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NFC 83 - Kyle Vs Okamoto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feel the Drive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hiroyuki Okamoto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okamoto scores with a nice head shot.
France closes the distance and clinches up with Okamoto, looking for a takedown. France pushes Okamoto against the cage but Okamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
France scores a takedown into full mount!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
France wants to control the pace but Okamoto is squirming around nicely.
France controlling from the full mount.
Okamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Okamoto is squirming around, avoiding France's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Darwin France just wasn't active enough.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okamoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okamoto pushes France away with a front kick.
France takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
France takes a head kick and keeps coming.
France closes the distance and clinches up with Okamoto, looking for a takedown. France pushes Okamoto against the cage but Okamoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
France drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Okamoto is looking to stand up but France isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Okamoto, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okamoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as France controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Darwin France just wasn't active enough.
Okamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okamoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and France has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okamoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from France.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okamoto. Okamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Okamoto scores with a head kick.
Okamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okamoto feints and then cracks France's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow France down.
Okamoto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okamoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Okamoto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
France avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a head kick that France semi-blocks.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and France moves out of range easily.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
France avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Okamoto throws a head kick but France moves out of range.
France takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. France takes a step back to recover.
Okamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by France.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
France blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
France gets the takedown into side control.
Okamoto being controlled for a moment.
France trying to control the position but Okamoto is working away.
Okamoto seems a little lost for a moment, as France dominates the positioning.
France trying to control the position but Okamoto is working away.
The referee asks France politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. France prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Darwin France.
Okamoto tries to land a front kick but France steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Darwin France is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
France takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
France moves out of range of the body kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and France moves out of range easily.
Okamoto thumps France with a low kick.
France moves out of range of the leg kick from Okamoto.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okamoto misses with a body kick.
France checks a low kick from Okamoto.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okamoto. France shrugs it off though.
Okamoto tries to work over France's front leg with a kick but France checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a head kick but France moves out of range.
Okamoto lands a head kick. France smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
France shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okamoto sprawls well. Okamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. France gets slowly back to his feet.
Okamoto instigates a clinch.
Okamoto slowing the pace effectively.
Okamoto crunches a lovely knee into France's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto stalling.
The crowd are getting on Okamoto's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
France takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okamoto has France pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiroyuki Okamoto.
An inside leg kick from Okamoto misses.
Okamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
France avoids a kick to the body.
Okamoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okamoto thumps France with a low kick.
France dodges the punch combination from Okamoto.
France tries for a takedown but Okamoto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. France takes a step back to recover.
Okamoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okamoto misses with a body kick.
France checks a low kick from Okamoto.
Okamoto moves into range and clinches up with France.
France goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okamoto prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okamoto lands an elbow inside.
Okamoto stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! France's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Okamoto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. France looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okamoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okamoto swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Okamoto slowing the pace effectively.
France is trying to force a seperation but Okamoto has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
France tries to break free but Okamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Okamoto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okamoto.
Okamoto is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okamoto stops a takedown attempt from France.
France wants to break the clinch but can't.
France will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okamoto stalling the fight.
Okamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Darwin France has been cut.
France has had enough of the clinch but Okamoto keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto lands an elbow inside.
Okamoto pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okamoto obliges.
Okamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
France wants to get back to striking at distance but Okamoto won't allow it.
Okamoto slows down the pace here.
Okamoto working France over with knees to the body.
France is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okamoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
France drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France goes for a takedown attempt but Okamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Okamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
France takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
France blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto clinches up with France and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Okamoto - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto stalling in the clinch.
Okamoto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but France blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okamoto keeps control of France as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okamoto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning France up against the cage.
Okamoto receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okamoto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroyuki Okamoto!
An out of breath Hiroyuki Okamoto 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jun Akiyama is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
11 - 16 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dirty Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jun Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanchez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akiyama somewhat.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sanchez maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Akiyama could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sanchez has cracked it and Akiyama is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sanchez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirty Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dai Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dai Hard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dai Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hard is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Hard is defending the position.
Hard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson throwing shots but Hard is blocking nicely.
Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Hard's head.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is nestled in close to Hard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hard gets back to full guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hard is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson won't allow Hard to sweep him here.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Hard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson is working Hard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Hard.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
Hard is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Hard thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Hard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Hard is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Hard's legs - danger averted.
Hard keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard trying to strike off his back.
Hard working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson distracts Hard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hard keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is in close to Hard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hard is rocked!
Anderson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hard covers up, he's hurt! Anderson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Anderson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Anderson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Anderson!
Apollo Anderson very nearly forgot to thank Seven Sins™ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machdoor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AnthonyH Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machdoor's entrance music is AVICI - LEVELS. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lyoto Machdoor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, AnthonyH Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machdoor clinches with his opponent.
Moreno is looking for a takedown.
Machdoor lands a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moreno has an active guard here but Machdoor has managed to pass into half guard.
Machdoor trying to control the pace.
Machdoor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moreno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machdoor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machdoor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moreno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machdoor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machdoor working some strikes from top position.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Machdoor controlling him for the moment.
Moreno is trying to control the position but Machdoor postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machdoor content to stall in guard here.
Machdoor trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Lyoto Machdoor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Machdoor. Those never looked like landing.
Machdoor throws a nice looking combination but Moreno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor shoots in and gets a takedown into Moreno's guard.
Machdoor wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Machdoor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moreno looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moreno looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moreno!
Machdoor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moreno.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Machdoor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moreno thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moreno prevents Machdoor from improving his position.
Machdoor regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machdoor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Moreno wants to control but Machdoor is keeping busy.
Machdoor stalling away here and it's allowed Moreno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moreno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machdoor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machdoor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machdoor trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machdoor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moreno throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moreno.
Moreno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machdoor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Machdoor is pressed up against the cage. Moreno has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machdoor down to the mat. Machdoor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moreno looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machdoor is fending him off so far but Moreno persists. Nope, Machdoor circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyoto Machdoor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AnthonyH Moreno.
Moreno misses with a double jab.
Moreno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machdoor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moreno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machdoor fails to land with a series of punches.
Moreno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machdoor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machdoor wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Machdoor. That snapped Moreno's head back.
Machdoor throws a nice looking combination but Moreno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
AnthonyH Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno misses with a double jab.
Machdoor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moreno is trying to defend but Machdoor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Machdoor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machdoor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moreno is staying active underneath Machdoor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machdoor slips a nice elbow through Moreno's hands, connecting with Moreno's forehead.
Machdoor passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Machdoor misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Machdoor wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
Machdoor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moreno is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Moreno is not content to let Machdoor control the position.
Machdoor staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor working the body and head with strikes.
Moreno takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Moreno throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control the action but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Machdoor 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.
Machdoor is trying to get an arm triangle but Moreno is defending well.
Moreno on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machdoor dominated that second round.
That's time! Machdoor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machdoor shoots in but no luck this time.
Moreno tries a head kick but it misses.
Machdoor scores with a nice head shot.
Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machdoor keeps the fight on the outside.
Machdoor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machdoor blocks a head kick by Moreno.
A cross from Machdoor lands.
Moreno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moreno throws a series of punches but Machdoor avoids them all with ease.
Moreno lands with a straight right. Machdoor didn't see that one coming.
Moreno gets caught flat footed, as Machdoor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moreno wants to control the position but Machdoor says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machdoor is trying to control the action in half guard but Moreno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machdoor trying to control from Moreno's half guard. Moreno has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Machdoor trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Machdoor is proving a slippery customer.
Lyoto Machdoor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machdoor trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AnthonyH Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lyoto Machdoor just wasn't active enough.
Machdoor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Machdoor trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
Machdoor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moreno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machdoor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machdoor wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Machdoor tries to pass.
Machdoor trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lyoto Machdoor just wasn't active enough.
Some bone on bone action there as Machdoor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moreno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moreno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machdoor circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Machdoor.
Lyoto Machdoor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Machdoor misses.
Moreno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machdoor.
Machdoor shoots in and gets a takedown into Moreno's guard.
Moreno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machdoor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moreno manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machdoor has Moreno in his guard.
Moreno stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Machdoor has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Moreno manages to get his head free but now Machdoor has transitioned to an armbar! Moreno grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Machdoor! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyoto Machdoor!
In his post fight interview, Lyoto Machdoor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brewster's entrance music is Way of the Fist. A fine choice. The key to victory for Chad Brewster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Brewster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Martin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewster lands a nice looking body shot.
Brewster lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Brandon Martin has been cut.
Martin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martin lands in his opponent's guard.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Martin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Brewster throws up his legs and catches Martin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Martin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Brewster! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chad Brewster!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chad Brewster thanked L.A. Elite Clothing Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Barros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leo Barros!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barros wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barros sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barros has a takedown stuffed.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barros moves away.
Ramos shoots in and gets a takedown into Barros's guard.
Barros trying to keep a closed guard but Ramos is proving a slippery customer.
Ramos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramos landing some decent shots from guard.
Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barros controls Ramos momentarily but Ramos frees himself.
Ramos trying to control but Barros is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramos is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos landing some decent shots from guard.
Barros can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Ramos.
Ramos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barros.
Ramos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barros some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ramos tries to move to mount but Barros blocks the move with his legs.
Barros tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramos controls the position.
Ramos throws an elbow but Barros slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ramos is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Barros is trying to escape and Ramos transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Barros is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ramos! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Ramos!
Mark Ramos 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikey Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Susumo Komota!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kim.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Komota looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim works Komota's body with a nice hook.
Komota throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kim lands an overhand right.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Komota. Komota gets slowly back to his feet.
Komota shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Komota misses with a left hand
and Kim counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Komota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Komota throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kim is out of range and Komota settles back down.
Komota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Komota's ribs.
Komota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Komota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Komota throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Komota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Komota is out of range.
Kim checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Komota circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kim.
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Komota. Komota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Komota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Komota avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to clinch there but Komota circles away.
Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Komota.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kim.
Kim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Komota's head.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Komota shoots in and bounces Kim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Komota pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kim is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Komota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komota drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kim looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kim looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kim!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komota gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Komota is doing well to control the position and prevent Kim from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Kim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kim lands with a hook. Komota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mikey Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim tries to clinch there but Komota circles away.
Komota throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Komota has time to react.
Kim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kim lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab from Kim misses.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komota.
Komota moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Komota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
Kim throws a one two combo.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Komota looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komota.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Komota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Komota misses with a straight left.
Kim lands with a cross.
Komota checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kim misses.
Mikey Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Kim lands.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Komota misses with a head kick.
Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Komota looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kim is fending him off so far but Komota persists. Nope, Kim circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Komota misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Komota. Komota gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Komota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kim manages to avoid it.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Komota's ribs.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Komota swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Komota closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Komota lands in his opponent's guard.
Komota postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Komota manages to get himself to full guard.
Kim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kim won't allow Komota to sweep him here.
Komota is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Komota looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Kim dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Komota misses the shot to the body.
Komota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Komota on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komota.
Nice defenses there by Komota.
Mikey Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Komota misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Komota misses with a straight left.
Komota misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Komota misses with a low kick.
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Kim missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Komota stalls.
Komota trying to stall but Kim improves his position.
Komota stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Komota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Komota's defenses.
It looks like Susumo Komota has been cut.
Kim misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a damaging elbow.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kim lands a damaging elbow.
Komota is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Komota blocks it.
Kim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Komota is defending well for now.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Komota lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim digs a right hand underneath Komota's ribcage. Komota let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Komota takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kim lands an elbow that stopped Komota in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as Komota tries to tie him up.
Kim lands an elbow just above Komota 's eye.
Kim looking to throw knees to the head but Komota is blocking nicely.
Komota wants a takedown.
Komota takes an elbow to the forehead.
Komota blocks an elbow strike.
Kim lands a knee to the body.
Komota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Komota managing to block the knees to the body from Kim.
Kim misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kim obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komota avoiding damage as Kim throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota taking a breather.
Kim lands an elbow inside that Komota shrugs off.
Kim lands a nice elbow.
Kim lands an elbow just above Komota 's eye.
Kim lands an elbow that stopped Komota in his tracks for a moment.
Kim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Susumo Komota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but Komota avoids the damage to the body.
Komota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Komota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Komota blocks it with crossed arms.
Komota misses with a punch to the body.
Kim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Kim!
After winning the bout, Mikey Kim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Officer Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Funkyama might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Officer Franklin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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25
145 lbs
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25
142 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mega Funkyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Officer Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Franklin as he connects with a hook.
Funkyama shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franklin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
Franklin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funkyama.
Funkyama slips a jab and a cross from Franklin.
Franklin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funkyama.
Franklin misses with a leg kick.
Franklin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Funkyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Funkyama, as that shot connected.
Franklin looks to clinch
and Funkyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Franklin swings for the body but Funkyama moves out of range.
Franklin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Funkyama checks it well.
Franklin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funkyama has time to react.
Franklin pushes Funkyama up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franklin avoids it.
Franklin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Funkyama misses with a knee strike.
Funkyama digs a right hand underneath Franklin's ribcage. Franklin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funkyama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franklin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Franklin pushes Funkyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funkyama wants a takedown but no success here.
Franklin wants to get back to striking at distance but Funkyama won't allow it.
Franklin being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funkyama blocks a body shot from Franklin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama digs a right hand into Franklin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franklin's gas tank.
Franklin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin trying to stall but Funkyama improves his position.
Franklin lands a body shot.
Funkyama trying to stall but Franklin improves his position.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Funkyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Funkyama lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Franklin.
Franklin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funkyama stalling against the cage.
Franklin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franklin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Funkyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Franklin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franklin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funkyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Franklin can't find room to land a body shot as Funkyama controls the action.
Funkyama throws a head punch that misses.
Funkyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funkyama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Franklin regains guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Franklin pushes Funkyama off and scrambles back to his feet.
Funkyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Franklin.
Funkyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Funkyama defending well as Franklin loads up on a big left hand.
Franklin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Franklin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Funkyama tries to pull guard but Franklin won't allow it.
Funkyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Franklin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Funkyama tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franklin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funkyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franklin taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Officer Franklin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Funkyama.
Funkyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Franklin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franklin scores with a three punch combo!
Franklin scores with a nice right hand.
Funkyama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Funkyama feints and as Franklin raises his hands in defense, Funkyama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Funkyama looking to sit in guard and control but Franklin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Franklin trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funkyama working for a triangle but Franklin defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin preventing the sweep.
Franklin passes Funkyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franklin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Funkyama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin controlling the pace.
Funkyama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Franklin is controlling well.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
Funkyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Funkyama, not yet.
Funkyama is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Funkyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama working some strikes from top position.
Mega Funkyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Franklin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Funkyama manages to get to full guard.
Funkyama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Funkyama trying to control but Franklin is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Funkyama as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Funkyama. Beautiful body shot.
Franklin misses with a hook
and Funkyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Funkyama.
Funkyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkyama missing with a left hand there. Franklin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franklin defends it nicely.
Franklin misses with a looping right.
Funkyama shoots in but Franklin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Funkyama tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Franklin moves out of range as Funkyama strikes.
Funkyama shoots in but Franklin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Officer Franklin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Funkyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funkyama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Franklin throws a shot from downtown. Funkyama moves away and avoids it.
Funkyama has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A big right from Franklin misses.
Funkyama staying out of range there.
Funkyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Franklin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funkyama's head backwards.
Franklin throws a leg kick but Funkyama checks it.
Funkyama tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama shoots for a takedown but Franklin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Funkyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Franklin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin lands with a straight right. Funkyama didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Funkyama.
Franklin lands a right hook to the body.
Funkyama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A punch lands to the side of Franklin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin which made him look bad.
Franklin throws a jab but it's blocked by Funkyama.
Franklin avoids the body shot from Funkyama.
Franklin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franklin tests Funkyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Officer Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin cracks a nice hook into Funkyama's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin jabs at Funkyama's body.
Franklin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Franklin works Funkyama's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franklin lands with an overhand left.
Funkyama throws an overhand right that lands on Franklin's shoulder, as Franklin tries to avoid the shot.
Franklin tries to clinch up.
Funkyama takes one to the chin there.
Funkyama looks to land a right hand but Franklin moved out of range.
Franklin thows a body shot but no joy.
Funkyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franklin takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Funkyama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkyama throws a jab when Franklin was well out of range.
Franklin misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin swats away the attempt to clinch by Funkyama.
Franklin wants to clinch up but Funkyama keeps it at a distance.
Franklin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funkyama.
Funkyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin tries a low kick but Funkyama avoids it.
Franklin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Funkyama lands with a straight right. Franklin didn't see that one coming.
Franklin misses with a looping left.
Franklin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franklin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkyama.
Franklin misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Officer Franklin really 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.
Funkyama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama stays in close to Franklin's body and controls the position.
Funkyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mega Funkyama wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Funkyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franklin pinned against the cage. Franklin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Funkyama misses with a looping left.
Franklin takes a swing at Funkyama's ribcage but misses.
Funkyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkyama is in Franklin's guard.
Funkyama won't allow Franklin to sweep him here.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mega Funkyama just wasn't active enough.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Franklin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Funkyama.
Funkyama misses with a low kick.
Funkyama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin misses with a hook.
Franklin lands with a good body shot.
Franklin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Funkyama avoids them all with ease.
Franklin misses the jab.
Funkyama looks to throw the jab but Franklin is out of range.
Funkyama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Franklin to the mat! Franklin manages to get full guard.
Franklin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Funkyama from controlling successfully.
Funkyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
Funkyama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funkyama throws an elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funkyama's guard. Nice move by Franklin!
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
Franklin tries to stand but Funkyama is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama controlling Franklin's posture.
Franklin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funkyama is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Funkyama had his way with Officer Franklin in 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Franklin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franklin just misses with a punch to the body.
Franklin swinging wildly here.
Funkyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Funkyama is in Franklin's guard.
Funkyama controls from within his opponent's guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Franklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama landing with the ground and pound.
Funkyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin pulls Funkyama in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin is trying to hold Funkyama in close to prevent damage but Funkyama has managed to pass into half guard.
Funkyama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Funkyama wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it.
Funkyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Funkyama is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Funkyama misses with a head shot. Franklin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Franklin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control the position.
Funkyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Franklin is retaining full guard.
Funkyama throws an elbow that misses. Franklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funkyama's guard. Nice move by Franklin!
Funkyama striking from the bottom here.
Funkyama wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin slips nicely into half guard.
Funkyama is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
Franklin slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Funkyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Funkyama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Funkyama!
Mega Funkyama retains his featherweight title!
Mega Funkyama managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Hanks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanks counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Hanks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanks tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Hunter.
Hunter takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Hanks misses.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice takedown defense from Hanks. No joy for Hunter on that attempt.
Hunter misses with a takedown
and Hanks counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hanks. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Hanks had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanks lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Hanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanks avoids it really well and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanks.
Hanks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanks works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Hanks throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Hanks thows a body shot but no joy.
Hanks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
Hanks misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hanks is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hunter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunter is defended easily by Hanks.
Hanks scores with a body shot.
Jay Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanks dips to his left and cracks Hunter with an uppercut!
Hunter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanks lands with a nice body kick.
Hunter looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks lands with a nice body kick.
Hanks lands a high kick!
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanks lands the left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hanks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanks misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunter is rocked!
It looks like Jay Hunter has been cut.
Hanks connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hunter out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Hanks!
Craig Hanks retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Craig Hanks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors L.A. Elite Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeo Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle's entrance music is Wasted. A fine choice. Okamoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fleur de lis - Jucifer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeo Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Okamoto tries a low kick but Kyle avoids it.
Kyle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okamoto slips a jab from Kyle.
Kyle throws a lazy head kick
and Okamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Okamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okamoto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kyle cracks Okamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyle somewhat.
Kyle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okamoto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Okamoto misses.
Okamoto jabs Kyle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Okamoto.
Okamoto tests Kyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kyle throws a leg kick that misses.
Kyle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okamoto sprawls well. Okamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Okamoto cracks Kyle with an open hand slap.
Okamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okamoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Kyle. Kyle gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okamoto cracks a nice hook into Kyle's ribs.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
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!
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okamoto.
Okamoto scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Okamoto does no damage.
Okamoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okamoto connects with a body shot that sends Kyle's belly button to the back.
Kyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Okamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kyle misses with an uppercut. Okamoto saw that one coming.
Kyle looks to land a right hand but Okamoto moved out of range.
A cross from Okamoto lands.
Okamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okamoto ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Okamoto takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
Okamoto avoids the head kick by Kyle.
Kyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Okamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Okamoto moves out of range of the leg kick from Kyle.
Okamoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okamoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okamoto cracks a nice hook into Kyle's ribs.
Okamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kyle momentarily.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Okamoto as he connects with a hook.
Okamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kyle has time to react.
It looks like Mark Kyle has been cut.
Kyle gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Okamoto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeo Okamoto!
Takeo Okamoto made sure to mention his sponsor, Happy Pills in his post fight interview.
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