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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Klitschkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Fei Hong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mirko Klitschkov 's chin.
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Fei Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Klitschkov !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschkov rushes Fei Hong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klitschkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschkov is trying to pull guard but Fei Hong has him pressed against the cage.
Fei Hong lands an elbow that stopped Klitschkov in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Mirko Klitschkov has been cut.
Fei Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klitschkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fei Hong misses with an elbow strike.
Klitschkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fei Hong backwards.
Klitschkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fei Hong lands a damaging elbow.
Fei Hong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Klitschkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Fei Hong has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klitschkov dodges an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fei Hong slowing the pace effectively.
Klitschkov lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klitschkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klitschkov shoots in for a double leg but Fei Hong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alan Fei Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Klitschkov .
Klitschkov clinches up against the cage.
Fei Hong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klitschkov .
Fei Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klitschkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschkov blocks the elbow strike.
Klitschkov lands a shoulder strike.
Klitschkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschkov fails to land.
Fei Hong has Klitschkov pushed against the cage.
Klitschkov throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fei Hong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klitschkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klitschkov avoids the elbow strike from Fei Hong, against the cage.
Klitschkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klitschkov can't find room to land a body shot as Fei Hong controls the action.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside that Klitschkov shrugs off.
Fei Hong lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Mirko Klitschkov 's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fei Hong throws an elbow but it misses.
Klitschkov working aggressively here.
Fei Hong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Klitschkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fei Hong forces Klitschkov back against the cage and clinches.
Klitschkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Hong.
Klitschkov blocks an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschkov blocks an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Come on Fei Hong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Klitschkov fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fei Hong.
Klitschkov blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Fei Hong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Klitschkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fei Hong throws an elbow but misses.
Fei Hong throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Klitschkov dodges an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Fei Hong.
The cut above Mirko Klitschkov 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Klitschkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klitschkov avoids the elbow strike from Fei Hong, against the cage.
Fei Hong misses with an elbow strike.
Klitschkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klitschkov letting Fei Hong take a breather here.
Fei Hong taking a breather.
Fei Hong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fei Hong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klitschkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fei Hong avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klitschkov misses with the head strike.
Fei Hong misses with an elbow strike.
Fei Hong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Klitschkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 Alan Fei Hong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mirko Klitschkov 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Fei Hong. No joy for Klitschkov on that attempt.
Klitschkov instigates a clinch.
Fei Hong blocks an uppercut.
Fei Hong avoids a wild elbow strike from Klitschkov .
Fei Hong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klitschkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Hong blocks an elbow strike.
Fei Hong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fei Hong throws an elbow that misses.
Klitschkov blocks an elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klitschkov throws a head punch that misses.
Fei Hong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fei Hong throws an elbow but it misses.
Klitschkov has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Hong.
Klitschkov throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klitschkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klitschkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong pushes off an throws an elbow but Klitschkov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fei Hong lands a damaging elbow.
Mirko Klitschkov 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Klitschkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klitschkov breaks from the clinch.
Fei Hong drives through and clinches with Klitschkov against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Klitschkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klitschkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Klitschkov avoids the elbow strike from Fei Hong, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Klitschkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Hong.
Klitschkov has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Hong.
Alan Fei Hong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Klitschkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klitschkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klitschkov throws a head punch that misses.
Klitschkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fei Hong walks away with a smile on his face. Klitschkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alan Fei Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Klitschkov .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klitschkov misses with a low kick as Fei Hong jumps back.
Alan Fei Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klitschkov gets tackled into the cage by Fei Hong. Fei Hong maintains the clinch.
Klitschkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Fei Hong.
Fei Hong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fei Hong lands an elbow that stopped Klitschkov in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mirko Klitschkov 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alan Fei Hong!
Alan Fei Hong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sharp Straw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, baddest of the bad - rev. horton heat. Speedy Atkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sharp Straw's chin.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sharp Straw!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins keeps Straw at a distance using the push kick.
Atkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Atkins has closed the distance and engaged Straw in a clinch.
Straw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Atkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Atkins breaks from the clinch.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins has closed the distance and engaged Straw in a clinch.
Straw trying to stall but Atkins improves his position.
Straw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Straw walks into a straight right hand from Atkins.
Atkins drives through and clinches with Straw against the cage.
Straw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atkins after a bit of a struggle.
Straw wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Atkins breaks the clinch.
Atkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Atkins duly obliges.
Atkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Straw's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins lands with a nice combination. Straw backs away looking to recover.
Straw shoots in but Atkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Speedy Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharp Straw.
Straw shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Straw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkins but Atkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atkins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Straw is defended easily by Atkins.
Straw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Atkins works over Straw's head and body with a nice combination.
Atkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Straw doesn't seem bothered though.
Atkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Straw shoots for a takedown but Atkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick from Atkins lands but Straw takes it in his stride.
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!
Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Straw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atkins thuds a left hand into Straw's body.
Atkins misses with a head kick.
Atkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Atkins throws a head kick that Straw semi-blocks.
Straw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Straw looks gassed!
Atkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Atkins instigates a clinch.
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins drives through and clinches with Straw against the cage.
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Straw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Straw is looking to take this one to the mat.
Atkins stops a takedown attempt from Straw.
Atkins manages to break the clinch.
Atkins scores with a three punch combo!
Atkins cracks Straw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atkins lands a high kick!
Atkins throws a nice head kick!
Straw is rocked!
Atkins lands with a kick to the temple. Straw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Straw is still on wobbly legs! Can Atkins finish him?
Atkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Straw seems to have recovered his senses.
Straw swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Straw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Atkins wants to get back to his feet.
Straw is looking for a kimura here.
Straw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atkins manages to get to full guard.
Straw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Atkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Atkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Atkins!
Atkins tries to stand but Straw is controlling his head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Atkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Straw's legs.
Atkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Atkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Atkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Straw swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
Straw misses with a takedown attempt - Atkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Straw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Atkins has Straw up against the cage in a clinch.
Straw wants a takedown but no success here.
Atkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Straw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atkins.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins swinging wildly here.
Straw fails to land the takedown.
Speedy Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sharp Straw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atkins works over Straw's head and body with a nice combination.
Atkins pushes Straw up against the cage in a clinch.
Atkins taking a breather.
Straw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Straw wants a takedown.
Straw trying to control the position but instead, Atkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Straw into the cage.
Atkins breaks from the clinch.
Atkins throws a head kick but Straw moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Atkins looks to land a combination but Straw avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Atkins.
Straw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Straw swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins.
No joy there for Atkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atkins throws a head kick that misses.
Atkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Straw. Straw gets slowly back to his feet.
Speedy Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Straw misses with a takedown attempt - Atkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Atkins has closed the distance and engaged Straw in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Straw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Straw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Atkins.
Straw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atkins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Atkins tests Straw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck for Straw with that takedown attempt.
Straw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Atkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Straw tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Straw gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Straw is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkins sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins wants to get back to full guard.
Straw is trying for a kimura here. Atkins looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Straw wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sharp Straw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murder Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster has chosen Dead body disposal- by NECRO as his entrance music. Murder Warmaster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bam Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murder Warmaster!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Warmaster misses with a few strikes there.
Dunn throws a head kick but Warmaster moves out of range.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
Dunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warmaster.
Nice defenses there by Warmaster.
Warmaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dunn on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Warmaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunn doesn't seem phased though.
Warmaster scores with a punch to the head.
Dunn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warmaster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dunn to the mat! Dunn manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warmaster!
Dunn punching from mount but Warmaster doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dunn working for a submission but Warmaster is keeping him at bay.
Warmaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warmaster is trying to escape the mount.
Dunn 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn looking to ground and pound but Warmaster is blocking nicely.
Warmaster tries to hold on but Dunn pushes him away.
Dunn has control of Warmaster's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Warmaster regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Warmaster is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warmaster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dunn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Warmaster holds on to Dunn as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warmaster is working to get back to half guard.
Dunn wants to control the pace but Warmaster is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn looking to secure an arm triangle but Warmaster defends it well.
Warmaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dunn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Warmaster is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dunn throws some wild stikes that Warmaster manages to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmaster tries to reverse the position but Dunn maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dunn is working for a guillotine from mount but Warmaster frees his head quite easily.
Warmaster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Warmaster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dunn avoids the attempt from Warmaster to control.
Warmaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dunn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Warmaster is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Dunn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dunn avoids the attempt from Warmaster to control.
Dunn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Warmaster regains half guard.
Warmaster looking for submissions off his back.
Dunn wants to control but Warmaster is keeping him busy.
Warmaster kicks off Dunn and gets to his feet.
Bam Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warmaster.
Dunn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warmaster is defending against the submission attempts here by Dunn.
Warmaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunn is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Murder Warmaster 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.
Dunn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warmaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dunn under the eye.
Warmaster lands a nice hook to Dunn's body. Dunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warmaster connects with a single shot there.
Warmaster gets a takedown into half guard.
Warmaster is pressing down on Dunn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunn is holding on for now.
Warmaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warmaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dunn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warmaster seems to be looking for submissions.
Dunn gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmaster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warmaster has managed to get both his arms back between Dunn's legs - danger averted.
Warmaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warmaster is one step ahead there.
Warmaster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warmaster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dunn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warmaster, into his guard.
Warmaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster is adopting a defensive guard.
Warmaster looking for a guillotine here but Dunn defends easily.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Warmaster is retaining full guard.
Warmaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warmaster trying to keep a closed guard but Dunn is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warmaster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warmaster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn stops Warmaster from standing up.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Warmaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warmaster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunn is aware though and is defending well.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Warmaster keeps moving.
Murder Warmaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warmaster trying to keep a closed guard but Dunn is proving a slippery customer.
Warmaster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warmaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn forces his way into half guard.
Warmaster is defending against the submission attempts here by Dunn.
Warmaster trying to control but Dunn postures up.
Warmaster moves into full guard.
Warmaster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dunn defends it easily.
Warmaster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dunn passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warmaster tries to bench press Dunn off him but Dunn keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murder Warmaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Warmaster with a nice cross.
Warmaster lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunn off the cage and back into range.
Dunn misses with a looping left.
Dunn tries to clinch but Warmaster moves out of range.
Dunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Warmaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses.
Warmaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunn wants to clinch.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warmaster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warmaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunn throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn wants to clinch.
Dunn tries to clinch but Warmaster is having none of it.
Bam Dunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunn looks to land a right hand but Warmaster moved out of range.
Dunn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warmaster slips under a jab.
Warmaster connects with a crisp jab.
Dunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Warmaster ducks down to avoid it.
Dunn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Warmaster's head.
Warmaster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Warmaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn throws a sloppy head kick and Warmaster moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warmaster lands a nice hook to Dunn's body. Dunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bam Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Warmaster scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Dunn.
Warmaster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Warmaster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dunn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dunn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dunn!
Warmaster pushes Dunn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dunn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Warmaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dunn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Warmaster is trying to control Dunn's posture but Dunn avoids it.
Dunn throws a strike aimed at the side of Warmaster's head but Warmaster avoids it well.
Warmaster can't do much from the bottom here.
Warmaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dunn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dunn is working away from the top position though.
Warmaster is staying active underneath Dunn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Warmaster moves into full guard.
Warmaster pushes Dunn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunn throws a head kick but Warmaster moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warmaster.
Warmaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warmaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warmaster lands a body shot.
Dunn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warmaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dunn scrambles back to his feet.
Dunn tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Warmaster's corner calls for a 1-2. Warmaster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Warmaster lands with a nice combination. Dunn backs away looking to recover.
Warmaster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dunn's guard.
Dunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warmaster manages to get himself to full guard.
Warmaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warmaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dunn's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warmaster pushes down on Dunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Warmaster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dunn sees it coming and defends easily.
Murder Warmaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Warmaster seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murder Warmaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warmaster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murder Warmaster!
Post fight, an emotional Murder Warmaster said 'You can't tame the beast that is the warmaster!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jims Second (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadaho Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sadaho Maeda looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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31
202 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jims Second!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sadaho Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maeda enables Second to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Second working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Second lands a couple of digs.
Second postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Second advances to half guard.
Second winds up and cracks Maeda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Second lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Sadaho Maeda has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Second performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maeda is looking to control Second's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maeda avoid being mounted?
Second working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Second working the head and body with strikes.
Maeda is rocked!
Maeda is in trouble now - Second has advanced to mount!
Maeda is still in real trouble! Can Second finish him?
Second loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Maeda scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Second land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Second stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jims Second!
An out of breath Jims Second thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix Miyamoto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phoenix Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown but Miyamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanders shoots for a double leg takedown but Miyamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Sanders's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miyamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyamoto missing with knees to the body.
Miyamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Barry Sanders has been cut.
Miyamoto is working Sanders over against the cage.
Sanders working hard to break the clinch.
Sanders tries to circle away but Miyamoto has him pinned against the cage.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Miyamoto working Sanders over with knees to the body.
Miyamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Miyamoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miyamoto lands a right hand.
Miyamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Miyamoto tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanders avoids the damage to the body.
Miyamoto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanders avoids it.
Miyamoto has Sanders pressed against the cage.
Miyamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Miyamoto has the dominant position.
Miyamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Miyamoto has the dominant position.
Miyamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Sanders avoiding damage as Miyamoto throws knees to the body.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanders's defenses.
Miyamoto tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Miyamoto back against the cage.
Miyamoto lands with a left to the head.
Barry Sanders's cut is getting worse.
Miyamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
Sanders working hard to break the clinch.
Sanders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanders blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Miyamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miyamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miyamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Miyamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miyamoto tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanders is trying to force a seperation but Miyamoto has the dominant position.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto lands a nice elbow.
Miyamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Barry Sanders's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miyamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sanders wants to break free but Miyamoto has control.
Miyamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Miyamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
Sanders is looking to break free of the clinch but Miyamoto has double underhooks.
Miyamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Miyamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyamoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miyamoto lands an elbow inside.
Jeez, Barry Sanders's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders prevents a body shot from Miyamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phoenix Miyamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Sanders's cut.
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.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyamoto's waist but Miyamoto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.
Miyamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miyamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miyamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix Miyamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Miyamoto.
Sanders is trying to break the clinch but Miyamoto is controlling him.
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miyamoto lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barry Sanders's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phoenix Miyamoto!
A relieved looking Phoenix Miyamoto 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Titties (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Corrosion of Conformity - Vote with a bullet. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
158 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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27
142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hanz Titties!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drederic Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Titties.
Tatum defending well as Titties loads up on a big left hand.
Tatum staying out of range there.
Drederic Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Titties lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Titties connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tatum momentarily.
It looks like Drederic Tatum has been cut.
Tatum tries to clinch up but Titties circles away and keeps his distance.
Tatum throws a jab when Titties was well out of range.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Titties.
Tatum tries to close the distance and clinch but Titties swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tatum clinches up with Titties and pushes him back against the cage.
Titties blocks an elbow strike from Tatum.
Titties is pushing Tatum up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Tatum.
Tatum is looking to break free of the clinch but Titties has double underhooks.
Titties with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titties is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titties tries to stall but Tatum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Titties.
Titties trying to land knees to the body.
Titties has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tatum after a bit of a struggle.
Titties blocks a body shot from Tatum.
Titties controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Titties manages to break the clinch.
Titties looks to land a left hand but Tatum moved out of range nicely.
Titties scores with a punch to the head.
Tatum is rocked!
Titties throws a powerful right kick. Tatum tried to block low but the kick was high! Tatum was taken right off of his feet! Titties jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hanz Titties!
Hanz Titties is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazuyuki Takimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takimoto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Instrumental. Winner has chosen All I Do Is Win - DJ Khaled as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
164 lbs
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29
176 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kazuyuki Takimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Winner!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winner looks to score with a jab to the body but Takimoto is just out of range.
Winner throws a body kick that misses.
Winner lands with an overhand left.
Jab, jab by Winner - just one landing.
Takimoto misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Takimoto misses its intended target.
Winner throws a big shot that misses.
Takimoto moves out of range as Winner throws a body kick.
Takimoto misses with a low kick as Winner jumps back.
Takimoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winner to score with a decent uppercut.
Kazuyuki Takimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takimoto lands with an overhand left.
Takimoto misses with a two punch combination.
Takimoto misses with a wild body shot.
Winner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takimoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto shoots in for a double leg but Winner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuyuki Takimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takimoto walks into a straight right hand from Winner.
Takimoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Winner is just out of range.
Takimoto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takimoto misses with a right hand
and Winner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takimoto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winner.
Winner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takimoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Takimoto working away.
Winner is looking to regain half guard here but Takimoto keeps moving and retains side control.
Takimoto wants to control but Winner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Winner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takimoto wants to control for a moment but Winner uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Takimoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winner sees it coming and defends easily.
Winner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winner looking for a sweep. Not yet Winner, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Takimoto from controlling successfully.
Takimoto won't allow Winner to sweep him here.
Takimoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Winner is right now.
Takimoto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Winner is looking to regain half guard here but Takimoto keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Takimoto thowing shots but they're missing.
Takimoto fails to take his opponent's back.
Winner wants to hold on but Takimoto pushes him away.
Winner is trying to escape the mount but Takimoto keeps good control and instead manages to take Winner's back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takimoto punches the canvas rather than the man.
Takimoto is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Winner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Winner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takimoto at a distance.
Winner misses with a left hand
enabling Takimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takimoto. Winner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Winner.
An inside leg kick lands from Winner.
Takimoto loads up on a big right hand but Winner slips the punch.
Winner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takimoto misses the jab.
Winner misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winner. That's going to slow Takimoto down.
Winner connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Winner misses.
Takimoto looks to throw the jab but Winner is out of range.
Takimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winner moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto throws a leg kick but Winner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Winner tries to sprawl but Takimoto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Winner trying to control here.
Takimoto is keen to just control but Winner is a slippery customer.
Winner trying to hold on to Takimoto's head to control him but Takimoto postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Winner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takimoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takimoto pushes down on Winner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takimoto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takimoto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Winner because Takimoto loaded up on that one.
Kazuyuki Takimoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winner tries to lock up and control but Takimoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Winner is in a horrible position here. Takimoto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Winner is squirming around, avoiding Takimoto's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takimoto looking to control but Winner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takimoto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Winner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Takimoto.
Takimoto prevents Winner from getting the reversal.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Takimoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Winner stops Takimoto from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Takimoto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Winner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner is looking to improve his position.
Takimoto trying to control from half guard but Winner is working away.
Takimoto is really struggling to control Winner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Takimoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takimoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takimoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winner wants to control but Takimoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuyuki Takimoto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Takimoto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takimoto scrambles back to his feet.
Takimoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winner is fending him off so far but Takimoto persists. Nope, Winner circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takimoto finds it's way round the side to connect with Winner's head.
Takimoto jabs at Winner's body.
Takimoto tries to move into range but Winner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takimoto moves away.
Winner throws a low kick, looking for Takimoto's leg but Takimoto calmly moves out of range.
Takimoto misses with a looping right.
Takimoto blocks a leg kick.
Winner just misses with a punch to the body.
Takimoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takimoto throwing strikes from guard but Winner blocks nicely.
Winner wants to sweep here but Takimoto controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takimoto content to stall in guard here.
Winner keeping moving, preventing Takimoto from controlling successfully.
Winner looking for a sweep. Not yet Winner, not yet.
Takimoto 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.
Takimoto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kazuyuki Takimoto just wasn't active enough.
A jab from Takimoto finds it's way through Winner's defenses.
Winner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takimoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winner's guard.
Winner trying to keep a closed guard but Takimoto is proving a slippery customer.
Winner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takimoto's guard.
Takimoto will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Takimoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winner won't allow Takimoto to sweep him here.
Winner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takimoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winner is one step ahead there.
Takimoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takimoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takimoto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Takimoto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Winner can't escape the position.
Takimoto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Winner working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Winner trying to control but not successfully.
Takimoto is looking to control Winner but Winner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Winner is in bad spot here.
Winner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner fending off the submission attempt from Takimoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuyuki Takimoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takimoto 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuyuki Takimoto!
A victorious Kazuyuki Takimoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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