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AFC 31 - Hawkins vs Jyu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cage Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makunouchi has chosen Hajime no Ippo - Champion Road Intro as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cage Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols fails with a takedown attempt.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makunouchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nichols will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nichols shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nichols in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cage Nichols wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nichols tries to score with a low kick but Makunouchi moves his leg out of the way.
Nichols decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nichols not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nichols is working for a submission of some sort.
Nichols scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nichols throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makunouchi is defending against the submission attempts here by Nichols.
Nichols looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols thows a huge punch but Makunouchi dodges it nicely.
Nichols throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Nichols is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nichols stands up and beckons Makunouchi to join him on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nichols shoots in looking for a takedown. Makunouchi tries to sprawl out of it but Nichols keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makunouchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cage Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi misses with a hook to the body
and Nichols counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makunouchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Nichols counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi scores with a hook to the body. Nichols takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makunouchi misses the shot to the body.
Nichols keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makunouchi leaves Nichols with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nichols tries to clinch there but Makunouchi circles away.
Nichols connects with a solid leg kick.
Nichols shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makunouchi as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makunouchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nichols was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunouchi.
Nichols throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makunouchi lands with a good body shot.
Nichols on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nichols moves out of range as Makunouchi strikes.
Makunouchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nichols manages to avoid it.
Nichols just misses with a punch to the body.
Makunouchi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nichols takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nichols manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makunouchi on his heels. He'll look to pass Makunouchi's guard now, I'm sure.
Nichols trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nichols forces his way into half guard.
Nichols is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Makunouchi is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nichols stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cage Nichols wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nichols keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nichols moves away from the strike by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nichols moves away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makunouchi, as that shot connected.
Nichols misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi swings for the body but Nichols moves out of range.
Nichols ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
Nichols gets the takedown into side control.
Nichols lands some shots froms side control.
Nichols cracks Makunouchi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nichols sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Makunouchi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee asks Nichols politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nichols prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nichols decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!
Nichols changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makunouchi tries to avoid it but Nichols manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makunouchi to the ground. Makunouchi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot.
Makunouchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Nichols.
Makunouchi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nichols rather than just go for the knockout.
Nichols uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nichols counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Makunouchi looks gassed!
Nichols thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nichols drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nichols jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nichols trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nichols is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nichols passes Makunouchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makunouchi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nichols not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nichols lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nichols is looking for a kimura but Makunouchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nichols to get the leverage.
Nichols decides to return to a standing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nichols tries for a takedown but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nichols.
Nichols steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cage Nichols dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nichols uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Nichols fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cage Nichols is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makunouchi looks to land a right hand but Nichols moved out of range.
No luck for Nichols with that takedown attempt.
Nichols moves in looking to clinch but Makunouchi pushes him off.
Nichols fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nichols closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makunouchi did well to prevent Nichols getting side control.
Makunouchi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nichols scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nichols stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Makunouchi to get to his feet.
Nichols ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nichols moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cage Nichols. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nichols is looking to land body kicks.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch but Makunouchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nichols has a takedown stuffed.
Makunouchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nichols clinches up with Makunouchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Nichols has had enough of the clinch but Makunouchi keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makunouchi is struggling to control the position.
Makunouchi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nichols is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makunouchi to the mat. Makunouchi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols preventing the sweep.
Makunouchi can't keep his opponent in guard - Nichols advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cage Nichols overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nichols stands up and beckons Makunouchi to join him on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nichols moves into the clinch.
Nichols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makunouchi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nichols fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makunouchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nichols is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makunouchi can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a low kick as Makunouchi jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot.
Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nichols is just out of range.
Makunouchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nichols moves into the clinch.
Nichols blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makunouchi tries a body shot but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols pulls guard successfully.
Nichols is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nichols is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makunouchi being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi stopping the sweep attempt from Nichols.
Nichols is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makunouchi is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols pulls Makunouchi in close to his closed guard and prevents Makunouchi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nichols not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nichols had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makunouchi defends it easily.
Nichols uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makunouchi throws a lazy right hand but Nichols sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nichols throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nichols takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nichols goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Nichols tries to clinch but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Nichols shoots in but no luck this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nichols counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nichols is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Makunouchi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nichols is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makunouchi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nichols sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Makunouchi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi being controlled for a moment.
Nichols misses with the ground and pound.
Nichols passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Makunouchi!
Nichols 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.
Nichols has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Makunouchi is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cage Nichols!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koichi Kamei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Koichi Kamei!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei with a lazy takedown attempt
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Kamei.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones won't allow Kamei to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Kamei blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom.
Kamei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamei has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Jones working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamei might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kamei throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamei trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones gets full guard.
Kamei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamei manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones postures up.
Kamei seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Jones trying to control but Kamei is working from the bottom.
Kamei wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones won't allow Kamei to sweep him here.
Kamei manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kamei postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Kamei trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kamei is trying to escape the mount.
Kamei takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamei is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kamei can't escape the position.
Kamei avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kamei is rocked!
Kamei can't escape the position.
Kamei is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamei wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Jones punching from mount but Kamei doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamei is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kamei can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones unloads with some shots from mount but Kamei bucks and avoids them well.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kamei?
Kamei is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Kamei is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big elbow - Kamei is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kamei is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Jones!
An out of breath Michael Jones 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Gartner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nammer Da Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nammer Da Hammer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sydney Gartner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sydney Gartner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nammer Da Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gartner has time to react.
Da Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Gartner's belly button to the back.
Da Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gartner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Hammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gartner.
Sydney Gartner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Hammer misses the target.
Gartner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Da Hammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gartner misses with a jab to the body
and Da Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Gartner misses with an uppercut.
Gartner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Hammer sprawls well initially but Gartner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gartner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Da Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Gartner is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Da Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gartner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gartner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gartner has control of an arm but Da Hammer manages to advance to Gartner's back!
Da Hammer not allowing Gartner to control his hands.
Da Hammer is landing with strikes. Gartner can't take much more of this.
Gartner covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer is hanging on to Gartner's back as he tries to escape.
Gartner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Da Hammer's guard. Nice work there by Gartner.
Gartner wants to control from the top but Da Hammer keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gartner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Hammer keeping full guard, as Gartner tries to pass.
Gartner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Hammer is on top in guard.
Gartner keeping moving, preventing Da Hammer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Gartner is retaining full guard.
Gartner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gartner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Hammer.
Da Hammer trying to control but Gartner is working from the bottom.
Gartner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gartner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gartner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gartner working the head and body with strikes.
Gartner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Hammer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gartner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Da Hammer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gartner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da Hammer is refusing to be controlled, as Gartner sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
Da Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gartner advances position into side control!
Da Hammer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gartner.
Gartner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Da Hammer some visible discomfort.
Da Hammer can't do much from the bottom here.
Gartner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Da Hammer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gartner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gartner is looking to take a break and control but Da Hammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Da Hammer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gartner wants to control but Da Hammer is keeping him busy.
Da Hammer gets back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gartner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Da Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gartner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Hammer controls Gartner momentarily but Gartner frees himself.
Gartner advances to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer tries to get to full guard but Gartner has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gartner is trying to control. Da Hammer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gartner is taking a breather. Da Hammer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Da Hammer wants to control but Gartner is keeping busy.
Da Hammer keeping hold of Gartner's head, controlling as best he can.
Gartner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gartner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Da Hammer is pressing down on Gartner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gartner postures up.
Da Hammer wants to sweep here but Gartner controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gartner trying to control but Da Hammer is working from the bottom.
Gartner being controlled here momentarily.
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 Sydney Gartner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Da Hammer lands a nice shot that snaps Gartner's head back.
Da Hammer jabs Gartner right on the nose. Gartner blinks but takes it well.
Da Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Da Hammer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Da Hammer misses with a hook.
A cross from Da Hammer lands.
Gartner takes a swing at Da Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Da Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Gartner swings for the body but Da Hammer moves out of range.
Donk. Da Hammer catches Gartner right on the button with a cross.
Gartner loads up on a big right hand but Da Hammer slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gartner scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Hammer should have avoided that one.
Gartner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Da Hammer on his heels. He'll look to pass Da Hammer's guard now, I'm sure.
Gartner stands up over Da Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gartner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Hammer is pulling down on Gartner's head to control his posture.
Da Hammer wants to sweep but no luck.
Gartner cracks Da Hammer with a solid left hand.
Da Hammer is looking for a triangle but Gartner pushes his legs off easily.
Gartner throwing strikes from guard but Da Hammer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gartner trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gartner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Gartner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gartner with a nice head shot there.
Da Hammer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Da Hammer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gartner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gartner taking shots to the head.
Da Hammer dominating with strikes here.
Gartner is rocked!
Sydney Gartner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Da Hammer wants to control the pace but Gartner is squirming around nicely.
Da Hammer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Da Hammer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gartner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gartner and Da Hammer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gartner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Da Hammer off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gartner is hanging on to Da Hammer's back as he tries to escape.
Gartner is striking well from the back but Da Hammer escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Da Hammer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer trying to control the position here.
Gartner trying to control but Da Hammer is working from the bottom.
Gartner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gartner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gartner trying to move into half guard but instead Da Hammer has managed to sweep!
Da Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Gartner blocks nicely.
Da Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gartner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Hammer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gartner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Da Hammer has Gartner in his guard.
Gartner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gartner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gartner wants to control from the top but Da Hammer keeps moving.
Gartner throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Hammer managing to control the position.
Da Hammer 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.
Gartner wants to control from the top but Da Hammer keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gartner stopping the sweep attempt from Da Hammer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Da Hammer keeping moving, preventing Gartner from controlling successfully.
Da Hammer trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Da Hammer.
Gartner tries for a takedown but Da Hammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Gartner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gartner shoots in for a double leg but Da Hammer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sydney Gartner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gartner misses with a takedown
and Gartner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Hammer blocks a jab.
Da Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gartner manages to avoid it.
Gartner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Da Hammer manages to avoid it.
Gartner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Da Hammer misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gartner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Da Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nammer Da Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Nammer Da Hammer!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Nammer Da Hammer!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Nammer Da Hammer!
Nammer Da Hammer wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Nammer Da Hammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Droop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikaze Sazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamikaze Sazuki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Droop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamikaze Sazuki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Droop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sazuki as he avoids it easily.
Sazuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sazuki.
Droop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sazuki throws a push kick but Droop slaps the foot to one side.
Droop looks to score with a jab to the body but Sazuki is just out of range.
Droop throws a hook to the side of Sazuki's head but Sazuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sazuki misses with a head kick.
Sazuki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like George Droop has been cut.
Sazuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Sazuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sazuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sazuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Droop tries a head kick but it misses.
Sazuki looks to land a combination but Droop avoids it well.
Sazuki blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Droop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sazuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sazuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Droop if he has to take too many more of those.
Sazuki misses with a combination
and Droop counters with a nice uppercut.
Sazuki throws a sloppy head kick and Droop moves out of range easily.
Sazuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sazuki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sazuki misses the jab.
Sazuki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sazuki swings for the body but Droop moves out of range.
Kamikaze Sazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sazuki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sazuki.
Some wild striking there from Sazuki.
Nice jab there from Droop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Sazuki misses.
Sazuki throws a nice looking combination but Droop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sazuki throws a solid leg kick but Droop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sazuki.
Sazuki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Droop eats them both and turns towards Sazuki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Droop thows a body shot but no joy.
Sazuki misses with a body shot.
Droop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sazuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Droop.
Droop lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Sazuki.
Droop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sazuki. Sazuki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Droop slips a jab from Sazuki.
Sazuki misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki misses with a double jab.
Droop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Droop throws a head kick that misses.
Sazuki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice cross by Droop.
Sazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Droop circles away quickly and effectively.
Sazuki misses with a left hand
and Droop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sazuki throws a sloppy head kick and Droop moves out of range easily.
Droop tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Droop misses.
Droop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sazuki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Droop lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sazuki takes a swing at Droop's ribcage but misses.
Droop slips a jab and a cross from Sazuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Droop throws a head kick but Sazuki moves out of range.
Droop slips a jab and a cross from Sazuki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sazuki looks for the body kick but Droop saw that one coming.
Sazuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Droop moves away.
Sazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Droop circles away quickly and effectively.
Sazuki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Droop circles away quickly and effectively.
Droop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Droop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Droop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Droop throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sazuki on the side of the head.
Droop moves into the clinch successfully.
Droop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki tries to bum rush Droop with a series of wild strikes but Droop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Droop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sazuki cracks a nice hook into Droop's ribs.
Droop throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kamikaze Sazuki has been cut.
Droop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sazuki moves out of range as Droop strikes.
Kamikaze Sazuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sazuki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sazuki misses with a hook to the body
and Droop counters with a stiff right hand.
Droop lands with a cross.
Droop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sazuki.
Sazuki slips a straight right by Droop.
Sazuki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sazuki throws a low kick but Droop moves out of range easily.
Sazuki throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Sazuki.
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!
Droop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sazuki moves away.
Droop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sazuki throws a nice looking combination but Droop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Droop dodges the punch combination from Sazuki.
Sazuki swinging wildly here.
Droop misses with a straight right.
Droop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a shot from downtown. Droop moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Droop misses.
Droop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sazuki.
Sazuki misses the shot to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sazuki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sazuki cracks Droop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Droop throws a jab when Sazuki was well out of range.
Droop throws out a loose jab but Sazuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Droop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Droop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sazuki.
Sazuki swinging wildly here.
Droop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Droop throws a head kick but Sazuki moves out of range.
Droop checks a leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Droop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sazuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Droop misses with a wild combination.
Droop staying out of range there.
Sazuki jabs Droop right on the nose. Droop blinks but takes it well.
Droop looks to land a combination but Sazuki avoids it well.
Sazuki throws a chopping leg kick but Droop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sazuki avoids the head kick by Droop.
Sazuki tries to bum rush Droop with a series of wild strikes but Droop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Droop thuds his shin into the meat of Sazuki's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sazuki blocks a head kick by Droop.
Droop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sazuki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sazuki punishes Droop's body with a nice straight punch.
Droop throws a series of punches but Sazuki avoids them all with ease.
Droop throws a right and a left that Sazuki avoids nicely.
Sazuki scores with a push kick.
Droop throws a looping overhand right but Sazuki ducks down to avoid it.
Sazuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Sazuki misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Droop tries a head kick but it misses.
Droop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sazuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sazuki tries to score with a low kick but Droop moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamikaze Sazuki will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Droop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Droop misses the target.
Sazuki jabs at Droop's body.
A head kick misses from Droop.
Nice shot by Droop.
Sazuki moves away from the strike by Droop.
Sazuki lands a nice looking body shot.
Sazuki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Droop throws a right hand that misses
and Sazuki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Droop thinking.
Droop misses with a looping right.
Droop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Droop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Droop throws a big shot that misses.
Sazuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Sazuki misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Droop cracks Sazuki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crunch! Sazuki slams his shin into Droop's torso.
Droop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sazuki on the side of the head.
Droop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sazuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Droop somewhat.
Sazuki looks to land a combination but Droop avoids it well.
Sazuki throws a nice looking combination but Droop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sazuki throws a leg kick
and Droop counters with a nice uppercut.
Sazuki looks to land a body kick but Droop moved away.
Sazuki pushes Droop away with a front kick.
Droop misses with a hook. Sazuki ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Droop avoids the body shot from Sazuki.
Droop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sazuki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sazuki throws a right and a left that Droop avoids nicely.
Sazuki is breathing heavily.
Droop misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Droop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sazuki blocks a jab.
Droop misses with a head kick.
Droop scores with a jab to the head.
Sazuki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Droop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sazuki cracks Droop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Droop finds it's target.
Droop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Droop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Droop blocks a head kick by Sazuki.
Droop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sazuki counters with an inside leg kick.
Sazuki lands a two punch combo.
Sazuki lands a head kick. Droop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sazuki lands with a nice body punch.
Droop throws a right hand that Sazuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sazuki also avoids with ease.
Sazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Droop was well out of range. Poor timing from Sazuki.
Droop blocks a jab.
Sazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sazuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Droop throws a jab when Sazuki was well out of range.
Droop lands a nice shot that snaps Sazuki's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sazuki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sazuki connects with a looping right hand.
Droop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sazuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Sazuki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Droop is able to avoid easily.
Droop misses with a few strikes there.
Droop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sazuki's head.
Sazuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Droop.
Sazuki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Droop.
Droop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Droop lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sazuki.
Droop scores with a body shot.
Sazuki misses with a double jab.
Sazuki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sazuki.
Droop looks to land a combination but Sazuki avoids it well.
Droop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Droop misses.
Sazuki punishes Droop's body with a nice straight punch.
Sazuki throws a head kick but Droop moves out of range.
Sazuki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Droop pushes Sazuki up against the cage in a clinch.
Droop's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Droop pushes Sazuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Droop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sazuki is defending well for now.
Sazuki is trying to break free.
Droop misses with an elbow over the top.
Sazuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Droop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sazuki's elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Droop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sazuki backwards.
Droop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sazuki wants to break free but Droop has control.
Sazuki is trying to force a seperation but Droop has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Droop.
Droop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Droop.
Sazuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Droop.
Sazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Droop has him pressed against the cage.
Sazuki tries to circle away but Droop has him pinned against the cage.
Sazuki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sazuki tries to circle away but Droop has him pinned against the cage.
Droop lands a knee to the head.
Sazuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Droop avoiding damage.
Droop breaks from the clinch.
Sazuki scores with the left hand. Droop knows he should have avoided that one.
Sazuki dodges the punch combination from Droop.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Droop was well out of range. Poor timing from Sazuki.
Droop clobbers Sazuki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sazuki swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Sazuki finds it's target.
Sazuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Droop.
Sazuki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Droop.
Sazuki tries to work over Droop's front leg with a kick but Droop checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Droop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sazuki's head.
Sazuki checks a leg kick nicely.
Sazuki scores with a head kick. Droop tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Droop loads up on a big right hand but Sazuki slips the punch.
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 George Droop.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Fujiwara scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damien Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Short!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nik Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov avoids the body shot from Short.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Short looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkov is just out of range.
Short misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Short looks to throw the jab but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Short, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Short against the cage but Short circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Volkov 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Volkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Short is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Short has escaped and now he's on top!
Volkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Short doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Short manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov has control of Short's left arm, preventing Short from doing any damage.
Volkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Short postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nik Volkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Short connects with a nice looking jab.
Short scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Short slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Short.
Damien Short is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov shoots in and drives through. Short sprawls well.
Damien Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Volkov.
Short fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Short connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Short.
Short thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Short. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Short throws out a powerful jab.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Short as he avoids it easily.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Short shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Short misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Volkov.
Short is trying to stand back up but Volkov is controlling him
Volkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Short is staying active underneath Volkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov with the ground and pound but Short uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Short keeps moving.
Volkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Short kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Short does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nik Volkov.
Short lands a right hook to the body.
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Short finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Short napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Short is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Volkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Short is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Short is not content to let Volkov control the position.
Short avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Volkov.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Short is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Volkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Volkov crashes against the mat.
Volkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Short has escaped the position, nice work there.
Volkov in side control, throwing shots but Short defends.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Short is pushing Volkov's head away, looking to escape. Volkov manages to hold on to the position though.
Volkov working the body and head with strikes.
Volkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Short is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Volkov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Short shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Short moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov fails to land the takedown.
Volkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Short manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Damien Short has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Volkov.
Volkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Short finds it's way round the side to connect with Volkov's head.
Short misses the shot to the body.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Short uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Volkov has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short throws out a powerful jab.
Short throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Short lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Volkov is rocked!
Short swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Short as he jumps to the side.
Short fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov shoots in for a double leg but Short sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Short throws a big shot that misses.
Short fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Volkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from Volkov crashes against the mat.
Volkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Short takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position but Short is working away.
Volkov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Volkov wants to control but Short is keeping him busy.
Volkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Short's head but Short avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the action but Short is working from the bottom.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Short knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Short controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Volkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Short rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Volkov's guard! Nice work there by Short!
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Short wants to stand but Volkov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Short stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nik Volkov wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Damien Short is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Short.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Volkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Short takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Short ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Short as he avoids it easily.
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Short looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Volkov landing strikes.
Volkov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Volkov trying to control the position but Short is working away.
Volkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Short rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Volkov's guard! Nice work there by Short!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to keep Short in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nik Volkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Short misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Nik Volkov!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Nik Volkov!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Nik Volkov!
Nik Volkov wins by unanimous decision!
Nik Volkov 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Donovan thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Pete Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donovan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanchez.
Donovan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Junior Sanchez has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donovan tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donovan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donovan is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donovan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donovan digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Donovan.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Donovan does no damage.
Sanchez looks for the body kick but Donovan saw that one coming.
Donovan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donovan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donovan tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Donovan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan misses with a body kick.
Donovan lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Donovan throws a leg kick
and Donovan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donovan checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Donovan.
Sanchez throws a jab when Donovan was well out of range.
Donovan throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Donovan
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donovan connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Donovan coming out on top.
Donovan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donovan - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez throws a head kick but Donovan moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Donovan circles away and keeps his distance.
Donovan misses with a body kick.
Donovan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. That will keep Donovan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donovan. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donovan. Donovan obviously looking to wear him down.
Donovan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Donovan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Donovan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Donovan moves out of range easily.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donovan swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Donovan lands a body shot.
Donovan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Donovan lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Donovan swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Donovan throws a wild body kick that Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Donovan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Donovan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donovan catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Donovan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Pete Donovan has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donovan punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses
and Donovan counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Donovan is just out of range.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donovan can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut there from Donovan.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Donovan moved away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Donovan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Donovan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donovan lands a jab to the head.
Donovan scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donovan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donovan throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donovan.
Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donovan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donovan thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donovan moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Donovan trying to land knees to the body.
Donovan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donovan lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donovan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donovan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donovan throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donovan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Donovan throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Donovan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donovan trying to land knees to the body.
Donovan stalling.
Donovan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donovan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Donovan lands a left hand.
That has opened up Junior Sanchez's cut even more.
Donovan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Donovan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Donovan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot lands for Donovan.
Donovan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick from Donovan.
Donovan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sanchez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Donovan's calf.
Donovan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donovan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Donovan misses with a looping left.
Donovan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donovan!
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donovan.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donovan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Donovan.
Donovan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donovan. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Donovan avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Donovan.
Donovan tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Donovan circles away and keeps his distance.
Donovan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donovan takes one to the side of the head.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Donovan blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donovan. Donovan obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Donovan.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Donovan lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Donovan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Donovan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sanchez really felt that one!
Nice shot by Donovan.
The cut above Junior Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donovan connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donovan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donovan tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pete Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Donovan.
Donovan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donovan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Junior Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donovan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Donovan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Donovan should have avoided that one.
Donovan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donovan misses with a body kick.
Donovan avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Donovan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donovan punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donovan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Donovan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Donovan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donovan lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Donovan tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Donovan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Donovan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Donovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Donovan lands a knee to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donovan has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donovan effectively controlling the action here.
Donovan misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez avoids a wild elbow strike from Donovan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan missing with knees to the body.
Donovan stalls.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Donovan.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Donovan.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Donovan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Sanchez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sanchez, right into the meat.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Donovan.
Donovan moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donovan blocks a leg kick.
Donovan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donovan tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Donovan scores with a body shot.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donovan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donovan moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Donovan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Donovan throws knees to the body.
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!
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Donovan has the dominant position.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Donovan has double underhooks.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Donovan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donovan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donovan looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Donovan's corner calls for a 1-2. Donovan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donovan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donovan scores with a nice strike.
Donovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donovan 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Pete Donovan!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Pete Donovan!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Pete Donovan!
Pete Donovan wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Pete Donovan 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czarek Marnota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papi Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marnota comes to the cage accompanied by Zawsze Jak Król. Czarek Marnota has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Czarek Marnota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Papi Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocolate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marnota, pushing him back against the cage.
Chocolate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Czarek Marnota has been cut.
Chocolate swings wildly with an uppercut but Marnota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chocolate cracks Marnota with a nice body shot.
Chocolate is pressed up against the cage. Marnota has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chocolate down to the mat. Chocolate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chocolate connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marnota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chocolate connects with a body shot.
Marnota is breathing heavily.
Chocolate tests Marnota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chocolate lands a slapping body shot.
Chocolate throws a shot to the body.
Chocolate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marnotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Czarek Marnota's cut is getting worse.
Chocolate digs a good body shot into Marnota's ribs.
Chocolate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chocolate scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chocolate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chocolate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Czarek Marnota's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Marnota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chocolate works Marnota's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Marnota can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Chocolate and Marnota drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Chocolate.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papi Chocolate!
A victorious Papi Chocolate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Theurophoroi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. The crowd seem to be enjoying Theurophoroi's choice of entrance music: One Step Closer. . .to the Title Shot!. This should be a great matchup!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brayden Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Judas Theurophoroi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theurophoroi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Theurophoroi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Theurophoroi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee scores with a head kick.
It looks like Judas Theurophoroi has been cut.
Theurophoroi closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Theurophoroi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Theurophoroi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theurophoroi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Theurophoroi misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Theurophoroi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theurophoroi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Theurophoroi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Theurophoroi avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Theurophoroi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Theurophoroi shrugs off.
That has opened up Judas Theurophoroi's cut even more.
Theurophoroi letting Lee take a breather here.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theurophoroi dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Theurophoroi avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Theurophoroi's elbow.
Theurophoroi dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theurophoroi tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Theurophoroi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Theurophoroi backwards.
Theurophoroi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Theurophoroi seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theurophoroi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Theurophoroi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Theurophoroi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Theurophoroi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Theurophoroi in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Judas Theurophoroi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Theurophoroi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Theurophoroi as Lee tries to tie him up.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Theurophoroi takes an elbow to the temple.
Judas Theurophoroi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Theurophoroi pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theurophoroi misses with an elbow strike.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Theurophoroi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Lee.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Judas Theurophoroi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brayden Lee!
Brayden Lee retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Brayden Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jik Chuyhn Jyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jik Chuyhn Jyu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Jyu throws a leg kick which misses Hawkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawkins tries to avoid it.
Hawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jyu.
Jyu slips under a jab.
Hawkins misses with a body shot
and Jyu counters with a straight right hand.
Hawkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Jyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawkins cracks Jyu with an open hand slap.
Jyu lands with a slapping head kick.
Jyu takes one to the chin there.
Jyu scores with a leg kick.
Jyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyu.
Jyu misses with a hook.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Jyu is out of range.
Jyu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jyu throws a wild body kick that Hawkins sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a hook to the side of Jyu's head but Jyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jyu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jyu scores with a leg kick.
Hawkins throws an off balance right hand
and Jyu counters with a head kick.
Hawkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Jyu's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jyu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawkins defends it easily.
Hawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jyu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Hawkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jyu's guard.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but Jyu defending well.
Hawkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jyu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jyu is staying active underneath Hawkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to pass the guard but Jyu is defending well.
Jyu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins trying to pass the guard but Jyu defending well.
Hawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jyu defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins wants to free his trapped foot but Jyu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jyu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins is trying to control. Jyu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jyu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hawkins.
Jyu is trying to get back to full guard.
Jyu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hawkins.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jyu working for a triangle but Hawkins defends it easily.
Jyu has momentary wrist control but Hawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Hawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jyu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hawkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hawkins throwing strikes but missing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins works over Jyu with some ground and pound from guard.
Jyu keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Jyu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hawkins defends it easily.
Hawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins trying to control but Jyu is working from the bottom.
Jyu looking for a guillotine here but Hawkins defends easily.
Hawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hawkins lands a couple of elbows.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jyu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Jyu keeps moving.
Hawkins slips nicely into half guard.
Hawkins trying to control from half guard but Jyu is working away.
Hawkins is looking to advance position but Jyu won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins is just content to waste time from the top position. Jyu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jyu keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jyu working for submissions but it's allowed Hawkins to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hawkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Jyu.
Hawkins checks a low kick from Jyu.
Jyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jyu manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hawkins.
Hawkins lands with a cross.
Jyu scores with a push kick.
Hawkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jyu tries a low kick but Hawkins avoids it.
Hawkins misses the body punch
and Jyu counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins takes a swing at Jyu's ribcage but misses.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins takes a swing at Jyu's ribcage but misses.
Jyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Jyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jyu staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jyu. That's going to slow Hawkins down.
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Jyu.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Jyu moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyu avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Hawkins tries to move into range but Jyu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jyu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hawkins throws a shot from downtown. Jyu moves away and avoids it.
Jyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Hawkins as he checks the leg kick.
Hawkins swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jyu manages to avoid it.
Hawkins misses with a right hand
and Jyu counters with a thumping low kick.
Hawkins moves out of range of the body kick from Jyu.
Hawkins takes a swing at Jyu's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jyu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hawkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jyu tries to buck Hawkins off but Hawkins is having none of it.
Hawkins trying to control the action but Jyu is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hawkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hawkins trying to control the action but Jyu is working from the bottom.
Hawkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hawkins working the strikes but Jyu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jyu is in trouble now - Hawkins has advanced to mount!
Hawkins looking to control but Jyu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawkins breaks from Jyu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hawkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hawkins with good strikes from the mount here!
Hawkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hawkins looking to control but Jyu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hawkins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jyu working to try and regain half guard.
Hawkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jyu looks a forlorn figure.
Hawkins working the ground and pound effectively.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jyu?
Hawkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hawkins landing strikes from the mount and Jyu is in trouble!
Hawkins controlling his opponent.
Hawkins cracks Jyu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jyu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jyu is squirming around, avoiding Hawkins's attempts to control the action.
Jyu is trying desperately to improve position.
Hawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jyu is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is landing with some decent strikes but Jyu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jyu is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Hawkins.
Jonathan Hawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyu is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Hawkins dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawkins swings for the body but Jyu moves out of range.
Jyu throws a leg kick
and Hawkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jyu wants to land a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range.
Jyu scores with a hook.
Hawkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Jyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jyu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hawkins is looking to wear down Jyu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hawkins checks it well.
Hawkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Jyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jyu scores with a hook.
Hawkins throws a jab when Jyu was well out of range.
Hawkins throws a hook but Jyu avoids it easily.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins throws the left hand but Jyu avoids the punch easily.
Jyu lands a jab to the nose.
Jyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jyu avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Jyu moved out of range nicely.
Jyu motions for Hawkins to come forward. Jyu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hawkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawkins checks the leg kick.
Jyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawkins throws out the jab.
Jyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jyu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jyu throws a sloppy head kick and Hawkins moves out of range easily.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Jyu sprawls well.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins takes a swing at Jyu's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Jyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jyu as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body kick from Jyu.
Jyu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawkins walks into a straight right hand from Jyu.
Jyu lands with a right hand.
Hawkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Jyu counters with a good low kick that Hawkins was not able to check.
Jyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins looks to throw the jab but Jyu is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jyu.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jyu.
Hawkins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jyu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jyu - the referee stops the clock and Hawkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jyu. Hawkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hawkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins loads up on a big right hand but Jyu slips the punch.
Hawkins connects with a crisp jab.
Jyu tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jyu motions for Hawkins to come forward. Jyu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a left hand
and Jyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hawkins misses.
Jyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyu.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jyu moves away from the strike by Hawkins.
Jyu misses with a straight right.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Jyu.
Hawkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jyu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawkins looks to land a right hand but Jyu moved out of range.
Jyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jyu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hawkins is out of range and Jyu settles back down.
Hawkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jyu.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jyu thumps Hawkins with a low kick.
Hawkins misses the body punch
and Jyu counters with a thumping low kick.
Jyu misses with a low kick as Hawkins jumps back.
Hawkins takes a swing at Jyu's ribcage but misses.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Jyu saw that one coming.
Hawkins 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jyu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyu.
Jyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Hawkins with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jyu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hawkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jyu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Jyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Jyu moves out of range.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Jyu counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawkins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jyu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jyu. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Jyu.
Jyu throws a body punch but Hawkins moves out of range.
Hawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jyu counters with a low kick, right behind Hawkins 's knee.
Jyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyu thuds his shin into the meat of Hawkins's side.
Jyu is looking to chop away at Hawkins's legs.
Jyu misses with a low kick.
Jyu throws a right hand that misses
and Hawkins counters with a single leg into guard. Jyu didn't expect that.
Hawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jyu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Jyu keeps moving.
Jyu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jyu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins wants to control from the top but Jyu keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jik Chuyhn Jyu.
I think Hawkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Jonathan Hawkins!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jonathan Hawkins!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jonathan Hawkins!
Jonathan Hawkins wins by unanimous decision!
Jonathan Hawkins retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Jonathan Hawkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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