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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mesterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronek Simson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mesterio comes to the ring accompanied by Be A Warrior. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rey Mesterio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronek Simson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mesterio.
Simson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mesterio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simson throws a head kick but Mesterio moves out of range.
Mesterio stuffs the takedown.
Mesterio doesn't manage to clinch there - Simson circles away.
Mesterio stuns Simson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simson tries to clinch but Mesterio is having none of it.
Simson tries to clinch there but Mesterio circles away.
Simson blocks a jab.
Mesterio tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Mesterio as Simson shoots in.
Simson looks to throw the jab but Mesterio is out of range.
Simson fails to land the takedown.
Rey Mesterio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronek Simson.
Simson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simson moves in looking to clinch but Mesterio pushes him off.
Mesterio shoots in but no luck this time.
Mesterio lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Bronek Simson has been cut.
Mesterio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mesterio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Simson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simson wants to get back to his feet.
Simson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesterio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simson tries to get to full guard but Mesterio has control of the leg.
Mesterio thows a huge punch but Simson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesterio stops Simson from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesterio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mesterio wants to control but instead Simson manages to regain half guard.
Simson wants to control but Mesterio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simson tries to kick Mesterio off but Mesterio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesterio is working away from the top position though.
Mesterio wants to work for an arm triangle but Simson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesterio stops Simson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson is looking to improve his position.
Simson trying to control here.
Mesterio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Simson trying to control from the bottom.
Simson is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simson keeping hold of Mesterio's head, controlling as best he can.
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 Rey Mesterio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bronek Simson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mesterio circles away.
Simson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simson tries to clinch there but Mesterio circles away.
Mesterio shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mesterio is defended easily by Simson.
Simson rushes Mesterio and presses him up against the ropes.
Mesterio wants to take the fight to the mat but Simson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Mesterio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesterio tries to score a body lock takedown but Simson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesterio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simson is defending well.
Simson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mesterio to keep the fight standing.
Mesterio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mesterio as Simson tries to tie him up.
Simson can't find room to land a body shot as Mesterio controls the action.
Simson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Mesterio manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simson shoots for a takedown but Mesterio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simson is defended easily by Mesterio.
Simson tries to land a front kick but Mesterio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rey Mesterio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Simson.
Mesterio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simson fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simson is defended easily by Mesterio.
Mesterio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simson throws a sloppy head kick
and Mesterio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Simson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesterio defends well.
Mesterio preventing the sweep.
Mesterio trying to control but Simson is working from the bottom.
Simson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesterio is aware though and is defending well.
Mesterio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Simson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesterio is one step ahead there.
Simson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson keeping moving, preventing Mesterio from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rey Mesterio.
Mesterio tries to clinch up.
Simson tries to clinch up but Mesterio circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simson closes the distance and pushes Mesterio back into the ropes.
Simson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mesterio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Simson to the mat. Simson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simson has his foot on Mesterio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesterio works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesterio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Rey Mesterio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bronek Simson's cut.
That's time! Mesterio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Mesterio or perhaps it was just good defense by Simson which made him look bad.
Simson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesterio!
Mesterio regains half guard.
Simson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mesterio!
Mesterio tries to hold on but Simson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Simson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Simson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simson prevents Mesterio from getting the reversal.
Bronek Simson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesterio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simson tries to control but Mesterio wriggling away.
Simson with good strikes from the mount here!
Simson lands a big shot there that rocks Mesterio but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesterio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mesterio is squirming around, avoiding Simson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simson goes for an armbar but Mesterio turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mesterio.
Simson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mesterio wants to control from the top but Simson keeps moving.
Simson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bronek Simson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simson trying to control the position.
Simson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simson is trying to control the position but Mesterio postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simson tries to strike from the bottom.
Rey Mesterio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mesterio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronek Simson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mesterio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rey Mesterio!
Rey Mesterio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riku Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riku Takahashi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Aldo's chin.
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152 lbs
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159 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Aldo and sends Takahashi crashing to the mat! Aldo follows him down to the mat - Takahashi regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Takahashi is rocked!
It looks like Riku Takahashi has been cut.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aldo wants to control but Takahashi is keeping him busy.
Oh Takahashi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi is trying to stand back up but Aldo is controlling him
Aldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takahashi is not content to let Aldo control the position.
Takahashi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takahashi tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jose Aldo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Takahashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Takahashi feints and as Aldo raises his hands in defense, Takahashi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takahashi stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
Aldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Takahashi is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Aldo drops Takahashi with a right and a left! Aldo comes rushing in but Takahashi regains his composure and manages to keep Aldo in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Takahashi is proving hard to escape from.
Takahashi wants to stand and escape but Aldo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass.
Takahashi wants to stand up but Aldo is controlling him.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Aldo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Takahashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Takahashi's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Aldo dives in looking to finish as Takahashi flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Aldo's strikes! Aldo is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Takahashi's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Takahashi was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar has chosen Kamao as his entrance music. Angelo Villar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokugawa Hattori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Villar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hattori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hattori will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hattori lands with a kick to the temple. Villar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Villar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villar moves out of range of the strikes.
Hattori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Villar is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Villar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hattori's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Villar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hattori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hattori will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hattori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Villar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Villar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Villar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hattori is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Villar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hattori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Villar.
Hattori throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Villar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hattori's head.
Villar gets to his feet. Hattori looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tokugawa Hattori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villar gets the takedown into side control.
Hattori is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Villar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hattori trying to control from the bottom.
Hattori gets full guard.
Villar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Villar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hattori wants to stand and escape but Villar is having none of it.
Villar wants to get up but he can't break Hattori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hattori looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar scoring with some ground and pound.
Villar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Villar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hattori. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Villar throwing strikes from guard but Hattori blocks nicely.
Villar is looking to work some ground and pound but Hattori has wrist control.
Villar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Villar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hattori throws a body punch but Villar moves out of range.
Villar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hattori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Villar has one foot on Hattori's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hattori does no damage.
Villar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hattori counters with a series of strikes. Villar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Villar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hattori motions for Villar to come forward. Hattori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Villar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Villar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Villar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hattori defending well though.
Hattori is trying to control but can't.
Villar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Villar lands with a punch from half guard.
Hattori taking some punishment here, with Villar in his half guard.
Villar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hattori wants to get back to his feet.
Hattori trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hattori is pressing down on Villar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hattori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Villar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hattori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Villar's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hattori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hattori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hattori loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hattori trying to control the position from guard on top but Villar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hattori postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angelo Villar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hattori misses the shot to the body.
Hattori misses the jab.
Hattori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hattori throws a combination that misses
and Villar counters with a shoot takedown. Hattori fights it but they end up in guard.
Villar is in close to Hattori's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Villar lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hattori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Villar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Villar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Villar postures up and lands a big shot to Hattori's brow.
Hattori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Villar defends well.
Hattori looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar wants to get up but he can't break Hattori's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Angelo Villar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villar postures up and lands a big shot to Hattori's brow.
Villar lands a couple of digs.
Villar won't allow Hattori to sweep him here.
Villar landing with the ground and pound.
Villar working some strikes from top position.
Hattori is rocked!
Villar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Villar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hattori's head.
Oh Hattori is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Villar postures up and lands a big shot to Hattori's brow.
Villar gets to his feet and stands over Hattori, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hattori felt that one! Villar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hattori from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Villar!
Angelo Villar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Alkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley has chosen Roll With The Punches as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinya Alkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dakota Finley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley fails to land with a series of punches.
Finley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alkofer.
Finley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alkofer tries to clinch but Finley is having none of it.
Finley slips under a jab from Alkofer.
Finley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alkofer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finley.
Finley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finley misses with a double jab.
Finley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alkofer moves into the clinch.
Alkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alkofer gets a clinch.
Alkofer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alkofer throws a jab when Finley was well out of range.
Alkofer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alkofer slips a jab and a cross from Finley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer has Finley up against the ropes in a clinch.
Finley is trying to pull guard but Alkofer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Shinya Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Alkofer is trying to break the clinch but Finley has him pressed against the ropes.
Alkofer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alkofer tries to clinch up but Finley circles away and keeps his distance.
Alkofer tries to clinch up.
Finley moves out of range as Alkofer strikes.
Shinya Alkofer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alkofer throws a shot from downtown. Finley moves away and avoids it.
Alkofer throws a shot from downtown. Finley moves away and avoids it.
Alkofer throws a hook but Finley blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Finley.
Finley misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Dakota Finley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer wants to clinch up but Finley keeps it at a distance.
Finley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alkofer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Finley is trying to maintain a safe position but Alkofer gets an underhook and turns Finley into the ropes.
Alkofer breaks from the clinch.
Finley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alkofer loads up on a big right hand but Finley slips the punch.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch but Finley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alkofer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finley.
Alkofer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alkofer tries to clinch but Finley moves out of range.
Alkofer misses with a hook.
Finley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finley counters with a three punch combo that has Alkofer backing up. Alkofer nods at Finley to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer throws a jab but it's blocked by Finley.
Alkofer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Finley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Alkofer moves into the clinch.
Alkofer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alkofer tries to clinch
and Finley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alkofer moves into the clinch successfully.
Finley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alkofer's efforts to push away.
Finley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alkofer breaks from the clinch.
Alkofer throws a jab but it's blocked by Finley.
Finley misses with a takedown attempt - Alkofer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Finley slips under a jab.
Alkofer tries to clinch but Finley is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley slips a jab from Alkofer.
Finley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alkofer lands a nice shot that snaps Finley's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Alkofer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alkofer rushes Finley and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Finley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alkofer smiles and moves away.
Alkofer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alkofer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finley on the side of the head.
Finley lands with a shot to the body.
Alkofer tries to clinch there but Finley circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finley keeps the fight on the outside.
Shinya Alkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finley fails to land with a series of punches.
Finley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Alkofer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Finley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alkofer wants to clinch.
Finley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alkofer throws out the jab.
Dakota Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Finley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch but Finley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alkofer throws a lazy right hand but Finley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alkofer tries to clinch up.
Finley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shinya Alkofer is winning the standup battle so far.
Alkofer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Finley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Finley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Alkofer throws a shot from downtown. Finley moves away and avoids it.
Alkofer doesn't manage to clinch there - Finley circles away.
Alkofer throws a lazy uppercut
and Finley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alkofer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finley.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch but Finley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alkofer tries to clinch up but Finley circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkofer misses with a straight left.
Finley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alkofer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alkofer is looking to clinch.
Finley scores with a three punch combo!
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alkofer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finley.
Alkofer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finley scores with a jab to the body.
Alkofer tries to clinch but Finley is having none of it.
Finley is working the combinations to good effect here.
Alkofer misses with an uppercut.
Alkofer looks to land a right hand but Finley moved out of range.
Alkofer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finley tries to keep at a distance but Alkofer has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley keeps control of Alkofer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alkofer breaks the clinch.
Finley misses with a two punch combination.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Finley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alkofer throws out a loose jab but Finley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finley swinging wildly here.
Alkofer misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alkofer slips a jab and a cross from Finley.
Alkofer drives through and clinches with Finley against the ropes.
Alkofer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alkofer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Alkofer is trying to push Finley away but Finley has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley lands a shot to the body.
Alkofer is trying to break free.
Alkofer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alkofer gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alkofer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finley fails to pull guard.
Alkofer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alkofer can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Finley.
Finley tries a body shot but Alkofer blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkofer is trying to push Finley away but Finley has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Finley is trying to break the clinch but Alkofer has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Finley - that landed with a thud.
Alkofer is trying to break free.
Alkofer is looking to break free of the clinch but Finley has double underhooks.
Finley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finley prevents Alkofer from breaking the clinch.
Alkofer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alkofer wants to break free but Finley has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alkofer breaks from the clinch.
Finley connects with a body shot.
Alkofer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finley throws a series of strikes that have Alkofer backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinya Alkofer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dakota Finley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Finley lands a glancing blow to the side of Alkofer's head.
Finley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alkofer rather than just go for the knockout.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Alkofer misses its intended target.
Finley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Finley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alkofer back to the ropes. Finley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alkofer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finley keeps the fight on the outside.
Finley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alkofer.
Finley takes a swing at Alkofer's ribcage but misses.
Finley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alkofer defends it nicely.
Alkofer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Finley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alkofer tries to close the distance and clinch but Finley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alkofer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finley misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkofer throws a looping overhand right but Finley ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finley dives in and grabs Alkofer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alkofer pushes down on Finley's head and hops out.
Alkofer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Finley swings for the body but Alkofer moves out of range.
Finley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finley misses with a series of wild punches.
Alkofer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finley.
Alkofer is looking to clinch but Finley is avoiding it.
Finley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finley.
Alkofer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Finley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shinya Alkofer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Finley.
Alkofer wants to clinch.
Alkofer lands a big right hand that sends Finley crashing to the mat! Alkofer stays standing though and waves Finley back to his feet!
Finley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alkofer clinches.
Finley is still on wobbly legs! Can Alkofer finish him?
Alkofer breaks from the clinch.
Alkofer tries to clinch but Finley is having none of it.
Alkofer is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Alkofer misses.
Finley walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Finley limp body while Alkofer jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shinya Alkofer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psil Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky Pluto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bucky Pluto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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216 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Psil Ander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bucky Pluto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ander lands a front kick.
Pluto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ander thows a leg kick but Pluto checks it
and Pluto counters with a stiff right hand.
Ander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ander throws a head kick but Pluto moves out of range.
Ander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pluto misses with a wild body shot.
Pluto lunges at Ander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ander's hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pluto.
Ander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Ander.
Ander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pluto connects with a jab.
Ander throws a leg kick but Pluto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pluto's sensitive parts.
Psil Ander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pluto works over Ander's head and body with a nice combination.
Ander is rocked!
Ander gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pluto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bucky Pluto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cub Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrus Laane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laane has chosen Akon - Never Gonna Get It as his entrance music. 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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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cub Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrus Laane!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Laane got wobbled bad by a big combination! Galloway presses forward with punches and knees until Laane stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Laane closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cub Galloway!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cub Galloway thanked 1337 ANZAC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusuke Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto comes to the ring accompanied by Feel the Drive. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nakamura's choice of entrance music: Movado - Neva Believe U. Yusuke Nakamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yusuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Okamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Okamoto slips the punch.
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Okamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Nakamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okamoto scores with a jab. Nakamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura scores with a hook.
Okamoto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura scores with a takedown into Okamoto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
Okamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Okamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Okamoto tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Okamoto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto forces his way into half guard.
Nakamura holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Okamoto wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okamoto trying to control the action but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to control but Okamoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okamoto wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okamoto wants to take a breather but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Okamoto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Okamoto passes into half guard.
Nakamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okamoto pulls his head out easily.
Nakamura is in trouble now - Okamoto has advanced to mount!
Okamoto wants to control the pace but Nakamura is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Hiroyuki Okamoto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nakamura checks the leg kick.
Okamoto misses with the combination.
Okamoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Nakamura scores with a four punch combination!
Okamoto moves in looking to clinch but Nakamura pushes him off.
Okamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okamoto throws a series of punches but Nakamura moves out of range.
Okamoto throws a push kick but Nakamura slaps the foot to one side.
Okamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Okamoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Okamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Okamoto.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Okamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura postures up in Okamoto's guard and throws a big left but Okamoto blocks it.
Okamoto is trying to keep Nakamura in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura digs a good body shot into Okamoto's ribs.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okamoto's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okamoto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Okamoto trying to control here.
Nakamura wants to control but Okamoto is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto manages to get to full guard.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nakamura slips nicely into half guard.
Okamoto kicks off Nakamura and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into Okamoto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto working a defensive guard here.
Okamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okamoto working a defensive guard here.
Nakamura working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okamoto enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Okamoto.
Nakamura distracts Okamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking to work some ground and pound but Okamoto has wrist control.
Nakamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yusuke Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Okamoto is retaining full guard.
Nakamura throws a big elbow that misses.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.
Nakamura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okamoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okamoto has escaped and now he's on top!
Nakamura pushes Okamoto off and scrambles back to his feet.
Okamoto throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a shot to the body.
Okamoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Okamoto.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto throws a right and a left that Nakamura avoids nicely.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Okamoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okamoto tries to clinch up.
Okamoto tries to clinch up.
Okamoto throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okamoto enables Nakamura to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okamoto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Okamoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura landing some decent shots from guard.
Okamoto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Okamoto wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura trying to control but Okamoto is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okamoto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yusuke Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Nakamura!
A victorious Yusuke Nakamura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aoki Kakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi has chosen ASAP Rocky-Palace as his entrance music. Aoki Kakashi is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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151 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki Kakashi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro fails to land the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kakashi enables Santoro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kakashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kakashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santoro defends well.
Kakashi controls Santoro momentarily but Santoro frees himself.
Santoro lands a couple of digs.
Kakashi working a defensive guard here.
Kakashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santoro is aware though and is defending well.
Kakashi trying to keep a closed guard but Santoro is proving a slippery customer.
Kakashi is trying to hold Santoro in close to prevent damage but Santoro has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro slows the pace down in half guard.
Kakashi has hold of Santoro's hands but Santoro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kakashi actively working from the bottom here.
Santoro is looking to advance position but Kakashi won't allow it.
Kakashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santoro is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Santoro lands with a punch from half guard.
Kakashi manages to get to full guard.
Kakashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro pushing down on Kakashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kakashi trying to control but Santoro postures up.
Kakashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santoro pulls his head out easily.
Kakashi is staying active underneath Santoro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Santoro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakashi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kakashi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santoro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakashi looking for subs from the bottom but Santoro mounts him!
Kakashi tries to hold on but Santoro postures up.
Kakashi working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santoro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kakashi wants to control but Santoro is having none of it.
Santoro raining down shots from the mount!
Kakashi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santoro with good strikes from the mount here!
Kakashi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Santoro wants to take a breather but Kakashi is having none of it.
Santoro is thwarting Kakashi's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santoro working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro is looking to take a break and control but Kakashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Santoro seems content to control.
Kakashi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santoro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santoro's back!
Kakashi looking for the choke from the back.
Santoro wants to control his opponent's hands but Kakashi gets his hands free.
Santoro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kakashi wants to control the position but Santoro frees himself and scrambles - Kakashi manages to regain control in side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Santoro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kakashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santoro keeps working.
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 Nicky Santoro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kakashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Santoro sprawls well. He's pushed Kakashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakashi.
Santoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Santoro as Kakashi shoots in.
Kakashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nicky Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aoki Kakashi.
Kakashi slips a straight right by Santoro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kakashi.
Santoro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santoro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kakashi is trying to defend but Santoro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santoro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakashi manages to get to full guard.
Santoro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kakashi working a defensive guard here.
Nicky Santoro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kakashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santoro lands a couple of digs.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Kakashi keeps moving.
Kakashi is looking for a triangle but Santoro pushes his legs off easily.
Kakashi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
Nicky Santoro has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Santoro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kakashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Santoro controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakashi controls Santoro momentarily but Santoro frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakashi looking for a guillotine here but Santoro defends easily.
Santoro landing some decent shots from guard.
Santoro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santoro works over Kakashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Kakashi keeping moving, preventing Santoro from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi looking to control.
Santoro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santoro forces his way into half guard.
Santoro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kakashi looking for submissions off his back.
Kakashi trying to control but Santoro postures up.
Santoro working Kakashi over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kakashi wants to get back to full guard.
Santoro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kakashi slips under a jab from Santoro.
Santoro shoots in and drives through. Kakashi sprawls well.
Kakashi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santoro pinned against the ropes. Santoro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nicky Santoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santoro looks for a takedown but Kakashi sprawls well.
Kakashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santoro is looking to control Kakashi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santoro avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro is pressing down on Kakashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kakashi looking to sit in guard and control but Santoro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Santoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santoro wants to control from the top but Kakashi keeps moving.
Kakashi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santoro stacks Kakashi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Santoro!
Santoro working the body and head with strikes.
Kakashi trying to control but Santoro flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kakashi tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakashi turns into Santoro and is now in his guard.
Santoro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kakashi trying to control but Santoro is working from the bottom.
Kakashi pushing down on Santoro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santoro trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi wants to pass to mount but Santoro is defending the position.
Aoki Kakashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santoro wants to get back to full guard.
Santoro is refusing to be controlled, as Kakashi sits in half guard.
Santoro trying to control from the bottom.
Kakashi wants to free his trapped foot but Santoro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santoro is trying to maintain the position but Kakashi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kakashi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santoro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kakashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santoro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakashi pulls his head out easily.
Santoro tries to roll over but Kakashi keeps him under control.
Santoro won't allow Kakashi to pass to mount.
Santoro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kakashi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santoro will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kakashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santoro is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aoki Kakashi.
Well Santoro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Santoro!
Nicky Santoro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « Fatality MMA ↑ TRIPLE 1 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susumo Komota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Hunter Akbar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hunter Akbar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Akbar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Susumo Komota!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar pushes Komota away with a front kick.
Komota looks to land a combination. Akbar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Hunter Akbar has been cut.
Komota misses with a hook
and Akbar counters with an inside leg kick.
Komota moves out of range as Akbar throws a body kick.
Akbar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akbar throws a leg kick but Komota sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akbar scores with a push kick.
Akbar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komota wants to get back to full guard.
Akbar wants to pass the guard but Komota is defending well.
Komota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akbar.
Akbar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akbar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akbar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota is doing well to control the position and prevent Akbar from advancing to side control.
Akbar passes to side control.
Akbar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Komota is avoiding damage well.
Akbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Komota keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Komota is looking for a sweep.
Komota defending against the ground and pound.
Akbar working away.
Komota tries to bench press Akbar off him but Akbar keeps the position.
Akbar working away.
Komota is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Komota has escaped the position, nice work there.
Komota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Komota's face as Akbar controls the position.
Akbar is looking to take a break and control but Komota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akbar scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akbar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar wants to control for a moment but Komota uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akbar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Akbar wants to pass to mount but Komota is defending the position.
Komota is trying to get back to full guard.
Akbar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Komota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akbar.
Komota moves into full guard.
Komota is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota wants to sweep but no luck.
Komota looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Akbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Akbar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Komota defending well though.
Komota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akbar.
Akbar winds up and cracks Komota with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akbar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akbar lands a nice short elbow.
Komota is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komota is trying is best to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Komota trying to control here.
Komota is looking for a sweep. Akbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Akbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Komota checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Akbar misses.
Akbar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Komota throws an off balance right hand
and Akbar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Komota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akbar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akbar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Komota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akbar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No joy there for Komota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Komota walks forward, straight into a front kick from Akbar.
Akbar misses with a low kick.
Komota misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Komota checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Komota blocks the low kick.
Akbar delivers a nice body kick.
Hunter Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Komota wants to land a leg kick but Akbar is out of range.
Akbar is looking to chop away at Komota's legs.
Akbar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Komota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Komota tries to keep at a distance but Akbar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Komota blocking some punches.
Komota is trying to break the clinch but Akbar is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota is trying to trip Akbar. He has hold of a leg but Akbar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Komota persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Akbar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Komota throws a big right hand that misses.
Komota stopping the sweep attempt from Akbar.
Komota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komota wants to control from the top but Akbar keeps moving.
Komota won't allow Akbar to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komota wants to pass the guard but Akbar is keeping the position.
Akbar keeping moving, preventing Komota from controlling successfully.
Hunter Akbar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Susumo Komota.
Komota checks the leg kick.
A jab from Komota misses.
Akbar shoots in for a double leg but Komota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akbar tries to clinch but Komota moves out of range.
Komota closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Komota wants to control but Akbar is keeping him busy.
Komota tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Akbar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Komota seems to be looking for submissions.
Akbar striking from half guard on the bottom.
Akbar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akbar keeping moving, preventing Komota from controlling successfully.
Komota stopping the sweep attempt from Akbar.
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 Hunter Akbar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akbar drives through and clinches with Komota against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akbar.
Akbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Komota is trying to break the clinch but Akbar is controlling him.
Akbar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akbar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Komota prevents it.
Akbar stalling in the clinch but Komota improves position.
Akbar tries a body shot but Komota blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar cracks Komota with a nice body shot.
Akbar can't find room to land a body shot as Komota controls the action.
Akbar throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Komota looking to slow down the pace here.
Akbar trying to stall but Komota improves his position.
Komota blocks a body shot from Akbar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Komota is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Akbar has clasped his hands together around Komota's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Akbar grinds an elbow into Komota's temple.
Akbar tries to score with some ground and pound. Komota controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akbar grinds an elbow into Komota's temple.
Akbar wants to control but Komota is keeping him busy.
Akbar wants to take a breather but Komota manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Akbar.
Akbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Komota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akbar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komota is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akbar trying to control but Komota postures up.
Akbar moves into full guard.
Komota lands a couple of digs.
Komota wants to control from the top but Akbar keeps moving.
Komota wants to pass the guard but Akbar is keeping the position.
Komota is in close to Akbar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Komota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Komota trying to control but Akbar is working from the bottom.
Komota is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Komota preventing the sweep.
Komota throws a strike but Akbar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Komota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Akbar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Komota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akbar.
Akbar misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akbar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Komota looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akbar gets back to full guard.
Komota stands up over Akbar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akbar keeping moving, preventing Komota from controlling successfully.
Akbar wants to sweep but no luck.
Komota got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akbar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Komota has managed to get both his arms back between Akbar's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Komota trying to control the position from guard on top but Akbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komota is fighting to break Akbar's control of his arms but Akbar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Komota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Komota trying to control but Akbar is working from the bottom.
Akbar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Komota uses it to pass to side control.
Akbar is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is not content to let Komota control the position.
Komota working away.
Akbar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Komota's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Akbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akbar is staying active underneath Komota, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar gets back to full guard.
Komota stays in close to Akbar's body and controls the position.
Komota works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Komota trying to pass the guard but Akbar defending well.
Akbar is looking to improve his position.
Komota is looking to advance position but Akbar won't allow it.
Akbar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komota postures up in Akbar's guard and throws a big left but Akbar blocks it.
Komota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Komota works over Akbar with some ground and pound from guard.
Komota pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akbar is keeping the position for now.
Akbar keeping moving, preventing Komota from controlling successfully.
Akbar wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akbar keeping moving, preventing Komota from controlling successfully.
Akbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Susumo Komota dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Akbar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akbar jabs Komota to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Akbar wants to clinch.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but Komota shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akbar slips under a jab from Komota.
Komota scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Komota trying to control the action but Akbar is working from the bottom.
Akbar is looking to improve his position.
Akbar keeping hold of Komota's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komota thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Komota scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akbar wants to improve his position but Komota is controlling well.
Akbar is staying active underneath Komota, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akbar is trying to control but can't.
Akbar wants to get back to full guard.
Komota moves nicely into side control.
Akbar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Komota wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komota lands an elbow.
Komota is looking to take a break and control but Akbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Komota passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Akbar!
Komota can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akbar is looking to escape.
Komota scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akbar is trying to escape the mount.
Komota raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Komota throwing strikes but Akbar recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Komota is looking to take a break and control but Akbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akbar trying to control but Komota postures up.
Komota is nestled in close to Akbar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Komota is keen to just control but Akbar is a slippery customer.
Hunter Akbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Komota's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Komota's back!
Akbar connects with a big shot to the side of Komota's head.
Akbar gets his hands free as Komota looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Komota covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Susumo Komota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komota is really stuck here.
Akbar punches Komota on the ear.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Akbar punishes Komota with strikes from the back mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Susumo Komota.
I think Akbar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Akbar!
Hunter Akbar retains his middleweight title!
Hunter Akbar took some time post fight to say the following; '10-0 baby. I'm the best there was and the best there ever will be. I'm not going to stop winning or improving. As Ali put it, "I am the greatest, I said that even before I knew I was." Thank you everybody.
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