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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erick Noble!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kidd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Noble is in Kidd's guard.
Kidd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Noble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kidd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Noble on the ground.
Kidd wants to stand up but Noble is controlling him.
Noble decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Erick Noble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Noble gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble feints and as Kidd raises his hands in defense, Noble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noble throwing strikes but missing.
Noble controlling from the top position.
Noble stops Kidd from standing up.
Noble is in close to Kidd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noble controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Erick Noble was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Noble drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kidd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noble controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble prevents Kidd from getting back to his feet.
Noble stays in close to Kidd's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Erick Noble hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Noble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Noble content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Noble might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kidd is looking to escape.
Noble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Erick Noble.
Noble rushes Kidd and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble has clasped his hands together around Kidd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd pushes Noble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Noble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Noble gets a double leg takedown into Kidd's guard.
Noble controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Noble advances position into side control!
Noble decides to stand back up. Noble steps back and let's Kidd get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kidd moves out of range as Noble throws a body kick.
Noble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kidd to the mat! Kidd manages to get full guard.
Noble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noble stands up over Kidd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Noble stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd gets caught flat footed, as Noble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Erick Noble was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Noble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kidd gets caught napping as Noble dives in and scores a takedown. Kidd manages to retain guard.
Noble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kidd, up you get!
Noble takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Noble to keep the fight standing.
Noble gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noble slows the pace down in half guard.
Noble missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kidd is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Noble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Noble gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noble throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noble just leaning against Kidd, taking a breather.
Noble manages to break the clinch.
Noble looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kidd!
Noble controlling the pace for now.
Noble looking to finish Kidd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kidd!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble looking to control and managing it successfully.
Noble is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Noble darts in and clinches Kidd up against the cage.
Noble jumps into guard, dragging Kidd to the mat.
Noble lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kidd!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Noble content just to control the position here.
Kidd is trying to stand but he's just given Noble his back.
Anthony Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Kidd is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Noble gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble is punishing Kidd with strikes - can he finish him?!
Noble trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kidd doesn't escape.
Noble is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kidd has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Noble controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Noble lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kidd hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kidd's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Noble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Noble 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Noble!
A victorious Erick Noble 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tao Kiloumpolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie The Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao Kiloumpolo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tao Kiloumpolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie The Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kiloumpolo.
Kiloumpolo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiloumpolo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kiloumpolo lands a head shot.
Kiloumpolo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Bastard misses with a straight left.
Kiloumpolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bastard.
Kiloumpolo lands a big head kick that sends The Bastard tumbling to the mat! Kiloumpolo takes a step backwards and waves The Bastard back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The Bastard is rocked!
It looks like Donnie The Bastard has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiloumpolo throws a right hand that The Bastard ducks under and follows up with a left that The Bastard also avoids with ease.
The Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiloumpolo finish him?
The Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiloumpolo.
The Bastard misses with a shot to the body
and Kiloumpolo counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! The Bastard has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tao Kiloumpolo!
Tao Kiloumpolo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shimon Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Perciwall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johan Perciwall will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shimon Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johan Perciwall!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perciwall stuffs the takedown attempt from Guy. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Perciwall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perciwall wants to clinch up but Guy keeps it at a distance.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Perciwall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guy.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shimon Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perciwall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guy shoots in for a double leg but Perciwall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Guy.
Guy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Perciwall down.
Guy in side control, throwing shots but Perciwall defends.
Perciwall is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Guy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Guy crashes against the mat.
Guy prevents Perciwall from escaping the position.
Guy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to score with some ground and pound. Perciwall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Guy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Guy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Perciwall is avoiding damage well.
Guy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Perciwall wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Guy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Perciwall avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Guy.
An elbow from Guy crashes against the mat.
Guy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Perciwall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Perciwall is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Perciwall tries to escape but Guy is in control.
Guy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Guy in side control, throwing shots but Perciwall defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy is chipping away with strikes.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Perciwall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Guy is controlling him well.
Perciwall is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Perciwall parries the strikes from Guy easily there. Guy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Perciwall to escape.
Perciwall is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Perciwall defending against the ground and pound.
Guy misses with the ground and pound.
Guy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Guy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guy working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Guy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Guy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Guy is working Perciwall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perciwall is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Guy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Guy.
Perciwall tries to escape but Guy is in control.
Guy tries to score with some ground and pound. Perciwall controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy working the ground and pound but Perciwall is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Guy.
Perciwall takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Guy working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shimon Guy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guy misses with a takedown attempt - Perciwall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guy throws a lazy head kick
and Perciwall counters with a series of strikes. Guy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but Perciwall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perciwall keeps the fight on the outside.
Perciwall slaps away a takedown attempt from Guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Guy or perhaps it was just good defense by Perciwall which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shimon Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Perciwall cracks the inside of Guy's front leg.
Perciwall clinches with his opponent.
Perciwall is trying to stall.
Guy pushes off an throws an elbow but Perciwall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Perciwall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perciwall is trying to break the clinch but Guy is controlling him.
Guy is trying to break free.
A hook to the body from Perciwall.
Perciwall stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perciwall can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Perciwall tries to circle away but Guy has him pinned against the cage.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Perciwall has double underhooks.
Perciwall is looking to control Guy's arms but Guy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perciwall has his back to the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Guy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Perciwall.
Perciwall looking to slow down the pace here.
Perciwall lands a body punch.
Perciwall manages to break the clinch.
Perciwall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perciwall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perciwall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perciwall's efforts to push away.
Perciwall wants to get back to striking at distance but Guy won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Perciwall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guy tries to clinch up but Perciwall circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perciwall as he jumps to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Perciwall scores with a four punch combination!
Guy is rocked!
It looks like Shimon Guy has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to clinch but Perciwall moves out of range.
Perciwall clobbers Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Perciwall. That's going to slow Guy down.
Guy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perciwall throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perciwall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Perciwall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shimon Guy'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. This is the final round!
Guy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Guy throws a head kick that misses
and Perciwall counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johan Perciwall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perciwall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perciwall wants it to stay on the feet.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Shimon Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perciwall sprawls well. Perciwall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guy gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimon Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perciwall moves into the clinch successfully.
Perciwall tries to break free but Guy pushes him back against the cage.
Perciwall trying to control the position but instead, Guy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perciwall into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working hard to break the clinch.
Perciwall looking to stall.
Guy is trying to push Perciwall away but Perciwall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guy as Perciwall tries to tie him up.
Perciwall is trying to force a seperation but Guy has the dominant position.
Perciwall is trying to break the clinch but Guy is controlling him.
Perciwall is trying to break the clinch but Guy is controlling him.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Perciwall has double underhooks.
Perciwall breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Guy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a sloppy head kick
and Perciwall counters with a nice leg kick.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Perciwall shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shimon Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Perciwall.
Perciwall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perciwall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perciwall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perciwall tries to clinch up but Guy circles away and keeps his distance.
Perciwall leaves Guy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Perciwall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guy is looking to clinch.
Johan Perciwall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perciwall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Guy's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perciwall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perciwall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Guy takes a step back to recover.
Perciwall throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Guy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Perciwall follows into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Perciwall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perciwall has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Perciwall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramdhani Lestalahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Llama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramdhani Lestalahu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Llama!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Llama misses with an uppercut.
Lestalahu ducks under a wild hook from Llama.
Lestalahu moves away from the strike by Llama.
Llama throws a big shot that misses.
Llama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lestalahu.
Llama connects with a right hand. Lestalahu shakes it off.
Lestalahu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Llama misses with a straight left.
Lestalahu avoids the body shot from Llama.
Lestalahu shoots for a double leg takedown but Llama sprawls well. He's pushed Lestalahu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lestalahu fails with a takedown attempt.
Llama misses with a straight right.
Llama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llama shoots in for a takedown but Lestalahu shows good takedown defense.
Lestalahu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Llama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramdhani Lestalahu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llama throws a lazy right hand but Lestalahu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lestalahu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Llama.
Lestalahu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Llama.
Llama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Llama shoots in but Lestalahu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lestalahu shoots in for a takedown but Llama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lestalahu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llama throws out the jab.
Llama loads up on a big right hand but Lestalahu slips the punch.
Lestalahu slips a jab from Llama.
Llama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llama cracks Lestalahu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lestalahu moves out of range as Llama strikes.
A jab from Llama finds it's way through Lestalahu's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lestalahu as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lestalahu is defended easily by Llama.
Lestalahu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Llama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lestalahu somewhat.
Llama leaves Lestalahu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Llama misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lestalahu in his tracks.
Lestalahu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Llama.
A jab from Llama misses.
Lestalahu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lestalahu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Llama's guard.
Lestalahu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Llama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lestalahu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lestalahu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Llama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lestalahu.
Lestalahu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lestalahu working some strikes from top position.
Llama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lestalahu.
Lestalahu wants to control from the top but Llama keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestalahu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lestalahu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lestalahu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lestalahu trying to control the position from guard on top but Llama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lestalahu throws a big right hand that misses.
Lestalahu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lestalahu with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lestalahu postures up in Llama's guard and throws a big left but Llama blocks it.
Lestalahu throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akira Llama will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lestalahu blocks a jab.
Llama lands with an uppercut that bounces Lestalahu off the cage and back into range.
Llama might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lestalahu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lestalahu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Llama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lestalahu.
Lestalahu shoots in for a double leg but Llama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Llama misses with a low kick.
Akira Llama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lestalahu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lestalahu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Llama tries to avoid it but Lestalahu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Llama to the ground. Llama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Llama thuds his right hand into Lestalahu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Llama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lestalahu ducks under a wild hook from Llama.
Lestalahu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lestalahu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lestalahu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Llama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lestalahu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lestalahu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lestalahu wants to control from the top but Llama keeps moving.
Llama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lestalahu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lestalahu trying to control but Llama is working from the bottom.
Lestalahu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Llama is keeping the position for now.
Lestalahu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Lestalahu wants to control from the top but Llama keeps moving.
Lestalahu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Llama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Llama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lestalahu 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.
Lestalahu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lestalahu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Llama's head.
Llama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lestalahu connects with a couple of short punches.
Lestalahu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Llama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lestalahu wants to control from the top but Llama keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lestalahu is looking to work some ground and pound but Llama has wrist control.
Lestalahu won't allow Llama to get back to his feet.
Lestalahu throws a big elbow that misses.
Lestalahu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lestalahu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lestalahu trying to control but Llama is working from the bottom.
Lestalahu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lestalahu postures up in Llama's guard and throws a big left but Llama blocks it.
Ramdhani Lestalahu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lestalahu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestalahu wants to control from the top but Llama keeps moving.
Lestalahu distracts Llama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lestalahu tries to free his leg and advance position but Llama is retaining full guard.
Lestalahu trying to control but Llama is working from the bottom.
Llama is looking to stand up but Lestalahu isn't so interested in that idea.
Lestalahu trying to control the position from guard on top but Llama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lestalahu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lestalahu scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramdhani Lestalahu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lestalahu looks for a takedown but Llama sprawls well.
Llama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lestalahu in his tracks.
Lestalahu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Llama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Llama wants to get back to his feet.
Lestalahu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Llama defending well though.
Lestalahu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lestalahu lands with a punch from half guard.
Lestalahu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Llama's head.
Llama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lestalahu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lestalahu thows a huge punch but Llama dodges it nicely.
Lestalahu winds up and cracks Llama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lestalahu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lestalahu throwing shots but Llama is blocking nicely.
Lestalahu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Llama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lestalahu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Llama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lestalahu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lestalahu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lestalahu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lestalahu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Llama is staying active underneath Lestalahu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lestalahu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Lestalahu thows a huge punch but Llama dodges it nicely.
Lestalahu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Llama keeps working.
Lestalahu throwing shots but Llama is blocking nicely.
Llama has hold of Lestalahu's hands but Lestalahu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lestalahu trying to control the action but Llama is working from the bottom.
Lestalahu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lestalahu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lestalahu wants to control but Llama is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lestalahu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lestalahu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lestalahu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lestalahu thows a huge punch but Llama dodges it nicely.
Lestalahu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Llama is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lestalahu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lestalahu lands with a punch from half guard.
Llama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lestalahu.
Llama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lestalahu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lestalahu working over Llama with some ground and pound. Llama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lestalahu thows a huge punch but Llama dodges it nicely.
Lestalahu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lestalahu lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lestalahu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lestalahu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lestalahu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Llama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lestalahu.
Lestalahu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramdhani Lestalahu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lestalahu 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramdhani Lestalahu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Murofushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jung Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kenji Murofushi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Murofushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jung Sung!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murofushi slips a jab and a cross from Sung.
Sung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murofushi counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Murofushi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murofushi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murofushi is trying to get back to full guard.
Murofushi wants to control but Sung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murofushi tries to get to full guard but Sung has control of the leg.
Murofushi is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sung trying to control from half guard but Murofushi is working away.
Murofushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sung controlling the pace.
Sung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murofushi gets full guard.
Sung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murofushi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murofushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sung is one step ahead there.
Murofushi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sung controls the pace.
Murofushi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Murofushi is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sung lands a couple of elbows.
Murofushi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murofushi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Murofushi has wrist control.
Murofushi is trying to control the position but Sung postures up.
Sung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murofushi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murofushi being controlled here, momentarily.
Sung postures up in Murofushi's guard and throws a big left but Murofushi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Sung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murofushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sung slips a jab and a cross from Murofushi.
Sung needs to keep his hands up - Murofushi had a free shot at his head there.
Kenji Murofushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murofushi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sung to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sung postures up.
Sung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murofushi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sung preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sung distracts Murofushi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Murofushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sung postures up and lands a big shot to Murofushi's brow.
Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Murofushi is retaining full guard.
Murofushi is looking to stand up but Sung isn't so interested in that idea.
Sung sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jung Sung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sung cracks Murofushi with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung wants to pass the guard but Murofushi is keeping the position.
Sung is pushing down on Murofushi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murofushi is fighting to maintain full guard but Sung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sung in particular looking to stall.
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!
Murofushi tries to roll over but Sung keeps him under control.
Murofushi is refusing to be controlled, as Sung sits in half guard.
Murofushi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sung is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murofushi keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murofushi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murofushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murofushi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenji Murofushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sung wants to slow Murofushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Murofushi misses with a wild body shot.
Murofushi fails to land with a series of punches.
Murofushi scores with a jab. Sung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung misses with a double jab.
Murofushi misses with a two punch combination.
Sung misses with a few strikes there.
Sung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenji Murofushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murofushi connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murofushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murofushi works the jab nicely.
Sung throws a combination. Murofushi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murofushi misses with a hook. Sung ducked under it nicely.
Murofushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sung - that will leave a mark!
Murofushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sung's head backwards.
Sung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jung Sung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Murofushi scores with a four punch combination!
Murofushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murofushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sung's head backwards.
Sung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Murofushi counter with a right hand.
Sung misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Sung scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Sung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Sung does no damage.
Sung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sung duly obliges.
Murofushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murofushi misses with an uppercut. Sung saw that one coming.
Murofushi looks to land a combination but Sung avoids it well.
Murofushi throws a series of punches but Sung moves out of range.
Sung gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung throws an elbow but Murofushi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sung in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murofushi is rocked!
Sung in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Murofushi looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sung turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jung Sung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradyn Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
170 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bradyn Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Shadows!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Shadows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Campbell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shadows stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shadows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shadows is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shadows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shadows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shadows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shadows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shadows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shadows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shadows is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shadows jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shadows drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campbell dives on top into guard.
Campbell is in close to Shadows's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Campbell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadows looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Shadows keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadows is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shadows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Campbell has managed to get both his arms back between Shadows's legs - danger averted.
Campbell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Campbell throwing shots but Shadows is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadows looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Shadows to regain full guard.
Campbell wants to control from the top but Shadows keeps moving.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Shadows 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.
Shadows shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.
Campbell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shadows counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that.
Matt Shadows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shadows drops back looking for a leg! Campbell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Campbell manages to kick Shadows off! Shadows jumps back into Campbell's guard.
Shadows drops back looking for a leg! Campbell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Campbell manages to kick Shadows off! Shadows jumps back into Campbell's guard.
Shadows forces his way into half guard.
Shadows is working for a kimura but Campbell is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shadows is working for a kimura but Campbell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Campbell defends it well.
Campbell pushes Shadows off and gets back to his feet.
Shadows fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campbell.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Campbell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Campbell trying to control the action but Shadows is working from the bottom.
Campbell working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell in side control, throwing shots but Shadows defends.
Campbell with the ground and pound but Shadows regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Shadows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shadows.
Shadows has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Shadows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campbell throws an elbow that misses. Shadows uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by Shadows!
Shadows looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shadows thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shadows drops back looking for a leg! Campbell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Campbell manages to kick Shadows off! Shadows jumps back into Campbell's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Shadows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shadows gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Campbell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shadows has his feet on Campbell's thighs here. He's pushed Campbell off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Campbell screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Shadows!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brock Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, POWER. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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199 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kei!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kei has momentary wrist control but Ferguson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Kei's legs - danger averted.
Kei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferguson is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kei has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson stands up from Kei's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kei tries for a takedown but Ferguson circles away easily
and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson clobbers Kei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferguson drops his shoulder and cracks Kei with a huge uppercut! Kei goes down! Can Ferguson finish him?
Kei is rocked!
Ferguson controlling from the top position.
Kei is still in real trouble! Can Ferguson finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kei covers up, he's hurt! Ferguson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ferguson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ferguson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Ferguson!
Brock Ferguson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wicked Crusade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hixson Smoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hixson Smoke enters the cage!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wicked Crusade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hixson Smoke!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusade moves away.
Nice body punch from Smoke.
Crusade misses with an uppercut.
Smoke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crusade avoids it really well and circles away.
Crusade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crusade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crusade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wicked Crusade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoke shoots in for a takedown but Crusade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smoke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Crusade misses with a kick to the body.
Smoke connects with a body shot that sends Crusade's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smoke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crusade is breathing heavily.
Crusade ducks straight into an uppercut from Smoke and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Crusade manages to regain guard straight away.
Crusade is rocked!
Smoke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh Crusade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smoke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crusade seems to have got his legs back now.
Smoke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crusade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smoke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smoke lands a couple of digs.
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.
Smoke landing with the ground and pound.
Smoke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smoke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Crusade has momentary wrist control but Smoke slips an elbow through the middle.
Crusade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smoke manages to get himself to full guard.
Smoke is looking to sweep but instead, Crusade has passed into half guard.
Smoke is defending against the submission attempts here by Crusade.
Smoke tries to roll over but Crusade keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smoke can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusade is keen to just control but Smoke is a slippery customer.
Smoke won't allow Crusade to pass to mount.
Crusade prevents Smoke from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crusade prevents Smoke from improving his position.
Crusade working Smoke over with strikes.
Crusade is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crusade working over Smoke with some ground and pound. Smoke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smoke works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smoke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Smoke keeping moving, preventing Crusade from controlling successfully.
Crusade throws a big elbow that misses.
Smoke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smoke has his hands on Crusade's head, controlling the position.
Smoke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crusade 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.
Crusade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusade is working Smoke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crusade passes into half guard.
Smoke is looking to get back to full guard here but Crusade has managed to pass to side control instead.
Crusade lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smoke down.
Smoke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crusade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoke gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Crusade looking to finish Smoke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smoke!
Smoke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crusade lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crusade lands a heavy elbow.
Smoke tries to reverse the position but Crusade maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hixson Smoke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Crusade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crusade throws a right hand that Smoke ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoke also avoids with ease.
Smoke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smoke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crusade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smoke shoots for a double leg takedown but Crusade sprawls well. He's pushed Smoke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smoke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smoke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smoke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crusade tries to get to full guard but Smoke has control of the leg.
Smoke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smoke connects with a nice short shot to Crusade's temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smoke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke working Crusade over with strikes.
Smoke working Crusade over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Smoke.
Smoke throwing shots but Crusade is blocking nicely.
Smoke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crusade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smoke throwing shots but Crusade is blocking nicely.
Crusade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smoke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crusade's head.
Smoke working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crusade's head.
Smoke throws an elbow that misses. Crusade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smoke's guard. Nice move by Crusade!
Crusade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smoke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smoke keeping moving, preventing Crusade from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smoke is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crusade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smoke wants to pass the guard but Crusade is keeping the position.
Smoke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smoke is in close to Crusade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crusade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smoke.
Crusade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crusade trying to control the position here.
Smoke preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke throws a big elbow that misses.
Crusade wants to sweep but no luck.
Smoke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smoke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smoke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smoke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crusade's head.
Smoke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crusade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smoke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smoke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smoke scoring with some ground and pound.
Crusade working for a triangle but Smoke defends it easily.
Smoke cracks Crusade with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusade wants to sweep but no luck.
Smoke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crusade's head.
Smoke content to stall in guard here.
Smoke landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoke chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smoke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smoke is in close to Crusade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crusade has momentary wrist control but Smoke slips an elbow through the middle.
Smoke is looking to work some ground and pound but Crusade has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hixson Smoke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Crusade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smoke moves out of range of the strikes.
Crusade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crusade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smoke throws a shot to the body.
Smoke lands with a shot to the body.
Smoke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crusade did well to prevent Smoke getting side control.
Smoke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hixson Smoke has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Smoke.
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!
Smoke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smoke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smoke scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crusade has hold of Smoke's hands but Smoke slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crusade is trying to get back to full guard.
Smoke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crusade with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smoke connects with a nice short shot to Crusade's temple.
Nice strikes from Smoke there.
Smoke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smoke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smoke is nestled in close to Crusade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crusade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smoke.
Smoke lands strikes from half guard.
Crusade gets full guard.
Crusade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crusade controls Smoke momentarily but Smoke frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smoke stopping the sweep attempt from Crusade.
Smoke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smoke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smoke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Crusade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smoke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Crusade is trying to control the position but Smoke postures up.
Smoke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smoke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crusade 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.
Smoke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crusade is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoke works over Crusade with some ground and pound from guard.
Smoke working some strikes from top position.
Smoke lands a couple of digs.
Smoke throwing strikes but missing.
Crusade 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.
Smoke lands a couple of elbows.
Smoke connects with a couple of short punches.
Smoke throws an elbow that misses. Crusade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smoke's guard. Nice move by Crusade!
Smoke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusade preventing the sweep.
Crusade passes Smoke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crusade wants to control but Smoke is keeping him busy.
Hixson Smoke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smoke tries to get to full guard but Crusade has control of the leg.
Wicked Crusade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smoke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hixson Smoke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smoke 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hixson Smoke!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Silva Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Stevenson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
166 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silva Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Stevenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stevenson did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
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.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stevenson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stevenson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Silva tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Stevenson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Silva is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevenson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Silva to see if he's OK.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva wants to control but Stevenson postures up.
Stevenson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva lands a nice hook to Stevenson's body. Stevenson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stevenson's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stevenson sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Stevenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stevenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.
Stevenson tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stevenson is controlling an arm, preventing Silva from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva goes for an armbar but Stevenson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stevenson with a nice head shot there.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevenson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stevenson dives into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Silva dominated that 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.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevenson shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Silva jabs Stevenson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silva is looking to wear down Stevenson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevenson momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stevenson has time to react.
Stevenson moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Silva Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Jake Stevenson has been cut.
Donk. Silva catches Stevenson right on the button with a cross.
Stevenson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stevenson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Stevenson throws an elbow that misses.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Jake Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silva Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevenson misses with the combination.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Stevenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevenson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Stevenson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a series of punches but Stevenson moves out of range.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stevenson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Stevenson.
Stevenson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stevenson's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stevenson dives on top into guard.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Stevenson's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stevenson closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Jake Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevenson tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Stevenson!
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Stevenson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva wants to take Stevenson's back here but Stevenson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stevenson has given up his back. Will we see Silva going for some submissions?
Stevenson tries to break free.
Silva has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Stevenson is in real trouble here. Silva gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Stevenson is tapping out! Silva wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silva Silva!
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