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ONI 37 - Smash Ya vs Cantero PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anus Saukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Saukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higashikuni doesn't manage to clinch there - Saukko circles away.
Higashikuni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Higashikuni slips a jab and a cross from Saukko.
Saukko looks to land a combination but Higashikuni avoids it well.
Higashikuni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Higashikuni controls the position from side control.
Higashikuni works to advance to full mount. Saukko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Higashikuni is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Saukko to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saukko shrugs it off.
You get the feeling that Saukko really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Higashikuni wants to finish this one by submission but Saukko is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Higashikuni.
Saukko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saukko tries to get out of the position.
Saukko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Higashikuni controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saukko manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Saukko is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a strike aimed at the side of Saukko's head but Saukko avoids it well.
Higashikuni has hold of Saukko's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Saukko seems comfortable defending it but Higashikuni has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Saukko is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Saukko is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Higashikuni couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsu Higashikuni!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thaksin Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Mizarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizarian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killswitch Engage - This Fire Burns (Beat Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Thaksin Yodsuwan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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131 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thaksin Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryce Mizarian!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsuwan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yodsuwan throws a right hand that misses
letting Mizarian counter with a right hand.
Yodsuwan scores with a nice strike.
Yodsuwan throws out a powerful jab.
Yodsuwan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsuwan is looking to land body kicks.
Mizarian tries to clinch
and Yodsuwan counters with a left to the body.
Yodsuwan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yodsuwan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mizarian counters with a nice uppercut.
Yodsuwan thows a body shot but no joy.
Yodsuwan misses with a combination
and Mizarian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mizarian.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yodsuwan avoids a wild elbow strike from Mizarian.
A frustrated look appears on Yodsuwan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodsuwan breaks the clinch.
Yodsuwan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mizarian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mizarian.
Yodsuwan lands with a light punch inside.
Yodsuwan slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Yodsuwan.
Mizarian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yodsuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yodsuwan throws a sloppy head kick
and Mizarian moves into the clinch.
Yodsuwan leaning against his opponent.
Mizarian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A hook to the body from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan has Mizarian pushed against the cage.
Yodsuwan is working Mizarian over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mizarian being controlled against the cage.
Yodsuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yodsuwan tests Mizarian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yodsuwan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mizarian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yodsuwan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yodsuwan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mizarian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yodsuwan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yodsuwan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mizarian.
Yodsuwan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mizarian is just out of range.
Yodsuwan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mizarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yodsuwan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yodsuwan!
Mizarian looks gassed!
Yodsuwan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yodsuwan misses with a few strikes there.
Yodsuwan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mizarian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mizarian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizarian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yodsuwan works on Mizarian's body with a couple of short punches.
Yodsuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yodsuwan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mizarian's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yodsuwan misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Yodsuwan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizarian looks to clinch
and Yodsuwan counters with a thumping low kick.
Mizarian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yodsuwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yodsuwan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yodsuwan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mizarian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yodsuwan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yodsuwan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yodsuwan.
Mizarian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan lands with a straight right. Mizarian didn't see that one coming.
Yodsuwan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaksin Yodsuwan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yodsuwan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Yodsuwan misses
and Mizarian counters by moving into the clinch.
Yodsuwan manages to break the clinch.
Yodsuwan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mizarian.
Mizarian is rocked!
Yodsuwan looks to land a body kick but Mizarian moved away.
Mizarian is still on wobbly legs! Can Yodsuwan finish him?
Yodsuwan throws a head kick but Mizarian moves out of range.
Mizarian seems to have recovered his senses.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yodsuwan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mizarian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mizarian blocks a head kick by Yodsuwan.
Mizarian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsuwan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mizarian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mizarian letting Yodsuwan take a breather here.
Yodsuwan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mizarian.
Mizarian is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yodsuwan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mizarian pushes off an throws an elbow but Yodsuwan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yodsuwan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yodsuwan lands a right hand.
Yodsuwan digs a right hand into Mizarian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mizarian's gas tank.
Yodsuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yodsuwan lands a body shot.
Mizarian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yodsuwan scores with a jab.
Mizarian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yodsuwan lands a big head kick that sends Mizarian tumbling to the mat! Yodsuwan takes a step backwards and waves Mizarian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yodsuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yodsuwan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan throws a leg kick which misses Mizarian's front leg but catches the back leg as Mizarian tries to avoid it.
Yodsuwan drops Mizarian with a beautiful combination! Mizarian stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yodsuwan is looking for the KO!
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!
Yodsuwan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yodsuwan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mizarian counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from Yodsuwan.
Mizarian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yodsuwan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yodsuwan misses with a head kick.
Yodsuwan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yodsuwan lands a high kick!
Yodsuwan lands a really nice looking cross but Mizarian seems unphased.
Thaksin Yodsuwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mizarian's head.
Thaksin Yodsuwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yodsuwan throws a series of punches but Mizarian avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Yodsuwan!
Yodsuwan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yodsuwan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mizarian.
Yodsuwan is looking to slow Mizarian down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yodsuwan.
Yodsuwan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mizarian's head.
Yodsuwan lands a head kick!
Yodsuwan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yodsuwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mizarian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yodsuwan - the referee stops the clock and Mizarian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yodsuwan. Mizarian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Some wild striking there from Yodsuwan.
Mizarian closes the distance but Yodsuwan moves to the side
and Yodsuwan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yodsuwan throws a right hand that Mizarian ducks under and follows up with a left that Mizarian also avoids with ease.
Yodsuwan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsuwan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yodsuwan throws a push kick but Mizarian slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaksin Yodsuwan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Yodsuwan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yodsuwan scores with a kick to the body.
Yodsuwan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mizarian circles away quickly and effectively.
Yodsuwan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Yodsuwan tenderised Mizarian's leg. Mizarian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yodsuwan tries a head kick but it misses.
Yodsuwan clobbers Mizarian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yodsuwan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mizarian drops his hands momentarily and Yodsuwan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yodsuwan lands a big head kick that sends Mizarian to the canvas! Yodsuwan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaksin Yodsuwan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aki Sirkesalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aki Sirkesalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirkesalo moves forwards but Hansen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sirkesalo misses with a combination
and Hansen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but Sirkesalo blocks nicely.
Hansen thows a big elbow that misses.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Sirkesalo keeps moving.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Sirkesalo keeps moving.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sirkesalo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen throws a strike but Sirkesalo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hansen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sirkesalo is sitting in close to Hansen's body. Hansen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sirkesalo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sirkesalo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hansen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ken Hansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kal Too (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace has chosen Swagga Like Us as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kal Too!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Grace!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Too rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grace moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Too fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grace manages to avoid it.
Grace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Too fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Too closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grace did well to prevent Too getting side control.
Too with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Grace trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too goes for an armbar but Grace turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Too 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.
Too lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Grace!
Grace is looking to improve his position but Too isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Too pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Too controlling from mount.
Too thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Too is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Grace has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Grace!
Grace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Too swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Too bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grace's guard.
Too looking to pass the guard.
Too 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Too stops Grace from standing up.
Too pushes down on Grace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Too is looking to stall here but Grace recovers full guard.
Too stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kal Too dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Too shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grace defends it nicely.
Kal Too seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace slips a straight right by Too.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Too misses with a double jab.
Too bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Too.
Too misses with an uppercut
and Grace counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Too is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No joy there for Too, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Too misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Too waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grace.
Too fails with the takedown.
Too throws an off balance right hand
and Grace counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Too on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Too is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kal Too. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Too.
Too has had enough of the clinch but Grace keeps him there for the moment.
Too looking for a takedown.
Grace tries to land a knee to the head but Too blocks with his arms.
Grace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Too is defending well for now.
Too has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grace just leaning against Too, taking a breather.
Grace misses with an elbow strike.
Too tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grace stops a takedown attempt from Too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace misses with an elbow strike.
Grace tries to land knees in the clinch but Too avoids the damage to the body.
Too avoiding damage as Grace throws knees to the body.
Grace tries to land knees in the clinch but Too avoids the damage to the body.
Grace stalling in the clinch but Too improves position.
Too wants a takedown.
Grace misses with a knee strike.
Grace looking to slow down the pace here.
Grace avoiding damage.
Grace lands an elbow inside that Too shrugs off.
Too pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Too waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grace.
Too throws a right and a left that Grace avoids nicely.
Too throws a sloppy head kick
and Grace makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grace counters with a nice body kick.
Grace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Too takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grace darts in and clinches Too up against the cage.
Grace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Too avoids it.
Grace tries to land knees in the clinch but Too avoids the damage to the body.
Too looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grace just misses with a elbow thrown towards Too's brow.
Grace lands a nice elbow.
Grace unloads a knee to the mid-section. Too lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grace lands a good knee to the midsection. Too won't want to take too many of those.
Grace landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grace manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Too avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Too.
Grace lands a damaging elbow.
Grace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Too.
Grace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Too avoids it.
Grace throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grace with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Too blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grace controlling the action here for a moment.
Grace using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Too has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grace'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.
Too blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Grace 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! This is the final round!
Grace closes the distance and pushes Too back into the cage.
Grace tries to land a knee to the head but Too blocks with his arms.
Too pulls guard.
Grace stopping the sweep attempt from Too.
Grace wants to get up but he can't break Too's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Too wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grace wants to stand and escape but instead Too has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Too wants to pass the guard but Grace is keeping the position.
Grace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Too. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace is trying to hold Too in close to prevent damage but Too has managed to pass into half guard.
Too is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Too tries to pass to full mount but Grace defends it.
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.
Too controlling the pace.
Grace wants to improve his position but Too is controlling well.
Grace wants to get back to his feet.
Too is working for a kimura but Grace is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Too controlling the action here.
Too is trying to control. Grace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grace wants to get back to full guard.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kal Too wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Too shoots in for a takedown but Grace shows good takedown defense.
Too throws a looping overhand right but Grace ducks down to avoid it.
Grace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Too misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grace misses with a low kick.
Kal Too is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Too will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Too looks to score with a jab to the body but Grace is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Too misses with a hook. Grace ducked under it nicely.
Grace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Too to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Grace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kal Too showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Too has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Chuck Grace!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Chuck Grace!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Chuck Grace!
Chuck Grace wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Truck The Icepick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues has chosen Reno as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
170 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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180 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Truck The Icepick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Icepick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a series of strikes that have The Icepick backpedaling.
It looks like Truck The Icepick has been cut.
Rodrigues fails with the takedown
and The Icepick counters with a left to the body.
The Icepick 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Icepick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Icepick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Icepick has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigues's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues working for a triangle but The Icepick defends it easily.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodrigues tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodrigues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Icepick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigues is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Icepick tries to stand but Rodrigues is controlling from the bottom.
The Icepick wants to pass the guard but Rodrigues is keeping the position.
Rodrigues looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! The Icepick has picked Rodrigues up and slammed him! Rodrigues can't keep hold of the triangle and The Icepick manages to pass to side control!
Rodrigues is trying to control The Icepick's posture but The Icepick avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
The Icepick decides to stand back up.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Icepick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by The Icepick.
The Icepick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick decides to stand back up. The Icepick steps back and let's Rodrigues get back to his feet.
The Icepick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigues looks gassed!
The Icepick decides to stand up.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Icepick.
It looks like Gabriel Rodrigues has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigues has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but The Icepick stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truck The Icepick dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rodrigues misses with a jab to the body
and The Icepick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rodrigues looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigues wants to control but The Icepick is keeping busy.
The Icepick wants to stand up but Rodrigues has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rodrigues is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Icepick pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigues is trying to control but can't.
The Icepick decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick which misses The Icepick's front leg but catches the back leg as The Icepick tries to avoid it.
Rodrigues closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Icepick just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues jumps guard but The Icepick stands there with Rodrigues around his waist. Rodrigues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodrigues jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Icepick walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Truck The Icepick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left and a right from Rodrigues both land. Nice combination.
A shot to the body from The Icepick misses
so Rodrigues counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rodrigues trying to control but The Icepick is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick keeping full guard, as Rodrigues tries to pass.
The Icepick wants to stand and escape but Rodrigues is having none of it.
Rodrigues throws and elbow that misses. The Icepick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rodrigues's guard. Nice move by The Icepick!
Rodrigues working for a triangle but The Icepick defends it easily.
Rodrigues throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Icepick uses it to pass to side control.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
The Icepick wants to stand but Rodrigues has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Icepick trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Rodrigues manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodrigues trying to control from half guard but The Icepick is working away.
Nice strikes from Rodrigues there.
Rodrigues is looking to stall here but The Icepick recovers full guard.
The Icepick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigues on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rodrigues drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Icepick dives on top into guard.
The Icepick wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
The Icepick stands up from Rodrigues's guard - The Icepick perhaps looking for a knockout.
The Icepick throws a right hand that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Icepick wants to get back to his feet but Rodrigues is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but The Icepick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Rodrigues will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! The Icepick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Icepick misses with a hook to the body
and The Icepick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as The Icepick blocks the leg kick.
The Icepick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodrigues to the mat! Rodrigues manages to get full guard.
Rodrigues looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodrigues looking for a guillotine here but The Icepick defends easily.
Rodrigues scores with a nice shot.
The Icepick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Icepick.
Rodrigues misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigues will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigues takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Icepick shoots in and bounces Rodrigues off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Icepick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodrigues is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Icepick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues has a closed guard, preventing The Icepick from standing up.
Rodrigues has an active guard here but The Icepick has managed to pass into half guard.
Rodrigues looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Icepick is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodrigues is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to control but The Icepick is keeping busy.
Rodrigues trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Icepick manages to pass to mount!
The Icepick prevents Rodrigues from getting the reversal.
The Icepick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rodrigues to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rodrigues shrugs it off.
The Icepick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rodrigues is trying to escape the mount but The Icepick keeps good control and instead manages to take Rodrigues's back.
Rodrigues wants to control his opponent's hands but The Icepick gets his hands free.
Rodrigues turns into The Icepick and is now in his guard.
Rodrigues is looking to work some ground and pound but The Icepick has wrist control.
The Icepick is looking to stand up but Rodrigues isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodrigues in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Icepick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodrigues trying to control but The Icepick is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Truck The Icepick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Icepick has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Truck The Icepick!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Truck The Icepick!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Truck The Icepick!
Truck The Icepick wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mile Kekin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kekin's entrance music is Love and Drinking. A fine choice. King Dela Cruz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mile Kekin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekin throws an off balance right hand
and Dela Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Kekin misses with a left hand
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
Kekin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dela Cruz is one step ahead there.
Dela Cruz prevents Kekin from getting back to his feet.
Dela Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kekin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekin is looking to stand up but Dela Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kekin scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kekin throws a lazy uppercut
and Dela Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Kekin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kekin thinking.
Dela Cruz blocks the body kick.
Mile Kekin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kekin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kekin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kekin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kekin is pulling down on Dela Cruz's head. It's preventing any offense from Dela Cruz, at least for the moment.
Kekin wants to stand but Dela Cruz is controlling the position.
Kekin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Kekin keeps moving.
Kekin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Kekin blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dela Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dela Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Dela Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Dela Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Kekin keeps moving.
Kekin pulls Dela Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Dela Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kekin wants to stand and escape but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dela Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Kekin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kekin misses with a hook
and Dela Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. Kekin didn't expect that.
Dela Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kekin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dela Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dela Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Kekin keeps moving.
Kekin pulls Dela Cruz in to control the position.
Dela Cruz stays in close to Kekin's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mile Kekin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kekin misses with a left hand
letting Dela Cruz counter with a right hand.
Kekin throws an off balance right hand
so Dela Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kekin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dela Cruz postures up in Kekin's guard and throws a big left but Kekin blocks it.
Kekin wants to stand but Dela Cruz is controlling the position.
Dela Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dela Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Kekin has wrist control.
Kekin keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz throws and elbow that misses. Kekin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dela Cruz's guard. Nice move by Kekin!
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position but Kekin postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mile Kekin just wasn't active enough.
Kekin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dela Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dela Cruz thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kekin to regain full guard.
Dela Cruz throws and elbow that misses. Kekin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dela Cruz's guard. Nice move by Kekin!
Kekin controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kekin trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mile Kekin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kekin throws an off balance right hand
and Dela Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dela Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. Kekin didn't expect that.
Dela Cruz wants to control from the top but Kekin keeps moving.
Kekin wants to stand and escape but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Dela Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kekin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kekin throws a lazy uppercut
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
Kekin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kekin keeping full guard, as Dela Cruz tries to pass.
Kekin seems keen to control Dela Cruz's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Kekin is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kekin misses with an uppercut
letting Dela Cruz counter with a right hand.
Mile Kekin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dela Cruz.
Kekin scores with a punch to the head.
Kekin misses with a straight left.
Dela Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekin throws a looping overhand right but Dela Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Kekin wants to clinch up but Dela Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Dela Cruz tries for a takedown but Kekin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kekin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kekin misses with a hook. Dela Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Dela Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like King Dela Cruz has been cut.
Kekin misses with a lunging right hand
and Dela Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. Kekin didn't expect that.
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!
Dela Cruz prevents Kekin from getting back to his feet.
Dela Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dela Cruz 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kekin keeping moving, preventing Dela Cruz from controlling successfully.
Dela Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kekin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kekin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kekin looking to control but Dela Cruz passes into half guard.
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.
Kekin is trying to maintain the position but Dela Cruz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kekin is refusing to be controlled, as Dela Cruz sits in half guard.
Kekin tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
Mile Kekin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dela Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Kekin is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Dela Cruz.
I've got Dela Cruz 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for King Dela Cruz!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for King Dela Cruz!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for King Dela Cruz!
King Dela Cruz wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Tessier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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19
142 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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19
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cole Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tessier throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Tessier is working away.
Wright passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tessier is trying to escape the mount.
Tessier throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tessier can't escape the position.
Wright lands with some strikes.
Tessier tries to hold on but Wright postures up.
Wright controlling the position easily from mount.
Tessier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wright can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tessier is looking to escape.
Wright working Tessier over with strikes here.
Wright working Tessier over with strikes here.
Tessier tries to reverse the position but Wright maintains control.
Tessier is trying to stand up.
Tessier is trying to escape the mount.
Wright working the ground and pound effectively.
Wright landing strikes from the mount.
Wright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tessier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier looking for submissions off his back.
Tessier trying to control from the bottom.
Wright is keen to just control but Tessier is a slippery customer.
Wright drops an elbow to the side of Tessier's head.
Wright passes to full mount!
Wright controlling his opponent.
Tessier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wright sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tessier is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright with good strikes from the mount here!
Tessier somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
letting Tessier counter with a right hand.
Tessier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Tessier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Tessier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessier misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tessier throws out the jab.
Tessier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tessier's guard.
Tessier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wright 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.
Tessier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tessier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tessier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a takedown
and Tessier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Tessier tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wright shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tessier's guard.
Anthony Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Wright is looking to work some ground and pound but Tessier has wrist control.
Wright gets to his feet. Tessier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tessier lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tessier counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole Tessier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessier was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tessier quickly recovers to half guard.
Tessier wants to get back to his feet.
Wright wants to control but Tessier is keeping him busy.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but Tessier defends it.
Tessier wants to get back to full guard.
Wright slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tessier is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wright lands a nice short elbow.
Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tessier defends it well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tessier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tessier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tessier wants to stand up but Wright is controlling him.
Tessier is breathing heavily.
Wright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tessier's guard.
Wright 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.
Tessier is trying to stand up here but Wright is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Wright dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright tries for a takedown but Tessier circles away easily
and Tessier counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Tessier to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright tries for a takedown but Tessier circles away easily
and Tessier counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tessier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tessier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright takes a swing at Tessier's ribcage but misses.
Tessier connects with a looping right hand.
Wright tries for a takedown but Tessier circles away easily
and Tessier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tessier throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tessier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Tessier's legs - danger averted.
Wright trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Wright prevents Tessier from getting back to his feet.
Tessier is trying to keep Wright in close.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Tessier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wright can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Tessier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tessier's head.
Tessier working for submissions but it's allowed Wright to get to half guard.
Wright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cole Tessier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tessier is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright wants to control but Tessier is keeping him busy.
Wright stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tessier to get to his feet.
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tessier counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Tessier counters with a left to the body.
Tessier misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tessier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright trying to control but Tessier is working from the bottom.
Tessier has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Anthony Wright!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Anthony Wright!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Anthony Wright!
Anthony Wright wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes into the arena with Make Smash Ya Tap! blaring out of the sound system. Klebanov has chosen Your Worst Nightmare as his entrance music. George St Pierre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Evgeni Klebanov's chin.
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185 lbs
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166 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Klebanov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klebanov keeps the fight on the outside.
St Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klebanov counters with a leg kick.
St Pierre fails with the takedown
and Klebanov counters with a nice body kick.
St Pierre misses with a takedown
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klebanov thumps St Pierre with a low kick.
Klebanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klebanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klebanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klebanov clinches with his opponent.
Klebanov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre jumps guard but Klebanov stands there with St Pierre around his waist. St Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klebanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klebanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Klebanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Pierre.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klebanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierre's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
A short uppercut from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
A short right from Klebanov.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klebanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Klebanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Klebanov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klebanov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
Klebanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klebanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov scores with a hook to the body.
Klebanov tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klebanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klebanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Klebanov.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
A hook to the body from Klebanov.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
Klebanov lands with a light punch inside.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a shoulder strike.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Klebanov.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
Nice body punch from Klebanov - that landed with a thud.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov scores with a hook to the body.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Klebanov.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klebanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
St Pierre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
A nice left hand lands by Klebanov.
Klebanov gets underhooks to prevent St Pierre's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Klebanov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St Pierre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre darts in trying to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Pierre's knee momentarily.
St Pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klebanov counters with a body kick that stops St Pierre in his tracks momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Klebanov thumps St Pierre with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Klebanov.
Klebanov is looking to slow St Pierre down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klebanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Klebanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klebanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klebanov has St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klebanov.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov digs a right hand underneath St Pierre's ribcage. St Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Klebanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klebanov lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
St Pierre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Klebanov as the two fighters clinch.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klebanov scores with a shoulder strike.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Klebanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klebanov.
A body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Evgeni Klebanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Klebanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klebanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
St Pierre prevents a body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Klebanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klebanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
Klebanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Pierre or not.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov misses with a body punch.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov lands with a left to the head.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klebanov.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
St Pierre wants a takedown.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Klebanov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Klebanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov digs a right hand into St Pierre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St Pierre's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Klebanov.
A body shot lands from Klebanov.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for St Pierre. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Klebanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klebanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klebanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov lands a shot to the body.
Klebanov tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Klebanov.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Klebanov.
Klebanov scores with a hook to the body.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St Pierre blocks a body shot from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Klebanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Klebanov lands a leg kick that knocks St Pierre off balance momentarily.
Klebanov lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Klebanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Pierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klebanov counters with a good low kick that St Pierre was not able to check.
Klebanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
Good leg kick by Klebanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
St Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Klebanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
St Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Klebanov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klebanov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klebanov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Klebanov.
St Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klebanov walks away with a smile on his face. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Klebanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Klebanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Klebanov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Pierre's calf.
Klebanov scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Klebanov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Klebanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierre takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Klebanov tenderised St Pierre's leg. St Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klebanov lunges at St Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Pierre's hand.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St Pierre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klebanov misses with a punch to the body.
Klebanov lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands a nice shot to the body.
St Pierre fails to pull guard.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klebanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Pierres head.
A left hand lands to the body for Klebanov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a body punch.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Klebanov.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Klebanov is leaning against St Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klebanov tries to work over St Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klebanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klebanov pushes St Pierre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klebanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Klebanov.
A short left from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands with a right to the head.
St Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Klebanov lands a body shot.
Klebanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klebanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klebanov cracks St Pierre with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Klebanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klebanov.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klebanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Pierre's elbow.
Klebanov lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
A right hand to the body from Klebanov.
Klebanov presses St Pierre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klebanov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov lands a hook that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov works on St Pierre's body with a couple of short punches.
Klebanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klebanov gets through St Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klebanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klebanov tries to throw a body punch but St Pierre avoids it by throwing Klebanov back against the cage.
Klebanov is working St Pierre over against the cage.
Klebanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Klebanov lands with a short shot to the head.
St Pierre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Klebanov walks away with a smile on his face. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Klebanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a nice uppercut.
Klebanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klebanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klebanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klebanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Klebanov - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.
Klebanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Pierre.
Klebanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klebanov lands a left hand.
Klebanov struggles to land a body shot inside as St Pierre controls his hands.
St Pierre jumps guard.
St Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klebanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
George St Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Klebanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klebanov 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Evgeni Klebanov!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Evgeni Klebanov!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Evgeni Klebanov!
Evgeni Klebanov wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Breque do Breleque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Breque do Breleque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otto Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
do Breleque with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grimm counters by moving into the clinch.
do Breleque avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimm.
Grimm misses with a hook from the clinch.
do Breleque tries to pull guard but Grimm won't allow it.
do Breleque blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grimm - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimm just misses with a elbow thrown towards do Breleque's brow.
Grimm misses with a punch to the body.
do Breleque has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Grimm uses from the top position.
Grimm thows a big elbow that misses.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but do Breleque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grimm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
do Breleque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grimm works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Breleque is bucking up trying to escape but Grimm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
do Breleque tries to hold on but Grimm pushes him away.
do Breleque can't escape the position.
Grimm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as do Breleque is looking to escape.
do Breleque keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grimm looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Grimm.
do Breleque tries to lock up and control but Grimm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grimm punishing his opponent with strikes.
Grimm throwing strikes here but do Breleque is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm controlling the position easily from mount.
Grimm lands a big shot there that rocks do Breleque but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grimm prevents do Breleque from getting the reversal.
Grimm working do Breleque over with strikes here.
Grimm looking to control and managing it successfully.
do Breleque tries to hold on but Grimm pushes him away.
Grimm with shots to the head and body - do Breleque looks very uncomfortable down there.
do Breleque is wriggling around trying to escape.
do Breleque is working hard here to advance position.
Grimm wants to control the pace but do Breleque is squirming around nicely.
Grimm has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of do Breleque's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm wants to control the pace but do Breleque is squirming around nicely.
do Breleque is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
do Breleque gets back to half guard.
Grimm thows a huge punch but do Breleque dodges it nicely.
do Breleque is looking to improve his position.
Grimm wants to control but do Breleque is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
do Breleque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
do Breleque wants to improve his position but Grimm is controlling well.
do Breleque on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
do Breleque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
do Breleque is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grimm wants to free his trapped foot but do Breleque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimm wants to control but do Breleque is keeping him busy.
do Breleque trying to control but Grimm postures up.
Grimm working do Breleque over with strikes.
do Breleque avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grimm.
Grimm wants to lay and pray for a moment but do Breleque keeps working.
Grimm is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
do Breleque is looking to improve his position.
Grimm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
do Breleque is looking to improve his position.
Grimm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Grimm dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
do Breleque has his takedown stuffed
and Grimm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grimm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and do Breleque counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grimm's guard now.
do Breleque pushes down on Grimm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
do Breleque lands strikes from half guard.
do Breleque is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grimm trying to control here.
do Breleque is working for a submission of some sort.
do Breleque is working for a kimura but Grimm is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
do Breleque throwing shots but Grimm is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimm gets back to full guard.
do Breleque trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
do Breleque distracts Grimm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
do Breleque looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
do Breleque wants to pass the guard but Grimm is keeping the position.
do Breleque trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
Grimm trying to keep a closed guard but do Breleque is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but do Breleque is just out of range.
Grimm moves in looking to clinch but do Breleque pushes him off.
Grimm tried to score with a low kick but do Breleque checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
do Breleque fails with the takedown
and Grimm counters with a straight right hand.
do Breleque tries for a takedown but Grimm circles away easily
and do Breleque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breque do Breleque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
do Breleque doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Grimm counter with a right hand.
do Breleque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimm.
do Breleque has his takedown stuffed
and Grimm counters with an outside leg kick.
do Breleque feints and as Grimm raises his hands in defense, do Breleque changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
do Breleque stands up over Grimm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
do Breleque throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
do Breleque drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grimm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now do Breleque has Grimm in his guard.
Grimm advances to half guard.
do Breleque is staying active underneath Grimm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
do Breleque actively working from the bottom here.
Grimm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grimm lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Grimm there.
do Breleque is trying to get back to full guard.
Grimm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Breque do Breleque will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
do Breleque misses with a takedown
letting Grimm counter with a right hand.
do Breleque misses with a takedown
and Grimm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
do Breleque with a poor takedown
and Grimm counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breque do Breleque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
do Breleque tries to pull guard but Grimm won't allow it.
do Breleque jumps guard but Grimm stands there with do Breleque around his waist. do Breleque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from do Breleque.
do Breleque decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimm is working do Breleque over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
do Breleque looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otto Grimm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimm works over do Breleque with some ground and pound from guard.
Grimm trying to control the position from guard on top but do Breleque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
do Breleque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grimm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grimm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grimm wants to control from the top but do Breleque keeps moving.
do Breleque has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Grimm doesn't defend quickly enough and do Breleque has managed to lock this one up! Can Grimm escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to do Breleque on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Breque do Breleque!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Smash Ya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Luis Cantero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: La mandanga. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189 lbs
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Crazy Smash Ya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Luis Cantero!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smash Ya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cantero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smash Ya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cantero misses with a right hand
and Smash Ya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smash Ya gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smash Ya.
Cantero breaks the clinch.
Cantero looks gassed!
Smash Ya throws a shot to the body.
Cantero misses with a takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya swinging wildly here.
Cantero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Ya wants to clinch.
Cantero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smash Ya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crazy Smash Ya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cantero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smash Ya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cantero misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Smash Ya to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Smash Ya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya takes a swing at Cantero's ribcage but misses.
Smash Ya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cantero.
Cantero moves away from the strike by Smash Ya.
Cantero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantero shoots and misses
and Smash Ya counters with a straight right hand.
Cantero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smash Ya counters with a three punch combo that has Cantero backing up. Cantero nods at Smash Ya to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Smash Ya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cantero fails with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smash Ya.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
Cantero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smash Ya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Ya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cantero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a right hand to the body.
Cantero is breathing heavily.
Cantero moves out of range of the strikes.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a right hand to the body.
Smash Ya scores with the left hand. Cantero knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smash Ya lands the left hand.
Smash Ya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cantero.
Cantero has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crazy Smash Ya is winning the standup battle so far.
Smash Ya clobbers Cantero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya connects with a right hand. Cantero shakes it off.
Smash Ya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smash Ya misses with a lunging right hand
and Cantero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cantero.
Cantero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smash Ya is looking to stand back up but Cantero counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Smash Ya.
Smash Ya tries to kick Cantero off but Cantero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cantero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cantero is looking for a kimura here.
Cantero is looking for a kimura here.
Cantero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Smash Ya dominated that second 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.
Cantero ducks under a wild hook from Smash Ya.
Cantero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smash Ya throws a poor cross that misses
and Cantero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smash Ya's guard now.
Cantero forces his way into half guard.
Cantero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smash Ya wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Ya is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Smash Ya pushes Cantero off looking to stand but Cantero dives back in and keeps control.
Cantero trying to pass the guard but Smash Ya defending well.
Smash Ya pushes Cantero off looking to stand but Cantero dives back in and keeps control.
Smash Ya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Smash Ya is looking to improve his position.
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.
Cantero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smash Ya wants to improve his position but Cantero is controlling well.
Cantero trying to control from half guard but Smash Ya is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cantero with a poor takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a stiff right hand.
Cantero circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smash Ya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cantero throws a sloppy body shot
and Smash Ya counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smash Ya.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smash Ya.
Smash Ya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smash Ya punishes Cantero's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantero misses with a takedown
and Smash Ya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
Cantero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smash Ya counters with a two punch combo.
Smash Ya jabs Cantero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smash Ya scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Smash Ya clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Smash Ya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smash Ya lands a jab to the nose.
Smash Ya thows a body shot but no joy.
Smash Ya throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Ya looks to land a left hand but Cantero moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Smash Ya.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smash Ya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cantero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cantero misses with a takedown attempt
and Smash Ya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cantero doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smash Ya counters with a two punch combo.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
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.
Cantero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cantero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smash Ya.
Smash Ya throws a right hand that misses
and Cantero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cantero.
Smash Ya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smash Ya tries to get out of the position.
Cantero thows a big elbow that misses.
Cantero preventing the sweep.
Smash Ya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cantero!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya trying to control but Cantero is having none of it.
Cantero regains half guard.
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.
Cantero is trying to control but Smash Ya passes into side control!
Cantero can't do much from the bottom here.
Cantero regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smash Ya wants to stand up but Cantero has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Smash Ya wants to pass to mount but Cantero is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jose Luis Cantero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smash Ya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cantero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cantero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smash Ya fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantero misses with a takedown attempt
and Smash Ya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smash Ya takes a swing at Cantero's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantero misses with a body punch
and Smash Ya counters with a left to the body.
Smash Ya lands with a cross.
Cantero with a poor takedown
and Cantero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cantero tries for a takedown but Smash Ya circles away easily
and Smash Ya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cantero's knee momentarily.
Crazy Smash Ya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Luis Cantero.
Cantero is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cantero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cantero shoots in and bounces Smash Ya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cantero postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cantero controlling from the top position.
Smash Ya manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Ya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smash Ya throws a big shot that misses.
Jose Luis Cantero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smash Ya tries to land a leg kick but Cantero saw it coming and moves away.
Smash Ya misses with a hook
and Cantero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantero stalling away here and it's allowed Smash Ya to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cantero trying to move into half guard but instead Smash Ya has managed to sweep!
Cantero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smash Ya is aware though and is defending well.
Smash Ya trying to control but Cantero is working from the bottom.
Cantero wants to sweep here but Smash Ya controlling him for the moment.
Jose Luis Cantero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smash Ya has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cantero is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jose Luis Cantero.
I think Smash Ya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Crazy Smash Ya!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Crazy Smash Ya!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Crazy Smash Ya!
Crazy Smash Ya wins by unanimous decision!
Crazy Smash Ya retains his middleweight title!
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