banal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banal is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Banal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Banal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banal is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Banal stacks Kane on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Banal!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banal working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
Banal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane tries to buck Banal off but Banal is having none of it.
Banal landing strikes.
Banal working the head and body with strikes.
Kane struggling a bit here.
Kane sneaks back into half guard.
Kane tries to roll over but Banal keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Banal there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banal pulls his head out easily.
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banal wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banal cracks Kane with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banal is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banal's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banal looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kane maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Banal could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kane has cracked it and Banal is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Kane!
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