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ASTRAL.4 ROMANEX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takaku Fuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Frankera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaku Fuke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takaku Fuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Frankera!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuke closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frankera to the mat! Frankera manages to get full guard.
Fuke trying to control but Frankera is working from the bottom.
Frankera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frankera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuke trying to control but Frankera is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frankera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Frankera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fuke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fuke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frankera shoots for a takedown but Fuke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frankera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fuke scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Frankera wants to control from the top but Fuke keeps moving.
Frankera is pushing down on Fuke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuke is fighting to maintain full guard but Frankera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Frankera trying to advance position but Fuke counters by regaining guard.
Fuke throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Frankera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fuke is proving hard to escape from.
Frankera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Frankera trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frankera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fuke is pulling down on Frankera's head. It's preventing any offense from Frankera, at least for the moment.
Frankera won't allow Fuke to sweep him here.
Fuke is breathing heavily.
Fuke wants to stand and escape but Frankera is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frankera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fuke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fuke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Frankera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frankera taking shots to the head.
Frankera wants to control but Fuke is having none of it.
Fuke scoring with strikes but Frankera is staying in there.
Frankera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frankera tries to lock up and control but Fuke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fuke has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Frankera's face.
Frankera wants to hold on but Fuke pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frankera is looking to improve his position but Fuke isn't that keen on the idea.
Frankera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Frankera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frankera trying to control from the bottom.
Fuke throwing shots but Frankera is blocking nicely.
Frankera slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takaku Fuke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frankera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuke checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fuke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frankera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fuke is fighting to break Frankera's control of his arms but Frankera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frankera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Robert Frankera just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frankera tries to clinch up but Fuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frankera counters by moving into the clinch.
Frankera utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frankera prevents Fuke from breaking the clinch.
Frankera with a knee to the head.
Fuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankera manages to break the clinch.
Frankera misses with a takedown
and Fuke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frankera's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fuke stopping the sweep attempt from Frankera.
Frankera is trying to keep Fuke in close.
Frankera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Frankera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuke defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frankera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuke.
Fuke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frankera circles away.
Frankera instigates a clinch.
Fuke gets underhooks to prevent Frankera's takedown attempt.
Fuke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takaku Fuke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Frankera.
Fuke prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frankera taking a breather.
Frankera lands a knee to the head.
Fuke blocks an uppercut.
Frankera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fuke smiles and moves away.
Frankera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fuke swivels and escapes.
Takaku Fuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankera tries for a takedown but Fuke circles away easily
and Fuke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fuke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frankera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuke pulls his head out easily.
Fuke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frankera tries to get to full guard but Fuke has control of the leg.
Fuke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frankera's head.
Fuke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Frankera is not content to let Fuke control the position.
Fuke prevents Frankera from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frankera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fuke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fuke.
Frankera swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frankera manages to break the clinch.
Fuke slips under a jab.
Fuke with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frankera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankera doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Fuke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frankera keeping moving, preventing Fuke from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frankera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takaku Fuke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Frankera looks to land a left hand but Fuke moved out of range nicely.
Frankera is looking to clinch but Fuke is avoiding it.
Fuke stuffs the takedown.
Fuke shoots in for a takedown but Frankera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frankera with a poor takedown
and Fuke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Frankera is looking to control Fuke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frankera avoid being mounted?
Fuke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Frankera is refusing to be controlled, as Fuke sits in half guard.
Frankera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankera wants to control but Fuke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frankera works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frankera is on top in guard.
Fuke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frankera.
Frankera trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuke wants to sweep here but Frankera controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Frankera trying to control but Fuke is working from the bottom.
Frankera advances to half guard.
Fuke is in trouble now - Frankera has advanced to mount!
Fuke tries to hold on but Frankera pushes him away.
Frankera looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fuke working to try and regain half guard.
Fuke stops Frankera from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Frankera wants to control the pace but Fuke is squirming around nicely.
Frankera wants to finish this one by submission but Fuke is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Frankera.
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.
Fuke is squirming around, avoiding Frankera's attempts to control the action.
Takaku Fuke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frankera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fuke is squirming around, avoiding Frankera's attempts to control the action.
Frankera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankera wants to control the pace but Fuke is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Takaku Fuke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuke, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Takaku Fuke!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Takaku Fuke!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Takaku Fuke!
Takaku Fuke wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Masa Sakuruza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiagong Akyat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Akyat's choice of entrance music: Crank That. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masa Sakuruza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiagong Akyat!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuruza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sakuruza is nestled in close to Akyat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakuruza slips a nice elbow through Akyat's hands, connecting with Akyat's forehead.
Sakuruza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuruza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sakuruza with the ground and pound but Akyat uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sakuruza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akyat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuruza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akyat looking for a guillotine here but Sakuruza defends easily.
Sakuruza is looking to work some ground and pound but Akyat has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuruza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akyat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akyat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sakuruza throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakuruza throws a strike but Akyat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akyat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakuruza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakuruza has escaped and now he's on top!
Akyat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akyat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuruza connects with a couple of short punches.
Sakuruza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akyat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuruza throws a strike but Akyat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Akyat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakuruza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakuruza has escaped and now he's on top!
Sakuruza throwing strikes from guard but Akyat blocks nicely.
Sakuruza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakuruza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akyat has momentary wrist control but Sakuruza slips an elbow through the middle.
Sakuruza stands up over Akyat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakuruza working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akyat's head.
Akyat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuruza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akyat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuruza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sakuruza thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Sakuruza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akyat doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sakuruza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akyat won't be happy with that.
Akyat parries the strikes from Sakuruza easily there. Sakuruza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Akyat to escape.
Akyat is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akyat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakuruza off and has taken his back!
Sakuruza is trying to break free.
Akyat is looking for the choke from the back position but Sakuruza is controlling his hands well.
Akyat tightening his grip on Sakuruza, looking for the choke.
Akyat seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sakuruza's chin but Sakuruza turns very nicely into Akyat's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sakuruza.
Akyat is breathing heavily.
Sakuruza thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuruza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakuruza throwing strikes but missing.
Akyat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuruza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akyat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuruza defends well.
Sakuruza throws and elbow that misses. Akyat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sakuruza's guard. Nice move by Akyat!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akyat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuruza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akyat is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sakuruza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sakuruza has escaped and now he's on top!
Sakuruza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akyat on the ground.
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.
Akyat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Masa Sakuruza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakuruza postures up in Akyat's guard and throws a big left but Akyat blocks it.
Sakuruza postures up in Akyat's guard and throws a big left but Akyat blocks it.
Sakuruza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuruza is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masa Sakuruza will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Akyat tries for a takedown but Sakuruza circles away easily
and Sakuruza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sakuruza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuruza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sakuruza scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sakuruza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuruza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sakuruza is in close to Akyat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sakuruza throws a strike but Akyat rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Akyat drops back looking for a leg! Sakuruza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sakuruza manages to kick Akyat off! Akyat jumps back into Sakuruza's guard.
Akyat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sakuruza is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Akyat drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Akyat as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sakuruza screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Akyat! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tiagong Akyat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Celestino Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kambei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kambei has chosen Liberate Me from Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestino Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Kambei!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kambei dodges the punch combination from Caballero.
Kambei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Caballero throws a nice looking combination but Kambei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caballero sizes up Kambei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Caballero looks to score with a jab to the body but Kambei is just out of range.
Celestino Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caballero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kambei on the side of the head.
Kambei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caballero.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kambei.
Kambei fails to land the takedown.
Caballero tests Kambei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kambei is rocked!
A big right from Caballero misses.
Kambei is still on wobbly legs! Can Caballero finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero misses with a few strikes there.
Caballero looks to land a right hand but Kambei moved out of range.
Kambei seems to have recovered his senses.
Kambei walks straight into a right hand from Caballero - that's dropped him! Caballero jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kambei from any more punishment! Kambei complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Celestino Caballero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maia Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pawel Nastula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maia Bee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nastula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
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!
Bee thuds his shin into the meat of Nastula's side.
A head kick misses from Bee.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bee! Nastula is out on his feet! Bee rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nastula is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nastula is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maia Bee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuhiro Uwano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Smchalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uwano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Yngwie J. Malmsteen - Rising Force. Yuri Smchalenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuhiro Uwano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Smchalenko!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uwano slips under a jab from Smchalenko.
Uwano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smchalenko tries to improve position but can't.
Uwano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smchalenko will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Uwano trying to control the position but Smchalenko is working away.
Uwano is staying tight to Smchalenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uwano working the ground and pound.
Smchalenko is not content to let Uwano control the position.
Uwano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Uwano trying to control the action but Smchalenko is working from the bottom.
Uwano is really struggling to control Smchalenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uwano takes a little break here. Smchalenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tetsuhiro Uwano just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smchalenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uwano.
Uwano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smchalenko is trying to defend but Uwano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smchalenko looks gassed!
Nice strikes from Uwano there.
Smchalenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uwano connects with a nice short shot to Smchalenko's temple.
Uwano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uwano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smchalenko is trying to stand back up but Uwano is controlling him
Uwano wants to take a breather but Smchalenko is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uwano wants to free his trapped foot but Smchalenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smchalenko misses with a takedown
and Uwano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smchalenko's guard.
Uwano wants to control from the top but Smchalenko keeps moving.
Uwano content to stall in guard here.
Uwano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smchalenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smchalenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Uwano advances to half guard.
Smchalenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Uwano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smchalenko's head.
Still in half guard, Uwano seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smchalenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uwano stalling.
Uwano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smchalenko keeps working.
Uwano keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Uwano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smchalenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smchalenko is staying active underneath Uwano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uwano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smchalenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Uwano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smchalenko has his foot on Uwano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uwano works his way back into a safe position though.
Smchalenko will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Uwano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uwano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uwano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smchalenko is looking to stand up but Uwano isn't so interested in that idea.
Smchalenko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Uwano sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuhiro Uwano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uwano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uwano lands in his opponent's guard.
Uwano trying to control the position from guard on top but Smchalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uwano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Uwano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uwano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uwano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uwano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uwano trying to control the position from guard on top but Smchalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tetsuhiro Uwano just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Uwano tries to clinch but Smchalenko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uwano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smchalenko is breathing heavily.
Smchalenko keeping moving, preventing Uwano from controlling successfully.
Smchalenko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uwano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uwano stays in close to Smchalenko's body and controls the position.
Uwano seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smchalenko for as long as he can get away with.
Smchalenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Smchalenko is trying to control the position but Uwano postures up.
Uwano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uwano wants to control from the top but Smchalenko keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smchalenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uwano defends it easily.
Smchalenko keeping moving, preventing Uwano from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smchalenko gets caught flat footed, as Uwano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Uwano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Uwano stands and throws Smchalenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uwano is staying tight to Smchalenko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Uwano in side control lands a decent elbow.
Uwano working the ground and pound from side control.
Uwano scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uwano lands a nice forearm strike.
Uwano taking a breather here.
Uwano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smchalenko keeps working.
Uwano taking a breather here.
Smchalenko is trying to control Uwano's posture but Uwano avoids it.
Uwano wants to control but Smchalenko is keeping him busy.
Uwano working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Uwano trying to control the action but Smchalenko is working from the bottom.
Uwano is putting a hurting on Smchalenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Uwano clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uwano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smchalenko.
Smchalenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Uwano has double underhooks.
Smchalenko is trying to break the clinch but Uwano is controlling him.
Uwano breaks from the clinch.
Uwano connects with a high kick.
Uwano scores a takedown into full mount!
Uwano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Uwano tries to control but Smchalenko wriggling away.
Uwano landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuhiro Uwano dominated that second round.
That's time! Uwano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Uwano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smchalenko at a distance.
Uwano clobbers Smchalenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smchalenko misses with a jab to the body
and Uwano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smchalenko is refusing to be controlled, as Uwano sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Uwano prevents Smchalenko from improving his position.
Uwano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Uwano wants to take a breather but Smchalenko is having none of it.
Smchalenko tries to get to full guard but Uwano has control of the leg.
Uwano slows the pace down in half guard.
Smchalenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Tetsuhiro Uwano just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Uwano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uwano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smchalenko keeping moving, preventing Uwano from controlling successfully.
Uwano throwing strikes from guard but Smchalenko blocks nicely.
Uwano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uwano preventing the sweep.
Uwano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uwano wants to control from the top but Smchalenko keeps moving.
Smchalenko is looking to stand up but Uwano isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uwano won't allow Smchalenko to sweep him here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uwano throws a one two combo.
Uwano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Uwano stalling.
Uwano is looking to take a break and control but Smchalenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uwano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smchalenko can do to turn this around?
Uwano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smchalenko is looking to improve his position.
Smchalenko pushes Uwano off looking to stand but Uwano dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uwano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smchalenko is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Smchalenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uwano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Uwano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Uwano drags the fight down to the ground.
Uwano is looking to stand up but Smchalenko isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uwano is on top in guard.
Uwano content to stall in guard here.
Yuri Smchalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uwano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uwano cracks Smchalenko with a solid left hand.
Uwano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smchalenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uwano has managed to get both his arms back between Smchalenko's legs - danger averted.
Smchalenko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Uwano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tetsuhiro Uwano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tetsuhiro Uwano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuhiro Uwano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uwano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tetsuhiro Uwano!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Tetsuhiro Uwano!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Tetsuhiro Uwano!
Tetsuhiro Uwano wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mizuno Michimochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidetaka Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sato has chosen The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die as his entrance music. Mizuno Michimochi had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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156 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mizuno Michimochi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidetaka Sato!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato fails to land the takedown.
Sato tries for a takedown but Michimochi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sato scores with a spinning back kick!
Sato feints and as Michimochi raises his hands in defense, Sato changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sato wants to control from the top but Michimochi keeps moving.
Michimochi trying to keep a closed guard but Sato is proving a slippery customer.
Sato stands up over Michimochi , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sato trying to control the position from guard on top but Michimochi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michimochi pulls Sato in to control the position.
Sato trying to control but Michimochi is working from the bottom.
Sato throwing strikes from guard but Michimochi blocks nicely.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Michimochi is keeping the position.
Sato with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Michimochi is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mizuno Michimochi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidetaka Sato.
Sato looks gassed!
Michimochi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Michimochi pulls Sato in close to prevent any damage.
Sato drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Michimochi dives on top into guard.
Michimochi trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Michimochi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Michimochi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michimochi stopping the sweep attempt from Sato.
Michimochi looking to pass the guard.
Sato has an active guard here but Michimochi has managed to pass into half guard.
Michimochi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sato sees it coming and defends easily.
Michimochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sato is looking for a sweep. Michimochi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Michimochi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Michimochi stalling away here and it's allowed Sato to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Michimochi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Michimochi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michimochi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Michimochi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Michimochi has managed to get both his arms back between Sato's legs - danger averted.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Michimochi tries for a takedown but Sato circles away easily
and Sato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sato shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michimochi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hidetaka Sato 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.
Michimochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sato is fending him off so far but Michimochi persists. Nope, Sato circles away and we're back to standing.
Sato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Michimochi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sato's guard now.
Michimochi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sato looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sato looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sato!
Sato wants to control but Michimochi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sato controlling the position from side mount.
Michimochi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sato.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michimochi manages to get back to half guard.
Sato is keen to just control but Michimochi is a slippery customer.
Michimochi trying to control but Sato postures up.
Sato wants to work for an arm triangle but Michimochi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sato trying to mount his opponent but Michimochi defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sato is trying to control. Michimochi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Michimochi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sato counters with a shoot takedown. Michimochi fights it but they end up in guard.
Michimochi wriggles free and stands up.
Sato stuffs the takedown attempt from Michimochi . Michimochi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mizuno Michimochi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato scores with a takedown into Michimochi 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to work some ground and pound but Michimochi has wrist control.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Michimochi is retaining full guard.
Sato throws and elbow that misses. Michimochi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sato's guard. Nice move by Michimochi !
Michimochi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sato's guard.
Michimochi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michimochi is one step ahead there.
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.
Sato is striking off his back. Michimochi thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Michimochi trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sato fails with the takedown
and Michimochi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sato's guard now.
Michimochi is looking to stand up but Sato won't let him.
Sato throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Michimochi wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
Michimochi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mizuno Michimochi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sato closes the distance but Michimochi moves to the side
and Michimochi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sato won't be happy with that.
Michimochi moves into full mount!
Sato tries to hold on but Michimochi postures up.
Michimochi wants to finish this one by submission but Sato is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Michimochi .
Sato is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michimochi is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sato is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mizuno Michimochi !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett comes to the ring accompanied by Alaj volim kad je pomalena. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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263 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Flores!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnett as he avoids it easily.
Barnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnett misses with a head kick.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett throws a sloppy head kick and Flores moves out of range easily.
Flores blocks a head kick by Barnett.
Barnett closes the distance and pushes Flores back into the ropes.
Barnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Flores blocks an uppercut.
Flores has picked Barnett up - he's going for a ride! Flores dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Flores is controlling well.
Flores thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flores is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Flores wants to free his trapped foot but Barnett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flores throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnett won't allow Flores to pass to mount.
Flores trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Flores looks for a takedown but Barnett sprawls well.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Flores takes one to the side of the head.
Barnett lands with a slapping head kick.
Flores changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to avoid it but Flores manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnett to the ground. Barnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mirko Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Flores.
Barnett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flores tries to clinch but Barnett moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Flores looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett is looking to clinch but Flores is avoiding it.
Barnett throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flores closes the distance and clinches up with Barnett, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes Barnett against the ropes but Barnett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnett tries to clinch up.
Barnett closes the distance and pushes Flores back into the ropes.
Flores goes for a takedown attempt but Barnett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnett tries to clinch
and Flores counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barnett.
Flores blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Barnett to work.
Barnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Barnett.
Barnett lands with a left to the head.
Barnett misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett scores with a shot to the side of Flores's head.
Barnett is working Flores over against the ropes.
Barnett lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Barnett.
A short left from Barnett.
Barnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnett misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Barnett.
Barnett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Barnett lands a left hand.
Barnett is trying to maintain a safe position but Flores gets an underhook and turns Barnett into the ropes.
Barnett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett connects with a knee to the head.
Barnett pushes Flores back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnett is pushing Flores up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Barnett for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flores tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barnett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnett tries to land a knee to the head but Flores blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flores.
Flores pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flores takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flores looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnett is just out of range.
Flores avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnett is looking to chop away at Flores's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Barnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flores fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnett throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
Flores closes the distance and clinches up with Barnett, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes Barnett against the ropes but Barnett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flores swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnett.
Barnett throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Flores stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Barnett follows into mount!
Flores is rocked!
It looks like Gabriel Flores has been cut.
Flores is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flores on the ground.
Flores is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flores is breathing heavily.
Barnett controlling the position easily from mount.
Flores has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flores is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flores is looking to escape.
Barnett controlling the pace for now.
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.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flores tries to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
Flores tries to reverse the position but Barnett maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett controlling from the full mount.
Flores tries to lock up and control but Barnett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnett wants to control the pace but Flores is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Flores is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Flores is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnett has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett controlling from the full mount.
Flores is squirming around, avoiding Barnett's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Barnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Flores's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Flores shoots in for a double leg but Barnett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnett moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Barnett throws a head kick that misses.
Barnett misses with a head kick.
Barnett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flores moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick by Barnett misses
and Flores counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flores closes the distance and clinches.
Barnett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flores blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Flores.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Flores.
Flores blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flores lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnett trying to control the position but instead, Flores has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnett into the ropes.
A short left from Flores.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett tries a knee to the head but Flores blocks it.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Flores.
Flores jumps guard and drags Barnett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Flores looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett is posturing up here but Flores has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnett tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnett has to tap! Slick submission there by Flores!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Flores!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inuyasha Kagome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum has chosen Time to Play the Game as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inuyasha Kagome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kagome tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
Kagome moves into the clinch successfully.
Tatum jumps guard and drags Kagome to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kagome would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tatum looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatum, not yet.
Tatum throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tatum working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kagome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kagome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatum trying to control the position.
Kagome wants to stand but Tatum has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tatum being controlled here, momentarily.
Tatum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagome controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Kagome from controlling successfully.
Kagome would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kagome tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatum is retaining full guard.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Kagome from controlling successfully.
Kagome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tatum's guard.
Kagome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tatum closes the distance but Kagome moves to the side
and Kagome counters with a thumping low kick.
Kagome throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tatum throws a right hand that Kagome ducks under and follows up with a left that Kagome also avoids with ease.
Tatum looks gassed!
Kagome throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kagome throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kagome lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kagome throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kagome takes the fight into the clinch.
Kagome is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kagome landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagome stalling against the ropes.
Kagome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kagome closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Kagome.
Kagome lands an elbow inside.
It looks like David Tatum has been cut.
Tatum is trying to force a seperation but Kagome has the dominant position.
Kagome's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kagome closes the distance and pushes Tatum back into the ropes.
Kagome pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tatum takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kagome leaning against his opponent.
Kagome manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kagome throws a nice head kick!
Tatum tries to keep at a distance but Kagome has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kagome scores a nice knee to the body.
Kagome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tatum 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.
Nice elbow from Kagome.
Kagome landing knees to the head.
Kagome breaks the clinch.
Kagome lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kagome dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tatum. That did some damage!
Kagome wants to clinch but Tatum slips to the side
and Tatum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kagome wants to stand and escape but Tatum is having none of it.
Kagome keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inuyasha Kagome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tatum's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kagome throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt
and Kagome counters with a leg kick.
Tatum takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kagome.
Kagome chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kagome fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tatum, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Kagome manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kagome scores a nice knee to the body.
Kagome displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tatum up against the ropes.
Kagome's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagome throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tatum.
Tatum is breathing heavily.
Kagome closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kagome manages to break the clinch.
Kagome has Tatum up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tatum tries to pull guard but Kagome holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tatum drops back down to his feet.
Inuyasha Kagome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Tatum.
Tatum takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up David Tatum's cut even more.
Kagome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kagome has Tatum up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kagome lands a knee to the head.
Kagome'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.
Kagome scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kagome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kagome goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tatum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kagome lands a high kick!
Tatum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagome fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kagome clinches.
Kagome lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Kagome.
The cut above David Tatum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kagome landing knees to the head.
Kagome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kagome.
Kagome throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kagome moves into the clinch successfully.
Kagome stalling in the clinch.
Tatum takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kagome pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tatum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum takes an elbow to the temple.
Kagome landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kagome lands a knee to the body.
Kagome lands an elbow just above Tatum 's eye.
David Tatum's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kagome lands an elbow inside that Tatum shrugs off.
Kagome lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kagome slowing the pace effectively.
Kagome comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at David Tatum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Inuyasha Kagome!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Le Bricoleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nyk Siuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Bricoleur comes into the arena with Bob Le Bricoleur blaring out of the sound system. Siuh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samurai Storm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Siuh has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bob Le Bricoleur had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Le Bricoleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nyk Siuh!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Bricoleur fails to land with a series of punches.
Le Bricoleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Siuh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Siuh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Bricoleur pinned against the cage. Le Bricoleur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bob Le Bricoleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siuh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Bricoleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Bricoleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Bricoleur throws a series of punches but Siuh moves out of range.
Le Bricoleur misses with a two punch combination.
Le Bricoleur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Bricoleur misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Le Bricoleur to the mat! Le Bricoleur manages to get full guard.
Le Bricoleur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siuh drops back looking for a leg! Le Bricoleur is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Le Bricoleur manages to kick Siuh off! Siuh jumps back into Le Bricoleur's guard.
Le Bricoleur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Le Bricoleur trying to control but Siuh is having none of it.
Le Bricoleur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siuh on the ground.
Le Bricoleur has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Siuh's face.
Siuh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur winds up and cracks Siuh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Siuh is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Le Bricoleur tries to stand and escape but Siuh is controlling the position.
Siuh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siuh looks gassed!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Le Bricoleur seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Le Bricoleur trying to control the action but Siuh is working from the bottom.
Le Bricoleur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siuh defending well though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Siuh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob Le Bricoleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siuh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Bricoleur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siuh's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Le Bricoleur.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Bricoleur scores with a four punch combination!
Siuh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le Bricoleur's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Le Bricoleur duly obliges.
Le Bricoleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Bricoleur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siuh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Bricoleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuh.
Siuh slips a jab and a cross from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur misses with a double jab.
Le Bricoleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur throws a nice looking combination but Siuh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siuh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Siuh lands in his opponent's guard.
Le Bricoleur controls Siuh momentarily but Siuh frees himself.
Le Bricoleur keeping moving, preventing Siuh from controlling successfully.
Siuh wants to pass the guard but Le Bricoleur is keeping the position.
Le Bricoleur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Le Bricoleur 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.
Siuh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Bricoleur throws a right hand that Siuh ducks under and follows up with a left that Siuh also avoids with ease.
Le Bricoleur throws a series of punches but Siuh avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Le Bricoleur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le Bricoleur lands a head shot.
Le Bricoleur really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Siuh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Bricoleur scores with a nice right hand.
Le Bricoleur throws a nice looking combination but Siuh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Siuh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Siuh is breathing heavily.
Le Bricoleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Le Bricoleur tries to bum rush Siuh with a series of wild strikes but Siuh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Le Bricoleur misses with a few strikes there.
Le Bricoleur connects with the punch.
Le Bricoleur scores with a three punch combo!
Le Bricoleur scores with a three punch combo!
Le Bricoleur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Bricoleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Le Bricoleur.
Siuh slips a jab and a cross from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur throws a series of strikes that have Siuh backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bob Le Bricoleur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Bricoleur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Le Bricoleur misses with the combination.
Le Bricoleur is working the combinations to good effect here.
Le Bricoleur stuffs the takedown.
Le Bricoleur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siuh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Bricoleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Bricoleur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Le Bricoleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siuh circles away quickly and effectively.
Le Bricoleur throws a right and a left that Siuh avoids nicely.
Le Bricoleur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siuh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Bricoleur throws a series of punches but Siuh avoids them all with ease.
Le Bricoleur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siuh.
Le Bricoleur misses with a series of wild punches.
Siuh slips a jab and a cross from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur throws a right and a left that Siuh avoids nicely.
Siuh shoots in and drives through. Le Bricoleur sprawls well.
Bob Le Bricoleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyk Siuh.
Le Bricoleur throws a right and a left that Siuh avoids nicely.
Le Bricoleur misses with a double jab.
Siuh shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Bricoleur tries to sprawl out of it but Siuh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Le Bricoleur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Siuh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Le Bricoleur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Le Bricoleur misses with a double jab.
Siuh fails with the takedown.
Le Bricoleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Bricoleur looks to land a combination. Siuh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Le Bricoleur looks to land a combination but Siuh avoids it well.
Le Bricoleur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Le Bricoleur dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Le Bricoleur misses with a double jab.
Le Bricoleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob Le Bricoleur is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Bricoleur misses with a few strikes there.
Le Bricoleur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siuh.
Le Bricoleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Bricoleur throws a right hand that Siuh ducks under and follows up with a left that Siuh also avoids with ease.
Siuh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Bricoleur lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siuh circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck for Siuh with that takedown attempt.
Siuh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Bricoleur misses with a wild combination.
Le Bricoleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Bricoleur throws a series of punches but Siuh moves out of range.
Le Bricoleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siuh takes one to the side of the head.
Le Bricoleur throws a right and a left that Siuh avoids nicely.
Le Bricoleur throws a right hand that Siuh ducks under and follows up with a left that Siuh also avoids with ease.
Siuh shoots for a double leg takedown but Le Bricoleur sprawls well. He's pushed Siuh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Le Bricoleur misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Bricoleur rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siuh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Bricoleur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siuh.
Siuh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Bricoleur.
Le Bricoleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Bricoleur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Bricoleur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Siuh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Le Bricoleur throws a right and a left that Siuh avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Bricoleur as he jumps to the side.
Bob Le Bricoleur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nyk Siuh.
Le Bricoleur throws a series of punches but Siuh moves out of range.
Siuh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Le Bricoleur swinging wilding here.
Le Bricoleur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siuh.
Le Bricoleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Le Bricoleur looks to land a combination but Siuh avoids it well.
Le Bricoleur lands with a straight right. Siuh didn't see that one coming.
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.
Siuh looks for a takedown but Le Bricoleur sprawls well.
Siuh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Le Bricoleur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Le Bricoleur is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Siuh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Siuh wants to control but Le Bricoleur is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Le Bricoleur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Bricoleur throws Siuh to one side and escapes!
Le Bricoleur swinging wilding here.
Siuh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Siuh showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Le Bricoleur.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Bricoleur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Bob Le Bricoleur!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Bob Le Bricoleur!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Bob Le Bricoleur!
Bob Le Bricoleur wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Gunma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takumi Gunma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey The Lion!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gunma is nestled in close to The Lion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Lion actively working from the bottom here.
The Lion wants to get back to full guard.
Gunma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Lion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunma moves nicely into side control.
Gunma working the ground and pound from side control.
Gunma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gunma landing strikes.
Gunma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Lion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunma wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Lion keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunma has worked his way into a potential kimura here. The Lion is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gunma yanks on the arm and The Lion is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gunma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takumi Gunma!
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