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QFC Tournament 75 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Strielok Diegtiarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Strielok Diegtiarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Rock!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diegtiarov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diegtiarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diegtiarov defends well.
Rock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diegtiarov postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diegtiarov is one step ahead there.
Diegtiarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diegtiarov lands a two punch combo.
Diegtiarov has Rock up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diegtiarov has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock tries to score a body lock takedown but Diegtiarov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rock tries to break the clinch but Diegtiarov is controlling the position.
Rock pulls Diegtiarov into guard.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Diegtiarov is proving a slippery customer.
Rock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diegtiarov defends it easily.
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diegtiarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diegtiarov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rock's guard.
Rock throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Diegtiarov wants to stand but Rock is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diegtiarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rock will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Diegtiarov won't allow Rock to sweep him here.
Rock wriggles free and stands up.
Diegtiarov has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock tries to work over Diegtiarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rock wants to get back to striking at distance but Diegtiarov won't allow it.
Diegtiarov wants the takedown. Rock is fighting it off but Diegtiarov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rock's guard against the cage.
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 Strielok Diegtiarov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diegtiarov on the side of the head.
Rock forces Diegtiarov back against the cage and clinches.
Rock stalls.
Diegtiarov lands a takedown into guard.
Diegtiarov wants to stand but Rock has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diegtiarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
Rock pushes Diegtiarov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diegtiarov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rock is trying to defend but Diegtiarov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rock manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Diegtiarov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diegtiarov is in Rock's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock looking for a sweep. Not yet Rock, not yet.
Rock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rock throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diegtiarov because Rock loaded up on that one.
Diegtiarov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diegtiarov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rock tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock content just to control the position here.
Rock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rock is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diegtiarov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diegtiarov shrugs it off.
Rock is working for a guillotine from mount but Diegtiarov frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diegtiarov blocking the ground and pound.
Rock misses with a head shot.
Diegtiarov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock lands a big shot there that rocks Diegtiarov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rock looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rock closes the distance and clinches up with Diegtiarov, looking for a takedown. Rock pushes Diegtiarov against the cage but Diegtiarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diegtiarov clinches.
Rock misses with a knee strike.
Diegtiarov is pressed up against the cage. Rock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diegtiarov down to the mat. Diegtiarov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diegtiarov but Diegtiarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strielok Diegtiarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rock.
Rock misses with a takedown
and Diegtiarov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diegtiarov closes the distance and clinches.
Rock drags the fight down to the ground.
Diegtiarov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diegtiarov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rock is proving hard to escape from.
Rock trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee Rock has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Diegtiarov moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock pulls guard effortlessly.
Rock trying to keep a closed guard but Diegtiarov is proving a slippery customer.
Rock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diegtiarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rock controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock trying to control but Diegtiarov is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lee Rock wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diegtiarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diegtiarov moves into range and clinches up with Rock.
Rock decides to pull guard.
Rock wriggles free and stands up.
Rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diegtiarov as he jumps to the side.
Rock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diegtiarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Rock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diegtiarov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rock on his heels. He'll look to pass Rock's guard now, I'm sure.
Rock throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rock pulls Diegtiarov in to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock pushes Diegtiarov off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Diegtiarov. No joy for Rock on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rock 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Lee Rock!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Lee Rock!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Lee Rock!
Lee Rock wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroto Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Livington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroto Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Livington!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu moves into the clinch.
Livington jumps guard.
Shimizu wants to stand and escape but instead Livington has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shimizu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shimizu tries to get out of the position.
Shimizu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Livington is one step ahead there.
Livington throwing strikes but missing.
Shimizu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Livington on the ground.
Livington prevents Shimizu from getting back to his feet.
Shimizu keeping moving, preventing Livington from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Antonio Livington wasn't active enough on the ground.
Livington is looking to clinch but Shimizu is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu misses with a few strikes there.
Shimizu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Livington with a poor takedown
and Shimizu counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Livington down! Shimizu is looking to finish but Livington is intelligently defending himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Livington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shimizu!
Shimizu throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimizu prevents Livington from getting a body triangle.
Livington is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Shimizu won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Livington off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Livington!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson comes to the cage accompanied by Pretty Fly. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Samuelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dives in and grabs Samuelsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samuelsson pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Samuelsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Samuelsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Samuelsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Samuelsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samuelsson is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Samuelsson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Samuelsson has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Peron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Peron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brett Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peron digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Peron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Peron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Peron tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peron manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peron keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peron has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Peron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Juan Peron just wasn't active enough.
Good exchange - Peron coming out on top.
A shot to the liver by Peron. Beautiful body shot.
Peron lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Peron misses.
Peron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Peron throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Peron sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juan Peron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Jackson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Peron.
Peron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peron lands with a cross.
Juan Peron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peron takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Peron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peron tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peron displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peron dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Peron - just one landing.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Peron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson tries to clinch but Peron moves out of range.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peron avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson throwing strikes here but Peron is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peron is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson throwing strikes but Peron recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Peron uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson wanted to stand there but Peron had control of the 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 Juan Peron will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good exchange - Peron coming out on top.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Peron lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Peron. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Peron looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Peron scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Peron coming out on top.
Peron punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Peron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peron connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson slips a straight right by Peron.
The fighters circling - Peron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Peron counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peron throws out the jab.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peron sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Juan Peron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range as Peron strikes.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peron circles away.
Peron lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Peron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson tries to clinch but Peron moves away
and Peron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juan Peron is winning the standup battle so far.
Peron connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peron circles away.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peron swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peron with a nice cross.
Peron scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Peron misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peron to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Peron.
Peron sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson is rocked!
Peron throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Peron finish him?
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peron swivels and escapes.
Peron lands the left hand.
Peron throws an overhand right that drops Jackson like a sack of potatoes! Peron dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Peron!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Henrique Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murilo Henrique Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Cruz !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cruz !
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Silva looking to control but Cruz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz seems keen to control Silva's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Diego Cruz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz keeping control of the position.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Cruz is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz .
Silva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cruz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Silva is looking to defend but Cruz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Silva! Cruz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Silva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Cruz !
After the fight, Diego Cruz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leoncio Beleza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rockfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leoncio Beleza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Rockfist!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockfist connects with a jab.
It looks like Leoncio Beleza has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rockfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beleza has a takedown stuffed.
Beleza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beleza fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockfist lands a really nice looking cross but Beleza seems unphased.
Rockfist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rockfist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beleza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leoncio Beleza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockfist has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rockfist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beleza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rockfist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockfist lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Beleza can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Rockfist and Beleza drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Rockfist.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rockfist!
Jack Rockfist spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mugen Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Break Arm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mugen Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Break Arm!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with the takedown
and Arm moves into the clinch.
Arm tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard.
Arm stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Arm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones controls Arm momentarily but Arm frees himself.
Arm is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Arm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arm decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arm tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Arm circles away.
Arm shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arm slips nicely into half guard.
Arm sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Arm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arm punishing his opponent with strikes.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Arm looking to isolate an arm here. Jones doesn't see it coming and as Arm extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Arm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Break Arm!
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