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Let It Enfold You. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockem Sockem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by A Day To Remember - The Downfall of Us All. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rockem Sockem!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sockem ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz rushes Sockem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sockem is trying to break free.
Diaz is working Sockem over against the cage.
Sockem tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Sockem has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Sockem is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sockem has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sockem prevents a body shot from Diaz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz is working Sockem over against the cage.
Sockem looks gassed!
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Sockem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Sockem takes a shot to the head.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Diaz.
A right handed body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sockem.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Sockem takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Diaz as the two fighters clinch.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz pushes Sockem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Diaz works on Sockem's body with a couple of short punches.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diaz is leaning against Sockem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sockem is rocked!
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Sockem is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
A body shot lands from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz presses Sockem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz works on Sockem's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Diaz.
Diaz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sockem with a big uppercut! Sockem tries to clinch up but Diaz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sockem to the mat! Sockem covers up and Diaz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lilb ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Tits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lilb ss!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tits throws a leg kick that misses.
Tits misses with a straight left.
Tits jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tits ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ss moves away.
ss fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tits to the ground. ss is now in Tits's guard.
Tits looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ss wants to control from the top but Tits keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
ss pushes down on Tits's leg and manages to get into half guard.
ss is looking to take a break and control but Tits is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tits actively working from the bottom here.
ss is looking to pass Tits's guard but actually Tits recovers to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ss with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tits throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ss working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tits's head.
ss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
ss postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
ss passes Tits's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tits blocking the ground and pound attempt from ss.
ss is looking for a kimura but Tits is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for ss to get the leverage.
ss is pressing down on Tits's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tits is holding on for now.
Tits looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
ss not doing much 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!
Tits keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tits looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ss not doing much here.
ss is nestled in close to Tits, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
ss is trying for a kimura here. Tits looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! ss wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lilb ss!
A pretty intense looking Lilb ss took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Machivado The Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Butcher comes into the arena with lamb of god-one gun blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Machivado The Butcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
The Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Butcher staying out of range there.
The Butcher misses with a few strikes there.
The Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
The Butcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Butcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz wants to clinch
and The Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Butcher throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Butcher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of The Butcher's head.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but The Butcher pushes him off.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of The Butcher's head.
The Butcher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
The Butcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Butcher thows a body shot but no joy.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz wants to clinch up but The Butcher keeps it at a distance.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but The Butcher pushes him off.
Donk. Diaz catches The Butcher right on the button with a cross.
The Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
The Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
The Butcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz rushes The Butcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz tries to break free but The Butcher pushes him back against the cage.
The Butcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but The Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz 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.
Diaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz closes the distance but The Butcher moves to the side
enabling The Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Butcher misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Butcher in his tracks.
Diaz tries to clinch but The Butcher moves away
and The Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
enabling The Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz 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.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good shot there by The Butcher.
The Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Butcher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but The Butcher moved out of range.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz prevents The Butcher from breaking the clinch.
The Butcher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Butcher breaks the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch but The Butcher is having none of it.
The Butcher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with The Butcher's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz instigates a clinch.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but The Butcher won't allow it.
The Butcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch
and The Butcher counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz tries to clinch up.
The Butcher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Butcher counters with a three punch combo that has Diaz backing up. Diaz nods at The Butcher to acknowledge the strikes.
The Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
The Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch
and The Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz wants to clinch
and The Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
The Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Butcher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Machivado The Butcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Butcher drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Butcher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with The Butcher's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Butcher in his tracks.
Diaz tries to clinch but The Butcher moves away
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz tries to clinch but The Butcher is having none of it.
The Butcher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Butcher throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
The Butcher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz clinches.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by The Butcher.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz is trying to stall.
The Butcher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz really 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.
Diaz tries to clinch there but The Butcher circles away.
Diaz is looking to clinch but The Butcher is avoiding it.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. The Butcher should have avoided that one.
The Butcher misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz tries to clinch up
and The Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz tries to clinch but The Butcher is having none of it.
Diaz wants to clinch.
The Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz cracks The Butcher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from The Butcher does it's job there.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nick Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Butcher.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Butcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
The Butcher misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a hook
and The Butcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Butcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and The Butcher counters with a left to the body.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Nice defenses there by The Butcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Diaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Butcher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but The Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz tries to clinch but The Butcher moves out of range.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Butcher thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
Diaz wants to clinch but The Butcher slips to the side
enabling The Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
The Butcher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Butcher cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Butcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from The Butcher.
The Butcher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with a hook
and The Butcher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz wants to clinch
and The Butcher counters with a one-two to the body.
Machivado The Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Butcher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Butcher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Butcher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Machivado The Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz! Nick Diaz retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Nick Diaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Ishizaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and el Steveo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishizaki comes to the cage accompanied by Hiroyuki Okita - Moete Hero. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Ishizaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, el Steveo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishizaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steveo defends it nicely.
Ishizaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ishizaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steveo's guard.
Ishizaki prevents Steveo from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steveo keeping full guard, as Ishizaki tries to pass.
Steveo kicks Ishizaki off and gets to his feet.
Steveo works Ishizaki's body with a nice hook.
Steveo lands a two punch combo.
el Steveo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishizaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ishizaki looks for a takedown but Steveo sprawls well.
Steveo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steveo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steveo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ishizaki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Ishizaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steveo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishizaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Steveo thuds his right hand into Ishizaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steveo lands with a nice combination. Ishizaki backs away looking to recover.
Steveo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ishizaki's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ishizaki is defended easily by Steveo.
Steveo jabs Ishizaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ishizaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steveo circles away.
Steveo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steveo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishizaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steveo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steveo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ishizaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steveo is fending him off so far but Ishizaki persists. Nope, Steveo circles away and we're back to standing.
Steveo scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishizaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steveo is fending him off so far but Ishizaki persists. Nope, Steveo circles away and we're back to standing.
Ishizaki is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steveo scores with a three punch combo!
Steveo lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steveo, as that shot connected.
Steveo feints a jab promting Ishizaki to slip. Steveo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ishizaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steveo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishizaki.
Steveo scores with a shot to the body.
Steveo digs a good hook to Ishizaki's body.
Ishizaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ishizaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Steveo - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Steveo.
el Steveo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steveo misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
el Steveo 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.
Steveo cracks Ishizaki with a good jab.
Steveo lands a really nice looking cross but Ishizaki seems unphased.
Steveo catches Ishizaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steveo thuds a left hand into Ishizaki's body.
Ishizaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steveo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steveo scores with a one two! Ishizaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Steveo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steveo digs a good hook to Ishizaki's body.
Steveo lands a body shot.
Steveo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steveo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steveo works Ishizaki's body with a nice hook.
Steveo lands with an overhand left.
Ishizaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steveo swivels and escapes.
Steveo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steveo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ishizaki's hands.
Steveo stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Ishizaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Steveo.
Steveo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ishizaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
el Steveo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steveo lands a jab to Ishizaki's midsection.
Steveo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ishizaki rather than just go for the knockout.
Ishizaki has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishizaki takes one to the side of the head.
Steveo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ishizaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steveo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steveo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishizaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steveo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steveo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steveo throws a right hand that Ishizaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Ishizaki also avoids with ease.
Steveo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steveo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steveo connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishizaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Steveo is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ishizaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steveo is looking to escape.
Steveo wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishizaki has control of Steveo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steveo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ishizaki has control of Steveo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Steveo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
el Steveo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Steveo tries to bum rush Ishizaki with a series of wild strikes but Ishizaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
el Steveo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steveo works the jab nicely.
Steveo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ishizaki.
Ishizaki dodges the punch combination from Steveo.
Steveo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ishizaki backs up against the cage.
Ishizaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steveo avoids it really well and circles away.
Steveo scores with a shot to the body.
Steveo connects with a crisp jab.
Ishizaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ishizaki dodges the punch combination from Steveo.
Steveo tests Ishizaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steveo connects with a right hand. Ishizaki shakes it off.
Steveo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steveo jabs Ishizaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ishizaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Steveo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ishizaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Ishizaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steveo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steveo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steveo thuds a left hand into Ishizaki's body.
Ishizaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steveo's waist but Steveo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ishizaki off to one side.
Steveo tries to bum rush Ishizaki with a series of wild strikes but Ishizaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishizaki shoots for a takedown but Steveo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ishizaki dodges the punch combination from Steveo.
Ishizaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryo Ishizaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steveo lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishizaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steveo.
Steveo scores with a body shot.
Steveo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steveo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ishizaki should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Steveo. No joy for Ishizaki on that attempt.
Steveo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steveo stuffs the takedown.
Ishizaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steveo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steveo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ishizaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steveo catches Ishizaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steveo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ishizaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steveo's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
el Steveo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steveo 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... el Steveo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akisame Koetsuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitrione Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man. Koetsuji has chosen Ultimate Battle as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Mitrione Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akisame Koetsuji!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Mitrione Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Mitrione Jr throws a nice looking combination but Koetsuji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitrione Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Mitrione Jr shoots in for a double leg but Koetsuji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitrione Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koetsuji buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koetsuji clinches with his opponent.
Koetsuji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koetsuji leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mitrione Jr wants a takedown.
Koetsuji gets underhooks to prevent Mitrione Jr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koetsuji just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitrione Jr's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koetsuji lands with a short shot to the head.
Mitrione Jr can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koetsuji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koetsuji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koetsuji looking to throw knees to the head but Mitrione Jr is blocking nicely.
Koetsuji misses with a punch on the inside.
Koetsuji scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Mitrione Jr has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koetsuji.
Koetsuji taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mitrione Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koetsuji fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koetsuji holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Koetsuji throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Koetsuji.
Mitrione Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Koetsuji.
Koetsuji lands a nice elbow.
Koetsuji tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koetsuji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koetsuji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koetsuji trying to land knees to the body.
Koetsuji throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koetsuji gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koetsuji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mitrione Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr is trying to control but Koetsuji passes into side control!
Mitrione Jr struggling a bit here.
Mitrione Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koetsuji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Koetsuji postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koetsuji is looking to take a break and control but Mitrione Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koetsuji has control of an arm but Mitrione Jr manages to advance to Koetsuji's back!
Mitrione Jr softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Koetsuji wants to control his opponent's hands but Mitrione Jr gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji avoids the strikes from Mitrione Jr.
You can see the frustration on Koetsuji's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mitrione Jr trying to control momentarily.
Mitrione Jr throws a series of strikes and Koetsuji wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Koetsuji is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitrione Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akisame Koetsuji will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mitrione Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koetsuji manages to avoid it.
Koetsuji instigates a clinch.
Koetsuji taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koetsuji throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitrione Jr.
Koetsuji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitrione Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Koetsuji.
Koetsuji with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koetsuji creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koetsuji tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitrione Jr avoids it.
Koetsuji landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Koetsuji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Koetsuji lands a right hand.
Koetsuji effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koetsuji effectively controlling the action here.
Koetsuji throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mitrione Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Koetsuji manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koetsuji with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koetsuji obliges.
Come on Koetsuji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mitrione Jr looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koetsuji pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mitrione Jr avoiding damage as Koetsuji throws knees to the body.
Koetsuji missing with knees to the body.
Koetsuji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koetsuji stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Akisame Koetsuji seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mitrione Jr tries for a takedown but Koetsuji manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione Jr. 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!
Stalling in the clinch from Koetsuji.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr looking for a takedown.
Koetsuji misses with a knee strike.
Koetsuji lands an elbow just above Mitrione Jr 's eye.
Koetsuji lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Koetsuji throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mitrione Jr to regain full guard.
Mitrione Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koetsuji looking to sit in guard and control but Mitrione Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mitrione Jr is pushing down on Koetsuji's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koetsuji is fighting to maintain full guard but Mitrione Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mitrione Jr lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji is defending against the submission attempts here by Mitrione Jr.
Mitrione Jr is looking to take a break and control but Koetsuji is keeping him honest, looking to work 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!
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. Mitrione Jr connects with a nice short shot to Koetsuji's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koetsuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koetsuji wants to control but Mitrione Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Koetsuji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Koetsuji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitrione Jr.
Koetsuji just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mitrione Jr letting Koetsuji take a breather here.
Koetsuji lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koetsuji content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koetsuji lands a knee to the head.
Koetsuji stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koetsuji looking to throw knees to the head but Mitrione Jr is blocking nicely.
Koetsuji misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Koetsuji scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitrione Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mitrione Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Koetsuji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mitrione Jr misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Mitrione Jr misses.
A jab from Mitrione Jr misses.
Mitrione Jr throws a looping overhand right but Koetsuji ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr throws a combination that misses
and Koetsuji counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitrione Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koetsuji takes a swing at Mitrione Jr's ribcage but misses.
Mitrione Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matt Mitrione Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitrione Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koetsuji counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koetsuji thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mitrione Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mitrione Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Koetsuji counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koetsuji clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koetsuji lands an elbow inside.
Koetsuji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mitrione Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Koetsuji.
Koetsuji tries to throw a body punch but Mitrione Jr avoids it by throwing Koetsuji back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Koetsuji on the inside.
Mitrione Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Koetsuji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koetsuji works on Mitrione Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Koetsuji leaning his opponent against the cage.
Koetsuji misses with a punch on the inside.
Koetsuji lands a damaging elbow.
Matt Mitrione Jr's cut is getting worse.
Koetsuji looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koetsuji misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji lands an elbow that stopped Mitrione Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Koetsuji tries a knee to the head but Mitrione Jr blocks it.
Koetsuji gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koetsuji is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koetsuji looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koetsuji lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitrione Jr backwards.
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.
Koetsuji trying to land knees to the body.
Koetsuji tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Koetsuji really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mitrione Jr throws a series of punches but Koetsuji avoids them all with ease.
Mitrione Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koetsuji counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koetsuji.
Mitrione Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koetsuji.
Koetsuji has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koetsuji gets underhooks to prevent Mitrione Jr's takedown attempt.
Koetsuji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koetsuji looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koetsuji has Mitrione Jr pressed against the cage.
Koetsuji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koetsuji stalling in the clinch.
Koetsuji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koetsuji.
Mitrione Jr looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koetsuji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitrione Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Koetsuji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koetsuji missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koetsuji - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koetsuji working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr takes a shot to the head.
Matt Mitrione Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Koetsuji gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mitrione Jr regains guard.
Mitrione Jr pulls Koetsuji in close to prevent any damage.
Koetsuji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mitrione Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koetsuji is aware though and is defending well.
Mitrione Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koetsuji passes into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koetsuji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji trying to pass the guard but Mitrione Jr defending well.
Koetsuji content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koetsuji passes to full mount!
Koetsuji is working for a guillotine from mount but Mitrione Jr frees his head quite easily.
Koetsuji landing strikes from the mount.
Koetsuji controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Mitrione Jr tries to hold on but Koetsuji postures up.
Koetsuji is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mitrione Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mitrione Jr is squirming around, avoiding Koetsuji's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitrione Jr tries to lock up and control but Koetsuji gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akisame Koetsuji dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitrione Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koetsuji counters with a body kick that stops Mitrione Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Mitrione Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koetsuji counters with a series of strikes. Mitrione Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koetsuji cracks Mitrione Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koetsuji throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koetsuji on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koetsuji scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koetsuji thuds his right hand into Mitrione Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitrione Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koetsuji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitrione Jr misses with a right hand
letting Koetsuji counter with a right hand.
Mitrione Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mitrione Jr misses with the combination.
Koetsuji throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koetsuji shoots in for a takedown but Mitrione Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koetsuji connects with a leg kick. Mitrione Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koetsuji throws a series of punches but Mitrione Jr moves out of range.
Mitrione Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akisame Koetsuji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koetsuji misses with a wild body shot.
Koetsuji scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Mitrione Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitrione Jr misses the target.
Koetsuji moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koetsuji throws an elbow but misses.
Koetsuji slowing the pace effectively.
Koetsuji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitrione Jr's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koetsuji - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koetsuji trying to land knees to the body.
Koetsuji lands an elbow inside.
Mitrione Jr can't get the takedown.
Koetsuji taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mitrione Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Koetsuji shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Mitrione Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koetsuji throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mitrione Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Koetsuji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mitrione Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koetsuji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koetsuji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mitrione Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Koetsuji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koetsuji is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitrione Jr is defending well for now.
Akisame Koetsuji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitrione Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koetsuji pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mitrione Jr misses with a looping right.
Matt Mitrione Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mitrione Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akisame Koetsuji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koetsuji 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akisame Koetsuji! Akisame Koetsuji retains his welterweight title!
Akisame Koetsuji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hurley Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Ribera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes into the arena with Senses Fail-Coming Up Short blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
170 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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27
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hurley Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Ribera!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ribera's shoulder, as Ribera tries to avoid the shot.
Ribera looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Ribera lands with a straight right. Rodriguez didn't see that one coming.
Ribera throws a right and a left that Rodriguez avoids nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribera keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Some wild striking there from Rodriguez.
A jab lands there for Ribera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribera lands a jab-cross combination.
Ribera looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Ribera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Ribera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Ribera.
Ribera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ribera.
Ribera ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
A cross from Ribera lands.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Ribera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribera lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rodriguez falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Ribera!
Manny Ribera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « NAF↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronko Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Azad - Bandog. Ruiz has chosen jukebox hero as his entrance music. Justin Ruiz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronko Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz misses with a two punch combination.
Ruiz misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiz which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ruiz napping and manages to drive through into 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.
Ruiz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson taking a break here but Ruiz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson trying to control the action but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruiz defends it well.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruiz is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Ruiz trying to control here.
Ruiz wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Ruiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ruiz trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruiz as he jumps to the side.
Ruiz takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Ruiz swinging wildly here.
Ruiz clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Ruiz avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Ruiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronko Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ruiz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Ruiz does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiz which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bronko Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruiz wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Ruiz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruiz swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Ruiz.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruiz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruiz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruiz misses with a few strikes there.
Justin Ruiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Ruiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Ruiz.
Ruiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ruiz trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Ruiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruiz is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Ruiz tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson 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.
Johnson is trying to keep Ruiz in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruiz lands with a shot to the body.
Ruiz tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Ruiz looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Ruiz has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Justin Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruiz throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Ruiz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Ruiz is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Ruiz has control of the leg.
Ruiz working the head and body with strikes.
Ruiz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruiz slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson trying to control here.
Ruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruiz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruiz's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruiz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ruiz is really stuck here.
Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Ruiz trying to control the position but Johnson manages to sink in the hooks.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson controlling well, preventing Ruiz from escaping the position.
Johnson not allowing Ruiz to control his hands.
Johnson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Justin Ruiz just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Ruiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Ruiz getting side control.
Ruiz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruiz trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Ruiz wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Ruiz stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson seems keen to control Ruiz's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Ruiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruiz is looking to escape.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ruiz gets back to full guard.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruiz is keeping the position for now.
Johnson postures up in Ruiz's guard and throws a big left but Ruiz blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
Johnson won't allow Ruiz to sweep him here.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Justin Ruiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruiz throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Justin Ruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ruiz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ruiz looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Ruiz.
Ruiz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ruiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Ruiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Justin Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Ruiz to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronko Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Ruiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Ruiz controlling him for the moment.
Bronko Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Johnson is trying to keep Ruiz in close.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruiz is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Justin Ruiz.
Ruiz looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruiz misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruiz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice combination there by Ruiz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruiz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Justin Ruiz! Justin Ruiz retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Justin Ruiz 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tibo Asztalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tibo Asztalos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tibo Asztalos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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22
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tibo Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hagen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Asztalos is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Asztalos is squirming around, avoiding Hagen's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Hagen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Tibo Asztalos has been cut.
Asztalos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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!
Hagen moves to the back position.
Hagen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Asztalos hold on?
Hagen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asztalos is trying to stand back up.
Hagen scores with punches to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen is punishing Asztalos with strikes - can he finish him?!
Asztalos wants to get back to his feet.
Hagen lands a shot to the head.
Hagen is raining down hard shots and and Asztalos has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Hagen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tom Hagen thanked [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « NAF↑ TRIPLE 160Q ® 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 Kengo Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arron Gillespie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillespie has chosen Attack Attack! - The Wretched as his entrance music. Kengo Watanabe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arron Gillespie's chin.
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193 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kengo Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arron Gillespie!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabe misses with a wild body shot.
Gillespie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Kengo Watanabe has been cut.
Watanabe dodges the punch combination from Gillespie.
Gillespie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watanabe.
Gillespie tries to clinch but Watanabe is having none of it.
Gillespie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watanabe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Watanabe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gillespie cracks Watanabe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Watanabe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gillespie finish him?
Watanabe is rocked!
Gillespie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Watanabe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watanabe wants a takedown but no success here.
Gillespie gets underhooks to prevent Watanabe's takedown attempt.
Gillespie throws a head punch that misses.
Watanabe seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Gillespie fails to land.
Watanabe goes for a takedown attempt but Gillespie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kengo Watanabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillespie drops Watanabe with a big left hand! Watanabe is injured, injured bad! Gillespie jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arron Gillespie!
Arron Gillespie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Valhalla Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mu Cephei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cephei comes to the cage accompanied by Yngwie Malmsteen - Black star. On his way into the cage it seems that Mu Cephei has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mu Cephei seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mu Cephei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Seven!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cephei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Seven tries to clinch but Cephei is having none of it.
Cephei scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cephei.
Cephei tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cephei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cephei clinches up against the cage.
Cephei wants to get back to striking at distance but Seven won't allow it.
Seven pushes off an throws an elbow but Cephei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cephei prevents a body shot from Seven.
Seven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mu Cephei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cephei fails with a takedown attempt.
Cephei tries to clinch there but Seven circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mu Cephei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cephei clinches with his opponent.
Cephei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seven misses with a punch to the body.
Seven wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cephei closes the distance and clinches up with Seven, looking for a takedown. Cephei pushes Seven against the cage but Seven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cephei steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Seven. That one must have hurt.
Cephei shoots in but Seven avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Seven. No joy for Cephei on that attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seven. Cephei shrugs it off though.
Cephei looks to land a combination but Seven avoids it well.
Seven stuffs the takedown attempt from Cephei. Cephei gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cephei staying out of range there.
Cephei shoots for a takedown but Seven saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seven lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cephei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cephei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seven.
Cephei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seven counters with a nice body kick.
Seven tries to work over Cephei's front leg with a kick but Cephei checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cephei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cephei circles away quickly and effectively.
Cephei shoots in but Seven avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cephei scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick Seven will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cephei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seven keeping moving, preventing Cephei from controlling successfully.
Seven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cephei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Seven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cephei's guard.
Seven throws a big right hand that misses.
Cephei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cephei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seven is aware though and is defending well.
Seven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cephei is keeping the position for now.
Cephei looking for a guillotine here but Seven defends easily.
Cephei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cephei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cephei keeping full guard, as Seven tries to pass.
Cephei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cephei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cephei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seven has managed to get both his arms back between Cephei's legs - danger averted.
Seven postures up.
Cephei avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seven looking to pass the guard.
Seven passes Cephei's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven trying to pass the guard but Cephei defending well.
Cephei trying to hold on to Seven's head to control him but Seven postures up.
Seven is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cephei sees it coming and defends easily.
Seven tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cephei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cephei trying to control but Seven postures up.
Cephei manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seven scoring with some ground and pound.
Cephei looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Seven has picked Cephei up and slammed him! Cephei can't keep hold of the triangle and Seven manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mu Cephei will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cephei throws a right and a left that Seven avoids nicely.
Cephei shoots in for a takedown but Seven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Cephei.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cephei fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cephei is trying to pull guard but Seven has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mu Cephei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seven.
Cephei tries to pull guard but Seven holds him up against the cage and eventually Cephei drops back down to his feet.
Seven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cephei jumps guard and drags Seven to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seven stopping the sweep attempt from Cephei.
Seven throws a big elbow that misses.
Seven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seven chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seven is pushing down on Cephei's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cephei is fighting to maintain full guard but Seven has managed to sneak the leg through.
Seven wants to advance to full mount but Cephei doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cephei working for a triangle but Seven defends it easily.
Seven postures up and lands a big shot to Cephei's brow.
Seven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cephei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seven has managed to get both his arms back between Cephei's legs - danger averted.
Seven stands and throws Cephei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Patrick Seven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seven working away.
Cephei taking a bit of punishment here - Seven scoring with strikes.
Seven is working Cephei over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Cephei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seven moves into full mount!
Seven in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cephei is trying to escape the mount.
Seven landing strikes from the mount and Cephei is in trouble!
Seven lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cephei tries to reverse the position but Seven maintains control.
Seven lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cephei hang on?
Seven has hold of Cephei's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cephei manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Seven cracks Cephei with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seven working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Seven working Cephei over with strikes here.
Cephei taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seven really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cephei slips a straight right by Seven.
Cephei closes the distance and clinches up with Seven, looking for a takedown. Cephei pushes Seven against the cage but Seven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cephei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seven is fending him off so far but Cephei persists. Nope, Seven circles away and we're back to standing.
Seven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cephei doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven circles away.
Seven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cephei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mu Cephei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cephei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cephei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cephei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seven loads up on a big right hand but Cephei slips the punch.
Cephei avoids the head kick by Seven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cephei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seven, right into the meat.
Cephei shoots and misses
and Seven counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cephei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cephei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Seven misses with a body kick.
Cephei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Seven.
Seven thows a body shot but no joy.
Cephei moves out of range as Seven strikes.
Seven looks to land a body kick but Cephei moved away.
Cephei instigates a clinch.
Cephei managing to block the knees to the body from Seven.
Seven can't find room to land a body shot as Cephei controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven cracks Cephei with a nice body shot.
Cephei tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hand to the body from Seven.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seven is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cephei is defending well for now.
Seven prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Seven just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cephei's brow.
Seven throws a punch but it's blocked by Cephei.
Seven throws an elbow but it misses.
Seven missing with knees to the body.
Cephei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seven to keep the fight standing.
Seven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cephei's elbow.
Cephei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seven to keep the fight standing.
Cephei tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cephei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cephei avoids it.
Cephei jumps guard and drags Seven to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cephei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cephei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Seven dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Seven. No joy for Cephei on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cephei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seven displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cephei.
Cephei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seven pinned against the cage. Seven gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mu Cephei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cephei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Seven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seven.
Seven struggles to land a body shot inside as Cephei controls his hands.
Seven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seven with a nice cross.
Cephei misses with a series of wild punches.
Seven gets caught napping as Cephei dives in and scores a takedown. Seven manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cephei preventing the sweep.
Seven is looking to stand up but Cephei isn't so interested in that idea.
Cephei wants to control from the top but Seven keeps moving.
Cephei drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cephei jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cephei works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Seven is looking for a sweep. Cephei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cephei seems to be working for a kimura but Seven defends the submission attempt.
Seven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seven.
Cephei stopping the sweep attempt from Seven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cephei gets to his feet - Seven follows without any prompting.
Cephei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seven makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Seven throws a looping overhand right but Cephei ducks down to avoid it.
Cephei throws a body punch but Seven moves out of range.
Cephei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Seven as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Seven. That's going to slow Cephei down.
Patrick Seven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Cephei throws a shot to the body.
Seven lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cephei takes a step back to recover.
Mu Cephei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seven misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mu Cephei.
Well Seven 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Seven! Patrick Seven retains his middleweight title!
Patrick Seven took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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