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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kratus Pretorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BumbleBee Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Why can't we be friends?. Kratus Pretorian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to BumbleBee Man's chin.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kratus Pretorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, BumbleBee Man!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet.
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pretorian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Man prevents Pretorian from standing back up.
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pretorian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pretorian wants to get back to his feet.
Man looking to control and managing it successfully.
Man has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pretorian's face.
Man is working for a guillotine from mount but Pretorian frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to finish this one by submission but Pretorian is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Man.
Man won't let Pretorian get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Man controlling from the full mount.
You get the feeling that Pretorian really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Man sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Man scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Man raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Pretorian that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man controlling his opponent.
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Man pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pretorian's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Man is landing with some decent strikes but Pretorian is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pretorian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Man with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Man with a couple of short strikes.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Man landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pretorian squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Man wants to control the pace but Pretorian is squirming around nicely.
Man won't let Pretorian get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Man has control of Pretorian's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pretorian regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Man controlling his opponent.
Man landing shots from mount.
Pretorian is trying to stand.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pretorian is looking to escape.
Pretorian is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Man controlling his opponent.
Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Man breaks from Pretorian's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man controlling the pace for now.
Man 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. Pretorian turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Man off and cradles Pretorian's limp body as Man celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). BumbleBee Man!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piero Panzanaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupin The Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piero Panzanaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lupin The Third!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzanaro misses with a double jab.
Panzanaro throws a poor cross that misses
and The Third counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Third will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Third is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Panzanaro's half guard.
The Third sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panzanaro defending well though.
The Third really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panzanaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Third wants to pass to mount but Panzanaro is defending the position.
The Third not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Panzanaro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Third thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Third takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Third lands a nice short elbow.
The Third missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Third working the head and body with strikes.
The Third is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Third looking to finish Panzanaro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Panzanaro!
The Third with good strikes from the mount here!
Panzanaro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by The Third.
Panzanaro is rocked!
The Third looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Panzanaro covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lupin The Third!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kunichiwa Japan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kunichiwa Japan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monty Reese!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Japan misses with a takedown attempt - Reese sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reese falls off balance throwing a combination
and Japan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reese is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reese falls off balance throwing a combination
and Japan counters with a nice uppercut.
Japan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Japan shoots in for a takedown but Reese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Japan misses with a takedown attempt
and Reese counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Japan off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Reese follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Japan was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Monty Reese!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray comes into the arena with That Ain't Classy blaring out of the sound system. Hanamichi Sakuragi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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194 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuragi cracks Gray with a solid left hand.
Gray pulls Sakuragi in to control the position.
Sakuragi trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuragi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakuragi stops Gray from standing up.
Gray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gray prevents Sakuragi from improving his position.
Sakuragi won't allow Gray to pass to mount.
Gray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.
Sakuragi controlling the position well.
Sakuragi tries to get to full guard but Gray has control of the leg.
Sakuragi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roy Gray just wasn't active enough.
Sakuragi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Hanamichi Sakuragi has been cut.
Gray tries to clinch but Sakuragi moves away
and Sakuragi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gray's guard.
Sakuragi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuragi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sakuragi is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sakuragi content to stall in guard here.
Sakuragi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakuragi won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
Sakuragi 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.
Gray wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hanamichi Sakuragi wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gray throws a head kick that misses
and Sakuragi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gray has hold of Sakuragi's hands but Sakuragi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sakuragi is trying to control the action in half guard but Gray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gray is trying to maintain the position but Sakuragi is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Gray wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuragi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gray is looking to control Sakuragi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi drops an elbow to the side of Gray's head.
Gray wants to improve his position but Sakuragi is controlling well.
Sakuragi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Sakuragi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hanamichi Sakuragi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sakuragi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gray tries to kick Sakuragi off but Sakuragi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gray trying to hold on to Sakuragi's head to control him but Sakuragi postures up.
Sakuragi is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gray is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakuragi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sakuragi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakuragi lands strikes from half guard.
Sakuragi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sakuragi trying to control from half guard but Gray is working away.
Gray tries to kick Sakuragi off but Sakuragi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sakuragi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakuragi.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sakuragi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Gray wants to control but Sakuragi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakuragi slips a nice elbow through Gray's hands, connecting with Gray's forehead.
Gray is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakuragi.
Sakuragi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gray is looking for a sweep. Sakuragi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gray is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sakuragi lands a nice short elbow.
Sakuragi decides to stand and escape the position.
Sakuragi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gray's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Sakuragi from controlling successfully.
Gray is looking to stand up but Sakuragi isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanamichi Sakuragi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakuragi drops back looking for a leg! Gray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gray manages to kick Sakuragi off! Sakuragi jumps back into Gray's guard.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuragi wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.
Sakuragi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray working for a triangle but Sakuragi defends it easily.
Sakuragi trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Sakuragi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gray wants to control but Sakuragi passes easily into half guard.
Sakuragi is working for a kimura but Gray is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Gray is looking to escape.
Sakuragi trying to mount his opponent but Gray defends it.
Sakuragi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Sakuragi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sakuragi prevents Gray from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanamichi Sakuragi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hanamichi Sakuragi'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!
Gray tries to sprawl but Sakuragi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gray trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuragi is taking a breather. Gray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gray is looking to control Sakuragi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gray avoid being mounted?
Gray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gray is trying to stand up here but Sakuragi is controlling him well.
Sakuragi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuragi in particular looking to stall.
Gray looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuragi working Gray over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuragi controlling the pace.
Gray kicks Sakuragi off and gets back to his feet.
Sakuragi scores a takedown into full mount!
Gray is trying to stand.
Gray is working to get back to half guard.
Gray is squirming around, avoiding Sakuragi's attempts to control the action.
Sakuragi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sakuragi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi cracks Gray with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sakuragi controlling from mount.
Gray tries to lock up and control but Sakuragi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sakuragi lands a heavy elbow.
Sakuragi looking to finish Gray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gray!
Sakuragi working the ground and pound effectively.
Sakuragi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gray looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gray is squirming around, avoiding Sakuragi's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi scoring with strikes but Gray is staying in there.
Sakuragi trying to control but Gray is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuragi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sakuragi tries to control but Gray wriggling away.
BOOM! Sakuragi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sakuragi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sakuragi can't control as he wanted to and Gray manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Gray is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sakuragi working over Gray with some ground and pound. Gray looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sakuragi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sakuragi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakuragi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gray can't fight it off and eventually Sakuragi manages to take the fight to the floor. Gray looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gray wants to stand and escape but Sakuragi is having none of it.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuragi stops Gray from standing up.
Roy Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanamichi Sakuragi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gray being controlled here, momentarily.
Gray throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanamichi Sakuragi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sakuragi 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanamichi Sakuragi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael McKeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbyszek Cirak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKeon comes to the cage accompanied by T.I- Yeah ya know. Zbyszek Cirak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael McKeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zbyszek Cirak!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirak tries for a takedown but McKeon circles away easily
letting McKeon counter with a right hand.
Cirak with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKeon counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirak scores with a takedown into McKeon's guard.
Cirak trying to control but McKeon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKeon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cirak's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McKeon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cirak is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKeon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cirak's guard.
McKeon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cirak is looking to get to half guard.
McKeon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKeon tries to control but Cirak wriggling away.
McKeon mounts Cirak! Really nice guard pass there!
McKeon goes for an armbar but Cirak turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cirak.
McKeon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKeon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cirak!
Cirak wants to control but McKeon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKeon unloads with some shots from mount but Cirak bucks and avoids them well.
McKeon wants to take his opponent's back but Cirak doesn't allow it.
McKeon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cirak is squirming around, avoiding McKeon's attempts to control the action.
Cirak working to try and regain half guard.
McKeon quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for McKeon but it's paid off an Cirak is forced to tap! Nice work by McKeon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael McKeon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Shikishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Heister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Shikishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Heister!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heister tries to clinch up.
Shikishima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shikishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heister's calf.
Colonel Shikishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shikishima throws a head kick that Heister semi-blocks.
Shikishima connects with an inside leg kick.
Heister takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shikishima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shikishima throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Heister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shikishima has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shikishima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Heister.
Shikishima lands an elbow inside that Heister shrugs off.
Heister is trying to force a seperation but Shikishima has the dominant position.
Shikishima breaks from the clinch.
Heister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shikishima as he jumps to the side.
Shikishima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shikishima lands an elbow inside that Heister shrugs off.
It looks like Chad Heister has been cut.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shikishima lands an elbow inside that Heister shrugs off.
Heister is trying to force a seperation but Shikishima has the dominant position.
Heister takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikishima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shikishima clinches.
Shikishima lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shikishima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shikishima clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shikishima lands an elbow that stopped Heister in his tracks for a moment.
Heister takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikishima.
Shikishima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heister is rocked!
Heister takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heister is still on wobbly legs! Can Shikishima finish him?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikishima.
That has opened up Chad Heister's cut even more.
Heister tries a body shot but Shikishima blocks it.
Shikishima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shikishima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heister's defenses.
Nice elbow from Shikishima.
Shikishima lands an elbow inside that Heister shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow.
Shikishima lands an elbow inside.
Heister looks gassed!
Shikishima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shikishima lands an elbow inside that Heister shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikishima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Heister's defenses.
Shikishima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shikishima breaks from the clinch.
Shikishima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shikishima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heister seems to have recovered his senses.
Heister is looking to clinch.
Shikishima connects with a solid leg kick.
Shikishima scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shikishima rushes Heister and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shikishima lands an elbow inside that Heister shrugs off.
Shikishima lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Shikishima.
Shikishima lands an elbow that stopped Heister in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Chad Heister's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shikishima.
Shikishima creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Heister! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Shikishima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colonel Shikishima!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kidd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blowin Swishers. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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182 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kidd to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Kidd isn't so interested in that idea.
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Kidd 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.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson wants to stand but Kidd is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but Kidd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kidd 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.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Kidd isn't so interested in that idea.
Kidd passes into half guard.
Ferguson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
Kidd wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up but Kidd is controlling him
Ferguson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kidd.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet.
Ferguson pushes Kidd off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kidd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kidd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kidd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kidd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferguson is not content to let Kidd control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kidd working over Ferguson with some ground and pound. Ferguson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kidd passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kidd goes for an armbar but Ferguson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ferguson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ferguson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ferguson works on Kidd's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson works on Kidd's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Ferguson landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Ferguson.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Ferguson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kidd tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Kidd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kidd's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferguson.
Ferguson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferguson just leaning against Kidd, taking a breather.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferguson is working Kidd over against the cage.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferguson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kidd up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kidd can't break the clinch.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferguson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson is leaning against Kidd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson cracks Kidd with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kidd or not.
Ferguson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferguson works on Kidd's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson presses Kidd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
Kidd avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Ferguson.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
Ferguson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson is working Kidd over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson works on Kidd's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
Ferguson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kidd up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Turd Ferguson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kidd is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kidd won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
Kidd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson stalling.
Kidd avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kidd.
Kidd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kidd.
Kidd is working for takedown but Ferguson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ferguson obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
Kidd tries a knee to the head but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Ferguson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kidd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kidd.
Kidd has clasped his hands together around Ferguson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kidd tries to move to full mount but Ferguson actually manages to regain half guard.
Kidd tries to pass to full mount but Ferguson defends it.
Ferguson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Kidd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kidd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Ferguson wants to stand but Kidd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Turd Ferguson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kidd throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kidd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kidd wants to control but Ferguson postures up.
Ferguson cracks Kidd with a big right hand but Kidd just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Kidd tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Kidd struggling a bit here.
Ferguson is staying tight to Kidd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kidd can't do much from the bottom here.
Ferguson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kidd tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.
Kidd on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Turd Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ferguson rushes Kidd and presses him up against the cage.
Ferguson works on Kidd's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferguson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Kidd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kidd's gas tank.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ferguson presses Kidd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferguson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a body punch.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kidd.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Kidd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kidd's gas tank.
Ferguson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kidd or not.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kidd won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson cracks Kidd with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Kidd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferguson prevents it.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferguson.
Kidd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kidd avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Kidd can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to stall.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd tries to score a body lock takedown but Ferguson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kidd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ferguson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ferguson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferguson.
Ferguson presses Kidd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kidd controls his hands.
Kidd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ferguson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ferguson.
Kidd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferguson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ferguson 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.
Kidd keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Ferguson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kidd looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Ferguson.
A short body shot lands from Ferguson as the two fighters clinch.
Ferguson can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
Kidd is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ferguson lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is working Kidd over against the cage.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kidd.
Ferguson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson is leaning against Kidd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferguson.
Kidd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
Tony Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferguson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson landing knees to the body.
Ferguson scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson taking a breather.
Kidd wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferguson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ferguson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferguson stalls.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Ferguson digs a right hand into Kidd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kidd's gas tank.
Ferguson is working Kidd over against the cage.
Ferguson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
Good body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kidd is trying to drag Ferguson to the mat but Ferguson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Kidd fails to land.
Turd Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kidd managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands an elbow inside that Kidd shrugs off.
Kidd tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kidd can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A body shot lands from Ferguson.
Kidd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
Kidd being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ferguson - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turd Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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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, Mitch Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Miles misses with a double jab
and Miles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miles scores with a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Miles tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.
Miles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miles has gone for a leg lock! Thompson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miles's guard.
Miles looking for a sweep. Not yet Miles, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Miles is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Miles is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Miles's brow.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson stands up over Miles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Miles looking to finish Thompson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thompson!
Miles trying to control but Thompson is having none of it.
Miles throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miles lands a heavy elbow.
Miles punching from mount but Thompson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miles throws some wild stikes that Thompson manages to avoid easily.
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miles.
Miles working Thompson over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Miles.
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mitch Miles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Miles.
Miles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Milesis looking to pass into half guard but Thompson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thompson is in guard.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson prevents Miles from getting back to his feet.
Miles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson works over Miles with some ground and pound from guard.
Miles looking for a guillotine here but Thompson defends easily.
Miles working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Miles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miles has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Miles manages to get to full guard.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Miles blocks nicely.
Miles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson cracks Miles with a solid left hand.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Miles has wrist control.
Miles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miles is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Thompson frees his head nicely. Oh but Miles has switched to an armbar! Thompson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mitch Miles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Bateman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Bateman!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Penguin as he checks the leg kick.
Penguin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bateman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Penguin is in Bateman's guard.
Penguin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bateman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penguin has managed to get both his arms back between Bateman's legs - danger averted.
Penguin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penguin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bateman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penguin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bateman working for a triangle but Penguin defends it easily.
Penguin stands and throws Bateman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Penguin gets to mount! Bateman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bateman is looking to improve his position but Penguin isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin wants to finish this one by submission but Bateman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Penguin.
Penguin prevents Bateman from getting the reversal.
Bateman reaches up to try and pull Penguin in and control his posture, but Penguin latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Bateman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darth Penguin!
Darth Penguin retains his light heavyweight title!
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