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NFC 14 - Oiky Vs Baker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton LaVey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makuro Kurosuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaVey comes into the arena with Punishment blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton LaVey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makuro Kurosuke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from LaVey.
LaVey moves into range and clinches up with Kurosuke.
Kurosuke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kurosuke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LaVey jumps guard but Kurosuke stands there with LaVey around his waist. LaVey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
LaVey is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurosuke gets an underhook and turns LaVey into the cage.
Kurosuke lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaVey backwards.
It looks like Anton LaVey has been cut.
LaVey blocks a body shot from Kurosuke.
LaVey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurosuke.
LaVey breaks the clinch.
Kurosuke swings for the body but LaVey moves out of range.
Kurosuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurosuke gets tackled into the cage by LaVey. LaVey maintains the clinch.
LaVey lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a nice uppercut.
LaVey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurosuke avoiding damage.
Kurosuke misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosuke is pressed up against the cage. LaVey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kurosuke down to the mat. Kurosuke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton LaVey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosuke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurosuke lands a right hand.
LaVey wants to break free but Kurosuke has control.
LaVey is working for takedown but Kurosuke is calmly controlling the position for now.
LaVey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurosuke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LaVey tightens his grip and picks Kurosuke up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurosuke manages to land in guard.
Kurosuke wants to stand but LaVey is controlling the position.
LaVey preventing the sweep.
Kurosuke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaVey trying to control but Kurosuke is working from the bottom.
LaVey is looking to work some ground and pound but Kurosuke has wrist control.
LaVey with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaVey drops back looking for a leg! Kurosuke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kurosuke manages to kick LaVey off! LaVey jumps back into Kurosuke's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke is looking to stand up but LaVey isn't so interested in that idea.
LaVey wants to stand but Kurosuke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaVey looking to pass the guard.
LaVey wants to control from the top but Kurosuke keeps moving.
Kurosuke wants to stand up but LaVey is controlling him.
LaVey wants to pass the guard but Kurosuke is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaVey trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anton LaVey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kurosuke. Those never looked like landing.
LaVey misses with a jab to the body
and Kurosuke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LaVey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kurosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurosuke lands the left hand.
LaVey shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurosuke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaVey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
LaVey is breathing heavily.
Kurosuke throws a body punch but LaVey moves out of range.
Kurosuke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Kurosuke as LaVey shoots in.
LaVey misses with a right hand
and Kurosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosuke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kurosuke punishes LaVey's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaVey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurosuke counters with a nice body shot.
Anton LaVey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosuke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LaVey's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaVey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Kurosuke coming out on top.
Kurosuke lands a glancing blow to the side of LaVey's head.
LaVey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaVey misses with a double jab
and Kurosuke counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurosuke punishes LaVey's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Kurosuke. Beautiful body shot.
LaVey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kurosuke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LaVey rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosuke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kurosuke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! LaVey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kurosuke works LaVey's body with a nice hook.
LaVey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makuro Kurosuke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton LaVey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurosuke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosuke blocking some punches.
Kurosuke gets underhooks to prevent LaVey's takedown attempt.
LaVey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurosuke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kurosuke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosuke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LaVey has Kurosuke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kurosuke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton LaVey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
LaVey tries to score a body lock takedown but Kurosuke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaVey is working for takedown but Kurosuke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kurosuke lands a right hand.
Kurosuke avoiding damage.
A short right from Kurosuke on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke.
LaVey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kurosuke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kurosuke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short left from Kurosuke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kurosuke as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kurosuke lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LaVey wants a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosuke.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
LaVey is trying to force a seperation but Kurosuke has the dominant position.
Kurosuke gets underhooks to prevent LaVey's takedown attempt.
Kurosuke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosuke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaVeys head.
Kurosuke lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosuke is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke scores with a shot to the side of LaVey's head.
Kurosuke lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kurosuke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaVeys head.
LaVey is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurosuke has double underhooks.
LaVey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
Kurosuke is leaning against LaVey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosuke lands with a light punch inside.
Kurosuke pushes LaVey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaVey has Kurosuke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kurosuke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaVey fails to pull guard.
LaVey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kurosuke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosuke lands a body punch.
Kurosuke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaVey.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
Kurosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of LaVey backwards.
LaVey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kurosuke just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kurosuke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kurosuke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kurosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurosuke pushes LaVey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosuke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into LaVey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaVey's gas tank.
Kurosuke keeps control of LaVey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurosuke scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke works on LaVey's body with a couple of short punches.
LaVey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kurosuke prevents it.
Kurosuke stalling the fight.
LaVey takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
LaVey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosuke scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
LaVey wants a takedown.
Kurosuke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke stops a takedown attempt from LaVey.
Kurosuke stops a takedown attempt from LaVey.
Kurosuke avoiding damage.
Kurosuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LaVey backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosuke.
A shot in the inside from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke pushes LaVey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosuke works on LaVey's body with a couple of short punches.
LaVey wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosuke won't allow it.
Kurosuke scores with a hook to the body.
LaVey pulls guard successfully.
Kurosuke wants to stand but LaVey is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makuro Kurosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton LaVey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kurosuke jabs LaVey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LaVey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaVey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurosuke scores with a body shot.
LaVey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kurosuke.
LaVey walks into a left hand.
Anton LaVey's cut is getting worse.
A punch combination from Kurosuke misses.
LaVey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kurosuke.
LaVey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Kurosuke.
Oh LaVey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosuke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaVey at a distance.
LaVey seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurosuke scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosuke misses with a double jab.
Kurosuke moves out of range as LaVey throws a body kick.
Kurosuke lands with a hook. LaVey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LaVey throws a combination that misses
and Kurosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurosuke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurosuke dips to his left and cracks LaVey with an uppercut!
Anton LaVey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LaVey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kurosuke throws a one two combo.
LaVey closes the distance and clinches.
Kurosuke lands a body punch.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into LaVey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaVey's gas tank.
LaVey goes for a takedown attempt but Kurosuke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaVey throws a sloppy head kick and Kurosuke moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke lands with a nice body punch.
Kurosuke lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosuke lands with a shot to the body.
Kurosuke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LaVey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurosuke swinging wildly here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaVey tries to pull guard but Kurosuke won't allow it.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LaVey or not.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
LaVey wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosuke won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosuke lands a body shot.
Kurosuke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaVey backwards.
Kurosuke is working LaVey over against the cage.
LaVey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kurosuke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton LaVey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kurosuke - that landed with a thud.
Kurosuke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurosuke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kurosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kurosuke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LaVey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kurosuke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaVey tries to pull guard but Kurosuke won't allow it.
Kurosuke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into LaVey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaVey's gas tank.
Kurosuke digs a right hand underneath LaVey's ribcage. LaVey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Kurosuke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
Kurosuke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaVeys head.
LaVey tries to pull guard but Kurosuke won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kurosuke.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
LaVey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kurosuke just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
Good body shot from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke scores with a shot to the side of LaVey's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosuke.
Makuro Kurosuke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Kurosuke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kurosuke lands a shot to the body.
Kurosuke digs a right hand into LaVey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LaVey's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Kurosuke.
A right handed body shot lands from Kurosuke.
Kurosuke lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaVey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kurosuke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kurosuke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makuro Kurosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurosuke 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makuro Kurosuke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mishiro Shashimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ottosson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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198 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mishiro Shashimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andreas Ottosson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shashimi tries to sprawl but Ottosson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ottosson 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.
Ottosson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shashimi is trying to get back to full guard.
Shashimi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ottosson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shashimi tries to get to full guard but Ottosson has control of the leg.
Shashimi is looking to escape.
Ottosson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ottosson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shashimi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ottosson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ottosson drops an elbow to the side of Shashimi's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ottosson lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottosson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ottosson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shashimi quite badly. Shashimi pulls Ottosson in close trying to recover. Ottosson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shashimi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shashimi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Ottosson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liberius Beowulf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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228 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loki Schwager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liberius Beowulf!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwager misses with a takedown
and Beowulf counters with a straight right hand.
Schwager doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beowulf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schwager misses with a takedown attempt
and Beowulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Loki Schwager. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwager doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beowulf scores with a counter punch that sends Schwager to the canvas! Beowulf smells blood - he's punishing Schwager with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Schwager has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liberius Beowulf!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Osami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pendong Panot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takahiro Osami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pendong Panot!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panot scores a takedown into full mount!
Osami really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Panot trying to control but Osami is having none of it.
Panot content just to control the position here.
Panot working Osami over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osami tries to hold on but Panot pushes him away.
Panot looking to control but Osami is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Osami wants to hold on but Panot pushes him away.
Panot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Osami is looking to escape.
Osami is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osami tries to hold on but Panot pushes him away.
Osami is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Panot trying to control but Osami is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panot avoids the attempt from Osami to control.
Panot looking to control but Osami is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osami keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Osami tries to hold on but Panot postures up.
Panot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osami tries to hold on but Panot pushes him away.
Osami is bucking up trying to escape but Panot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Osami is looking to improve his position but Panot isn't that keen on the idea.
Panot looking to control but Osami is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osami tries to hold on but Panot pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pendong Panot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Osami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Osami tries to clinch but Panot moves away
and Panot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Osami's knee momentarily.
Panot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Panot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osami stuffs the takedown attempt from Panot. Panot gets slowly back to his feet.
Osami throws a head kick that misses
and Panot counters with a series of strikes. Osami will be more careful next time no doubt.
Panot looks to land a combination but Osami avoids it well.
Panot misses with a head kick.
Panot shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Osami defends it nicely.
Panot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Osami pinned against the cage. Osami gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takahiro Osami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pendong Panot.
Panot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panot throws a right hand that Osami ducks under and follows up with a left that Osami also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panot.
Osami wants to clinch but Panot slips to the side
and Panot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Panot is looking to pass Osami's guard but actually Osami recovers to full guard.
Osami scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Osami wants to clinch up but Panot keeps it at a distance.
Osami looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Osami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panot keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osami content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Takahiro Osami.
Osami dodges the punch combination from Panot.
Panot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osami throws an overhand right that lands on Panot's shoulder, as Panot tries to avoid the shot.
Osami closes the distance looking to clinch
and Panot counters with a two punch combo.
Osami closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Panot did well to prevent Osami getting side control.
Osami seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Osami slips a nice elbow through Panot's hands, connecting with Panot's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osami is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Panot tries to roll over but Osami keeps him under control.
Panot wants to control but Osami is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Osami seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pendong Panot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Osami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Osami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panot looks to land a combination but Osami avoids it well.
Osami looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Osami trying to control from Panot's half guard. Panot has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Panot wants to stand but Osami is controlling the position.
Osami looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panot wants to sweep but no luck.
Osami pushing down on Panot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Osami stalling.
Panot is trying to stand up here but Osami is controlling him well.
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.
Osami perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Osami throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Osami stands up and beckons Panot to join him on the feet.
Osami drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osami sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Panot's guard.
Osami stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Osami tries to clinch there but Panot circles away.
Panot doesn't manage to clinch there - Osami circles away.
Osami scores a takedown into full mount!
Osami fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Panot wants to control but Osami is having none of it.
Panot is desperately trying to improve his position but Osami has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osami tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pendong Panot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takahiro Osami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Panot working to try and regain half guard.
Takahiro Osami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Osami.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahiro Osami showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panot 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pendong Panot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jedrej Slipi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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25
204 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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, Paul Ox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jedrej Slipi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ox shoots for a takedown but Slipi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ox doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Slipi counter with a right hand.
Slipi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ox was covering up waiting for the punch and Slipi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slipi throws a big right hand that misses.
Slipi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ox is keeping the position for now.
Ox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slipi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slipi throws and elbow that misses. Ox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slipi's guard. Nice move by Ox!
Ox trying to control the position from guard on top but Slipi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slipi wriggles free and stands up.
Slipi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ox's sensitive parts.
Ox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slipi counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Ox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slipi swinging wildly here.
Slipi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ox is trying to maintain the position but Slipi is very close to passing his half guard.
Slipi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipi thows a huge punch but Ox dodges it nicely.
Slipi is stalling here. Ox is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slipi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ox has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Slipi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ox trying to control the action but Slipi is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Slipi is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipi tries to improve position but can't.
Ox taking a breather here.
Ox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ox trying to control the action but Slipi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slipi is trying to get back to half guard.
Ox wants to control for a moment but Slipi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Slipi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Slipi.
Slipi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ox controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jedrej Slipi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slipi has closed the distance and engaged Ox in a clinch.
Slipi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ox fails to pull guard.
Ox drags the fight down to the ground.
Ox is trying to keep Slipi in close.
Slipi thows a big elbow that misses.
Ox keeping moving, preventing Slipi from controlling successfully.
Slipi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slipi postures up in Ox's guard and throws a big left but Ox blocks it.
Slipi throwing strikes from guard but Ox blocks nicely.
Slipi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slipi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ox working a defensive guard here.
Slipi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slipi thows a big elbow that misses.
Slipi thows a big elbow that misses.
Slipi thows a big elbow that misses.
Slipi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slipi throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slipi thows a big elbow that misses.
Ox looking for subs off his back but Slipi has passed one foot through into half 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.
Slipi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slipi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slipi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slipi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ox's head.
Slipi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ox's head.
Ox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slipi looks to land a strike but Ox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipi looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slipi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slipi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slipi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slipi is looking to work some ground and pound but Ox has wrist control.
Slipi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slipi throwing strikes but missing.
Slipi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slipi has managed to get both his arms back between Ox's legs - danger averted.
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.
Slipi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slipi postures up in Ox's guard and throws a big left but Ox blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slipi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slipi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slipi looking to sit in guard and control but Ox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slipi is controlling Ox's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ox trying to control but Slipi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jedrej Slipi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slipi counters with a thumping low kick.
Slipi 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.
Ox keeping moving, preventing Slipi from controlling successfully.
Slipi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slipi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slipi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slipi scoring with some ground and pound.
Slipi distracts Ox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slipi.
Slipi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slipi throwing strikes from guard but Ox blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ox controls Slipi momentarily but Slipi frees himself.
Slipi is looking to work some ground and pound but Ox has wrist control.
Slipi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slipi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slipi stands up over Ox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slipi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slipi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slipi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ox looking for a guillotine here but Slipi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slipi throws a big right hand that misses.
Jedrej Slipi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slipi.
Slipi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jedrej Slipi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ox is not content to let Slipi control the position.
Slipi controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slipi 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.
Slipi throws an elbow but Ox slips to the side and avoids it well.
Slipi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ox keeps working.
An elbow from Slipi crashes against the mat.
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.
Slipi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ox keeps working.
Slipi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paul Ox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slipi misses with the ground and pound.
Slipi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Slipi trying to control the position but Ox is working away.
Slipi tries to score with some ground and pound. Ox controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Slipi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jedrej Slipi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Slipi 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jedrej Slipi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sikakama Satama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satama comes to the cage accompanied by Summoning - Where Winters Forever Cry. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
266 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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27
250 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sikakama Satama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Vera!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Satama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Satama wants to pass the guard but Vera is keeping the position.
Satama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Satama has managed to get both his arms back between Vera's legs - danger averted.
Satama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Satama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vera on the ground.
Satama wants to pass the guard but Vera is keeping the position.
Satama passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Satama trying to control from half guard but Vera is working away.
Vera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Satama will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Satama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Satama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Satama is looking to advance position but Vera won't allow it.
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.
Satama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vera defending well though.
Vera trying to hold on to Satama's head to control him but Satama postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satama wants to work for an arm triangle but Vera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vera wants to control but Satama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Satama wants to work for an arm triangle but Vera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vera is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Satama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vera is just riding it out for now. Satama eventually gives up the hold.
Satama is breathing heavily.
Satama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vera defending well though.
Satama stalling away here and it's allowed Vera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Satama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Satama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Satama looking to sit in guard and control but Vera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Satama sprawls well. Satama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vera gets slowly back to his feet.
Vera tries to clinch up
and Satama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vera!
Satama throws a wild left hand from mount and Vera manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Satama is working for a kimura but Vera is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sikakama Satama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vera tries to clinch up.
Vera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Satama counters with a shoot takedown. Vera fights it but they end up in guard.
Vera trying to keep a closed guard but Satama is proving a slippery customer.
Satama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Satama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Vera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Vera preventing the sweep.
Vera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Satama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Satama dives on top into guard.
Satama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Satama, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera 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.
Vera wants to get up but he can't break Satama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Satama controls Vera momentarily but Vera frees himself.
Satama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vera tries to stand but Satama is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Satama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vera throwing strikes from guard but Satama blocks nicely.
Vera drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vera seems to have locked his on tight now - Satama screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vera, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Brandon Vera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Criss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Criss has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
238 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taj Mahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Criss!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Criss throws a combination that misses
and Mahal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Marco Criss has been cut.
Criss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahal defends it nicely.
Criss closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mahal quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Criss trying to pass the guard but Mahal defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mahal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mahal wants to stand but Criss is controlling the position.
Mahal working a defensive guard here.
Criss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahal's head.
Criss stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mahal throws up his legs and catches Criss in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Criss tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mahal! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Taj Mahal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toru Ohta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zolloo Loam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ohta comes into the arena with Technopolis blaring out of the sound system. 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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24
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toru Ohta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zolloo Loam!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohta gets the takedown into side control.
Loam is looking to reverse the position.
Loam should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Loam stops Ohta from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohta tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ohta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ohta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loam keeps working.
Ohta tries to move to mount but Loam blocks the move with his legs.
Ohta tries to advance position but instead Loam slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ohta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohta not doing much here.
Ohta'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.
Ohta wants to pass to mount but Loam is defending the position.
Ohta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohta controlling the position easily from mount.
Ohta trying to control but Loam is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ohta controlling his opponent.
Ohta tries to control but Loam wriggling away.
Ohta throwing strikes here but Loam is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ohta trying to control but Loam is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ohta is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Loam has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Loam!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loam wants to control from the top but Ohta keeps moving.
Loam wants to stand but Ohta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ohta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ohta is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Loam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ohta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loam has closed the distance and engaged Ohta in a clinch.
Loam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ohta walks away with a smile on his face. Loam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ohta instigates a clinch.
Ohta stalling in the clinch.
Loam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Loam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ohta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Loam to the mat. Loam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Loam keeping full guard, as Ohta tries to pass.
Loam looking to control.
Ohta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loam is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toru Ohta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Loam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Zolloo Loam has been cut.
Ohta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loam has time to react.
Ohta throws a big shot that misses.
Loam looks to throw the jab but Ohta is out of range.
Loam throws a lazy uppercut
and Ohta counters with a nice body shot.
Loam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ohta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loam tries to move into range but Ohta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ohta waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Loam. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Loam to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Loam is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Loam's guard.
Loam is still in real trouble! Can Ohta finish him?
Loam is breathing heavily.
Ohta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loam seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ohta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ohta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ohta controlling the action here.
Ohta is pressing down on Loam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loam is holding on for now.
Ohta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ohta works his way into full mount!
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.
Ohta controlling the pace for now.
Ohta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Loam for as long as he can get away with.
Ohta fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ohta is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Loam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ohta controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ohta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohta is landing with some decent strikes but Loam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Ohta connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ohta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ohta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ohta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Ohta controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toru Ohta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zolloo Loam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ohta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Loam did well to prevent Ohta getting side control.
Ohta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ohta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loam can do to turn this around?
Ohta wants to pass to mount but Loam is defending the position.
Loam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loam is in trouble now - Ohta has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Ohta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Toru Ohta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ohta working Loam over with strikes here.
Ohta looking to finish Loam with some ground and pound. This is bad for Loam!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohta lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loam hang on?
Loam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohta lands with some strikes.
Ohta controlling the position easily from mount.
Ohta lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ohta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ohta working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Loam turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ohta off and cradles Loam's limp body as Ohta celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Toru Ohta!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flying Knee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmond Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flying Knee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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19
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flying Knee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edmond Honda!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Honda counters with a straight right hand.
Knee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knee misses with a left hand
and Honda counters with a stiff right hand.
Knee misses with a left hand
and Honda counters with an outside leg kick.
Knee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Honda counters with a nice body shot.
Honda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Honda scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knee misses with a shot to the body
and Honda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knee misses with a body shot
and Honda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Honda does it's job there.
Knee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flying Knee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knee is breathing heavily.
Honda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Honda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Honda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Honda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knee throws a combination that misses
and Honda counters with a leg kick.
Honda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Honda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Honda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Honda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda feints and then cracks Knee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knee down.
Honda digs a good hook to Knee's body.
Honda lands a head kick!
Honda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Honda.
Knee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda lands a really nice looking cross but Knee seems unphased.
Honda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Honda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Honda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Honda scores with a nice right hand.
Honda connects with a solid leg kick.
Honda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Honda to score with a decent uppercut.
Honda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knee's hands.
Honda is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Honda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Honda.
Honda lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda lands a jab to the head.
Honda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Honda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Honda cracks Knee with a good jab.
Honda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Honda scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Honda scores with a sloppy right hand. Knee should have avoided that one.
Knee is rocked!
Honda drops Knee with a big left hand! Knee is injured, injured bad! Honda jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nimos Oiky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oiky comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. Baker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Led Zeppelin - Achilles Last Stand. 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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27
169 lbs
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20
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nimos Oiky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Baker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker tries for a takedown but Oiky circles away easily
and Oiky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Oiky counters with a straight right hand.
Baker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oiky did well to prevent Baker getting side control.
Oiky looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oiky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oiky wants to stand but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker looking to pass the guard.
Baker wants to control from the top but Oiky keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiky wants to stand but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker postures up in Oiky's guard and throws a big left but Oiky blocks it.
Oiky keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oiky being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Baker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Oiky throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily.
Oiky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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.
Oiky swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Oiky's corner calls for a 1-2. Oiky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baker scores with a punch to the head.
Oiky misses with a body shot.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Nimos Oiky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Baker.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oiky's waist but Oiky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Oiky scores with a body shot.
Oiky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oiky lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Oiky fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baker checks it well.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Oiky counters with a nice leg kick.
Baker moves away from the strike by Oiky.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Oiky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nimos Oiky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oiky but Oiky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker looks gassed!
Oiky looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oiky is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oiky finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Oiky lands a glancing blow to the side of Baker's head.
Oiky feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker looks for a takedown but Oiky sprawls well.
Oiky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oiky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Oiky.
Oiky swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Oiky throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Oiky counters with a thumping low kick.
Oiky throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oiky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oiky throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oiky as he avoids it easily.
Oiky scores with a kick to the body.
Oiky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Donk. Oiky catches Baker right on the button with a cross.
Oiky throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Oiky scores with a hook to the body. Baker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oiky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oiky, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oiky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oiky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nimos Oiky dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oiky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker fails with the takedown
and Oiky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oiky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Baker stops Oiky from standing up.
Oiky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oiky tries to get out of the position.
Oiky keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Baker stops Oiky from standing up.
Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oiky is keeping the position for now.
Oiky has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baker tries for a takedown but Oiky circles away easily
and Oiky counters with a left to the body.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Oiky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oiky scores with a nice strike.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oiky is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Oiky circles away and we're back to standing.
Nimos Oiky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Baker.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oiky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Horrible takedown by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Oiky which made him look bad.
Baker blocks a head kick by Oiky.
Oiky throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baker's head.
Oiky lands with a kick to the temple. Baker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oiky.
Baker dives in and grabs Oiky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oiky pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
Oiky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Oiky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oiky throws a head kick that half lands.
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oiky.
A shot to the liver by Oiky. Beautiful body shot.
Baker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oiky wants to control but Baker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oiky wants to get back to his feet.
Oiky is refusing to be controlled, as Baker sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker thows a huge punch but Oiky dodges it nicely.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Oiky is defending well.
Baker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oiky defending well though.
Baker prevents Oiky from standing back up.
Baker is trying to control. Oiky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oiky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Oiky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oiky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Oiky.
Oiky throws a low kick but Baker avoids it.
Oiky scores with a leg kick.
Oiky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baker checks a leg kick.
Oiky misses with a straight right.
Oiky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Baker.
Oiky throws a front kick aimed at Baker's knee but Baker avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nimos Oiky dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Baker scores with a takedown into Oiky's guard.
Baker controlling from the top position.
Baker trying to control but Oiky is working from the bottom.
Oiky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oiky kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Oiky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiky wants to stand and escape but Baker is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baker trying to control but Oiky is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Baker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Oiky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Oiky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oiky misses with a hook.
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.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oiky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oiky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oiky looks to score with a jab to the body but Baker is just out of range.
Oiky lands a head kick!
Baker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oiky's head backwards.
Oiky looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oiky.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oiky.
Oiky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oiky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nimos Oiky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Baker.
Oiky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Oiky coming out on top.
Oiky misses with a body shot.
Oiky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baker misses with a takedown
and Oiky counters with a nice body shot.
Oiky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oiky throws a head kick that half lands.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oiky as he avoids it easily.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Oiky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Oiky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oiky lands a nice shot to the body.
Oiky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oiky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oiky lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oiky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oiky circles away.
Oiky cracks Baker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oiky lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oiky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Oiky counters with a good low kick that Baker was not able to check.
Oiky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oiky throws a poor cross that misses
and Baker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oiky!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Baker wants to control the pace but Oiky is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nimos Oiky did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Oiky which made him look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oiky.
Oiky lands with a kick to the temple. Baker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oiky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oiky thuds his right hand into Baker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oiky connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Oiky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baker blocks a low kick nicely.
Good shot there by Oiky.
Oiky scoring well with a low kick there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Baker tries for a takedown but Oiky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nimos Oiky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Baker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiky throws a nice head kick!
Oiky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baker looks for a takedown but Oiky sprawls well.
Oiky digs a good body shot into Baker's ribs.
Oiky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oiky.
Oiky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oiky lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oiky lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Oiky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nimos Oiky is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Oiky - just one landing.
Oiky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oiky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oiky counters with a big head kick but Baker shrugs it off.
Oiky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Oiky throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks.
Baker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oiky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baker avoids the head kick by Oiky.
Oiky tried to score with a low kick but Baker checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a right and a left that Oiky avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oiky.
Baker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oiky but Oiky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oiky scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oiky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baker fails with the takedown
and Oiky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oiky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baker's head backwards.
Oiky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oiky avoids it really well and circles away.
Oiky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oiky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Oiky.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Oiky counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oiky, right into the meat.
Oiky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oiky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oiky lands a lovely overhand right.
Oiky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baker tries for a takedown but Oiky circles away easily
and Oiky counters with a nice leg kick.
Oiky scores with a head kick. Baker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oiky misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nimos Oiky had his way with Chris Baker in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baker misses with a right hand
and Oiky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oiky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Baker controlling the action here.
Baker wants to free his trapped foot but Oiky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Baker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker landing shots from mount.
Oiky is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Baker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Baker raining down hammerfists from mount.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Baker wants to finish this one by submission but Oiky is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baker.
Nimos Oiky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oiky is trying to stand up.
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Baker.
Baker landing shots from mount.
Baker controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker wants to control the pace but Oiky is squirming around nicely.
Baker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baker is landing with some decent strikes but Oiky is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oiky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Oiky can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chris Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker dominating with strikes here.
Baker lands a nice shot to the head.
Baker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Baker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oiky?
Oiky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Baker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Baker working for a submission but Oiky is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oiky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nimos Oiky!
Nimos Oiky retains his lightweight title!
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