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Pride 10: Greater Danger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kawaji Yokohiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeung Sze (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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165 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kawaji Yokohiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yeung Sze!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yokohiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sze has an Americana. Yokohiro didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sze is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sze hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Yeung Sze!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deniska Burlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Testing Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deniska Burlaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Testing Player!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burlaka misses with a two punch combination.
Player looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Player postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burlaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Player is controlling him.
Burlaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Player on the ground.
Burlaka has his feet on Player's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Burlaka. Those never looked like landing.
Player shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Burlaka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Burlaka's face as Player controls the position.
Player 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.
Player misses with the ground and pound.
Player content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player trying to control the position but Burlaka is working away.
Player has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Player lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Player lands an elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Player is working Burlaka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Player wants to control for a moment but Burlaka uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Player 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to work for an arm triangle but Burlaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Player wants to work for an arm triangle but Burlaka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burlaka is refusing to be controlled, as Player sits in half guard.
Burlaka tries to kick Player off but Player keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Player is nestled in close to Burlaka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Player not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burlaka wants to get back to his feet.
Player is looking to stall here but Burlaka recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player passes into half guard.
Burlaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burlaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burlaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Player takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Player scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Player throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Player seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burlaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burlaka kicks off Player and gets to his feet.
Burlaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burlaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Player changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burlaka's guard.
Player lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Player wants to control from the top but Burlaka keeps moving.
Player distracts Burlaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Player with a nice head shot there.
Player in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burlaka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Player controls the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Let's hope that Player has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Player postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Testing Player dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Burlaka tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Burlaka.
Player closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Player in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Burlaka is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Testing Player!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Joe Joe jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Giles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Joe jr's entrance music is Moyuru (Sprouting). A fine choice. Joey Joe Joe jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple 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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Joe Joe jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John Giles!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giles throws a low kick but Joe Joe jr moves out of range easily.
Joe Joe jr takes one to the chin there.
Joey Joe Joe jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe Joe jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Giles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Giles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe Joe jr manages to avoid it.
Giles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joe Joe jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Giles is in Joe Joe jr's guard.
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.
Joe Joe jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giles.
Giles stands up and waves to Joe Joe jr to follow him.
Giles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Giles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles wants to pass to mount but Joe Joe jr is defending the position.
Giles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giles throwing shots but Joe Joe jr is blocking nicely.
Giles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giles wants to control but Joe Joe jr is keeping him busy.
Giles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Giles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe Joe jr taking some punishment here, with Giles in his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Giles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Giles trying to pass the guard but Joe Joe jr defending well.
Giles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Giles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joe Joe jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Giles 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joe Joe jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Giles connects with a nice short shot to Joe Joe jr's temple.
Joe Joe jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe Joe jr tries to get out of the position.
Giles thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Joe Joe jr to regain full guard.
Giles thows a big elbow that misses.
Joe Joe jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Giles throwing strikes but missing.
Joe Joe jr keeping moving, preventing Giles from controlling successfully.
Joe Joe jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Giles on the ground.
Giles advances to half guard.
Giles passes to full mount!
Giles wants to control the pace but Joe Joe jr is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe Joe jr is looking to improve his position but Giles isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Giles connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giles tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Giles is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joe Joe jr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joe Joe jr!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Giles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Giles throws a push kick but Joe Joe jr slaps the foot to one side.
Giles forces Joe Joe jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Giles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joe Joe jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Giles misses with an elbow strike.
Giles looking for a takedown.
Giles breaks from the clinch.
Giles misses with a two punch combination.
Giles shoots in and drives through. Joe Joe jr sprawls well.
Joey Joe Joe jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Giles.
Giles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joe Joe jr's head.
Joe Joe jr is rocked!
Joe Joe jr tries to clinch
and Giles counters with a right hand from hell and Joe Joe jr is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Giles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armando Chimal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LAS GOLONDRINAS! mexican way to say FAREWELL Is retirement fight for Chimal. This should be a great matchup!
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164 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Armando Chimal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huey Newton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimal tries a head kick but it misses.
Chimal clinches up against the ropes.
Newton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chimal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chimal tries to break free but Newton pushes him back against the ropes.
Newton missing with knees to the body.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Chimal tries to land knees in the clinch but Newton avoids the damage to the body.
Newton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newton scores with a knee to the head.
Newton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chimal lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chimal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Newton's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chimalis looking to pass into half guard but Newton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Newton is in guard.
Chimal is trying to control the position but Newton postures up.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimal wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton controlling from the top position.
Chimal wants to stand but Newton is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Huey Newton.
Newton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chimal darts in and clinches Newton up against the ropes.
Newton dodges an elbow strike from Chimal.
Chimal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Newton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimal trying to land knees to the body.
Chimal pulls guard successfully.
Chimal wants to stand up but Newton is controlling him.
Chimal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chimal wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Chimal is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chimal wants to get back to his feet but Newton passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton passes into side control, despite Chimal's attempt to control the position.
Chimal struggling a bit here.
Chimal gets back to half guard.
Chimal is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chimal avoid being mounted?
Chimal wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chimal is trying to stand back up but Newton is controlling him
Chimal tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Chimal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Newton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chimal stalling in the clinch.
Newton is pushing Chimal up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Newton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chimal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newton.
Newton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newton lands a knee to the body.
Chimal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Newton blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newton tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimal avoids the damage to the body.
Newton lands a good knee to the midsection. Chimal won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton lands a nice shot to the body.
Newton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Newton stalling the fight.
Huey Newton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Newton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Newton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newton has Chimal pushed against the ropes.
Newton taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Huey Newton.
Chimal has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
Newton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chimal is defending well for now.
Chimal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to land knees in the clinch but Chimal avoids the damage to the body.
Newton leaning against his opponent.
Newton presses Chimal against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chimal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newton is defending well for now.
Newton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chimal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chimal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chimal.
Newton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chimals head.
Newton is trying to maintain a safe position but Chimal gets an underhook and turns Newton into the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Newton.
Newton lands a nice knee to the body.
Come on Chimal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Newton to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Newton.
Newton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Newton blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Newton.
Nice body punch from Newton.
A body shot lands from Newton.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Newton obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huey Newton 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!
Newton connects with an inside leg kick.
Chimal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Newton. Newton obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chimal.
Nice uppercut there from Newton.
Chimal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chimal scrambles back to his feet.
Newton closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton lands a knee to the head.
Newton is pressed up against the ropes. Chimal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Newton down to the mat. Newton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Newton.
Newton clinches up with Chimal and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chimal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Newton obliges.
Newton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Newton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chimal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton lands the left hand.
Newton lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chimal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chimal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chimal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chimal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Newton.
Newton works the jab nicely.
Chimal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Newton is fending him off so far but Chimal persists. Nope, Newton circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Chimal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton scores with a nice head shot.
Newton catches Chimal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Newton darts in and clinches Chimal up against the ropes.
Newton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Newton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Newton just leaning against Chimal, taking a breather.
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chimal.
Newton is pushing Chimal up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimal looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chimal as Newton tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Huey Newton.
Chimal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chimal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Newton's waist but Newton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimal off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Newton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Chimal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huey Newton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Newton 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huey Newton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry HooHar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Eder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry HooHar is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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179 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
5 - 10 - 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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Eder!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from HooHar.
The fighters circling - HooHar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
HooHar misses with a two punch combination.
HooHar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
HooHar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eder was well out of range. Poor timing from HooHar.
Eder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eder looks for a takedown but HooHar sprawls well.
Eder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
HooHar throws a right and a left that both miss.
HooHar throws a push kick but Eder slaps the foot to one side.
HooHar misses with a wild body shot.
HooHar shoots in but no luck this time.
HooHar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
HooHar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HooHar thows a leg kick but Eder checks it
and Eder counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
HooHar is breathing heavily.
Eder stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry HooHar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HooHar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
HooHar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eder works HooHar's body with a nice hook.
Eder lands a nice shot to the body.
HooHar throws a lazy right hand but Eder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eder connects with a right hand. HooHar shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
HooHar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eder can pounce on him.
Eder drops HooHar with a nice combination! Eder dives into HooHar's guard, looking to finish!
HooHar is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Eder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HooHar is keeping the position for now.
Eder wants to control from the top but HooHar keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
HooHar 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.
Eder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Eder won't allow HooHar to sweep him here.
Eder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HooHar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eder throws a big right hand that misses.
Eder trying to control but HooHar is working from the bottom.
Eder controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
HooHar misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HooHar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
HooHar throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kyle Eder has been cut.
Eder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
HooHar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eder is fending him off so far but HooHar persists. Nope, Eder circles away and we're back to standing.
HooHar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eder is out of range and HooHar settles back down.
Eder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HooHar manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HooHar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HooHar shoots in looking for a takedown. Eder tries to sprawl out of it but HooHar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Eder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eder misses with a takedown attempt - HooHar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Eder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Eder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for HooHar with that takedown attempt.
HooHar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
HooHar thuds a left hand into Eder's body.
Eder connects with a body shot that sends HooHar's belly button to the back.
HooHar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eder misses the shot to the body.
Eder ducks under a wild hook from HooHar.
Eder throws a body kick that misses.
HooHar misses with a left hand
and Eder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eder blocks a head kick by HooHar.
HooHar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eder counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eder throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Eder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches HooHar on the side of the head.
Eder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Eder jabs at HooHar's body.
Kyle Eder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eder scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Eder. That's going to slow HooHar down.
Eder connects with a crisp jab.
Eder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. HooHar doesn't seem bothered though.
Eder gets the takedown into side control.
Eder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
HooHar stops Eder from passing to mount.
Eder is staying tight to HooHar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but HooHar is avoiding damage well.
Eder tries for a kimura but HooHar is defending well.
HooHar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
HooHar trying to remain calm as Eder controls from the top position.
Eder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eder advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HooHar tries to hold on but Eder postures up.
Eder landing strikes from the mount.
Eder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HooHar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Eder.
Eder 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.
Eder has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of HooHar's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
HooHar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Eder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Eder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Eder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Eder.
Harry HooHar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for HooHar. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Eder lands with a right hand.
A low kick from HooHar misses
and Eder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eder's corner calls for a 1-2. Eder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
HooHar throws a head kick that Eder semi-blocks.
HooHar forces Eder back against the ropes and clinches.
Eder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. HooHar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HooHar is trying to force a seperation but Eder has the dominant position.
HooHar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eder lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Eder looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HooHar decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HooHar is keeping the position for now.
Eder won't allow HooHar to sweep him here.
Eder wants to pass the guard but HooHar is keeping the position.
Eder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eder trying to control the position from guard on top but HooHar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Eder stands and throws HooHar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
HooHar defending against the ground and pound.
HooHar prevents Eder from moving into mount.
Eder is looking to take a break and control but HooHar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eder is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but HooHar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eder tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HooHar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eder advances nicely into full mount.
HooHar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eder.
Eder tries to control but HooHar wriggling away.
Eder controlling the position easily from mount.
HooHar has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Eder's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eder trying to control the action but HooHar is working from the bottom.
Eder controlling the pace.
Harry HooHar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Eder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Eder wasn't active enough on the ground.
Eder lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Eder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eder 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Eder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Borgstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's entrance music is D-Generation X. A fine choice. Borgstein has chosen Megadeth - Headcrusher as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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230 lbs
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247 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nate Borgstein!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez has his takedown stuffed
and Borgstein moves into the clinch.
Borgstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borgstein lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
Borgstein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Borgstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Borgstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sanchez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Borgstein down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throwing strikes but Borgstein manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Borgstein tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Borgstein decides to stand back up. Borgstein steps back and let's Sanchez get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgstein feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Borgstein has managed to clinch.
Borgstein lands a right hand.
Sanchez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borgstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Borgstein lands a body shot.
Borgstein landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgstein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the ropes, ducking and weaving under Borgstein's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Sanchez falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Borgstein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Jacobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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183 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Simon Jacobsen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan looks to throw the jab but Jacobsen is out of range.
Jacobsen checks a leg kick.
Brannigan misses with a hook to the body
and Jacobsen counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Jacobsen tenderised Brannigan's leg. Brannigan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brannigan.
Brannigan keeps the fight on the outside.
Sean Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brannigan looks to land a combination. Jacobsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Simon Jacobsen has been cut.
Brannigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brannigan scores with a three punch combo!
Jacobsen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brannigan lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Jacobsen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Brannigan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Brannigan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demian Maia has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Demian Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ground Guru!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guru drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
You can see the frustration on Maia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maia isn't going anywhere.
Maia is looking for a sweep.
Guru tries to score with some ground and pound. Maia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guru looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maia struggling a bit here.
Guru is trying to get an arm triangle but Maia is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
Maia is trying to get back to half guard.
Maia is not content to let Guru control the position.
Guru is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maia has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maia struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guru is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guru is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guru swings around for an armbar but Maia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guru's guard.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.
Guru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maia pulls his head out easily.
Guru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guru keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru trying to control here.
Guru tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guru does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Guru wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Maia is trying to control the action in half guard but Guru is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Demian Maia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Guru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown. Guru tries to sprawl out of it but Maia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Guru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guru counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guru.
Maia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru postures up.
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia is trying to control the position but Guru postures up.
Guru wants to pass the guard but Maia is keeping the position.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demian Maia has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guru is fending him off so far but Maia persists. Nope, Guru circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guru tries to avoid it but Maia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guru to the ground. Guru escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guru feints and as Maia raises his hands in defense, Guru changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maia looking to control.
Maia keeping full guard, as Guru tries to pass.
Guru throws a strike but Maia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maia manages to get himself to full guard.
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Maia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guru stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
Guru trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Guru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guru wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Guru being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guru shoots in and gets a takedown into Maia's guard.
Guru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Guru from controlling successfully.
Guru throwing strikes from guard but Maia blocks nicely.
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground Guru has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guru counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guru tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.
Guru wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maia is really struggling to control Guru but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Guru from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guru throws a hook but Maia avoids it easily.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guru as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia clinches with his opponent.
Guru has Maia pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Maia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guru blocking some punches.
Maia pulls guard.
Guru won't allow Maia to sweep him here.
Guru wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia can't keep his opponent in guard - Guru advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Guru wants to work for an arm triangle but Maia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maia is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guru is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Guru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guru has Maia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Guru tries to pull guard but Maia holds him up against the ropes and eventually Guru drops back down to his feet.
Guru is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Maia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maia trying to stall but Guru improves his position.
Guru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maia walks away with a smile on his face. Guru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Demian Maia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ground Guru.
Guru fails to land the takedown.
Maia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guru.
Maia is looking to clinch but Guru is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guru content to control rather than advance.
Guru is looking for a kimura here.
Maia is trying to control but can't.
Guru is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Guru wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia controls Guru momentarily but Guru frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru trying to control but Maia is working from the bottom.
Guru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guru has managed to get both his arms back between Maia's legs - danger averted.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Guru from controlling successfully.
Ground Guru has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maia trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guru counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guru is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maia!
Guru goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maia turns into him and now he's in Guru's guard.
Maia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru is looking for a triangle but Maia pushes his legs off easily.
Maia looking to sit in guard and control but Guru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Guru's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guru stands and throws Maia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Guru passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maia!
Maia slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Guru seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru trying to pass the guard but Maia defending well.
Guru seems to be looking for submissions.
Guru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maia trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guru is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guru.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Maia has Guru pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maia pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Guru tumbling to the mat - Maia dives into Guru's guard.
Guru wants to improve his position but instead Maia has moved into half guard.
Guru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maia is looking for a kimura but Guru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maia to get the leverage.
Guru trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru gets back to full guard.
Guru keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Guru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maia trying to control but Guru is working from the bottom.
Maia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guru looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demian Maia wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Maia misses with a takedown
and Guru counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maia is staying active underneath Guru, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia trying to control here.
Maia won't allow Guru to pass to mount.
Guru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guru is working away from the top position though.
Guru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Demian Maia.
Maia shoots for a double leg takedown but Guru sprawls well. He's pushed Maia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Guru manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maia on his heels. He'll look to pass Maia's guard now, I'm sure.
Guru passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maia stops Guru from passing to mount.
Guru swings around for an armbar but Maia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guru's guard.
Guru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia trying to control the position from guard on top but Guru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maia's guard.
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Maia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guru postures up.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Guru from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maia is keeping the position for now.
Guru drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maia dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guru swats away the attempt to clinch by Maia.
Guru fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maia to the ground. Guru is now in Maia's guard.
Maia trying to control the position.
Maia keeping full guard, as Guru tries to pass.
Maia is trying to keep Guru in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demian Maia wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Guru decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maia tries to roll over but Guru keeps him under control.
Guru is trying to control. Maia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maia tries to get to full guard but Guru has control of the leg.
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.
Guru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guru is pressing down on Maia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maia is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maia is trying to maintain the position but Guru is very close to passing his half guard.
Maia is pressing down on Guru's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guru is one step ahead there.
Guru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guru passes Maia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru is working for a kimura but Maia is defending it quite comfortably.
Maia is refusing to be controlled, as Guru sits in half guard.
Guru wants to pass the guard but Maia is defending well.
Guru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maia keeps working.
Maia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guru is working away from the top position though.
Guru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guru trying to mount his opponent but Maia defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia wants to control but Guru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground Guru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guru slows the pace down in half guard.
Guru trying to control the action but Maia is working from the bottom.
Maia controlling the position well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Guru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guru 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Guru!
Ground Guru is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Uppercut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lance Uppercut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Uppercut.
Uppercut throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uppercut takes a swing at Saber's ribcage but misses.
Uppercut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uppercut misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Saber misses the target.
Saber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uppercut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Saber.
Saber just misses with a punch to the body.
Uppercut misses with a double jab.
Uppercut jabs Saber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uppercut moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uppercut defending well as Saber loads up on a big left hand.
Uppercut 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uppercut.
Uppercut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uppercut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uppercut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uppercut takes one on the button.
Saber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uppercut scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uppercut scores with a jab to the head.
Uppercut misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber connects with a single shot there.
Uppercut throws a looping overhand right but Saber ducks down to avoid it.
Saber staying out of range there.
Uppercut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uppercut connects with a nice looking jab.
Uppercut lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uppercut.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uppercut moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Uppercut as he connects with a hook.
Uppercut misses with the combination.
Saber misses with a body shot
and Uppercut counters with an inside leg kick.
Saber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saber wants it to stay on the feet.
Uppercut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Uppercut throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut tries to advance to mount but Saber denies him.
Uppercut lands some shots froms side control.
Uppercut tries to move to mount but Saber blocks the move with his legs.
Uppercut creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saber sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Uppercut tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Uppercut has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Uppercut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uppercut works to advance to full mount. Saber defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uppercut looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saber is rocked!
Uppercut looking to control but Saber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Uppercut has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uppercut with a couple of short strikes.
Saber is still in real trouble! Can Uppercut finish him?
Uppercut putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Saber is looking to improve his position but Uppercut isn't that keen on the idea.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Uppercut! Saber is hurt baaadly! Uppercut is firing away with more strikes - Saber is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Uppercut!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Engle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Engle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sub Zero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Engle!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Engle clinches with his opponent.
Engle manages to break the clinch.
Engle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zero is working for takedown but Engle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Engle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Engle prevents the takedown attempt.
Engle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Engle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Engle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zero wants a takedown.
Engle prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Engle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zero tries to score a body lock takedown but Engle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Engle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Engle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown. Engle tries to sprawl out of it but Zero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Engle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
A head kick from Engle lands but Zero takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero looks for a takedown but Engle sprawls well.
Engle is looking to chop away at Zero's legs.
Engle jabs Zero right on the nose. Zero blinks but takes it well.
Engle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zero if he has to take too many more of those.
Zero is breathing heavily.
Engle tries to clinch there but Zero circles away.
Zero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Engle tries to avoid it but Zero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Engle to the ground. Engle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Engle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joey Engle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Engle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Engle lands a big head kick that sends Zero tumbling to the mat! Engle takes a step backwards and waves Zero back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zero is rocked!
Zero takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Zero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engle throws a head kick but Zero moves out of range.
Engle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Engle finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zero seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Engle pounces like a tiger and cracks Zero with a vicious hook! Zero is down but not out! Engle follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joey Engle!
Joey Engle is the new heavyweight champion!
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