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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John YJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorstein Horgmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John YJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thorstein Horgmo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horgmo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging YJ to the ground. Horgmo is now in YJ's guard.
YJ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Horgmo wants to control from the top but YJ keeps moving.
YJ wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Horgmo preventing the sweep.
Thorstein Horgmo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horgmo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Horgmo tries for a kimura but YJ is defending well.
Horgmo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horgmo trying to control the position but YJ is working away.
YJ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Horgmo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
YJ manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
YJ trying to control but Horgmo postures up.
YJ is breathing heavily.
Horgmo seems to be working for a kimura but YJ defends the submission attempt.
Horgmo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
YJ avoids a kick to the body.
Horgmo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horgmo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horgmo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
YJ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horgmo.
YJ tries to get to full guard but Horgmo has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horgmo tries to stand and escape but YJ is controlling the position.
Horgmo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Horgmo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so YJ is just riding it out for now. Horgmo eventually gives up the hold.
Horgmo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horgmo wants to work for an arm triangle but YJ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
YJ wants to get back to full guard.
YJ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horgmo pulls his head out easily.
Horgmo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horgmo moves into full mount! YJ won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horgmo with good strikes from the mount here!
YJ is looking to improve his position but Horgmo isn't that keen on the idea.
Horgmo wants to control the pace but YJ is squirming around nicely.
Horgmo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. YJ can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Horgmo lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horgmo trying to control but YJ is having none of it.
Horgmo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorstein Horgmo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horgmo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching YJ on his heels. He'll look to pass YJ's guard now, I'm sure.
Horgmo wants to stand but YJ is controlling his posture from full guard.
Horgmo stays in close to YJ's body and controls the position.
YJ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horgmo is aware though and is defending well.
YJ trying to control the position.
YJ keeping moving, preventing Horgmo from controlling successfully.
Horgmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. YJ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Horgmo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Horgmo drops back looking for a leg! YJ is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and YJ manages to kick Horgmo off! Horgmo jumps back into YJ's guard.
YJ manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Horgmo tries to lock up and control but YJ gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horgmo is desperately trying to improve his position but YJ has a good base and remains in mount.
YJ throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
YJ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
YJ misses with a head shot.
Horgmo is looking to improve his position but YJ isn't that keen on the idea.
YJ tries to control but Horgmo wriggling away.
Horgmo is looking to improve his position but YJ isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horgmo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
YJ not allowing Horgmo to control his hands.
YJ tries to keep control of the position but Horgmo is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Horgmo right now.
YJ lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Horgmo.
YJ doesn't have the hooks in and Horgmo manages to turn into his guard.
YJ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horgmo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
YJ looking for a sweep. Not yet YJ, not yet.
Thorstein Horgmo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horgmo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorstein Horgmo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horgmo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging YJ to the ground. Horgmo is now in YJ's guard.
Horgmo throwing strikes but missing.
Horgmo gets to his feet - YJ follows without any prompting.
YJ tries to clinch but Horgmo moves out of range.
YJ shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horgmo defends it nicely.
Horgmo looking to score a takedown here. YJ is defending well but Horgmo drives through and ends up in YJ's guard.
Horgmo throwing strikes from guard but YJ blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horgmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horgmo lands a couple of elbows.
Horgmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of YJ's head.
Horgmo pushing down on YJ's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horgmo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Horgmo decides to return to a standing position.
John YJ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horgmo drives through with a takedown into YJ's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
YJ keeping full guard, as Horgmo tries to pass.
Horgmo works over YJ with some ground and pound from guard.
Horgmo postures up in YJ's guard and throws a big left but YJ blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horgmo trying to control the position from guard on top but YJ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horgmo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on YJ, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horgmo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Horgmo. YJ shrugs it off though.
Horgmo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for YJ!
Horgmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
YJ working to try and regain half guard.
Horgmo wants to control the pace but YJ is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
YJ tries to lock up and control but Horgmo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Horgmo working for a guillotine from mount but YJ is in no mood to give up.
Horgmo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Horgmo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
YJ is looking to get to half guard.
Horgmo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as YJ is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horgmo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. YJ is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. YJ flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Horgmo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind YJ and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Horgmo slips an arm under YJ chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Horgmo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Horgmo is squeezing on YJ like an anaconda would it's prey. YJ fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thorstein Horgmo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phillipe Nover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor I Got No Second Name (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Got No Second Name has chosen Van Helsing Theme Song as his entrance music. The key to victory for Phillipe Nover has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillipe Nover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor I Got No Second Name!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nover tries to score with a low kick but I Got No Second Name moves his leg out of the way.
I Got No Second Name shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nover as he avoids it easily.
I Got No Second Name takes the fight into the clinch.
Nover can't break the clinch.
I Got No Second Name lands a nice knee to the body.
I Got No Second Name lands an elbow that stopped Nover in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Phillipe Nover has been cut.
I Got No Second Name is looking for a takedown.
I Got No Second Name keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nover's efforts to push away.
I Got No Second Name wants a takedown but no success here.
Phillipe Nover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor I Got No Second Name.
Nover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nover misses with a knee to the head.
I Got No Second Name pulls guard successfully.
I Got No Second Name is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nover wants to control from the top but I Got No Second Name keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name is adopting a defensive guard.
Nover trying to control the position from guard on top but I Got No Second Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phillipe Nover.
I Got No Second Name misses with a takedown
and Nover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
I Got No Second Name desperately trying to maintain half guard.
I Got No Second Name is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nover is working for a kimura but I Got No Second Name is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
I Got No Second Name is trying to control but can't.
I Got No Second Name is looking to improve his position.
Nover wants to advance to full mount but I Got No Second Name doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nover trying to control the position from guard on top but I Got No Second Name is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nover looking to pass the guard.
I Got No Second Name pulls Nover in to control the position.
Nover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nover passes I Got No Second Name's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover prevents I Got No Second Name from improving his position.
Nover wants to take a breather but I Got No Second Name is having none of it.
I Got No Second Name trying to control here.
Nover trying to control the action but I Got No Second Name is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Igor I Got No Second Name.
I Got No Second Name tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten I Got No Second Name somewhat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nover moves into the clinch.
Nover takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor I Got No Second Name will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phillipe Nover's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
I Got No Second Name closes the distance and clinches.
I Got No Second Name landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I Got No Second Name fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I Got No Second Name tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nover smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Nover lands but I Got No Second Name takes it in his stride.
I Got No Second Name will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillipe Nover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor I Got No Second Name.
Nover looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Igor I Got No Second Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
I Got No Second Name closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
I Got No Second Name lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nover misses with a knee strike.
I Got No Second Name manages to pull guard.
I Got No Second Name is pulling down on Nover's head. It's preventing any offense from Nover, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Igor I Got No Second Name has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nover lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
I Got No Second Name misses with a takedown attempt - Nover sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
I Got No Second Name throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nover's waist but Nover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing I Got No Second Name off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nover clinches up against the ropes.
I Got No Second Name gets control of Nover's arms and successfully pulls guard. I Got No Second Name will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
I Got No Second Name has Nover pulled in close to control his posture.
I Got No Second Name uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Nover has taken the fight to the clinch.
I Got No Second Name jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nover walks away with a smile on his face. I Got No Second Name gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Got No Second Name rushes Nover and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
I Got No Second Name wants a takedown but no success here.
I Got No Second Name's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nover thumps I Got No Second Name with a low kick.
Phillipe Nover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
I Got No Second Name is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nover sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
I Got No Second Name gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nover avoids it.
Nover tries to stall but I Got No Second Name uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I Got No Second Name tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nover avoids it.
I Got No Second Name can't get the takedown.
I Got No Second Name is breathing heavily.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I Got No Second Name fails to pull guard.
Igor I Got No Second Name seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nover stalling in the clinch but I Got No Second Name improves position.
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from I Got No Second Name.
I Got No Second Name tries to pull guard but Nover won't allow it.
Nover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but I Got No Second Name has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I Got No Second Name tries to pull guard but Nover won't allow it.
I Got No Second Name is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Nover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nover prevents the takedown attempt.
I Got No Second Name wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nover has him pressed against the ropes.
Nover wants to break free but I Got No Second Name has control.
I Got No Second Name blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I Got No Second Name is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Nover to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but I Got No Second Name is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I Got No Second Name is trying to drag Nover to the mat but Nover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nover tries a knee to the head but I Got No Second Name blocks it.
I Got No Second Name has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nover is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but I Got No Second Name has him pressed against the ropes.
I Got No Second Name putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I Got No Second Name wants a takedown.
I Got No Second Name lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nover is trying to break the clinch but I Got No Second Name is controlling him.
Nover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nover is trying to maintain a safe position but I Got No Second Name gets an underhook and turns Nover into the ropes.
I Got No Second Name using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
I Got No Second Name gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I Got No Second Name landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor I Got No Second Name showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Phillipe Nover's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
I Got No Second Name shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nover defends it nicely.
I Got No Second Name fails with the takedown
and Nover counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for I Got No Second Name!
I Got No Second Name is trying to escape the mount.
Nover tries to control but I Got No Second Name wriggling away.
I Got No Second Name tries to hold on but Nover pushes him away.
Nover wants to control but instead I Got No Second Name manages to regain half guard.
I Got No Second Name is positioning himself well to prevent Nover advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nover wants to take a breather but I Got No Second Name is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nover stops I Got No Second Name from getting back to his feet.
I Got No Second Name makes his way to full guard. A much better position for I Got No Second Name.
I Got No Second Name wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. I Got No Second Name is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name has Nover pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
I Got No Second Name takes the fight into the clinch.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but I Got No Second Name is blocking nicely.
I Got No Second Name goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nover prevents it.
Phillipe Nover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor I Got No Second Name.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. I Got No Second Name obliges.
I Got No Second Name drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nover gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but I Got No Second Name has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I Got No Second Name comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
I Got No Second Name pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillipe Nover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nover tries to keep at a distance but I Got No Second Name has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name jumps guard but Nover turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nover is pressed up against the ropes. I Got No Second Name has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nover down to the mat. Nover avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
I Got No Second Name takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nover pushes I Got No Second Name up against the ropes in a clinch.
I Got No Second Name tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
I Got No Second Name breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Nover as I Got No Second Name shoots in.
Nover closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but I Got No Second Name is blocking nicely.
I Got No Second Name tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nover smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nover.
Nover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Got No Second Name instigates a clinch.
Nover misses with a knee to the head.
I Got No Second Name landing knees to the head.
I Got No Second Name creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nover's defenses.
Nover looking to throw knees to the head but I Got No Second Name is blocking nicely.
I Got No Second Name successfully pulls guard.
Igor I Got No Second Name has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
I Got No Second Name looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
I Got No Second Name is looking to stand up but Nover isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I Got No Second Name looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor I Got No Second Name comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well I Got No Second Name has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor I Got No Second Name!
Igor I Got No Second Name bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gathii Kumanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Sawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kumanda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buffalo Soldier. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gathii Kumanda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Sawa!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumanda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gathii Kumanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawa blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Kumanda.
Kumanda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumanda lands a high kick!
It looks like Jake Sawa has been cut.
Kumanda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumanda throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Sawa crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gathii Kumanda!
An out of breath Gathii Kumanda 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Bryan Batungbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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265 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasim Akande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacob Bryan Batungbakal!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akande chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Batungbakal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Batungbakal.
Akande lets loose with a powerful body kick. Batungbakal will feel that in the morning.
Batungbakal looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akande pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batungbakal back to the ropes. Akande follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jacob Bryan Batungbakal has been cut.
Akande fakes the leg kick and cracks Batungbakal in the body.
Akande ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whack! Akande lands a heavy head kick that drops Batungbakal. The ref tackles Akande to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Batungbakal was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kasim Akande!
Post fight, Kasim Akande took to the microphone: 'That's it Jacob. I told you there could only be one guy that looked like me in the heavyweight division. Shave that beard, cut the hair and take off my sunglasses!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azato Yasutsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathanial Hornblower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathanial Hornblower has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Azato Yasutsune's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Azato Yasutsune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathanial Hornblower!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yasutsune, right into the meat.
Yasutsune lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hornblower fails with the takedown.
Yasutsune misses with a leg kick
and Hornblower counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yasutsune wants to sweep but no luck.
Hornblower wants to control from the top but Yasutsune keeps moving.
Hornblower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hornblower trying to control but Yasutsune is working from the bottom.
Yasutsune looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hornblower passes into half guard.
Yasutsune knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hornblower on the ground.
Yasutsune is trying to maintain the position but Hornblower is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower seems to be working for a kimura but Yasutsune defends the submission attempt.
Hornblower is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yasutsune is just riding it out for now. Hornblower eventually gives up the hold.
Yasutsune wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yasutsune keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yasutsune is refusing to be controlled, as Hornblower sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hornblower connects with a nice short shot to Yasutsune's temple.
Yasutsune controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hornblower seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hornblower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasutsune is looking to control Hornblower's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yasutsune avoid being mounted?
Hornblower is trying to work for a kimura but Yasutsune is defending well.
Yasutsune is refusing to be controlled, as Hornblower sits in half guard.
Hornblower thows a huge punch but Yasutsune dodges it nicely.
Yasutsune preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hornblower throwing shots but Yasutsune is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower tries to pass to full mount but Yasutsune defends it.
Hornblower thows a huge punch but Yasutsune dodges it nicely.
Hornblower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hornblower seems to be looking for submissions.
Hornblower thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yasutsune's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hornblower trying to control the action but Yasutsune is working from the bottom.
Hornblower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hornblower prevents Yasutsune from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Hornblower dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yasutsune throws a low kick but Hornblower moves out of range easily.
Hornblower avoids the head kick by Yasutsune.
Hornblower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yasutsune but Yasutsune pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hornblower takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Nathanial Hornblower has been cut.
Hornblower tries for a takedown but Yasutsune sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yasutsune lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yasutsune scores with a head kick. Hornblower tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yasutsune scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Yasutsune.
Yasutsune throws a front kick that sends Hornblower stumbling back into the ropes.
Yasutsune fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hornblower.
Hornblower is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yasutsune.
Yasutsune lands a brutal head kick. Hornblower looks out on his feet and Yasutsune throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Azato Yasutsune!
During a confident post fight interview, Azato Yasutsune thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dagonet Rondell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivin St Daintoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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263 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dagonet Rondell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivin St Daintoro!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Daintoro lands with a good body shot.
Rondell is breathing heavily.
St Daintoro just misses with a punch to the body.
St Daintoro punishes Rondell's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Daintoro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Dagonet Rondell has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from St Daintoro, right into the meat.
St Daintoro looks to land a combination but Rondell avoids it well.
Rondell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Daintoro.
St Daintoro cracks a nice hook into Rondell's ribs.
St Daintoro throws a nice looking combination but Rondell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Daintoro Throws a clean left jab. St Daintoro Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Rondell's chin! Rondell crumbles to the ground and St Daintoro follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by St Daintoro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olivin St Daintoro!
Olivin St Daintoro is the new heavyweight champion!
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