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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uruwashii Tsuwamono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger Woods is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uruwashii Tsuwamono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiger Woods!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tsuwamono counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Woods swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsuwamono counters with a left to the body.
Tsuwamono scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Woods misses with a body punch
and Tsuwamono counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuwamono connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Woods is predictable there
and Tsuwamono counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Tsuwamono scores with a four punch combination!
Tsuwamono works over Woods's head and body with a nice combination.
Woods is rocked!
Tsuwamono drops Woods with a huge uppercut! Woods drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tsuwamono is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uruwashii Tsuwamono!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesley throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzalez. That snapped Wesley's head back.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Wesley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesley tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wesley thows a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it
and Gonzalez counters with a thumping low kick.
Wesley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesley looks gassed!
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Ryan Wesley has been cut.
Gonzalez cracks Wesley on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Wesley falls backwards against the cage. Gonzalez follows up with more strikes that drop Wesley to his knees. Gonzalez keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Wesley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiden Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Carlos Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aiden Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Junior counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from Mitchell misses.
Junior throws a leg kick
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junior closes the distance looking to clinch
and Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mitchell counters with a nice right hand that sends Junior toppling to the canvas! Junior scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mitchell finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Junior shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mitchell counters with a left to the body.
Junior is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a big right hand that sends Junior crashing to the mat! Mitchell stays standing though and waves Junior back to his feet!
Junior moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.
Mitchell cracks Junior's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Junior slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Mitchell can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiden Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenebrus Eisenhein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jj Oppapatika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenhein comes to the cage accompanied by Nothing Can Stop Me by Synthphonia Suprema. Oppapatika is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Way. This should be a great matchup!
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tenebrus Eisenhein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jj Oppapatika!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eisenhein shoots and misses
and Oppapatika connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tenebrus Eisenhein has been cut.
Oppapatika works the jab nicely.
Eisenhein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Eisenhein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oppapatika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eisenhein throws a combination that misses
and Oppapatika counters with a left right combination that sends Eisenhein crashing to the mat - Oppapatika wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Eisenhein out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jj Oppapatika!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by enae Volare Mezzo. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alonzo Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ping Pong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright scores a takedown into full mount!
Wright avoids the attempt from Pong to control.
Wright wants to finish this one by submission but Pong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wright.
Wright landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Pong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pong is rocked!
Wright unloading with bombs!
Pong is still in real trouble! Can Wright finish him?
Wright looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Pong covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Wright!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mufasa Boombata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julle Bulle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mufasa Boombata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Bulle!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boombata shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bulle's guard.
Bulle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boombata controls the pace.
Boombata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boombata passes Bulle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boombata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boombata sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boombata wants to control but Bulle is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulle is trying to maintain the position but Boombata is very close to passing his half guard.
Boombata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bulle wants to control but Boombata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boombata works his way into side control.
Boombata throwing strikes but missing, from side 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.
Boombata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boombata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bulle holding on.
Boombata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boombata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boombata postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boombata is staying tight to Bulle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bulle is not content to let Boombata control the position.
Boombata working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boombata working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bulle's face as Boombata controls the position.
Boombata 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.
Bulle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bulle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bulle tries to bench press Boombata off him but Boombata keeps the position.
Bulle looks gassed!
Boombata taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mufasa Boombata dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bulle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boombata circles away from the clinch attempt
so Boombata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boombata looking to pass the guard.
Boombata controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boombata advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Bulle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boombata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulle keeps working.
A control attempt from Bulle but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulle is breathing heavily.
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.
Boombata landing strikes from the mount and Bulle is in trouble!
Boombata controlling from the full mount.
Boombata is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bulle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boombata controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boombata punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boombata with a couple of short strikes.
Boombata controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boombata landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mufasa Boombata dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bulle throws a shot from downtown. Boombata moves away and avoids it.
Bulle misses with a few strikes there.
Boombata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulle was well out of range. Poor timing from Boombata.
Boombata shoots in and gets a takedown into Bulle's guard.
Boombata not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boombata wants to control from the top but Bulle keeps moving.
Bulle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boombata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boombata seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bulle for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mufasa Boombata just wasn't active enough.
Boombata shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boombata was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boombata lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bulle hang on?
Mufasa Boombata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boombata controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boombata's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mufasa Boombata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Mufasa Boombata wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bulle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boombata counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boombata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boombata slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boombata has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mufasa Boombata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boombata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mufasa Boombata!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lim has chosen Batibot as his entrance music. Joe Jordan Jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Jordan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antoni Lim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lim lands with a kick to the temple. Jordan Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jordan Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Lim counters with a two punch combo.
Lim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jordan Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jordan Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Jordan Jr lands with a right hand.
Lim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan Jr misses with a double jab
and Lim counters with a nice leg kick.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordan Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Lim tenderised Jordan Jr's leg. Jordan Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jordan Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lim counters with a nice leg kick.
Lim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lim cracks a nice hook into Jordan Jr's ribs.
Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Lim.
Antoni Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan Jr misses with a body shot
and Lim counters with a left to the body.
Lim throws a combination that misses
and Jordan Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Lim.
Lim tries a head kick but it misses.
Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan Jr's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jordan Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lim throws a chopping leg kick but Jordan Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Lim misses
and Jordan Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lim throws a head kick that Jordan Jr semi-blocks.
Lim swings for the body but Jordan Jr moves out of range.
Lim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jordan Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jordan Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jordan Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jordan Jr takes a swing at Lim's ribcage but misses.
Lim throws a series of punches but Jordan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Lim swings for the body but Jordan Jr moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jordan Jr misses
and Lim counters with a one-two to the body.
Lim throws a body punch but Jordan Jr moves out of range.
Jordan Jr thows a leg kick but Lim checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lim throws a nice looking combination but Jordan Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan Jr's sensitive parts.
Lim misses with a leg kick.
Lim has managed to clinch.
Lim lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan Jr backwards.
Lim lands a body shot.
Jordan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Lim won't allow it.
Lim tries to work over Jordan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Lim counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Lim misses with a jab to the body
and Jordan Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jordan Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Lim misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lim doesn't seem bothered though.
Lim connects with a solid leg kick.
Lim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordan Jr's hands.
Lim takes a swing at Jordan Jr's ribcage but misses.
Lim is looking to slow Jordan Jr down with leg kicks.
Jordan Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jordan Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordan Jr throws a low kick, looking for Lim's leg but Lim calmly moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Jordan Jr.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Jordan Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lim doesn't seem bothered though.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Jordan Jr cracks Lim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jordan Jr lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Jordan Jr catches Lim right on the button with a cross.
Jordan Jr lands with a cross.
Lim motions for Jordan Jr to come forward. Lim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Jordan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lim misses with a body punch
and Jordan Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lim throws a body punch but Jordan Jr moves out of range.
Jordan Jr misses the shot to the body.
Lim lands with a good body shot.
Jordan Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Jordan Jr is looking to wear down Lim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jordan Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lim throws a low kick, looking for Jordan Jr's leg but Jordan Jr calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lim checks a leg kick.
Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lim jabs Jordan Jr right on the nose. Jordan Jr blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lim connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Lim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lim avoids the body shot from Jordan Jr.
Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lim throws a front kick aimed at Jordan Jr's knee but Jordan Jr avoids it well.
Jordan Jr throws a jab when Lim was well out of range.
Lim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan Jr.
Lim swings widly with a right hand
and Jordan Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Lim moves out of range as Jordan Jr strikes.
A shot to the body from Lim misses
and Jordan Jr counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Jordan Jr misses
and Lim counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan Jr.
Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Lim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jordan Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lim.
Jordan Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Jordan Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Lim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lim tries to break free but Jordan Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jordan Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Lim gets an underhook and turns Jordan Jr into the cage.
Jordan Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lim is trying to break the clinch but Jordan Jr is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Jordan Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jordan Jr wants to stall.
Lim misses with a knee strike.
Lim stalling the fight.
Jordan Jr blocks an uppercut.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan Jr.
Lim avoiding damage.
Jordan Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
Jordan Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lim up against the cage.
Jordan Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lim scores with a hook to the body.
Lim is trying to force a seperation but Jordan Jr has the dominant position.
Jordan Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Lim is pushing Jordan Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lim.
Jordan Jr blocks an uppercut.
Lim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lim lands with a short shot to the head.
Lim is leaning against Jordan Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim tries to work over Jordan Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Lim won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jordan Jr as Lim tries to tie him up.
Jordan Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jordan Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lim has him pressed against the cage.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim scores with a hook to the body.
Lim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Lim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lim lands a leg kick that knocks Jordan Jr off balance momentarily.
Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lim.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lim.
Some bone on bone action there as Lim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lim is looking to slow Jordan Jr down with leg kicks.
Antoni Lim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lim connects with a body shot.
Lim throws a series of punches but Jordan Jr avoids them all with ease.
Lim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jordan Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Lim scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lim holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lim breaks from the clinch.
Lim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jordan Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jordan Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jordan Jr's hands.
Jordan Jr misses with a body punch
and Lim counters with a left to the body.
Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jordan Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Lim 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! This is the final round!
Lim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan Jr misses with a low kick.
Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jordan Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Lim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jordan Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lim counters with a nice leg kick.
Jordan Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Lim counters with a leg kick.
Jordan Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Lim.
Jordan Jr moves away from the strike by Lim.
A head kick misses from Lim.
Lim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No joy there for Lim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lim digs a good body shot into Jordan Jr's ribs.
Jordan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim lands a body shot.
No joy there for Lim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jordan Jr swings for the body but Lim moves out of range.
Lim looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan Jr is just out of range.
Lim moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.
Jordan Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lim counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan Jr under the eye.
Lim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lim misses with a wild body shot.
Lim throws a head kick that Jordan Jr semi-blocks.
Lim lands with a good body shot.
Lim misses with a low kick.
Lim scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jordan Jr.
Lim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Lim.
Lim looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan Jr is just out of range.
Lim feints and then cracks Jordan Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jordan Jr down.
Lim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jordan Jr misses with an uppercut
and Lim counters with a right hand to the body.
Jordan Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Antoni Lim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim lands with a right hand.
Jordan Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lim throws a leg kick but Jordan Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lim rushes Jordan Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan Jr's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan Jr lands an overhand right.
Lim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jordan Jr backs up against the cage.
Lim wants to clinch.
Lim thows a body shot but no joy.
Jordan Jr avoids the head kick by Lim.
Lim takes a swing at Jordan Jr's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Lim misses
and Jordan Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lim thinking.
Jordan Jr throws a looping overhand right but Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Jordan Jr defending well as Lim loads up on a big left hand.
Jordan Jr with a hook.
Jordan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jordan Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jordan Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Jordan Jr throws a leg kick
and Lim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antoni Lim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lim misses the shot to the body.
Lim lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan Jr misses with a hook. Lim ducked under it nicely.
Lim misses with a series of wild punches.
Lim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan Jr.
Jordan Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Jordan Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lim feints and then cracks Jordan Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jordan Jr down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lim. Jordan Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Lim counters with a low kick, right behind Jordan Jr 's knee.
Lim fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan Jr misses with a leg kick
and Lim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jordan Jr's sensitive parts.
Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan Jr.
Lim connects with a body shot that sends Jordan Jr's belly button to the back.
Lim misses with a jab to the body
and Jordan Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jordan Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Lim 's knee.
Lim tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Lim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Lim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Mosey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiki Leaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Mosey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wiki Leaks's chin.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Mosey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wiki Leaks!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leaks misses with a wild body shot.
Leaks throws a hook but Mosey blocks it.
Leaks misses with a hook. Mosey ducked under it nicely.
Mosey gets a takedown into half guard.
Mosey slows the pace down in half guard.
Mosey wants to work for an arm triangle but Leaks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mosey is trying to work for a kimura but Leaks is defending well.
Mosey controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosey winds up and cracks Leaks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Leaks wants to control but Mosey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mosey thows a huge punch but Leaks dodges it nicely.
Mosey is working for a kimura but Leaks is defending it quite comfortably.
Leaks wants to get back to full guard.
Mosey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mosey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosey lands a big shot there that rocks Leaks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mosey takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Leaks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mosey.
Mosey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mosey missing with punches from the back.
Mosey 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.
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!
Mosey is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Leaks won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Mosey off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Mosey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aang Havatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aang Havatar!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havatar is looking to land body kicks.
Aoki 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.
Aoki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Havatar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aoki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Havatar pulls down on the head and he's put Aoki to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aang Havatar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Higastsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wes Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Higastsui!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higastsui closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Higastsui lands in his opponent's guard.
Higastsui trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higastsui is pushing down on Chapman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chapman is fighting to maintain full guard but Higastsui has managed to sneak the leg through.
Higastsui tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chapman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chapman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chapman tries to get to full guard but Higastsui has control of the leg.
Higastsui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chapman keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chapman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Higastsui drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Higastsui jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Higastsui wants to pass the guard but Chapman is keeping the position.
Chapman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Higastsui pushing down on Chapman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chapman keeping hold of Higastsui's head, controlling as best he can.
Higastsui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chapman defends it well.
Higastsui is pressing down on Chapman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chapman is holding on for now.
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.
Chapman wants to get back to full guard.
Higastsui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Higastsui is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Higastsui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chapman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Higastsui.
Chapman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Higastsui is pressing down on Chapman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chapman is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman tries to get to full guard but Higastsui has control of the leg.
Chapman won't allow Higastsui to pass to mount.
Higastsui passes to side control.
Chapman is trying to control Higastsui's posture but Higastsui avoids it.
Chapman is looking to reverse the position.
Higastsui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Higastsui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chapman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Higastsui tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chapman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Higastsui's best efforts.
Higastsui is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chapman has given up his back.
Chapman wants to escape the position.
Chapman wants to control his opponent's hands but Higastsui gets his hands free.
Higastsui looking to break Chapman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chapman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Higastsui will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chapman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Higastsui 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, Chapman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Higastsui dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chapman feints and as Higastsui raises his hands in defense, Chapman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chapman is looking to work some ground and pound but Higastsui has wrist control.
Chapman throws a big right hand that misses.
Higastsui is trying to keep Chapman in close.
Higastsui utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chapman throws and elbow that misses. Higastsui uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chapman's guard. Nice move by Higastsui!
Higastsui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chapman is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higastsui wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Higastsui looking to pass the guard.
Chapman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chapman, not yet.
Chapman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Higastsui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Higastsui postures up.
Higastsui looking to pass the guard.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Higastsui decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chapman is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higastsui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chapman!
Higastsui goes for an armbar but Chapman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chapman.
Higastsui lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chapman!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Higastsui tries to control but Chapman wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higastsui avoids the attempt from Chapman to control.
Chapman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Higastsui looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sean Higastsui has got the better of the ground game so far.
Higastsui working for a submission but Chapman is keeping him at bay.
Chapman is trying to escape the mount.
Chapman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman gets back to full guard.
Chapman has his hands on Higastsui's head, controlling the position.
Chapman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Higastsui to regain full guard.
Higastsui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Higastsui is trying to keep Chapman in close.
Chapman throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Higastsui will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chapman misses with a takedown
and Higastsui counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Higastsui.
Chapman can't keep his opponent in guard - Higastsui advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chapman wants to improve his position but Higastsui is controlling well.
Chapman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Higastsui is working away from the top position though.
Chapman is refusing to be controlled, as Higastsui sits in half guard.
Higastsui has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Higastsui working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higastsui wants to control the pace but Chapman is squirming around nicely.
Higastsui goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chapman turns into him and now he's in Higastsui's guard.
Chapman throws and elbow that misses. Higastsui uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chapman's guard. Nice move by Higastsui!
Chapman wants to sweep here but Higastsui controlling him for the moment.
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.
Chapman controls Higastsui momentarily but Higastsui frees himself.
Higastsui tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapman is retaining full guard.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Higastsui from controlling successfully.
Higastsui works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chapman is looking for a sweep. Higastsui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Higastsui works his foot free and advances to mount.
Higastsui has control of Chapman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chapman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higastsui is looking to work his way around to Chapman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Higastsui tries to control but Chapman wriggling away.
Higastsui goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chapman is on top in guard.
Chapman throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chapman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chapman is in close to Higastsui's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chapman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chapman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
Chapman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chapman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Higastsui avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wes Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapman is looking to work some ground and pound but Higastsui has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Higastsui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higastsui has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Higastsui!
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