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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saigo Kogihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yumi Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumi Goro will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saigo Kogihiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yumi Goro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kogihiro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goro to the mat! Goro manages to get full guard.
Kogihiro wants to stand and escape but instead Goro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Goro stops Kogihiro from standing up.
Kogihiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goro.
Goro throws and elbow that misses. Kogihiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goro's guard. Nice move by Kogihiro!
Kogihiro preventing the sweep.
Goro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goro looking for a guillotine here but Kogihiro defends easily.
Kogihiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogihiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goro wants to get back to his feet.
Goro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goro.
Goro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kogihiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Goro looking to sit in guard and control but Kogihiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Goro wants to get back to his feet but Kogihiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goro pulls Kogihiro in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogihiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goro is keeping the position for now.
Kogihiro is breathing heavily.
Kogihiro wants to stand but Goro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Goro has his foot on Kogihiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kogihiro works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Goro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kogihiro wants to stand but Goro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kogihiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kogihiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kogihiro.
Goro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kogihiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogihiro takes one to the side of the head.
Goro scores with a hook to the body. Kogihiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kogihiro throws the left hand but Goro avoids the punch easily.
Goro rushes Kogihiro with punches - Kogihiro moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kogihiro goes down! Goro follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yumi Goro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davo Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson has chosen Roy Jones - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Pekka Jonsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davo Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Eduardo misses.
Eduardo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jonsson.
Eduardo is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eduardo slips a jab and a cross from Jonsson.
Eduardo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jonsson swivels and escapes.
Jonsson moves into range and clinches up with Eduardo.
Jonsson breaks the clinch.
Jonsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eduardo. That did some damage!
Jonsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eduardo's sensitive parts.
Jonsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jonsson showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jonsson working over Eduardo with some ground and pound. Eduardo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jonsson thows a huge punch but Eduardo dodges it nicely.
Jonsson is nestled in close to Eduardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jonsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jonsson moves into full mount! Eduardo won't be happy about that!
Jonsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Eduardo?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eduardo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eduardo is in a horrible position here. Jonsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Eduardo is rocked!
It looks like Davo Eduardo has been cut.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Eduardo! Jonsson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Eduardo and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pekka Jonsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robyn Phaneuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robyn Phaneuf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Stack!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phaneuf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phaneuf on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phaneuf tries to clinch up but Stack circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice combination there by Stack.
Phaneuf is rocked!
It looks like Robyn Phaneuf has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Phaneuf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A combination from Stack does no damage.
Stack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phaneuf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stack.
Stack misses with a straight left.
Stack misses with a wild combination.
Phaneuf is looking to clinch.
Phaneuf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phaneuf seems to have got his legs back now.
Phaneuf is breathing heavily.
Phaneuf looks up at the clock. Bad move! Stack lands a right hand from hell, dropping Phaneuf. Stack pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Stack!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Senshi Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideyoshi Toyotomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideyoshi Toyotomi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senshi Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideyoshi Toyotomi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki thumps Toyotomi with a low kick.
Nagasaki gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Toyotomi's face as Nagasaki controls the position.
Toyotomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagasaki taking a breather here.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toyotomi keeps working.
Nagasaki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Toyotomi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toyotomi trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toyotomi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nagasaki is staying active.
Toyotomi moves into full guard.
Nagasaki thows a big elbow that misses.
Toyotomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki content to stall in guard here.
Nagasaki wanted to stand there but Toyotomi had control of the position.
Toyotomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Toyotomi, not yet.
Toyotomi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Toyotomi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Toyotomi misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toyotomi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Toyotomi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Toyotomi is trying desperately to improve position.
Nagasaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyotomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki controlling from the full mount.
Toyotomi is working to get back to half guard.
Toyotomi tries to lock up and control but Nagasaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nagasaki tries to control but Toyotomi wriggling away.
Toyotomi tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki is landing with some decent strikes but Toyotomi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nagasaki trying to control but Toyotomi is having none of it.
Nagasaki controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotomi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nagasaki jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Toyotomi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Toyotomi tries to buck Nagasaki off but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Toyotomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toyotomi is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Toyotomi.
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Toyotomi was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Toyotomi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Toyotomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nagasaki gets back to half guard.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Toyotomi has control of the leg.
Nagasaki gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senshi Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Toyotomi.
Toyotomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Toyotomi trying to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Toyotomi gets full guard.
Toyotomi is looking to stand up but Nagasaki isn't so interested in that idea.
Toyotomi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki is stalling in the full guard.
Nagasaki wants to stand but Toyotomi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Toyotomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Toyotomi, not yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Toyotomi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotomi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagasaki really wants to buck Toyotomi off and get back to his feet.
Toyotomi controlling his opponent.
Nagasaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Toyotomi 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.
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toyotomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyotomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Toyotomi, not yet.
Toyotomi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nagasaki has passed into side control.
Toyotomi prevents Nagasaki from improving position.
Toyotomi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nagasaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Senshi Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki won't let Toyotomi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Toyotomi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki avoids the attempt from Toyotomi to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Senshi Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toyotomi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toyotomi.
Toyotomi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Toyotomi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toyotomi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Toyotomi!
Toyotomi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toyotomi is trying to escape the mount.
Toyotomi is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action.
Nagasaki prevents Toyotomi from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toyotomi tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nagasaki looking to control but Toyotomi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toyotomi is trying to escape the mount.
Toyotomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki stands up from mount. Strange move.
Nagasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Toyotomi.
Toyotomi is looking to clinch.
Toyotomi works Nagasaki's body with a nice hook.
Toyotomi misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Senshi Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Toyotomi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toyotomi tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Toyotomi is predictable there
and Nagasaki counters with a good low kick that Toyotomi was not able to check.
Toyotomi wants to clinch but Nagasaki slips to the side
and Nagasaki counters with a leg kick.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Toyotomi is trying to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Toyotomi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Toyotomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toyotomi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toyotomi is not content to let Nagasaki control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toyotomi is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Toyotomi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toyotomi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagasaki stands and steps away. Toyotomi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Toyotomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toyotomi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Toyotomi slaps away a takedown attempt from Nagasaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Toyotomi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Toyotomi was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagasaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Toyotomi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toyotomi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nagasaki trying to control but Toyotomi is working from the bottom.
Toyotomi looking for a sweep. Not yet Toyotomi, not yet.
Toyotomi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nagasaki's guard.
Toyotomi wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is keeping the position.
Toyotomi trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Toyotomi passes Nagasaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki is staying active underneath Toyotomi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
Toyotomi content to stall in guard here.
Toyotomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasaki is retaining full guard.
Toyotomi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toyotomi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toyotomi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Toyotomi trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Toyotomi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toyotomi trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Toyotomi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
Senshi Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toyotomi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Toyotomi has managed to clinch.
Toyotomi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hideyoshi Toyotomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toyotomi trying to land knees to the body.
Toyotomi landing knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toyotomi.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Senshi Nagasaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagasaki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Senshi Nagasaki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wally West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wally West!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
West shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
West moves away from the strike by Penn.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forrest Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally West.
Penn throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Penn misses.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
West shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West shoots in for a double leg but Penn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wally West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West slips under a jab from Penn.
West avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn cracks West with a good jab.
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
West looks gassed!
Penn lands a left and a right that send West crashing to the mat, dazed. Penn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Wally West has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. West is looking to close the distance but Penn sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! West crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope West is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Forrest Penn!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwak Napieray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Fang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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295 lbs
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289 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwak Napieray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiro Fang!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napieray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fang's head backwards.
Fang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Napieray digs a good body shot into Fang's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Napieray.
It looks like Hiro Fang has been cut.
Napieray avoids the body shot from Fang.
Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napieray blocks a head kick by Fang.
Nice body punch from Napieray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Napieray counters with a nice body shot.
Fang looks gassed!
Napieray lands a right hook to the body.
Napieray lands a nice hook to Fang's body. Fang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Napieray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Napieray stuns Fang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Napieray connects with a looping right hand.
Napieray is looking to wear down Fang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Napieray lands a big right hand that sends Fang crashing to the mat! Napieray stays standing though and waves Fang back to his feet!
Napieray grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fang takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Napieray cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kwak Napieray!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Dibbley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juggaloz Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duane Dibbley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juggaloz Kai!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai shoots in for a takedown but Dibbley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dibbley.
Dibbley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kai counters with a takedown into side control.
Kai throws a strike aimed at the side of Dibbley's head but Dibbley avoids it well.
Dibbley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dibbley trying to control but Kai postures up.
Dibbley is trying to get back to full guard.
Kai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai is trying to control. Dibbley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dibbley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dibbley wants to control but Kai is keeping him busy.
Kai actively working from the bottom here.
Dibbley trying to control from half guard but Kai is working away.
Kai actively working from the bottom here.
Kai looks gassed!
Dibbley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kai keeps working.
Dibbley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dibbley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kai sees it coming and defends easily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kai misses with a takedown attempt
so Dibbley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Duane Dibbley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juggaloz Kai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dibbley is pushing down on Kai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kai is fighting to maintain full guard but Dibbley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dibbley is keen to just control but Kai is a slippery customer.
Kai wants to improve his position but Dibbley is controlling well.
Dibbley not doing much here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dibbley trying to control from half guard but Kai is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dibbley tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kai.
Kai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dibbley manages to pass to mount!
Dibbley looking to finish Kai with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kai!
Dibbley wants to control the pace but Kai is squirming around nicely.
Dibbley controlling his opponent.
Dibbley prevents Kai from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dibbley controlling from mount.
Kai is working to get back to half guard.
Dibbley trying to control but Kai is having none of it.
Kai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dibbley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dibbley looking to control but Kai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Dibbley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dibbley fails with the takedown
and Kai counters with a nice double leg into 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.
Dibbley wants to get back to his feet but Kai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dibbley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dibbley dives on top into guard.
Kai has an active guard here but Dibbley has managed to pass into half guard.
Dibbley passes to side control.
A lull in the action here as Dibbley stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai tries to buck Dibbley off but Dibbley is having none of it.
Kai is breathing heavily.
Kai trying his best to control but Dibbley has mounted him.
Kai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dibbley tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dibbley scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dibbley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dibbley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kai is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dibbley gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Dibbley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dibbley won't be happy with that.
Kai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dibbley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dibbley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kai's guard! Nice work there by Dibbley!
Kai throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dibbley escapes and throws Kai's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dibbley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kai keeps working.
Kai is looking for a sweep.
Dibbley trying to control the position but Kai is working away.
Kai manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kai looking for submissions off his back.
Dibbley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Duane Dibbley just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kai slips a jab and a cross from Dibbley.
Kai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dibbley counters with a single leg into guard. Kai didn't expect that.
Dibbley passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Kai is staying active underneath Dibbley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duane Dibbley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dibbley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dibbley.
Dibbley throws a shot to the body.
Dibbley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dibbley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dibbley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dibbley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kai scores a takedown into full mount!
Kai looking to secure an arm triangle but Dibbley defends it well.
Dibbley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dibbley has worked his arm free - good work by Dibbley!
Kai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dibbley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kai's guard! Nice work there by Dibbley!
Dibbley stays in close to Kai's body and controls the position.
Dibbley stands and throws Kai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley slows the pace down.
Kai is trying to get back to half guard.
Dibbley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dibbley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dibbley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dibbley scores with a one two! Kai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kai misses with a takedown
and Dibbley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dibbley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kai has a closed guard, preventing Dibbley from standing up.
Dibbley stands up from Kai's guard - Dibbley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dibbley misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dibbley counters with a three punch combo that has Kai backing up. Kai nods at Dibbley to acknowledge the strikes.
Dibbley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dibbley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dibbley throws a right and a left that Kai avoids nicely.
Kai tries for a takedown but Dibbley circles away easily
and Dibbley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Juggaloz Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duane Dibbley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juggaloz Kai.
Dibbley with a lazy takedown attempt
so Kai counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dibbley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dibbley has escaped and now he's on top!
Dibbley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dibbley has managed to get both his arms back between Kai's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Dibbley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dibbley 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Dibbley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaz Hoyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoyt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dolazak Hrvata. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaz Hoyt!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoyt tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva scores with a hook.
Silva connects with a jab.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoyt in his tracks.
A big right from Silva misses.
Hoyt throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Hoyt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva closes the distance and pushes Hoyt back into the ropes.
Hoyt looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hoyt misses with a body punch.
Hoyt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoyt smiles and moves away.
Silva tests Hoyt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoyt misses with a hook.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoyt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Hoyt misses its intended target.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoyt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like David Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoyt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoyt was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoyt doesn't seem phased though.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoyt.
Hoyt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoyt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Hoyt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Silva to his feet.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Hoyt backs away looking to recover.
Hoyt with a hook.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoyt ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoyt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoyt misses with a wild combination.
Hoyt throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoyt misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoyt's waist but Hoyt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoyt misses with a wild body shot.
Hoyt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoyt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Hoyt does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to land a combination. Hoyt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoyt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoyt wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoyt wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Hoyt looks gassed!
Hoyt keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hoyt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to control.
Hoyt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
Hoyt gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Hoyt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Hoyt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaz Hoyt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoyt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Hoyt does no damage.
Silva shoots and misses
and Hoyt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoyt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoyt throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva clinches up with Hoyt and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva tries for a takedown but Hoyt manages to get underhooks.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva pushes Hoyt back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoyt backwards.
Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Hoyt is breathing heavily.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Hoyt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoyt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva thuds a left hand into Hoyt's body.
Hoyt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoyt backs up against the ropes.
Hoyt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoyt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Hoyt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva looks to land a combination. Hoyt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoyt looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoyt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Hoyt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoyt misses with a double jab.
Hoyt is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva defending well as Hoyt loads up on a big left hand.
Hoyt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Hoyt.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Hoyt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoyt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaz Hoyt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoyt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoyt walks into a jab.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hoyt keeps moving.
Silva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoyt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoyt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyt, not yet.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Hoyt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoyt manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Hoyt's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hoyt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Hoyt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoyt slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva moves out of range as Hoyt strikes.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyt.
Nice shot by Hoyt.
Silva slips under a jab from Hoyt.
Silva is looking to clinch but Hoyt is avoiding it.
Hoyt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Hoyt.
Hoyt misses with a body shot.
Hoyt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoyt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Hoyt coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Silva.
Silva lands a left hand.
Hoyt misses with a punch to the body.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoyt backwards.
Silva pushes Hoyt back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoyt is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoyt has his back to the ropes.
Hoyt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
Hoyt misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoyt is stalling here.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoyt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Hoyt blocking some punches.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Hoyt wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoyt defends it easily.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoyt manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyt keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Hoyt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoyt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Hoyt in his guard.
Hoyt wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working an open guard so Hoyt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva connects with a right hand. Hoyt shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoyt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva looks for a takedown but Hoyt sprawls well.
Hoyt misses with a looping left.
Hoyt lands a body shot.
Hoyt misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Hoyt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoyt moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoyt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaz Hoyt.
I think Hoyt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaz Hoyt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Coming. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipe Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
Costa shoots in for a takedown but Antonio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Costa throws the left hand but Antonio avoids the punch easily.
Costa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Antonio's half guard.
Antonio is trying to stand back up but Costa is controlling him
Costa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Costa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Costa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Antonio turns into him and now he's in Costa's guard.
Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Costa is looking for a triangle but Antonio pushes his legs off easily.
Costa is working an open guard so Antonio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Antonio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa shoots in and bounces Antonio off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Costa stops Antonio from standing up.
Costa passes Antonio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Costa trying to mount his opponent but Antonio defends it.
Antonio wants to get back to his feet.
Antonio is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Costa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Antonio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Costa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felipe Costa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jenji Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KoKo Beware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda comes to the ring accompanied by Requiem for a Dream. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jenji Ueda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KoKo Beware!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beware throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ueda.
Beware misses the shot to the body.
Ueda checks a leg kick nicely.
Beware connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ueda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beware is trying to get back to half guard.
Ueda throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Beware works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ueda is pressing down on Beware's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beware is holding on for now.
Beware preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ueda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beware controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ueda prevents Beware from standing back up.
Beware tries to get to full guard but Ueda has control of the leg.
Beware taking some punishment here, with Ueda in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ueda in particular looking to stall.
Ueda is trying to control. Beware wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beware is trying to stand up here but Ueda is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beware wants to improve his position but Ueda is controlling well.
Ueda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beware keeps working.
Ueda thows a huge punch but Beware dodges it nicely.
Ueda wants to pass the guard but Beware is defending well.
Beware tries to kick Ueda off but Ueda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ueda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beware looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beware's corner calls for a 1-2. Beware obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ueda throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ueda doesn't manage to clinch there - Beware circles away.
Ueda staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda scores with a takedown into Beware's guard.
Ueda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beware is keeping the position for now.
Ueda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ueda thows a big elbow that misses.
Ueda trying to control but Beware is working from the bottom.
Ueda is really struggling to control Beware but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ueda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beware wants to stand but Ueda is controlling the position.
Ueda stays in close to Beware's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beware takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like KoKo Beware has been cut.
Ueda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ueda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ueda looking to throw knees to the head but Beware is blocking nicely.
Beware is looking to break free of the clinch but Ueda has double underhooks.
Ueda misses with a knee to the head.
Ueda lands a knee to the body.
Ueda tries to score a body lock takedown but Beware shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Beware is pressed up against the ropes. Ueda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beware down to the mat. Beware avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ueda clinches up with Beware and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ueda tries for a takedown but Beware manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenji Ueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueda looking to throw knees to the head but Beware is blocking nicely.
Beware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beware wants to stall.
Ueda goes for a takedown attempt but Beware pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ueda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KoKo Beware's cut.
That's time! Ueda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ueda misses with a straight right.
KoKo Beware is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ueda is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beware.
Ueda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beware misses with a looping left.
Ueda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beware.
Ueda slips a jab from Beware.
KoKo Beware seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ueda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ueda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Beware does no damage.
Ueda tries to clinch up but Beware circles away and keeps his distance.
Ueda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ueda fails to land the takedown.
Ueda lands a two punch combo.
Beware is breathing heavily.
Beware lands with a hook. Ueda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ueda has closed the distance and engaged Beware in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beware.
Ueda is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ueda misses with a knee to the head.
Beware working hard to break the clinch.
Beware stops a takedown attempt from Ueda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenji Ueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beware tries to circle away but Ueda has him pinned against the ropes.
Beware is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Beware prevents the takedown attempt.
Ueda is working for takedown but Beware is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ueda manages to break the clinch.
Ueda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beware with a jab.
Ueda thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Beware misses.
A swing and a miss from Beware.
Beware looks to score with a jab to the body but Ueda is just out of range.
Beware throws an overhand right that lands on Ueda's shoulder, as Ueda tries to avoid the shot.
Ueda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beware misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ueda. Beware does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ueda misses the shot to the body.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beware misses the jab.
Ueda tests Beware's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ueda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beware is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beware's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beware misses with an uppercut.
Beware swings for the body but Ueda moves out of range.
Ueda wants to clinch up but Beware keeps it at a distance.
Ueda moves into range and clinches up with Beware.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware manages to break the clinch.
Ueda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beware on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ueda. Ueda obviously looking to wear him down.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ueda takes the fight into the clinch.
Ueda wants a takedown.
Beware tries to break the clinch but Ueda is controlling the position.
Ueda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beware circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ueda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beware.
Ueda tries to clinch but Beware is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Beware misses the target.
Beware tries to keep at a distance but Ueda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ueda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beware tries to break the clinch but Ueda is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beware manages to break the clinch.
Beware circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ueda throws a hook but Beware blocks it.
Beware misses with a wild combination.
Ueda misses with a kick to the body.
Ueda fails to land the takedown.
Ueda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ueda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beware looks to land a left hand but Ueda moved out of range nicely.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Beware catches Ueda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ueda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beware throws out the jab.
Ueda instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ueda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but KoKo Beware will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on KoKo Beware's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beware misses the shot to the body.
Beware looks to land a left hand but Ueda moved out of range nicely.
Beware misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ueda.
Beware misses with a hook. Ueda ducked under it nicely.
KoKo Beware seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beware misses with a straight left.
Ueda rushes Beware and presses him up against the ropes.
Ueda manages to break the clinch.
Beware throws a nice looking combination but Ueda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beware throws a hook but Ueda blocks it.
Beware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beware avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beware takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Beware misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Beware misses.
Beware avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ueda lands a jab.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch but Beware swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ueda tries to clinch but Beware is having none of it.
Beware circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beware misses with a hook.
Beware misses with a shot to the body
and Ueda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beware avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ueda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ueda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ueda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ueda manages to break the clinch.
Ueda tries to clinch but Beware is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beware.
Ueda breaks the clinch.
Ueda misses with a head kick.
Beware might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ueda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beware misses with a looping left.
Ueda throws a sloppy head kick and Beware moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Ueda.
Ueda throws a nice head kick!
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!
Ueda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Ueda.
Ueda is looking to clinch but Beware is avoiding it.
Ueda is looking to clinch but Beware is avoiding it.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Ueda has closed the distance and engaged Beware in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beware is trying to force a seperation but Ueda has the dominant position.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beware.
Beware avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ueda.
Ueda wants to stall.
Beware is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Beware blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Beware swings wildly with an uppercut but Ueda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beware managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ueda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beware. That did some damage!
Ueda lands a with a good body shot.
Ueda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ueda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ueda thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda throws a leg kick which misses Beware's front leg but catches the back leg as Beware tries to avoid it.
Ueda takes the fight into the clinch.
Ueda misses with a knee strike.
Ueda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beware moves out of range of the body kick from Ueda.
Ueda throws a body kick that misses.
Ueda has a takedown stuffed.
Ueda tries to clinch up.
Ueda fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ueda is defended easily by Beware.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ueda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on KoKo Beware's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ueda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beware pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.
Beware lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ueda circles away quickly and effectively.
Beware thows a body shot but no joy.
Beware with a jab.
Ueda instigates a clinch.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beware is defending well for now.
Beware tries to break the clinch but Ueda is controlling the position.
Beware is trying to force a seperation but Ueda has the dominant position.
Beware looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beware tries to circle away but Ueda has him pinned against the ropes.
Ueda tries to pull guard but Beware holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ueda drops back down to his feet.
Ueda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ueda scores with a jab to the head.
Ueda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beware lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
KoKo Beware is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beware is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beware bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beware misses with a hook.
Ueda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beware's half guard.
Beware wants to get back to full guard.
Beware trying to hold on to Ueda's head to control him but Ueda postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ueda connects with a nice short shot to Beware's temple.
Ueda trying to control from half guard but Beware is working away.
Ueda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ueda wants to free his trapped foot but Beware is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Beware wants to improve his position but Ueda is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beware does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ueda closes the distance and clinches.
Ueda prevents Beware from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beware lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda lands a hook that snaps the head of Beware backwards.
Ueda stalling in the clinch but Beware improves position.
Ueda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beware blocks it with crossed arms.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beware avoids it.
Ueda breaks the clinch.
Beware's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beware circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ueda wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda misses with a two punch combination.
Beware stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ueda.
Beware misses with a hook to the body
and Ueda counters with a good low kick that Beware was not able to check.
Ueda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ueda lands a glancing blow to the side of Beware's head.
Ueda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beware displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ueda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ueda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ueda dodges the punch combination from Beware.
Ueda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beware tries to avoid it but Ueda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beware to the ground. Beware escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ueda scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beware circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ueda rushes Beware and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ueda gets control of Beware's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ueda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beware wants to stand but Ueda is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beware accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ueda is looking to stand up but Beware isn't so interested in that idea.
Beware throws and elbow that misses. Ueda uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beware's guard. Nice move by Ueda!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jenji Ueda had his way with KoKo Beware in that round.
The cut man is working on KoKo Beware'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. This is the final round!
Ueda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beware stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ueda.
Beware looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ueda clinches with his opponent.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Beware avoids the damage to the body.
Ueda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beware just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ueda tries a knee to the head but Beware blocks it.
Beware wants to break free but Ueda has control.
Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beware as Ueda tries to tie him up.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Beware avoids the damage to the body.
Ueda fails to pull guard.
Beware wants to break free but Ueda has control.
Beware is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beware.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ueda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beware is looking to break free of the clinch but Ueda has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beware pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenji Ueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueda stalls.
Ueda decides to pull guard.
Ueda scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ueda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beware.
Beware moves out of range of the body kick from Ueda.
Jab, jab by Beware - just one landing.
Ueda lands a head shot.
Ueda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beware.
Beware misses with a straight left.
Ueda closes the distance and clinches.
Ueda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Beware is trying to force a seperation but Ueda has the dominant position.
Beware is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ueda breaks the clinch.
Beware throws a sloppy head kick
and Ueda counters with a low kick, right behind Beware 's knee.
Beware keeps the fight on the outside.
Beware misses with a series of wild punches.
Ueda closes the distance and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Ueda.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ueda.
Beware blocks an elbow strike.
Ueda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ueda lands an elbow that stopped Beware in his tracks for a moment.
Ueda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beware has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beware gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ueda taking a breather.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Beware avoids the damage to the body.
Ueda looking to throw knees to the head but Beware is blocking nicely.
Beware breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ueda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beware can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Ueda. Beware does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beware fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Ueda.
Ueda tries to clinch but Beware is having none of it.
Beware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beware looks to score with a jab to the body but Ueda is just out of range.
Ueda scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beware takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ueda tries to clinch but Beware moves out of range.
Ueda scores with a body shot.
Jenji Ueda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ueda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ueda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beware trying to control from the bottom.
Ueda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beware wants to get back to his feet.
Beware avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ueda.
Beware has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ueda is working away from the top position though.
KoKo Beware has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ueda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beware does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ueda slips a nice elbow through Beware's hands, connecting with Beware's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jenji Ueda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ueda 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenji Ueda!
Jenji Ueda retains his lightweight title!
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