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TRFC15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tokyo Drift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Numazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokyo Drift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Numazawa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drift clinches up with Numazawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Numazawa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drift unloads a knee to the mid-section. Numazawa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Numazawa avoiding damage.
A short right from Drift.
Drift unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drift lands a left hand that snaps the head of Numazawa backwards.
Drift landing knees to the head.
Drift pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drift pulls Numazawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Numazawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Numazawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drift is keeping the position for now.
Numazawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drift keeping moving, preventing Numazawa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drift pulls Numazawa in to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Numazawa as Drift shoots in.
Drift shoots in for a takedown but Numazawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drift will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokyo Drift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drift stuffs the takedown attempt from Numazawa. Numazawa gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drift lands a right hand.
Numazawa being controlled against the cage.
Drift lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drift scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drift jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Numazawa walks away with a smile on his face. Drift gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Drift moves into range and clinches up with Numazawa.
Drift working Numazawa over with knees to the body.
Drift lands an elbow just above Numazawa 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Drift.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drift landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Drift landing knees to the head.
Drift tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Numazawa tries to score a body lock takedown but Drift shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drift lands an elbow just above Numazawa 's eye.
Numazawa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drift trying to control the position from guard on top but Numazawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drift looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drift trying to control but Numazawa is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Tokyo Drift wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Drift tries to score a power double leg takedown but Numazawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drift somewhat.
Numazawa closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drift blocks it with crossed arms.
Numazawa takes a shot to the head.
Numazawa tries to break free but Drift pushes him back against the cage.
Drift using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Numazawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Numazawa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drift lands an elbow inside.
Drift gets through Numazawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drift lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numazawa misses with a body punch.
Drift looking to throw knees to the head but Numazawa is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Drift.
Numazawa tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokyo Drift dominated that round.
That's time! Drift's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drift with a poor takedown
and Numazawa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drift shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Numazawa sprawls well. Numazawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drift gets slowly back to his feet.
Drift tries for a takedown but Numazawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokyo Drift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drift darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Numazawa wants to control but Drift is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drift seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Numazawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tokyo Drift just wasn't active enough.
Numazawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drift napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numazawa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Drift is looking for a sweep.
Drift dodges the ground and pound from Numazawa.
Drift manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Numazawa prevents Drift from improving his position.
Numazawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drift sees it coming and defends easily.
Numazawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drift sees it coming and defends easily.
Numazawa prevents Drift from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Drift is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Numazawa tries to pass to full mount but Drift defends it.
Drift keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drift is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Numazawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Numazawa's back!
Drift controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drift has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Drift is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Numazawa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Drift controlling well, preventing Numazawa from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Numazawa right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
What can Numazawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Drift is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa is keeping busy.
Drift is trying to stick to Numazawa's back but Numazawa is turning into Drift. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Drift's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Numazawa.
Numazawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drift is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tokyo Drift just wasn't active enough.
Drift shoots in and drives through. Numazawa sprawls well.
Tokyo Drift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drift fails with the takedown.
Drift gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokyo Drift dominated that second round.
That's time! Drift's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Drift has closed the distance and engaged Numazawa in a clinch.
Drift breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drift closes the distance and pushes Numazawa back into the cage.
Drift breaks the clinch.
Numazawa has closed the distance and engaged Drift in a clinch.
Drift manages to break the clinch.
Numazawa clinches up with Drift and pushes him back against the cage.
Drift is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Numazawa is keeping busy.
A knee to the head by Drift.
Drift breaks the clinch.
Drift shoots in looking for a takedown but Numazawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drift's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drift shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Numazawa defends it nicely.
Drift misses with a takedown
and Numazawa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Numazawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokyo Drift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numazawa is stalling here.
Numazawa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drift is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Numazawa.
Numazawa tries to pull guard but Drift won't allow it.
Drift tries to land a knee to the head but Numazawa blocks with his arms.
Drift lands an elbow inside.
Drift stops a takedown attempt from Numazawa.
Come on Drift - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Numazawa blocks an elbow strike from Drift.
Drift softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drift pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Drift throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drift.
Drift throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drift lands a left hand.
Numazawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Numazawa managing to block the knees to the body from Drift.
Numazawa blocks an elbow strike from Drift.
Drift tries a knee to the head but Numazawa blocks it.
Drift misses with an elbow strike.
Numazawa avoids the elbow strike from Drift, against the cage.
Numazawa taking a breather.
Drift lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa tries to pull guard but Drift holds him up against the cage and eventually Numazawa drops back down to his feet.
Numazawa avoids the elbow strike from Drift, against the cage.
Drift manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Drift working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Numazawa.
Numazawa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Numazawa postures up and lands a big shot to Drift's brow.
Numazawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Numazawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drift is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numazawa won't allow Drift to get back to his feet.
Numazawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Drift is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Numazawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drift is keeping the position for now.
Daisuke Numazawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Daisuke Numazawa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Drift shoots in and drives through. Numazawa sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Numazawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Numazawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Drift has double underhooks.
Drift misses with an elbow over the top.
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 Tokyo Drift.
Well Drift 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tokyo Drift!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tokyo Drift!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Tokyo Drift!
Tokyo Drift wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tokyo Drift waved his t-shirt featuring 1337 ANZAC 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Bernstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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261 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eli Bernstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Whitehead!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernstein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bernstein is pulling down on Whitehead's head. It's preventing any offense from Whitehead, at least for the moment.
Whitehead stops Bernstein from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernstein trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Eli Bernstein wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bernstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eli Bernstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bernstein.
Bernstein cracks the inside of Whitehead's front leg.
Bernstein works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bernstein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernstein looks to land a combination but Whitehead avoids it well.
Whitehead fails with the takedown
and Bernstein counters with a head kick that drops Whitehead to the mat! Whitehead scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Whitehead is rocked!
Whitehead looks winded!
Bernstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitehead is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eli Bernstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Whitehead.
Bernstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bernstein ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Whitehead's jaw. Whitehead's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bernstein does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Bernstein!
Eli Bernstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideaki Murakami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't That A Kick In The Head. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaac Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideaki Murakami!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murakami closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murakami has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martin breaks the clinch.
Murakami dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murakami scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murakami is working for takedown but Martin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Martin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murakami can't fight it off and eventually Martin manages to take the fight to the floor. Murakami looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murakami is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin passes Murakami's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murakami is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murakami moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Martin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murakami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martin has managed to get both his arms back between Murakami's legs - danger averted.
Martin wants to control from the top but Murakami keeps moving.
Martin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murakami, up you get!
Murakami closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Isaac Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideaki Murakami.
Murakami looks winded!
Murakami slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Murakami tries to keep at a distance but Martin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murakami lands a shoulder strike.
Murakami escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin throws a series of punches but Murakami avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murakami rushes Martin and presses him up against the cage.
Murakami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murakami scoring with some ground and pound.
Murakami drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Murakami has Martin in his guard.
Martin won't allow Murakami to sweep him here.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murakami on the ground.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murakami looking to control.
Murakami looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murakami is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murakami keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin stands up and waves to Murakami to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murakami clinches up with Martin and pushes him back against the cage.
Martin jumps guard and drags Murakami to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martin wants to stand up but Murakami is controlling him.
Murakami would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murakami postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Martin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murakami, into his guard.
Martin postures up.
Martin is in close to Murakami's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Martin won't allow Murakami to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control from the top but Murakami keeps moving.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Murakami is keeping the position.
Murakami keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murakami working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Martin won't allow Murakami to sweep him here.
Murakami trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murakami has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Murakami has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideaki Murakami dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murakami moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murakami moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Murakami is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Martin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin cracks Murakami with a solid left hand.
Martin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murakami swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murakami is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
Martin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murakami is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murakami scores with a jab to the body.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murakami pushes off an throws an elbow but Martin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murakami with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martin gets control of Murakami's arms and successfully pulls guard. Martin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murakami stands up from Martin's guard - Murakami perhaps looking for a knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murakami enables Martin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murakami manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Martin trying to control but Murakami is working from the bottom.
Murakami tries to strike from the bottom.
Murakami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martin's guard.
Martin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Murakami throws a strike but Martin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
Martin is working Murakami over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Isaac Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin landing with the ground and pound.
Martin stands up and waves to Murakami to follow him.
Martin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murakami on his heels. He'll look to pass Murakami's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin trying to control but Murakami is working from the bottom.
Martin stopping the sweep attempt from Murakami.
Martin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murakami's head.
Martin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Murakami is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martin is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin with a nice head shot there.
Murakami looking to control.
Murakami might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murakami has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
Murakami keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin gets to his feet. Murakami looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Martin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martin jumps into guard, dragging Murakami to the mat.
Murakami slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murakami is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Martin tries to kick Murakami off but Murakami keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murakami 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. Martin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Murakami!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideaki Murakami!
After winning the bout, Hideaki Murakami thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Pilpipka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Mesterio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pilpipka comes to the cage accompanied by Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now . Mesterio has chosen Be A Warrior as his entrance music. 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damian Pilpipka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rey Mesterio!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilpipka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mesterio was covering up waiting for the punch and Pilpipka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pilpipka controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesterio keeping moving, preventing Pilpipka from controlling successfully.
Mesterio controls Pilpipka momentarily but Pilpipka frees himself.
Pilpipka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pilpipka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pilpipka content to stall in guard here.
Pilpipka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilpipka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mesterio wants to stand and escape but Pilpipka is having none of it.
Pilpipka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesterio keeping full guard, as Pilpipka tries to pass.
Pilpipka postures up.
Pilpipka is looking to advance position but Mesterio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilpipka is looking to improve his position but Mesterio isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesterio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pilpipka is looking to escape.
Pilpipka is trying to escape the mount.
Pilpipka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pilpipka has gone for a leg lock! Mesterio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pilpipka's guard.
Pilpipka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesterio defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pilpipka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mesterio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilpipka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesterio defends well.
Pilpipka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesterio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pilpipka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pilpipka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesterio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pilpipka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pilpipka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilpipka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesterio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mesterio wants to control from the top but Pilpipka keeps moving.
Pilpipka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pilpipka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pilpipka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pilpipka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Pilpipka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pilpipka looks to score with a jab to the body but Mesterio is just out of range.
Mesterio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pilpipka tries to clinch up but Mesterio circles away and keeps his distance.
Mesterio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pilpipka.
Pilpipka clobbers Mesterio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pilpipka dives in and scores a takedown into Mesterio's guard.
Mesterio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pilpipka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pilpipka looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pilpipka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mesterio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilpipka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesterio defends it easily.
Pilpipka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesterio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilpipka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilpipka looking for a triangle here. Mesterio is fighting it but it looks tight! Pilpipka pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mesterio is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Pilpipka!
An out of breath Damian Pilpipka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Mccarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Mccarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccarry throws a hook to the side of Klitschko's head but Klitschko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mccarry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mccarry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klitschko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko fails to land with a series of punches.
Mccarry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klitschko counters with a series of strikes. Mccarry will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
A slow jab from Mccarry misses its intended target.
Mccarry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klitschko counters with a straight right hand.
Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mccarry.
Dean Mccarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccarry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitschko digs a good hook to Mccarry's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Klitschko scores with a four punch combination!
Klitschko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mccarry.
Klitschko's corner calls for a 1-2. Klitschko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mccarry misses with a few strikes there.
Mccarry is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Klitschko both land. Nice combination.
Mccarry is rocked!
Mccarry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klitschko counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Mccarry off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Klitschko follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Mccarry was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yegor Klitschko!
Yegor Klitschko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saku Katsumoto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes has a takedown stuffed.
Katsumoto drops Holmes with a nice combination! Katsumoto dives into Holmes's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Katsumoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Katsumoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Katsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes's guard.
Katsumoto trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holmes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Katsumoto seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Katsumoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Katsumoto eventually gives up the hold.
Holmes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto trying to advance position but Holmes counters by regaining guard.
Katsumoto preventing the sweep.
Katsumoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Katsumoto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Katsumoto controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Katsumoto tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Katsumoto advances position into side control!
Katsumoto is trying to get an arm triangle but Holmes is defending well.
Katsumoto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holmes tries to bench press Katsumoto off him but Katsumoto keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Katsumoto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Holmes wants to control but Katsumoto postures up.
Katsumoto has hold of Holmes's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Holmes tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Katsumoto cranks the arm and Holmes screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Holmes, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Saku Katsumoto!
After winning the bout, Saku Katsumoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Eminem - Fuck as his entrance music. Jon Johnson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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, John Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying for a kimura here. Johnson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diaz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mana Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Raul Hughes enters the cage!
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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
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raul Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sato closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Sato pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sato but Sato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Hughes wants to stand but Sato has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sato is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
Sato trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato working a defensive guard here.
Sato is controlling Hughes's posture.
Sato is striking off his back. Hughes thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes prevents Sato from improving his position.
Sato is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sato avoid being mounted?
Hughes wants to stand but Sato has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hughes not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Mana Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Hughes.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Hughes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sato's waist but Sato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hughes off to one side.
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sato is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Sato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sato manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sato tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hughes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to control but Sato wriggling away.
Sato is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sato throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sato tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Hughes controlling his opponent.
Sato is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sato swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sato is squirming around, avoiding Hughes's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raul Hughes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sato but Sato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Sato stalling away here and it's allowed Hughes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Sato has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Sato connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sato throwing strikes but missing.
Sato trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Sato trying to move into half guard but instead Hughes has managed to sweep!
Sato punching to the body, from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato 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.
Sato can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hughes controls the pace.
Hughes preventing the sweep.
Mana Sato overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sato is controlling Hughes's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raul Hughes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hughes dives in and grabs Sato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sato pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sato as he avoids it easily.
Mana Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Hughes.
Hughes shoots for a double leg takedown but Sato sprawls well. He's pushed Hughes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sato manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hughes on his heels. He'll look to pass Hughes's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato connects with a couple of short punches.
Hughes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sato throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sato moves into full guard.
Hughes won't allow Sato to sweep him here.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sato keeping full guard, as Hughes tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes controlling from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hughes wants to stand but Sato is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes stops Sato from standing up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Raul Hughes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hughes's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mana Sato dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Hughes stuffs the takedown attempt from Sato. Sato gets slowly back to his feet.
Sato misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sato as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hughes as Sato shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mana Sato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Sato's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hughes avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sato.
Sato is looking for a sweep.
Sato misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sato is trying to strike from the bottom but Hughes has passed into full mount.
Hughes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sato is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hughes controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Hughes controlling the pace for now.
Sato is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hughes controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sato.
Hughes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sato to the mat! Sato manages to get full guard.
Sato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hughes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hughes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sato throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sato is striking off his back. Hughes thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sato tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Hughes seems content to control.
Sato is looking to control Hughes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sato avoid being mounted?
Well, if Hughes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Mana Sato!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Raul Hughes!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Mana Sato!
Mana Sato wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think France might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Move. Michaels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All of the Lights. Chris Michaels will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin France!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Michaels.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
France shoots in for a takedown but Michaels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
France shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michaels is trying to defend but France finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
France is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
France is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michaels is just riding it out for now. France eventually gives up the hold.
France will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
France seems to be working for a kimura but Michaels defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France 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.
France passes the guard and advances to mount!
France goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Michaels turns into him and now he's in France's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France pushes a forearm under Michaels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Michaels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darwin France!
Darwin France retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Darwin France thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Remedios Verzosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Fernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Fernan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remedios Verzosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Fernan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Verzosa's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Verzosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verzosa is trying to keep Fernan in close.
Verzosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Verzosa, not yet.
Fernan wants to control from the top but Verzosa keeps moving.
Fernan pushes down on Verzosa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fernan prevents Verzosa from improving his position.
Fernan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Verzosa defending well though.
Fernan wants to pass the guard but Verzosa is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verzosa regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verzosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fernan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Verzosa controls Fernan momentarily but Fernan frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verzosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernan working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Verzosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernan defends it easily.
Verzosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Verzosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fernan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernan wants to control from the top but Verzosa keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verzosa is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa is looking for a triangle but Fernan pushes his legs off easily.
Fernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Verzosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verzosa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernan defends it easily.
Fernan throws a big right hand that misses.
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!
Fernan preventing the sweep.
Fernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Verzosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verzosa wants to stand and escape but Fernan is having none of it.
Fernan trying to control the position from guard on top but Verzosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernan wants to get up but he can't break Verzosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Verzosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Verzosa, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verzosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Verzosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernan is looking to work some ground and pound but Verzosa has wrist control.
Verzosa trying to control the position.
Verzosa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fernan has his hands clasped together but Verzosa extends an breaks Fernan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Verzosa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remedios Verzosa!
Remedios Verzosa retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Remedios Verzosa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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