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AJFC 115: Kuraba vs. Tesla PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haywood Jablowme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Parker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a takedown attempt
and Jablowme decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parker's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Parker looking for a guillotine here but Jablowme defends easily.
Parker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jablowme doesn't defend quickly enough and Parker has managed to lock this one up! Can Jablowme escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Parker on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bruce Parker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leomar Tungaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thor comes to the cage accompanied by Mighty Thor. Leomar Tungaw acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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275 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Loki Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leomar Tungaw!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tungaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tungaw somewhat.
Thor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tungaw working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor throws a big elbow that misses.
Thor postures up in Tungaw's guard and throws a big left but Tungaw blocks it.
Thor postures up.
Thor throws an elbow that misses. Tungaw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thor's guard. Nice move by Tungaw!
Thor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thor is looking to stand up but Tungaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Thor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thor tries to get out of the position.
Tungaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tungaw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tungaw wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Thor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tungaw on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor is looking to stand up but Tungaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Tungaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Thor is retaining full guard.
Tungaw wants to get up but he can't break Thor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thor wants to get back to his feet but Tungaw passes into half guard.
Thor wants to get back to his feet.
Tungaw is looking for a kimura here.
Tungaw has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thor defend it? Tungaw steps over the head and cranks it - Thor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tungaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leomar Tungaw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Kiriaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenthal comes into the arena with 2 Hits blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Rosenthal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gerald Kiriaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiriaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenthal counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiriaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rosenthal throws a good cross that connects.
Rosenthal scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiriaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kiriaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rosenthal but Rosenthal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Kiriaki.
Kiriaki moves away from the strike by Rosenthal.
Rosenthal looks to land a right hand but Kiriaki moved out of range.
Kiriaki throws a hook to the side of Rosenthal's head but Rosenthal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rosenthal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiriaki ducks under a wild hook from Rosenthal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiriaki looks to throw a body kick
and Rosenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiriaki misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal wants to clinch up but Kiriaki keeps it at a distance.
Rosenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiriaki scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rosenthal. Kiriaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiriaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiriaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kiriaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Kiriaki.
Rosenthal tries to bum rush Kiriaki with a series of wild strikes but Kiriaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiriaki tries to bum rush Rosenthal with a series of wild strikes but Rosenthal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ed Rosenthal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosenthal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rosenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Kiriaki misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rosenthal misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenthal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiriaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rosenthal.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rosenthal misses with a looping right.
Kiriaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rosenthal scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiriaki should have avoided that one.
Kiriaki looks for the body kick but Rosenthal saw that one coming.
Kiriaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiriaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kiriaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rosenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiriaki is leaning against Rosenthal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rosenthal works on Kiriaki's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rosenthal.
Kiriaki fails to pull guard.
Rosenthal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosenthal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiriaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rosenthal's defenses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiriaki.
Kiriaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Ed Rosenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Kiriaki.
Kiriaki jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiriaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rosenthal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kiriaki working for a triangle but Rosenthal defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal wanted to stand there but Kiriaki had control of the position.
Rosenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiriaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rosenthal wants to stand but Kiriaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kiriaki has momentary wrist control but Rosenthal slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiriaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiriaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiriaki controls Rosenthal momentarily but Rosenthal frees himself.
Rosenthal wants to control from the top but Kiriaki keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kiriaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosenthal moves away.
Rosenthal swings for the body but Kiriaki moves out of range.
Rosenthal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rosenthal digs a good hook to Kiriaki's body.
Rosenthal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kiriaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiriaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki throws a sloppy head kick and Rosenthal moves out of range easily.
Rosenthal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiriaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rosenthal throws a body punch but Kiriaki moves out of range.
Kiriaki slips under a jab from Rosenthal.
Kiriaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiriaki misses with a body punch
and Rosenthal counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiriaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rosenthal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Kiriaki.
Rosenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Rosenthal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kiriaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kiriaki.
Rosenthal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rosenthal breaks the clinch.
Rosenthal tries to work over Kiriaki's front leg with a kick but Kiriaki checks it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rosenthal's waist but Rosenthal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kiriaki off to one side.
Kiriaki throws a sloppy head kick and Rosenthal moves out of range easily.
Kiriaki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kiriaki. Those never looked like landing.
Kiriaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiriaki wants to clinch.
Rosenthal avoids the head kick by Kiriaki.
Rosenthal tries to clinch up.
Kiriaki misses with a wild combination.
Kiriaki misses with a kick to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiriaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rosenthal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rosenthal managing to block the knees to the body from Kiriaki.
Kiriaki blocks an uppercut.
Kiriaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiriaki controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rosenthal as Kiriaki tries to tie him up.
Kiriaki misses with an elbow strike.
Kiriaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiriaki looking to stall.
Kiriaki is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Rosenthal has denied him.
Rosenthal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiriaki backwards.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kiriaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rosenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Rosenthal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiriaki backwards.
Kiriaki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rosenthal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rosenthal throws a head punch that misses.
Rosenthal is working Kiriaki over against the cage.
Kiriaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rosenthal working aggressively here.
Rosenthal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kiriaki misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiriaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenthal prevents it.
Rosenthal tries to work over Kiriaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Rosenthal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kiriaki misses with a body kick.
Gerald Kiriaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiriaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiriaki tries to move into range but Rosenthal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Kiriaki got wobbled bad by a big combination! Rosenthal presses forward with punches and knees until Kiriaki stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Kiriaki closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Rosenthal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Ducati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by Inner Light by Shocking Lemon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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197 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Francois Ducati!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ducati throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura clinches up with Ducati and pushes him back against the cage.
Kimura tries to work over Ducati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura can't find room to land a body shot as Ducati controls the action.
Ducati wants a takedown but no success here.
Kimura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kimura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ducati drags the fight down to the ground.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Ducati is keeping the position.
Ducati looking for a sweep. Not yet Ducati, not yet.
Ducati wants to control the position but Kimura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ducati gets back to full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Ducati keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducati is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimura trying to control but Ducati is working from the bottom.
Ducati is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ducati looking for a sweep. Not yet Ducati, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ducati is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducati wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Ducati trying to move into half guard but instead Kimura has managed to sweep!
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ducati is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ducati is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ducati is on top in guard.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura is adopting a defensive guard.
Ducati looking to sit in guard and control but Kimura gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducati looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Ducati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ducati working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Ducati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ducati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Ducati is retaining full guard.
Kimura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Ducati's legs - danger averted.
Ducati is pulling down on Kimura's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ducati looking for a sweep. Not yet Ducati, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ducati is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ducati trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Ducati is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ducati trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kimura but Kimura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A shot to the body from Kimura misses
and Ducati counters with a left to the body.
Ducati ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kimura misses with a body kick.
Ducati fails with the takedown
and Kimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francois Ducati.
Kimura scores with a punch to the head.
Kimura missing with a left hand there. Ducati was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ducati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kimura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Francois Ducati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ducati.
Ducati tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kimura is trying to control Ducati's posture but Ducati avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Ducati dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ducati misses with a hook
and Kimura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ducati's guard now.
Ducati controlling Kimura's posture.
Ducati looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Ducati throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Ducati trying his best to control but Kimura has mounted him.
Ducati is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ducati tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.
Kimura controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ducati tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ducati is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura trying to control but Ducati is having none of it.
Kimura looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura content just to control the position here.
Ducati is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura trying to control but Ducati is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ducati sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ducati looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kimura passes into side control!
Ducati tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ducati is trying to escape the position but Kimura is controlling the position.
Francois Ducati has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Kimura crashes against the mat.
Ducati tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kimura working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ducati is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kimura is staying active.
Ducati manages to get back to half guard.
Kimura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ducati tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ducati does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ducati gets back to full guard.
Ducati is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ducati escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ducati manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ducati misses with a head shot.
Ducati looking to finish Kimura with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kimura!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ducati wants to control the pace but Kimura is squirming around nicely.
Ducati can't control as he wanted to and Kimura manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Kimura is controlling Ducati's trapped leg to prevent Ducati from advancing to side control.
Ducati is controlling the pace.
Ducati works his way into side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ducati.
Kimura regains half guard, as Ducati was trying to land strikes.
Ducati stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ducati is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ducati trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ducati landing with the ground and pound.
Ducati wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francois Ducati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ducati 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Francois Ducati!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Francois Ducati!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Francois Ducati!
Francois Ducati wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Francois Ducati thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gar Diu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Hoffmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diu comes to the cage accompanied by Pulse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
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193 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Gar Diu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Hoffmann!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diu throws out the jab.
Hoffmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hoffmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Diu circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoffmann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann tries to move into range but Diu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoffmann tries to clinch
and Diu counters with a nice uppercut.
Diu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoffmann is looking to clinch.
Diu misses the shot to the body.
Diu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffmann clinches up against the cage.
Diu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diu has Hoffmann pressed against the cage.
Hoffmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoffmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoffmann lands an elbow inside.
Diu is looking to control Hoffmann's arms but Hoffmann gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diu has his back to the cage.
Diu can't break the clinch.
Diu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diu breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Diu does it's job there.
Diu loads up on a big right hand but Hoffmann slips the punch.
Martin Hoffmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffmann closes the distance but Diu moves to the side
and Diu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann moves out of range as Diu throws a body kick.
Diu throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffmann's shoulder, as Hoffmann tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Diu circles away.
Hoffmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoffmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffmann moves away.
Hoffmann moves in looking to clinch but Diu pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diu thows a leg kick but Hoffmann checks it
and Hoffmann counters by clinching up.
Diu tries to work over Hoffmann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann missing with knees to the body.
Hoffmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diu sizes up Hoffmann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diu shoots in but Hoffmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but Diu moves out of range.
Hoffmann moves to clinch but Diu breaks away
and Diu counters with a left and a right that stings Hoffmann.
Diu swings for the body but Hoffmann moves out of range.
Hoffmann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffmann is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diu tries a low kick but Hoffmann avoids it.
Hoffmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Diu can't break the clinch.
Diu blocks an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann has a couple of punches blocked by Diu.
Diu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoffmann.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoffmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diu is trying to push Hoffmann away but Hoffmann has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoffmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diu misses with an uppercut
and Hoffmann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoffmann.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diu dodges an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
Diu blocks an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
Diu is stalling here.
Diu is trying to stall.
Diu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoffmann smiles and moves away.
Hoffmann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diu avoids a wild elbow strike from Hoffmann.
Diu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoffmann has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hoffmann.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoffmann won't allow it.
Hoffmann trying to land knees to the body.
Hoffmann lands a nice elbow.
Hoffmann throws an elbow that misses.
Hoffmann is looking to control Diu's arms but Diu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoffmann has his back to the cage.
Diu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hoffmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoffmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diu's defenses.
Diu lands a knee 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!
Hoffmann lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoffmann lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Hoffmann to work.
Hoffmann throws an elbow but it misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diu looking to slow down the pace here.
Diu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diu tries to circle away but Hoffmann has him pinned against the cage.
Diu blocks an elbow strike.
Hoffmann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoffmann moves into the clinch.
Hoffmann is looking to control Diu's arms but Diu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoffmann has his back to the cage.
Hoffmann lands a damaging elbow.
Diu trying to stall but Hoffmann improves his position.
Hoffmann throws an elbow but it misses.
Diu blocks an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diu is defending well for now.
Hoffmann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diu has him pressed against the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gar Diu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoffmann looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diu misses with some punches.
Hoffmann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoffmann is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diu is keeping busy.
Diu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diu.
Hoffmann throws an elbow that misses.
Hoffmann has Diu pushed against the cage.
Diu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoffmann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoffmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoffmann counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoffmann throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diu can't break the clinch.
Hoffmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diu circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Diu circles away.
Diu lands with a straight right. Hoffmann didn't see that one coming.
Diu throws an overhand right that lands on Hoffmann's shoulder, as Hoffmann tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Hoffmann will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Hoffmann wants to clinch up but Diu keeps it at a distance.
Diu keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffmann blocks a head kick by Diu.
Diu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Diu misses
and Hoffmann counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hoffmann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diu avoids the elbow strike from Hoffmann, against the cage.
Hoffmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diu is defending well for now.
Hoffmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoffmann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoffmann comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diu dodges an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
Diu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoffmann taking a breather.
Hoffmann lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hoffmann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diu is trying to force a seperation but Hoffmann has the dominant position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoffmann obliges.
Hoffmann working Diu over with knees to the body.
Hoffmann is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoffmann lands a damaging elbow.
Hoffmann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoffmann managing to block the knees to the body from Diu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoffmann.
Diu is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoffmann has double underhooks.
Hoffmann manages to break the clinch.
Diu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffmann wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoffmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diu throws out a leg kick but Hoffmann moves out of range and Diu only half commits.
Diu scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoffmann.
Some wild striking there from Diu.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but Diu moves out of range.
Hoffmann ducks under a wild hook from Diu.
Diu avoids a kick to the body.
Diu lands a high kick!
It looks like Martin Hoffmann has been cut.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but Diu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann blocks a jab.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Diu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoffmann tries to avoid it but Diu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoffmann to the ground. Hoffmann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Diu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Hoffmann as he checks the leg kick.
Diu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Diu.
Diu shoots in for a takedown but Hoffmann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoffmann avoids the body shot from Diu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diu misses with a hook.
Hoffmann has Diu up against the cage in a clinch.
Diu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diu misses with the head strike.
Martin Hoffmann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoffmann tries to land knees in the clinch but Diu avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoffmann lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffmann misses with an elbow strike.
Hoffmann misses with an elbow over the top.
Diu letting Hoffmann take a breather here.
Diu blocks the elbow strike.
Hoffmann lands an elbow just above Diu 's eye.
Diu wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffmann's elbow.
Diu dodges an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffmann scores a nice knee to the body.
Diu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffmann wants to stall.
Hoffmann throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoffmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diu avoids it.
Hoffmann lands an elbow inside that Diu shrugs off.
Hoffmann trying to land knees to the body.
Diu stalling in the clinch but Hoffmann improves position.
Maybe Diu would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Hoffmann lands an elbow inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diu.
Diu blocks the elbow strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann lands a nice elbow.
Diu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffmann is defending well for now.
Diu dodges an elbow strike from Hoffmann.
Hoffmann holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoffmann continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hoffmann creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diu's defenses.
Hoffmann trying to stall but Diu improves his position.
Hoffmann lands a nice elbow.
Hoffmann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoffmann throws an elbow but it misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoffmann breaks the clinch.
Hoffmann wants to clinch.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoffmann wants to clinch.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but Diu moves away
and Diu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hoffmann tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diu keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoffmann is looking to clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diu throws a hook to the side of Hoffmann's head but Hoffmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffmann looks to clinch
and Diu counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoffmann is looking to clinch.
Hoffmann tries to clinch but Diu moves out of range.
Diu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diu throws a big shot that misses.
Gar Diu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffmann tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diu.
Hoffmann takes one on the button.
Diu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Hoffmann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoffmann 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Martin Hoffmann!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Martin Hoffmann!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Martin Hoffmann!
Martin Hoffmann wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakin Sanjimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann comes to the cage accompanied by Perfect for Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
190 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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194 lbs
6 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ginger Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yakin Sanjimoto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanjimoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Ginger Mann has been cut.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanjimoto manages to avoid it.
Sanjimoto lands a glancing blow to the side of Mann's head.
Mann lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Mann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mann clinches with his opponent.
Mann has Sanjimoto pressed against the cage, preventing Sanjimoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanjimoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mann working hard to break the clinch.
Mann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mann breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Sanjimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakin Sanjimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanjimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mann.
Sanjimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Sanjimoto misses its intended target.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Sanjimoto throws a sloppy body shot
and Mann counters with a three punch combo that has Sanjimoto backing up. Sanjimoto nods at Mann to acknowledge the strikes.
Mann dips to his left and cracks Sanjimoto with an uppercut!
Mann throws a hook to the side of Sanjimoto's head but Sanjimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanjimoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanjimoto is controlling him.
Mann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mann takes one to the side of the head.
Mann throws a jab when Sanjimoto was well out of range.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanjimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanjimoto.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Mann throws a push kick but Sanjimoto slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
Sanjimoto lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Sanjimoto.
Sanjimoto tries to move into range but Mann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanjimoto misses with the combination.
Mann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanjimoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanjimoto throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Sanjimoto misses.
Mann wants to clinch up but Sanjimoto keeps it at a distance.
Sanjimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanjimoto scores with a jab to the body.
Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sanjimoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mann dives on top into guard.
Sanjimoto has a closed guard, preventing Mann from standing up.
Sanjimoto controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanjimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mann gets to his feet - Sanjimoto follows without any prompting.
Mann loads up on a big right hand but Sanjimoto slips the punch.
Sanjimoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Sanjimoto.
Sanjimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
A big left from Sanjimoto misses.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanjimoto.
Sanjimoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Sanjimoto finds it's way through Mann's defenses.
Sanjimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanjimoto. That snapped Mann's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanjimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mann lands a body shot.
Sanjimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mann swings for the body but Sanjimoto moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanjimoto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanjimoto lands a slapping body shot.
Mann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanjimoto counters with a series of strikes. Mann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanjimoto.
Sanjimoto misses with a takedown attempt - Mann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mann misses the target.
Sanjimoto throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Mann misses with a looping right.
Mann thows a body shot but no joy.
Mann slips a jab and a cross from Sanjimoto.
Sanjimoto shoots in and drives through. Mann sprawls well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanjimoto.
Ginger Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakin Sanjimoto.
Sanjimoto looks gassed!
Sanjimoto avoids the body shot from Mann.
Mann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanjimoto dives in and scores a takedown into Mann's guard.
Mann pushes Sanjimoto off and gets back to his feet.
Mann lands with a good body shot.
Mann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Mann finds it's way through Sanjimoto's defenses.
Mann cracks a nice hook into Sanjimoto's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanjimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mann.
Mann is looking to wear down Sanjimoto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanjimoto throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Sanjimoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mann swings for the body but Sanjimoto moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sanjimoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Sanjimoto persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanjimoto manages to avoid it.
Sanjimoto moves out of range as Mann throws a body kick.
Sanjimoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mann clinches with his opponent.
Mann has Sanjimoto pressed against the cage, preventing Sanjimoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanjimoto misses with a body punch.
Sanjimoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Mann controls his hands.
Sanjimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanjimoto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mann to the mat! Mann manages to get full guard.
Sanjimoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mann dives on top into guard.
Mann decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sanjimoto, up you get!
Sanjimoto feints a jab promting Mann to slip. Sanjimoto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a swing at Sanjimoto's ribcage but misses.
Mann drives through and clinches with Sanjimoto against the cage.
Mann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanjimoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mann swings for the body but Sanjimoto moves out of range.
Mann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanjimoto scores with a one two! Mann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mann misses with the combination.
Sanjimoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanjimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mann.
Sanjimoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mann is fending him off so far but Sanjimoto persists. Nope, Mann circles away and we're back to standing.
Mann swings for the body but Sanjimoto moves out of range.
A big right from Sanjimoto misses.
Ginger Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanjimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mann was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanjimoto.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sanjimoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanjimoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Mann swings for the body but Sanjimoto moves out of range.
Sanjimoto throws a one two combo.
Mann swinging wildly here.
Sanjimoto avoids the body shot from Mann.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.
Mann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mann tries to clinch but Sanjimoto moves out of range.
Sanjimoto is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sanjimoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Sanjimoto throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanjimoto.
Sanjimoto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mann is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanjimoto from advancing position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanjimoto prevents Mann from standing back up.
Mann is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanjimoto.
Sanjimoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mann sees it coming and defends easily.
Mann tries to kick Sanjimoto off but Sanjimoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sanjimoto wants to stand up but Mann is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanjimoto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mann kicks off Sanjimoto and gets to his feet.
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 Ginger Mann will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ginger Mann's cut.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sanjimoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Sanjimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanjimoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanjimoto walks into a straight right hand from Mann.
Mann's corner calls for a 1-2. Mann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mann staying out of range there.
Mann misses with a hook.
Mann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mann takes a swing at Sanjimoto's ribcage but misses.
Sanjimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanjimoto misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Mann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Mann.
Mann misses with an uppercut. Sanjimoto saw that one coming.
Sanjimoto misses with a hook. Mann ducked under it nicely.
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!
Mann takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanjimoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Mann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Sanjimoto finds it's way through Mann's defenses.
Sanjimoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Yakin Sanjimoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann throws a one two combo.
Ginger Mann is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann misses with a head kick.
Sanjimoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanjimoto throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range.
Sanjimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanjimoto lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Sanjimoto misses.
Sanjimoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanjimoto ducks right into an uppercut from Mann.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanjimoto scores with a hook to the body. Mann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanjimoto connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Mann misses
letting Sanjimoto counter with a right hand.
Mann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanjimoto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanjimoto misses the target.
Mann thuds his right hand into Sanjimoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanjimoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanjimoto on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mann. Sanjimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanjimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Mann looks to land a right hand but Sanjimoto moved out of range.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanjimoto lands a jab to Mann's midsection.
Sanjimoto lands a really nice looking cross but Mann seems unphased.
Sanjimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Mann.
Mann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanjimoto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mann's head.
Mann is rocked!
Mann throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanjimoto counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Mann badly! He tries to strike back but Sanjimoto puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Mann out cold! Oh man, Mann will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yakin Sanjimoto!
An out of breath Yakin Sanjimoto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Krigare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krigare comes to the cage accompanied by Achtung Pantzer by Raubtier. 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 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Krigare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonah Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krigare scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krigare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krigare avoids the head kick by Smith.
Krigare lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krigare avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Krigare.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krigare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krigare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a push kick but Krigare slaps the foot to one side.
Krigare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Krigare lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krigare scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krigare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krigare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krigare looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Krigare looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Krigare avoids it.
Krigare connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Krigare's head but Krigare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Krigare is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Krigare lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith slips under a jab from Krigare.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krigare doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krigare slips a straight right by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krigare throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Krigare is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Krigare lands a right hook to the body.
Smith is looking to chop away at Krigare's legs.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Krigare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krigare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith jabs Krigare to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Krigare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Krigare misses its intended target.
Krigare throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Krigare counters with a stiff right hand.
Krigare takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Krigare counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigare stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krigare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Krigare moves out of range easily.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Krigare moved away.
Krigare lands a jab.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jonah Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krigare lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a low kick but Krigare avoids it.
Krigare just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krigare.
Krigare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krigare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krigare swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Krigare scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krigare to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Krigare misses the target.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krigare looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Krigare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krigare throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krigare misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Jab from Krigare.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krigare is out of range.
Krigare throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Krigare avoids the head kick by Smith.
Krigare gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Krigare looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Krigare moves his leg out of the way.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Krigare dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Krigare's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krigare is defended easily by Smith.
Krigare is breathing heavily.
Krigare lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Krigare misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Krigare blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krigare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krigare shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Krigare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krigare at a distance.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Krigare tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krigare.
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!
Smith cracks Krigare with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krigare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Krigare saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Krigare sees coming a mile off.
Krigare takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Krigare takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krigare.
Krigare 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.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krigare.
Krigare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krigare throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Krigare with an uppercut!
Krigare moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krigare misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Krigare misses.
Krigare misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krigare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Krigare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krigare misses with a hook.
Krigare sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krigare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Krigare avoids the punch easily.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krigare moves away.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Krigare.
Krigare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krigare misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Krigare 's knee.
Smith punishes Krigare's body with a nice straight punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Krigare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith slips under a jab.
Krigare blocks the body kick.
Smith jabs at Krigare's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krigare misses with a straight right.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Krigare's ribs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krigare moves away.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krigare misses with a right hand
and Krigare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krigare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krigare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krigare blocks the body kick.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Krigare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krigare doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krigare throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Krigare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Krigare is able to avoid easily.
Krigare scores with a body shot.
Krigare feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Krigare on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Krigare counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krigare misses the shot to the body.
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 Daniel Krigare will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krigare's head.
Krigare misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Krigare sees coming a mile off.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Krigare is just out of range.
Krigare missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krigare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krigare.
Daniel Krigare is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Krigare throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krigare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krigare cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Krigare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith defending well as Krigare loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krigare's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krigare scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Krigare sees coming a mile off.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krigare is out of range.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Krigare steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krigare is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Krigare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krigare moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Krigare counter with a right hand.
Krigare misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krigare checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith swings for the body but Krigare moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krigare.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krigare scores with a shot to the body.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Krigare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krigare scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Krigare connects with a looping right hand.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krigare moves away.
Krigare scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krigare throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith lands a nice hook to Krigare's body. Krigare takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krigare. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Smith.
The crowd cheers as Krigare lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Krigare throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Krigare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krigare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krigare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Krigare throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Krigare misses the target.
Krigare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krigare slips a jab from Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krigare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Krigare.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krigare slips a jab from Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krigare's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krigare moves out of range of the strikes.
Krigare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Krigare catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Krigare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Krigare seems unphased.
A jab from Krigare misses.
Krigare misses with a straight left.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Krigare misses with a body shot.
Krigare on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but Krigare avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Krigare on that attempt.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Krigare avoids it.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krigare to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith swings for the body but Krigare moves out of range.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krigare was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith thumps Krigare with a low kick.
Krigare takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Krigare sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krigare misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Krigare misses.
A big right from Krigare misses.
Krigare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krigare misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Krigare avoids it.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krigare back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith cracks Krigare with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krigare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Krigare moved out of range nicely.
Krigare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Krigare.
Krigare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krigare checks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a double jab.
A big right from Krigare misses.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith slips a straight right by Krigare.
Krigare thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith takes a swing at Krigare's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Krigare misses the target.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krigare on the side of the head.
A big right from Krigare misses.
Krigare decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Krigare is controlling him
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Krigare is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Krigare thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Krigare passes to side control.
Krigare goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krigare but great work by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krigare is looking to reverse the position.
Krigare is working hard here to advance position.
Krigare is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand up but Krigare has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Krigare is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Krigare somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Smith is having to fend off submission attempts from Krigare, who is looking to sink in the choke. Krigare doesn't have the hooks in though and Smith manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Krigare.
Well Krigare 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Daniel Krigare!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Daniel Krigare!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight as a draw!
Daniel Krigare wins by majority decision!
Daniel Krigare really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] Knockout Apparel [Clearance Sale!] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthor Basilicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthor Basilicus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Basilicus 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.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Basilicus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Basilicus passes into half guard.
Basilicus wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling the position.
Basilicus prevents Morgan from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basilicus wants to stand up but Morgan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Basilicus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Basilicus wants to get up but he can't break Morgan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Basilicus defends easily.
Basilicus won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Morgan tries to strike from the bottom.
Basilicus gets to his feet. Morgan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morgan.
David Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan scores with a head kick. Basilicus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Basilicus tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morgan looks gassed!
Morgan swings for the body but Basilicus moves out of range.
Morgan walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Basilicus. No joy for Morgan on that attempt.
Basilicus looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
Basilicus pushes Morgan away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basilicus scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Basilicus.
Basilicus clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Basilicus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Basilicus.
Basilicus scores with a kick to the body.
Basilicus scoring well with a low kick there.
Basilicus lands a nice looking body kick.
Morgan blocks the body kick.
Basilicus tries to land a front kick but Morgan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Basilicus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Basilicus.
Basilicus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Basilicus.
Basilicus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Basilicus lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Basilicus takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morgan is rocked!
It looks like David Morgan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Basilicus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Basilicus finish him?
Basilicus lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Morgan crumples to the floor! Basilicus milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthor Basilicus!
Anthor Basilicus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by To the Top. Hyun Kim could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luiz Gonzaga's chin.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyun Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luiz Gonzaga!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzaga fails with the takedown
and Kim counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzaga avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzaga takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kim throws a head kick but Gonzaga moves out of range.
Gonzaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gonzaga is rocked!
Kim lands a left and a right that send Gonzaga crashing to the mat, dazed. Kim thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Gonzaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Kim throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gonzaga is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hyun Kim!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Kuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Tesla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Kuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicola Tesla!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuraba manages to avoid it.
Tesla lands with a right hand.
Kuraba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No luck for Kuraba with that takedown attempt.
Kuraba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tesla pinned against the cage. Tesla gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuraba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tesla avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenji Kuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tesla tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuraba counters with a takedown into side control.
Tesla wants to control but Kuraba postures up.
Kuraba in side control, throwing shots but Tesla defends.
Kuraba looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tesla is avoiding damage well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tesla can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tesla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tesla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuraba is trying to get an arm triangle but Tesla is defending well.
Kuraba is trying to get an arm triangle but Tesla is defending well.
Tesla is pushing Kuraba's head away, looking to escape. Kuraba manages to hold on to the position though.
Kuraba has knee on belly momentarily but Tesla bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kuraba 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.
Tesla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kuraba wants to control but Tesla is keeping him busy.
Kuraba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuraba prevents Tesla from improving his position.
Tesla is trying to maintain the position but Kuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuraba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuraba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tesla is not content to let Kuraba control the position.
Tesla tries to get to full guard but Kuraba has control of the leg.
Kuraba stalling away here and it's allowed Tesla to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tesla keeping moving, preventing Kuraba from controlling successfully.
Kuraba postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuraba.
Kuraba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tesla wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tesla looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicola Tesla was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tesla looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuraba is just out of range.
Kuraba fails to land the takedown.
Kuraba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tesla swivels and escapes.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Tesla darts in and clinches Kuraba up against the cage.
Kuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba blocks a body shot from Tesla.
Tesla gets through Kuraba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tesla has a couple of punches blocked by Kuraba.
Kuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Tesla won't allow it.
Kuraba is looking to break free of the clinch but Tesla has double underhooks.
Tesla digs a right hand underneath Kuraba's ribcage. Kuraba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tesla has him pressed against the cage.
Tesla lands with a right to the head.
Kuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Tesla won't allow it.
Kuraba is trying to force a seperation but Tesla has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Tesla as the two fighters clinch.
Tesla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tesla has Kuraba pressed against the cage, preventing Kuraba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tesla lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kuraba is breathing heavily.
Tesla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Tesla.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuraba is trying to push Tesla away but Tesla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tesla digs a right hand into Kuraba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuraba's gas tank.
Tesla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuraba's elbow.
Kuraba working hard to break the clinch.
Tesla keeps control of Kuraba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tesla tries to throw a body punch but Kuraba avoids it by throwing Tesla back against the cage.
Tesla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tesla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuraba tries to break the clinch but Tesla is controlling the position.
Tesla misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tesla tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuraba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuraba was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
Kuraba has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tesla finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuraba's head.
Tesla connects with a leg kick. Kuraba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tesla forces Kuraba back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tesla.
A short uppercut from Tesla.
Kuraba working hard to break the clinch.
Tesla tries to throw a body punch but Kuraba avoids it by throwing Tesla back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tesla.
Tesla gets through Kuraba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tesla keeps control of Kuraba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuraba blocks a body shot from Tesla.
Kuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tesla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tesla lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuraba.
Tesla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tesla misses with a body punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tesla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tesla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kuraba is rocked!
Tesla can't find room to land a body shot as Kuraba controls the action.
Oh Kuraba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla pushes Kuraba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tesla has Kuraba pressed against the cage, preventing Kuraba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kuraba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tesla lands with a short shot to the head.
Kuraba is trying to break the clinch but Tesla has him pressed against the cage.
Kuraba blocking some punches.
Tesla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tesla.
Kuraba blocks a body shot from Tesla.
Tesla scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tesla pushes Kuraba against the cage. Tesla is working some dirty boxing. Tesla pushes off with a quick right hook! Kuraba goes down! Kuraba tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tesla moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicola Tesla!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nicola Tesla waved his t-shirt featuring [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation's logo in front of the cameras.
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