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SMMA 44 - Jackson v Shiki II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Recoome Likum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Clayton (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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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Recoome Likum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Clayton!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clayton wants it to stay on the feet.
Clayton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrew Clayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clayton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Likum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clayton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Likum.
Likum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clayton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clayton controls the position for a moment.
Clayton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Likum trying to control the action but Clayton is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likum misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Likum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Likum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clayton keeps working.
Clayton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Likum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clayton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clayton gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is looking to improve his position but Likum isn't that keen on the idea.
Clayton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Clayton wants to control but Likum is having none of it.
Clayton is working to get back to half guard.
Clayton has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Likum trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Likum looking to break Clayton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clayton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Likum will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clayton breaks Likum's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Likum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clayton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Likum controls Clayton momentarily but Clayton frees himself.
Clayton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clayton trying to move into half guard but instead Likum has managed to sweep!
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Likum from controlling successfully.
Clayton wants to improve his position but instead Likum has moved into half guard.
Likum is trying to work for a kimura but Clayton is defending well.
Likum is trying to work for a kimura but Clayton is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton wants to get back to full guard.
Likum decides to stand and escape the position.
Likum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Likum lands a nice looking body kick.
Clayton looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Likum takes a swing at Clayton's ribcage but misses.
Likum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clayton swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Recoome Likum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Likum connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Likum tries to clinch but Clayton is having none of it.
Likum lands a head kick. Clayton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Andrew Clayton has been cut.
Clayton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Likum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Recoome Likum dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Likum changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clayton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Likum is looking to take a break and control but Clayton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Likum works to advance to full mount. Clayton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Likum wants to control the pace but Clayton is squirming around nicely.
Likum working for a guillotine from mount but Clayton is in no mood to give up.
Likum throws some wild stikes that Clayton manages to avoid easily.
Clayton tries to control the position but Likum now has his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Likum trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayton trying to control the hands but Likum won't let him.
Likum struggling to land strikes to the head as Clayton covers up.
Clayton wants to get back to his feet.
Clayton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Likum here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Likum looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Likum throwing strikes here but Clayton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clayton is working to get back to half guard.
Likum manages to capitalize on a mistake by Clayton to take his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton trying to control the hands but Likum won't let him.
Clayton is in bad spot here.
Likum tries to get the hooks in deep but Clayton pushed the leg off.
Clayton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Likum's arms.
Likum lands strikes to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Likum has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Clayton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayton fending off the submission attempt from Likum.
Clayton is trying to get back to his feet but Likum has full control of the position and if anything, Clayton has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Clayton wants to escape the position.
Clayton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Clayton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Likum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Likum is looking to control Clayton but Clayton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Likum is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Likum has the hooks in. Clayton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clayton looking very determined here, making life difficult for Likum.
Clayton manages to stand up with Likum still on his back. Eventually Likum drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Recoome Likum dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Likum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clayton to the mat! Clayton manages to get full guard.
Likum stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clayton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clayton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Likum gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Clayton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Likum tries to clinch but Clayton moves out of range.
Clayton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clayton shoots and misses
and Likum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clayton misses with a looping right.
Clayton blocks a head kick by Likum.
Likum misses with the combination.
Clayton shoots in looking for a takedown. Likum tries to sprawl out of it but Clayton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Likum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clayton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likum fails with the takedown.
Likum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clayton's waist but Clayton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Likum off to one side.
Clayton throws a lazy uppercut
and Likum counters with a single leg into guard. Clayton didn't expect that.
Clayton pushes Likum off and gets back to his feet.
Likum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Recoome Likum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Likum slips under a jab from Clayton.
Nice defenses there by Likum.
Likum shoots in but Clayton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Likum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clayton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clayton lands in his opponent's guard.
Recoome Likum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clayton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Likum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clayton is controlling him.
Likum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clayton is pressing down on Likum's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clayton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Likum trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likum preventing the sweep.
Likum wants to pass the guard but Clayton is keeping the position.
Clayton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Likum gets to his feet - Clayton follows without any prompting.
Clayton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
No luck for Likum with that takedown attempt.
Clayton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Likum to the ground. Clayton is now in Likum's guard.
Clayton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Likum working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clayton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Likum's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clayton thows a big elbow that misses.
Clayton wants to pass the guard but Likum is keeping the position.
Clayton throws and elbow that misses. Likum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clayton's guard. Nice move by Likum!
Clayton is trying to keep Likum in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Likum wants to control from the top but Clayton keeps moving.
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 Recoome Likum.
Well Likum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Recoome Likum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ador King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Wilkon (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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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ador King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Wilkon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Wilkon.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilkon tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilkon to the ground. Wilkon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkon.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilkon tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkon is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Wilkon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ador King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to clinch up.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilkon avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilkon clinches.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilkon smiles and moves away.
Wilkon dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Wilkon's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King looks for a takedown but Wilkon sprawls well.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilkon's head.
Wilkon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkon scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkon lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries to hold on but Wilkon pushes him away.
King is trying to stand.
Wilkon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King can't escape the position.
King tries to hold on but Wilkon pushes him away.
Wilkon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilkon raining down shots from the mount!
King'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King can't escape the position.
Wilkon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Wilkon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
King is working hard here to advance position.
Wilkon cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
King is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilkon avoids the attempt from King to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
Wilkon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilkon avoids the attempt from King to control.
King is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wilkon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilkon content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Wilkon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilkon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King tries to clinch
and Wilkon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilkon.
King keeping moving, preventing Wilkon from controlling successfully.
Wilkon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
King keeping hold of Wilkon's head, controlling as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkon.
Wilkon throwing shots but King is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkon wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King tries to kick Wilkon off but Wilkon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King has hold of Wilkon's hands but Wilkon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wilkon tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilkon lands a nice short elbow.
Wilkon is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilkon thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
King is looking for a sweep. Wilkon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkon is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wilkon stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilkon misses with a takedown
and King counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wilkon is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilkon tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries for a takedown but Wilkon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilkon tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkon dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Wilkon's head and hops out.
Wilkon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ador King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilkon swivels and escapes.
Wilkon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Andre Wilkon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkon circles away.
King tries to clinch up.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilkon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Wilkon moves out of range.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilkon pinned against the cage. Wilkon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilkon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Wilkon down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horrible takedown by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilkon which made him look bad.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Wilkon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilkon throws a half hearted mid kick.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilkon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilkon sprawls well. Wilkon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Wilkon.
King is looking to clinch.
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilkon is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilkon avoid being mounted?
King thows a huge punch but Wilkon dodges it nicely.
King is trying to control. Wilkon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkon gets full guard.
Wilkon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and King is now in half guard.
King is looking to take a break and control but Wilkon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wilkon!
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wilkon is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
King scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wilkon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wilkon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilkon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King wants to finish this one by submission but Wilkon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilkon hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King blocks Wilkon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wilkon tries to hold on but King postures up.
Wilkon is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
Wilkon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
King is trying to stick to Wilkon's back but Wilkon is turning into King. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in King's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wilkon.
King has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilkon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King is working for takedown but Wilkon is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ador King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wilkon wants to break free but King has control.
King decides to pull guard.
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King working a defensive guard but Wilkon manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkon is putting a hurting on King here, landing some big shots from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King wants to control but Wilkon postures up.
Ador King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Wilkon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilkon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ador King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilkon 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 Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Wilkon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kongo Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Hextole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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165 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kongo Bongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald Hextole!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hextole tries to clinch there but Bongo circles away.
Hextole tries to keep at a distance but Bongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bongo tries for a takedown but Hextole manages to get underhooks.
Bongo wants to stall.
Hextole drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hextole blocks the elbow strike.
Bongo stalling in the clinch but Hextole improves position.
Bongo has a couple of punches blocked by Hextole.
Bongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hextole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Bongo does no damage.
Hextole is looking to clinch but Bongo is avoiding it.
Bongo moves into the clinch.
Hextole successfully pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hextole uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hextole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bongo misses with a low kick.
Bongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bongo has had enough of the clinch but Hextole keeps him there for the moment.
Bongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hextole won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hextole smiles and moves away.
Bongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Hextole.
Hextole tries to close the distance and clinch but Bongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hextole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hextole as Bongo tries to tie him up.
Hextole gets control of Bongo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hextole will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hextole wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongo wants to control from the top but Hextole keeps moving.
Bongo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hextole has control of Bongo's left arm, preventing Bongo from doing any damage.
Hextole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronald Hextole hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bongo misses the shot to the body.
Bongo clinches with his opponent.
Bongo tries to break free but Hextole pushes him back against the cage.
Bongo working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bongo tries to circle away but Hextole has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongo misses with a knee strike.
Hextole blocks an uppercut.
Hextole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hextole is keeping busy.
Hextole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hextole avoids the elbow strike from Bongo, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bongo trying to control the position but instead, Hextole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bongo into the cage.
Hextole has Bongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kongo Bongo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hextole is looking to clinch but Bongo is avoiding it.
Bongo has Hextole up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bongo.
Bongo tries to circle away but Hextole has him pinned against the cage.
Bongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bongo wants to stall.
Bongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Hextole has double underhooks.
Bongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hextole has Bongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hextole managing to block the knees to the body from Bongo.
Bongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hextole avoids the elbow strike from Bongo, against the cage.
Bongo throws an elbow that misses.
Hextole blocks an elbow strike from Bongo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hextole as Bongo tries to tie him up.
Hextole works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hextole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hextole passes Bongo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hextole stands up and beckons Bongo to join him on the feet.
Bongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hextole wants to clinch up but Bongo keeps it at a distance.
Bongo clinches up with Hextole and pushes him back against the cage.
Hextole has Bongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hextole blocks an elbow strike from Bongo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hextole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bongo tries to pull guard but Hextole holds him up against the cage and eventually Bongo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kongo Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hextole wants a takedown but no success here.
Bongo is trying to break the clinch but Hextole is controlling him.
Bongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hextole pulls Bongo into guard.
Hextole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hextole manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hextole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bongo pushes Hextole up against the cage in a clinch.
Bongo trying to land knees to the body.
Hextole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bongo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hextole misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hextole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bongo clinches with his opponent.
Hextole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bongo smiles and moves away.
Hextole walks into a left hand.
Bongo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hextole breaks from the clinch.
Bongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hextole is fending him off so far but Bongo persists. Nope, Hextole circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongo rushes Hextole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hextole just stands there and leans against the cage.
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 Kongo Bongo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hextole circles away.
Hextole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hextole tries to clinch but Bongo moves out of range.
Kongo Bongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hextole doesn't manage to clinch there - Bongo circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hextole.
Bongo drives through and clinches with Hextole against the cage.
Hextole takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hextole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hextole blocks it with crossed arms.
Hextole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hextole on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hextole breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hextole tries to keep at a distance but Bongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hextole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hextole prevents Bongo from breaking the clinch.
Hextole stalling against the cage.
Bongo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hextole.
Hextole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hextole tries to clinch there but Bongo circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongo clinches.
Bongo jumps guard but Hextole stands there with Bongo around his waist. Bongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hextole has clasped his hands together around Bongo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hextole decides to stand back up.
Bongo shoots for a takedown but Hextole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kongo Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hextole moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Hextole misses.
Hextole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bongo moves away.
Bongo drives through and clinches with Hextole against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hextole avoiding damage as Bongo throws knees to the body.
Bongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hextole manages to break the clinch.
Bongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Hextole tries to clinch there but Bongo circles away.
Bongo darts in and clinches Hextole up against the cage.
Bongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bongo has a couple of punches blocked by Hextole.
Bongo misses with an elbow strike.
Bongo gets underhooks to prevent Hextole's takedown attempt.
Bongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hextole effectively controlling the action here.
Hextole lands an elbow that stopped Bongo in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Bongo to work.
Bongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ronald Hextole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hextole jumps guard.
Hextole looking for a sweep. Not yet Hextole, not yet.
Hextole pushes Bongo off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bongo has managed to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronald Hextole.
I think Bongo 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kongo Bongo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beugina Unki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Beugina Unki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Beugina Unki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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144 lbs
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21
140 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beugina Unki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCroix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unki.
LaCroix gets a double leg takedown into Unki's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
LaCroix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaCroix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Unki is proving hard to escape from.
Unki has LaCroix pulled in close to control his posture.
Unki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LaCroix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LaCroix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LaCroix has managed to get both his arms back between Unki's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Unki is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Unki working some strikes from top position.
Unki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Unki thows a big elbow that misses.
Unki controlling from the top position.
LaCroix wants to stand up but Unki is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Unki pushing down on LaCroix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Unki controlling the action here.
Unki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Unki uses his free foot to push down on LaCroix's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for LaCroix.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish LaCroix?
Unki raining down shots from the mount!
Unki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
LaCroix is wriggling around trying to escape.
Unki is landing with some decent strikes but LaCroix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
LaCroix is bucking up trying to escape but Unki cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Unki lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unki landing strikes from the mount and LaCroix is in trouble!
LaCroix is rocked!
Unki cracks LaCroix with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beugina Unki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julle Bulle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanamichi Sakuragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Bulle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanamichi Sakuragi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuragi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sakuragi keeping full guard, as Bulle tries to pass.
Bulle controlling from the top position.
Sakuragi keeping moving, preventing Bulle from controlling successfully.
Bulle takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulle trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuragi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Julle Bulle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bulle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakuragi defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulle misses with a takedown attempt
and Sakuragi counters with a single leg into guard. Bulle didn't expect that.
Sakuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakuragi works over Bulle with some ground and pound from guard.
Bulle is pulling down on Sakuragi's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakuragi, at least for the moment.
Sakuragi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakuragi postures up in Bulle's guard and throws a big left but Bulle blocks it.
Sakuragi trying to control but Bulle is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hanamichi Sakuragi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sakuragi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bulle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuragi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bulle defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Sakuragi. No joy for Bulle on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julle Bulle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulle connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sakuragi tries to clinch there but Bulle circles away.
Bulle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sakuragi wants to control but Bulle passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Sakuragi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bulle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sakuragi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuragi is trying to break free.
Bulle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sakuragi is defending well though. Bulle let's go of the attempt for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bulle has got one arm under Sakuragi's chin. This could be trouble... Sakuragi trying to control the other hand but Bulle gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Sakuragi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julle Bulle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedorov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8kANB2XBYU&feature=related. 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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180 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandr Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brady is fending him off so far but Fedorov persists. Nope, Brady circles away and we're back to standing.
Brady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brady has his foot on Fedorov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fedorov works his way back into a safe position though.
Fedorov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brady to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fedorov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brady pulls down on the head and he's put Fedorov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Liam Brady!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amos Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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290 lbs
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265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Amos Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelio wants to clinch
and Black counters with a takedown into side control.
Black throwing strikes but Aurelio manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aurelio tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Aurelio working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio wants to stand but Black has his arm trapped.
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.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
We're going to have a standup here because Amos Black wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aurelio lands a big head kick that sends Black tumbling to the mat! Aurelio takes a step backwards and waves Black back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Amos Black has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black gets tackled into the cage by Aurelio. Aurelio maintains the clinch.
Black has Aurelio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aurelio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aurelio can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio gets underhooks to prevent Black's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aurelio.
Aurelio is working Black over against the cage.
Black is breathing heavily.
Aurelio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aurelio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aurelio prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amos Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aurelio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aurelio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Amos Black's cut is getting worse.
Aurelio lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Black to his knees! Aurelio keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Aurelio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Koyasako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Torres has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fernando Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Koyasako!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koyasako looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Koyasako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Koyasako throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Koyasako does it's job there.
Koyasako takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Tommy Koyasako has been cut.
Koyasako shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Torres avoids the head kick by Koyasako.
Torres swings for the body but Koyasako moves out of range.
Torres misses with a double jab
enabling Koyasako to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koyasako counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres misses with the combination.
Torres scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyasako tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koyasako throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Fernando Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koyasako lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koyasako throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Koyasako scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koyasako avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Koyasako misses its intended target.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koyasako.
Torres swinging wildly here.
Torres misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a two punch combination.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koyasako has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
Tommy Koyasako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koyasako.
Fernando Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Koyasako.
Torres displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torres lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Koyasako is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands an uppercut, right on the button! Koyasako tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Torres!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Osada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrew Hahar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenichi Osada!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hahar shoots in and drives through. Osada sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Osada as Hahar shoots in.
Hahar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osada moves away.
Osada throws a series of punches but Hahar moves out of range.
Hahar lands a jab to the nose.
Hahar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osada.
Hahar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Osada. Osada obviously looking to wear him down.
Hahar looks for a takedown but Osada sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Hahar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hahar fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Osada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osada leaves Hahar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hahar blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Osada.
It looks like Andrew Hahar has been cut.
Hahar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osada was well out of range. Poor timing from Hahar.
Hahar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Osada can pounce on him.
Hahar doesn't manage to clinch there - Osada circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osada scores with a nice body kick.
Osada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hahar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenichi Osada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Hahar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hahar misses with the combination.
Osada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Osada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hahar if he has to take too many more of those.
Osada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hahar is breathing heavily.
Hahar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hahar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Osada.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hahar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Osada.
Osada thumps Hahar with a low kick.
Osada lands a lovely overhand right.
Osada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hahar looks up at the clock. Bad move! Osada lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hahar. Osada pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Osada!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colonel Shikishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colonel Shikishima struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Donnie Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colonel Shikishima!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson dives in and grabs Shikishima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shikishima pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Shikishima cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shikishima - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shikishima. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shikishima throws a body kick that misses.
Shikishima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shikishima throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Shikishima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shikishima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shikishima delivers a nice body kick.
Shikishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shikishima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shikishima on his heels. He'll look to pass Shikishima's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shikishima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Shikishima won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikishima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shikishima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shikishima is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Shikishima throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Shikishima defends easily.
Shikishima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shikishima in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shikishima decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Shikishima throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shikishima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Shikishima circles away and keeps his distance.
Shikishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shikishima.
Shikishima connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Shikishima misses with a low kick.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shikishima tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shikishima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Shikishima's head back.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Shikishima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shikishima throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shikishima circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shikishima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Shikishima tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shikishima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shikishima misses with a head kick.
Shikishima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shikishima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikishima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shikishima thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shikishima lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shikishima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Shikishima settles back down.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson dives in and grabs Shikishima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shikishima pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Shikishima thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Shikishima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shikishima.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shikishima.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Shikishima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Shikishima misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Shikishima stuffs the takedown.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Shikishima circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Shikishima.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shikishima can pounce on him.
Donnie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Shikishima avoids it well.
Shikishima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shikishima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shikishima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shikishima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colonel Shikishima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colonel Shikishima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shikishima lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikishima throws a head kick that misses.
Shikishima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shikishima scores with a leg kick.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shikishima. That one must have hurt.
Shikishima cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Shikishima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shikishima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shikishima throws a nice head kick!
Shikishima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shikishima lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shikishima, right into the meat.
Shikishima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Shikishima is avoiding it.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shikishima connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shikishima.
Shikishima delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Shikishima slips the punch.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shikishima throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Shikishima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shikishima circles away.
Shikishima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Shikishima.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shikishima ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Shikishima.
Colonel Shikishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikishima misses with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson shoots in but Shikishima avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Shikishima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shikishima clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Shikishima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shikishima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shikishima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Shikishima moves out of range.
Shikishima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shikishima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Shikishima.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shikishima tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Shikishima misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shikishima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shikishima throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Shikishima goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch but Shikishima moves out of range.
Shikishima tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shikishima circles away.
Shikishima throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Shikishima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shikishima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Shikishima avoids nicely.
Shikishima rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shikishima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Shikishima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Nice body kick from Shikishima.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Shikishima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Shikishima lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shikishima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shikishima is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson checks a low kick from Shikishima.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Shikishima is avoiding it.
Shikishima wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shikishima cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shikishima!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Shikishima shows good takedown defense.
Shikishima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shikishima swivels and escapes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shikishima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Shikishima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Shikishima lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Shikishima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shikishima.
Shikishima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Shikishima.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Shikishima slips the punch.
Shikishima forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikishima breaks from the clinch.
Shikishima throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shikishima eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Shikishima keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shikishima throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shikishima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Shikishima really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shikishima leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shikishima on his heels. He'll look to pass Shikishima's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shikishima can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson prevents Shikishima from getting back to his feet.
Shikishima looking for a sweep. Not yet Shikishima, not yet.
Shikishima keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Shikishima wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Shikishima is keeping the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson pushing down on Shikishima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shikishima!
Shikishima is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Shikishima tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson moves to back control.
Jackson is trying to stick to Shikishima's back but Shikishima is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Shikishima.
Jackson working for a triangle but Shikishima defends it easily.
Jackson is working an open guard so Shikishima takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson checks a low kick from Shikishima.
Shikishima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shikishima throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Shikishima misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Shikishima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shikishima scores with a nice body kick.
Shikishima is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Shikishima.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikishima is just out of range.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Shikishima against the cage.
Shikishima throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shikishima pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shikishima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shikishima misses with a head kick.
Shikishima stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shikishima throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Shikishima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Shikishima avoids it well.
Shikishima scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Shikishima's head back.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Shikishima keeps it at a distance.
Shikishima closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shikishima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson can't get the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shikishima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Shikishima keeps it at a distance.
Shikishima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shikishima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Colonel Shikishima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shikishima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shikishima defends it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shikishima.
Shikishima connects with a high kick.
Shikishima drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shikishima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shikishima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shikishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikishima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Shikishima is avoiding it.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Shikishima keeps it at a distance.
Shikishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shikishima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Shikishima shows good takedown defense.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Shikishima is having none of it.
Shikishima is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson stops Shikishima from getting back to his feet.
Donnie Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colonel Shikishima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikishima wants to sweep but Jackson has passed to side control!
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shikishima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shikishima manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shikishima has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shikishima.
Shikishima lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shikishima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Shikishima thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Shikishima lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson wants to clinch.
Shikishima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shikishima.
Both fighters circling a little - Shikishima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Shikishima.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Shikishima pushes him off.
Shikishima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shikishima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Shikishima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Shikishima thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Shikishima misses with a body kick.
Shikishima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shikishima moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shikishima.
Shikishima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikishima lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jackson takes a step back to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colonel Shikishima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shikishima 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colonel Shikishima!
Colonel Shikishima is the new lightweight champion!
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