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BushidoFC 26 : Adrenaline PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinya Aoki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barack Bush!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aoki slips a jab and a cross from Bush.
Bush is looking to clinch.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aoki is working for a submission of some sort.
Aoki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush is looking for a sweep. Aoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bush is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
Aoki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shinya Aoki just wasn't active enough.
Bush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aoki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aoki won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Shinya Aoki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bush tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bush connects with a crisp jab.
Bush tries for a takedown but Aoki circles away easily
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki prevents Bush from getting back to his feet.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Shinya Aoki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki dominated that round.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bush with a poor takedown
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Bush fights it but they end up in guard.
Aoki won't allow Bush to get back to his feet.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Shinya Aoki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bush tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bush to the ground. Bush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bush has his takedown stuffed
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aoki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aoki controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Shinya Aoki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bush won't be happy with that.
Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Bush.
Aoki happy to just control the position for now.
Bush is looking for a sweep.
Aoki gets to mount! Bush was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bush to take his back!
Bush is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki looking for the choke from the back.
Aoki controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki 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. This is the final round!
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bush doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Bush fights it but they end up in guard.
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki postures up in Bush's guard and throws a big left but Bush blocks it.
Bush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aoki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bush with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aoki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aoki.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush striking off his back but it's not causing Aoki any problems.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but Aoki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bush being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shinya Aoki just wasn't active enough.
Bush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Bush fights it but they end up in guard.
Shinya Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Bush.
Aoki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aoki postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bush doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
Bush is looking to clinch.
Bush has his takedown stuffed
and Aoki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Aoki seems content to control.
Shinya Aoki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bush for as long as he can get away with.
Shinya Aoki has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bush throws a series of punches but Aoki moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush fails with the takedown
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Bush fights it but they end up in guard.
Aoki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bush trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinya Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinya Aoki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry HooHar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry HooHar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HooHar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masters is pressed up against the cage. HooHar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Masters down to the mat. Masters avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Masters scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Masters misses.
Sloppy strikes from Masters. Those never looked like landing.
HooHar shoots in looking for a takedown. Masters tries to sprawl out of it but HooHar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
HooHar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Ken Masters has been cut.
HooHar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than HooHar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HooHar throws some wild stikes that Masters manages to avoid easily.
HooHar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
HooHar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
HooHar throws some wild stikes that Masters manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HooHar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Masters wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Masters holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as HooHar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Masters blocking the ground and pound.
HooHar throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Masters because HooHar loaded up on that one.
HooHar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Masters blocking the ground and pound.
HooHar misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
HooHar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Masters's face.
HooHar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters avoids a series of strikes thrown by HooHar.
Masters is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
HooHar throws some wild stikes that Masters manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by HooHar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
HooHar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Masters tries to buck HooHar off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by HooHar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
HooHar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Masters is now in HooHar's guard. A big mistake from HooHar there, giving up the dominant position!
Masters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! HooHar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! HooHar has escaped and now he's on top!
HooHar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HooHar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
HooHar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
HooHar thows a big elbow that misses.
Masters wants to stand up but HooHar is controlling him.
HooHar throws a strike but Masters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry HooHar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Masters's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
HooHar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
HooHar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Masters stuns HooHar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
HooHar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HooHar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masters sprawls well. Masters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. HooHar gets slowly back to his feet.
Masters lands a really nice looking cross but HooHar seems unphased.
HooHar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masters misses with a hook
and HooHar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masters scores with a one two! HooHar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
HooHar with a poor takedown
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry HooHar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
HooHar dodges the punch combination from Masters.
HooHar slips a straight right by Masters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters jabs at HooHar's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
HooHar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A right-left combo lands from Masters.
Masters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ken Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HooHar looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters throws a right and a left that HooHar avoids nicely.
Masters throws a right and a left that HooHar avoids nicely.
Masters stalks HooHar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into HooHar's face. HooHar staggers backwards, shaken.
Masters swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Masters lands an impressive looking overhand right. HooHar doesn't seem phased though.
Harry HooHar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Masters misses.
Masters misses with a body shot.
Masters throws a combination. HooHar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HooHar.
Masters slips a jab and a cross from HooHar.
Ken Masters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Masters.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and HooHar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masters won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HooHar in side control, throwing shots but Masters defends.
Masters wants to get back to his feet but HooHar drags him back down.
Masters taking a bit of punishment here - HooHar scoring with strikes.
Masters is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but HooHar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
HooHar throwing strikes but Masters manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
HooHar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Masters off and has taken his back!
Masters manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Masters.
HooHar postures up in Masters's guard and throws a big left but Masters blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HooHar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
HooHar pushes down on Masters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
HooHar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
HooHar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
HooHar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
HooHar throws a strike but Masters avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HooHar trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
HooHar is looking to work some ground and pound but Masters has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HooHar won't allow Masters to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as HooHar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Masters's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
HooHar shoots in but no luck this time.
Masters misses with a hook.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and HooHar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Masters!
HooHar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
HooHar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Masters looks a forlorn figure.
HooHar throwing strikes here but Masters is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
HooHar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Masters manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
HooHar thows a huge punch but Masters dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HooHar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Masters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
HooHar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
HooHar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.
Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by HooHar.
HooHar looks to land a strike but Masters avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
HooHar throws a strike but Masters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
HooHar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HooHar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters pushing down on HooHar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Masters tries to pass the half guard into mount. HooHar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masters moves into full mount! HooHar won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters has control of HooHar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and HooHar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Masters tries to control but HooHar wriggling away.
HooHar wants to hold on but Masters pushes him away.
Masters moves to back control.
HooHar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Masters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking for the choke from the back position but HooHar is controlling his hands well.
HooHar rolls, trying to escape but Masters keeps control of the position.
Masters looking for the RNC.
Masters is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. HooHar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften HooHar for a finish.
HooHar tries to roll but Masters sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Masters.
I think Masters has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Masters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paris France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France's entrance music is Un Monde Parfait. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paris France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France misses with a body punch
and Reyes counters with a straight right hand.
France clinches with his opponent.
France has hold of one of Reyes's legs. Reyes is fighting the takedown attempt but France gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
France throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Reyes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for France!
France is squirming around, avoiding Reyes's attempts to control the action.
Reyes content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes looking to control but France is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
France on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if France tries to get out of the position.
France tries to hold on but Reyes pushes him away.
France knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reyes on the ground.
Reyes tries to control but France wriggling away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reyes lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reyes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reyes looking to control but France is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reyes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control France kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
France really wants to buck Reyes off and get back to his feet.
France is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reyes breaks from France's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Reyes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koji Hisaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Hisaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eiji Date!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisaki wants to clinch up but Date keeps it at a distance.
Hisaki lands a front kick.
Hisaki closes the distance but Date moves to the side
and Date counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Date fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hisaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Date counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hisaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Date counters with a left and a right that stings Hisaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisaki tries for a takedown but Date circles away easily
and Date counters by clinching up.
Date jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hisaki walks away with a smile on his face. Date gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Date swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hisaki tries to clinch but Date moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Hisaki tries to clinch but Date moves away
and Date counters with a two punch combo.
Hisaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Date counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Hisaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Date is trying to break the clinch but Hisaki is controlling him.
Date is trying to break the clinch but Hisaki has him pressed against the cage.
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hisaki fails to land the takedown.
Date darts in and clinches Hisaki up against the cage.
Date is looking to break free of the clinch but Hisaki has double underhooks.
Date working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date fails to pull guard.
Hisaki is trying to drag Date to the mat but Date just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Date breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hisaki misses the body punch
and Date holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Date tries for a takedown. No joy.
Date is trying to break free.
Date looks gassed!
Hisaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Date throws a nice looking combination but Hisaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hisaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Date's guard.
Date had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hisaki defends it easily.
Hisaki passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisaki lands strikes from half guard.
Date is trying to escape back to his feet but Hisaki uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hisaki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Date to his feet.
Hisaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Date gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hisaki pushes down on Date's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date wants to get back to full guard but Hisaki has passed into side control.
Hisaki is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Date is trying to escape and Hisaki transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Date is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hisaki! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koji Hisaki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Fogerty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Rakusaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakusaba is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: David Bowie - Suffragette City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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181 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darren Fogerty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Rakusaba!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fogerty swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Rakusaba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rakusaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Fogerty has wrist control.
Fogerty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakusaba is one step ahead there.
Rakusaba stays in close to Fogerty's body and controls the position.
Fogerty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakusaba is one step ahead there.
Rakusaba content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fogerty looking to control but Rakusaba passes into half guard.
Fogerty tries to get to full guard but Rakusaba has control of the leg.
Rakusaba content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fogerty is pressing down on Rakusaba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fogerty looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rakusaba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rakusaba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fogerty wants to control but Rakusaba is having none of it.
Fogerty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogerty wants to hold on but Rakusaba pushes him away.
Rakusaba controlling the pace for now.
Fogerty is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakusaba content just to control the position here.
Fogerty is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Rakusaba dominated that round.
That's time! Fogerty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fogerty misses with a hook.
Fogerty misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogerty. Rakusaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rakusaba tries for a takedown but Fogerty circles away easily
and Fogerty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rakusaba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fogerty counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakusaba misses with a takedown
and Fogerty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darren Fogerty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Rakusaba.
Fogerty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rakusaba counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fogerty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakusaba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fogerty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rakusaba controlling his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fogerty can't escape the position.
Rakusaba controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogerty is bucking up trying to escape but Rakusaba cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rakusaba controlling from the full mount.
Rakusaba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rakusaba controlling the position easily from mount.
Fogerty can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakusaba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fogerty is looking to improve his position but Rakusaba isn't that keen on the idea.
Fogerty is working hard here to advance position.
Rakusaba looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Rakusaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rakusaba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogerty.
Rakusaba shoots and misses
and Fogerty counters with a three punch combo that has Rakusaba backing up. Rakusaba nods at Fogerty to acknowledge the strikes.
Kazushi Rakusaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fogerty misses the target.
Rakusaba tries to clinch up but Fogerty circles away and keeps his distance.
Rakusaba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fogerty quickly recovers to half guard.
Rakusaba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakusaba throwing shots but Fogerty is blocking nicely.
Fogerty is trying to maintain the position but Rakusaba is very close to passing his half guard.
Fogerty is trying to get back to full guard.
Fogerty trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rakusaba manages to pass to mount!
Rakusaba looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fogerty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rakusaba content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogerty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fogerty tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kazushi Rakusaba was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rakusaba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fogerty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fogerty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fogerty looks to land a right hand but Rakusaba moved out of range.
Fogerty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fogerty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rakusaba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fogerty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kazushi Rakusaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darren Fogerty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Rakusaba.
Rakusaba dodges the punch combination from Fogerty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakusaba fails with the takedown
and Fogerty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Rakusaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rakusaba 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Rakusaba!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milo Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Milo Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Chocolate. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Chocolate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Chocolate counters with a straight right hand.
Milo Chocolate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki.
Chocolate jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Chocolate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chocolate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate scores with a jab to the body.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chocolate pinned against the cage. Chocolate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chocolate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aoki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chocolate's waist but Chocolate gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aoki off to one side.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Chocolate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Milo Chocolate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aoki looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate lands a slapping body shot.
Shinya Aoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chocolate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Chocolate misses with a body shot.
Chocolate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Chocolate misses with a wild body shot.
Chocolate lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate misses with a wild body shot.
Aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chocolate's half guard.
Chocolate is trying to stand up here but Aoki is controlling him well.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chocolate sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chocolate has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chocolate has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chocolate sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chocolate sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki is looking to advance position but Chocolate won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Chocolate dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chocolate.
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chocolate is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Chocolate circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
Chocolate scores with a sloppy right hand. Aoki should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chocolate.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Chocolate makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Milo Chocolate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki.
Chocolate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aoki has his takedown stuffed
and Chocolate counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
Chocolate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Aoki scores with a takedown into Chocolate's guard.
Chocolate wants to sweep but no luck.
Aoki slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chocolate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Chocolate is defending the position.
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.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Chocolate won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chocolate is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Chocolate is defending well.
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 Milo Chocolate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chocolate displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aoki.
Aoki shoots in but Chocolate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Good shot there by Chocolate.
Chocolate misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aoki shoots in but Chocolate avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Milo Chocolate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki.
Chocolate slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.
Chocolate misses the shot to the body.
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Chocolate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aoki fails with the takedown
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aoki was well out of range. Poor timing from Chocolate.
Aoki slips a jab from Chocolate.
Aoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chocolate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chocolate counters with a series of strikes. Aoki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Chocolate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aoki with a poor takedown
and Chocolate counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chocolate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shinya Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Milo Chocolate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Chocolate counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Chocolate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chocolate, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Chocolate!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olubowale Folarin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olubowale Folarin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Folarin counters with a right hand to the body.
Folarin drives through with a takedown into Aoki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Folarin chips away with some ground and pound.
Folarin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to roll over but Folarin keeps him under control.
Folarin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Folarin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Folarin is controlling the pace.
Aoki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Folarin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folarin is aware though and is defending well.
Folarin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Folarin controlling from the top position.
Aoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki has his foot on Folarin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Folarin works his way back into a safe position though.
Folarin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Folarin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Folarin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Folarin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Folarin's guard.
Folarin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Folarin is looking for a triangle but Aoki pushes his legs off easily.
Folarin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aoki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Folarin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Folarin blocks nicely.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Folarin has wrist control.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Folarin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Folarin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aoki passes into half guard.
Aoki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aoki stalling away here and it's allowed Folarin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki stands and throws Folarin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folarin is not content to let Aoki control the position.
Aoki with the ground and pound but Folarin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olubowale Folarin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aoki misses with a hook
and Folarin counters with a three punch combo that has Aoki backing up. Aoki nods at Folarin to acknowledge the strikes.
Aoki swings for the body but Folarin moves out of range.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Folarin misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown. Folarin fights it but they end up in guard.
Aoki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aoki wants to pass the guard but Folarin is keeping the position.
Folarin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoki is one step ahead there.
Aoki pushes down on Folarin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folarin is refusing to be controlled, as Aoki sits in half guard.
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Folarin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Folarin looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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.
Aoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aoki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Folarin keeps working.
Aoki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Folarin!
Aoki wants to control the pace but Folarin is squirming around nicely.
Aoki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Folarin hang on?
Aoki landing punches.
Tatsuya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to control here but Folarin has managed to regain half guard.
Aoki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Folarin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Folarin.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Folarin is keeping the position for now.
Folarin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Folarin connects with a couple of short punches.
Folarin preventing the sweep.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
Folarin is working Aoki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Folarin trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Folarin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Folarin won't allow Aoki to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Aoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Folarin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Folarin's guard.
Folarin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Aoki wants to stand and escape but Folarin is having none of it.
Aoki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Folarin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folarin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Folarin is keen to just control but Aoki is a slippery customer.
Folarin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Olubowale Folarin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Folarin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Folarin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Folarin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
Folarin with a lazy takedown attempt
so Aoki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Folarin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.
Aoki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Folarin is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folarin can't keep his opponent in guard - Aoki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aoki is working for an americana but Folarin has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aoki was thinking about the submission.
Folarin 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.
Aoki has gone for a leg lock! Folarin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aoki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Folarin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Folarin wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Folarin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Folarin is aware though and is defending well.
Folarin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Folarin looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Olubowale Folarin.
I think Folarin 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olubowale Folarin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Talib Kweli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omi Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Talib Kweli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omi Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kweli misses.
Kweli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omi Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakurai misses with a left hand
and Kweli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakurai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kweli's half guard.
Kweli wants to get back to full guard.
Sakurai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sakurai wants to pass the guard but Kweli is defending well.
Kweli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sakurai thows a huge punch but Kweli dodges it nicely.
Kweli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kweli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Sakurai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakurai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kweli misses with a wild body shot.
Kweli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
Sakurai throws a combination that misses
and Kweli counters with a nice body shot.
Sakurai misses with the body kick
and Kweli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right hand to the body from Kweli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kweli avoids the damage to the body.
Kweli misses with the head strike.
Kweli breaks the clinch.
Kweli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
A shot to the body from Sakurai misses
and Kweli counters with a one-two to the body.
Talib Kweli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakurai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kweli counters with an outside leg kick.
Kweli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sakurai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kweli is looking to slow Sakurai down with leg kicks.
Sakurai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kweli counters by moving into the clinch.
Kweli tries to circle away but Sakurai has him pinned against the cage.
Sakurai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kweli is defending well for now.
Sakurai lands a knee to the body.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but Kweli blocks with his arms.
Sakurai successfully pulls guard.
Sakurai working a defensive guard but Kweli passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is trying to maintain the position but Kweli is very close to passing his half guard.
Sakurai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakurai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kweli is one step ahead there.
Kweli 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakurai holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakurai working for a triangle but Kweli defends it easily.
Sakurai managing to control the position.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Kweli from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omi Sakurai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses.
Sakurai fails with the takedown.
Kweli stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakurai. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakurai instigates a clinch.
Kweli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kweli is looking to control Sakurai's arms but Sakurai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kweli has his back to the cage.
Kweli avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kweli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kweli takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakurai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Talib Kweli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omi Sakurai.
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kweli misses with a body shot.
Sakurai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kweli pinned against the cage. Kweli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sakurai is breathing heavily.
Kweli tries to keep at a distance but Sakurai has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kweli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kweli.
Kweli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kweli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakurai's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sakurai cracks Kweli with a nice body shot.
Kweli stalls.
Kweli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kweli avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kweli controls his hands.
Sakurai stalls.
Sakurai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kweli digs a right hand underneath Sakurai's ribcage. Sakurai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sakurai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakurai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kweli trying to control the position but instead, Sakurai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kweli into the cage.
Kweli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but Kweli blocks it.
Sakurai taking a breather.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kweli avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakurai.
Kweli digs a right hand into Sakurai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakurai's gas tank.
Sakurai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kweli is struggling to control the position.
Kweli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakurai prevents a body shot from Kweli.
Sakurai tries to pull guard but Kweli won't allow it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sakurai obliges.
Kweli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakurai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kweli lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kweli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakurai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kweli pinned against the cage. Kweli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli thuds a left hand into Sakurai's body.
Omi Sakurai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakurai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kweli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kweli connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kweli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kweli is looking to wear down Sakurai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kweli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but Kweli blocks with his arms.
Kweli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kweli blocks the elbow strike.
Kweli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kweli is looking to clinch.
Sakurai throws a combination that misses
and Kweli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kweli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kweli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakurai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sakurai walks into a straight right hand from Kweli.
Sakurai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kweli counters by moving into the clinch.
Kweli lands a body shot.
Sakurai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kweli up against the cage.
Kweli is working Sakurai over against the cage.
Sakurai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kweli effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kweli for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kweli taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai is looking to control Kweli's arms but Kweli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakurai has his back to the cage.
Sakurai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kwelis head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kweli takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Sakurai fails to land.
Kweli is trying to maintain a safe position but Sakurai gets an underhook and turns Kweli into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Talib Kweli.
Kweli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakurai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kweli digs a good hook to Sakurai's body.
Kweli scores with a shot to the body.
Kweli connects with a single shot there.
Sakurai throws a lazy head kick
and Kweli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sakurai misses
and Kweli counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakurai lands a jab-cross combination.
Kweli is looking to slow Sakurai down with leg kicks.
A cross from Kweli lands.
Kweli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kweli clinches up against the cage.
Kweli is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Kweli.
Kweli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but Kweli blocks with his arms.
Kweli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kweli avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kweli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kweli cracks Sakurai with a nice body shot.
Kweli blocks an uppercut.
Sakurai tries to land a knee to the head but Kweli blocks with his arms.
Sakurai prevents a body shot from Kweli.
Kweli wants to stall.
Sakurai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kweli throws a head punch that misses.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakurai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sakurai looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sakurai prevents a body shot from Kweli.
Kweli slowing the pace effectively.
Kweli misses with a body punch.
Sakurai prevents a body shot from Kweli.
Sakurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakurai throws a sloppy head kick
and Kweli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakurai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kweli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kweli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakurai misses with the body kick
and Kweli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kweli moves in looking to clinch but Sakurai pushes him off.
Kweli tries to clinch but Sakurai is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sakurai.
Kweli scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sakurai throws a sloppy head kick
and Kweli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakurai wants to stall.
Kweli struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakurai controls his hands.
Sakurai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kweli up against the cage.
Kweli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakurai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kweli's elbow.
Kweli blocks the elbow strike.
Kweli stops a takedown attempt from Sakurai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Kweli.
Kweli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakurai or not.
A frustrated look appears on Kweli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakurai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kweli avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakurai.
Sakurai looking to stall.
Kweli manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakurai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sakurai looks to throw a body kick
and Kweli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Talib Kweli is winning the standup battle so far.
Kweli tries to clinch but Sakurai is having none of it.
Kweli lands an overhand right.
Sakurai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kweli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sakurai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakurai misses with an uppercut
and Kweli counters with an inside leg kick.
Kweli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kweli.
Sakurai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kweli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kweli lands with a good body shot.
Sakurai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Kweli. That snapped Sakurai's head back.
Kweli tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Kweli.
Kweli cracks a nice hook into Sakurai's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kweli.
Kweli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Kweli.
Sakurai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kweli.
Kweli throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kweli lands with a shot to the body.
Sakurai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sakurai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kweli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakurai's head backwards.
Kweli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakurai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kweli.
The crowd cheers as Kweli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakurai doesn't seem phased though.
Sakurai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kweli's hands.
Sakurai misses with a shot to the body
and Kweli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakurai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kweli is looking to control Sakurai's arms but Sakurai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kweli has his back to the cage.
Sakurai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kweli wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli taking a breather.
Kweli is leaning against Sakurai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kweli is trying to stall.
Sakurai prevents a body shot from Kweli.
Kweli trying to stall but Sakurai improves his position.
Sakurai looking to stall.
Kweli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kweli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sakurai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kweli avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Talib Kweli had his way with Omi Sakurai in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sakurai misses with a double jab
and Kweli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kweli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakurai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kweli counters with a left to the body.
Kweli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakurai moves into range and clinches up with Kweli.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kweli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kweli avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sakurai is pushing Kweli up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kweli cracks Sakurai with a nice body shot.
Sakurai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kweli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kweli effectively controlling the action here.
Sakurai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kweli avoids the damage to the body.
Sakurai misses with an elbow over the top.
Kweli tries to throw a body punch but Sakurai avoids it by throwing Kweli back against the cage.
Kweli blocking some punches.
Sakurai is trying to maintain a safe position but Kweli gets an underhook and turns Sakurai into the cage.
Kweli lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Sakurai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kweli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick by Sakurai misses
and Kweli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kweli lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakurai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakurai swings widly with a right hand
and Kweli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kweli throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kweli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kweli throws a head kick that Sakurai semi-blocks.
Kweli misses with a jab to the body
and Sakurai counters with a nice body shot.
Kweli lands with a shot to the body.
Kweli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakurai.
Kweli jabs Sakurai right on the nose. Sakurai blinks but takes it well.
Kweli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakurai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kweli tries to clinch but Sakurai is having none of it.
Omi Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kweli misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kweli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakurai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kweli counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kweli lands a jab to Sakurai's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kweli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kweli scores with a nice right hand.
Sakurai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kweli connects with a jab.
Kweli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kweli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakurai moves away.
Sakurai avoids the body shot from Kweli.
Talib Kweli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kweli throws a sloppy head kick and Sakurai moves out of range easily.
Sakurai cracks Kweli with a good jab.
Sakurai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kweli's waist but Kweli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakurai off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kweli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sakurai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kweli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Kweli is predictable there
and Sakurai counters with a series of strikes. Kweli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sakurai throws a lazy uppercut
and Kweli counters with a left to the body.
Kweli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakurai manages to avoid it.
Sakurai darts in and clinches Kweli up against the cage.
Talib Kweli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kweli leaning against his opponent.
Kweli avoiding damage as Sakurai throws knees to the body.
Sakurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sakurai looking to slow down the pace here.
Sakurai trying to land knees to the body.
Sakurai letting Kweli take a breather here.
Sakurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talib Kweli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kweli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talib Kweli!
Talib Kweli retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Montillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Blind by Korn blaring out of the sound system. Chung Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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250 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chung Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Montillo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montillo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Montillo prevents Lee from standing back up.
Montillo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Montillo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montillo.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montillo.
Lee is trying to stand.
Montillo throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee is staying active underneath Montillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Montillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montillo thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Montillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee pushes Montillo off looking to stand but Montillo dives back in and keeps control.
Montillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Montillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Montillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Montillo prevents Lee from standing back up.
Montillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Montillo is controlling him
Montillo is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montillo wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Montillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Montillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Montillo.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Montillo.
Montillo drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Montillo working Lee over with strikes.
Montillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Montillo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Montillo there.
Montillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lee kicks off Montillo and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montillo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montillo throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Montillo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Montillo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Montillo is looking to land body kicks.
Montillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Montillo takes one to the chin there.
Montillo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters by clinching up.
Chung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Montillo.
Lee lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montillo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montillo is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Montillo prevents a body shot from Lee.
Montillo blocks a body shot from Lee.
Montillo prevents a body shot from Lee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Montillo blocks a body shot from Lee.
Montillo prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Montillo blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee pushes Montillo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Montillo is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Montillo looks gassed!
Montillo blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Montillo's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montillo blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Montillo avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee pushes Montillo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montillo prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries a body shot but Montillo blocks it.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Montillo controls the action.
Montillo blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Montillo controls the action.
Lee misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chung Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee blocks a head kick by Montillo.
Montillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Montillo misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Montillo backing up. Montillo nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee throws a jab when Montillo was well out of range.
Montillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montillo manages to avoid it.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Montillo pushes him off.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Montillo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee is in trouble now - Montillo has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee bucks Montillo off and manages to get back to his feet!
Montillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Montillo shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Montillo is breathing heavily.
Montillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Montillo somewhat.
Chung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Montillo.
Montillo scores a takedown into full mount!
Lee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Montillo working Lee over with strikes here.
Lee is trying to stand.
Montillo with the ground and pound from mount.
Montillo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to stand.
Montillo unloading with bombs!
Montillo looking for a guillotine from mount but Lee is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Montillo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Montillo landing punches.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Montillo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montillo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Montillo with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jean Montillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
A nice elbow there by Montillo.
Montillo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Montillo lands a nice shot to the head.
Montillo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Lee really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Montillo wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Montillo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Montillo's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montillo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Montillo's body position as best he can.
Montillo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Montillo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snatches O Coolahand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feyd Rautha Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Snatches O Coolahand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Coolahand misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Coolahand lands a nice shot to the body.
O Coolahand thows a leg kick but Harkonnen checks it
and Harkonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Harkonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Coolahand.
O Coolahand throws a lazy right hand but Harkonnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Coolahand throws a right hand that misses
and Harkonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harkonnen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Coolahand throws a right hand that misses
and Harkonnen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
O Coolahand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harkonnen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Coolahand misses with a left hand
and Harkonnen counters with a big head kick but O Coolahand shrugs it off.
Harkonnen throws a hook but O Coolahand blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Harkonnen as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Coolahand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
O Coolahand is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Harkonnen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No joy there for O Coolahand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harkonnen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
O Coolahand misses with an uppercut
and Harkonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Coolahand misses with a hook
and Harkonnen counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harkonnen.
A shot to the body from O Coolahand misses
and Harkonnen counters with a nice uppercut.
O Coolahand looks to land a combination but Harkonnen avoids it well.
Harkonnen lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Coolahand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Coolahand is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen throws a head kick but O Coolahand moves out of range.
O Coolahand takes a head kick and keeps coming.
O Coolahand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Coolahand there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Coolahand is rocked!
A low kick from O Coolahand misses
and Harkonnen counters with a flying knee that drops O Coolahand! Harkonnen dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen is the new featherweight champion!
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