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BRFC6: Sunday Rage PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ostrog Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sahey Ignatyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sahey Ignatyev was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ostrog Zavurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sahey Ignatyev!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Zavurov. Beautiful body shot.
Zavurov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignatyev's head.
Zavurov lands with a shot to the body.
Ostrog Zavurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatyev moves into the clinch.
Ignatyev lands a nice elbow.
Ignatyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zavurov scores with a hook to the body. Ignatyev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zavurov connects with a single shot there.
Zavurov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatyev's head backwards.
Zavurov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatyev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zavurov.
Zavurov throws a hook to the side of Ignatyev's head but Ignatyev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Zavurov.
Zavurov connects with a body shot.
Zavurov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Zavurov misses.
Ignatyev doesn't manage to clinch there - Zavurov circles away.
Zavurov catches Ignatyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ignatyev missing with knees to the body.
Ignatyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ostrog Zavurov has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Zavurov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zavurov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ignatyev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zavurov has had enough of the clinch but Ignatyev keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Ignatyev to work.
Ignatyev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov tries to break the clinch but Ignatyev is controlling the position.
Zavurov can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ignatyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ignatyev throws an elbow but misses.
Ignatyev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zavurov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ignatyev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ignatyev.
Ignatyev controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Zavurov misses.
Zavurov stalks Ignatyev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ignatyev's face. Ignatyev staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from Zavurov.
Ignatyev gets a clinch.
Zavurov looking to slow down the pace here.
Ignatyev stalling.
Zavurov dodges an elbow strike from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zavurov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zavurov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ignatyev.
Zavurov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ignatyev stalling.
Zavurov dodges an elbow strike from Ignatyev.
A short uppercut from Ignatyev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zavurov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zavurov cracks a nice hook into Ignatyev's ribs.
Zavurov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ignatyev rushes Zavurov and presses him up against the cage.
Ignatyev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Ignatyev misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ostrog Zavurov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ostrog Zavurov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ignatyev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ignatyev wants to clinch up but Zavurov keeps it at a distance.
Zavurov misses the jab.
Zavurov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ignatyev's hands.
Zavurov works the jab nicely.
It looks like Sahey Ignatyev has been cut.
Ignatyev has closed the distance and engaged Zavurov in a clinch.
Ignatyev keeps control of Zavurov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ignatyev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zavurov avoids the elbow strike from Ignatyev, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatyev.
A shot in the inside from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ignatyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ignatyev won't allow it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ignatyev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ignatyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zavurov tests Ignatyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Zavurov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zavurov throws a combination that misses
and Ignatyev counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ignatyev pushes off an throws an elbow but Zavurov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ignatyev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ignatyev misses with an elbow strike.
Ignatyev misses with a punch to the body.
Sahey Ignatyev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ignatyev throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatyev breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zavurov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatyev under the eye.
Ignatyev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ignatyev has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zavurov wants to get back to striking at distance but Ignatyev won't allow it.
Ignatyev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Ignatyev.
Zavurov managing to block the knees to the body from Ignatyev.
Zavurov managing to block the knees to the body from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ignatyev throws an elbow but misses.
Ignatyev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zavurov blocks a body shot from Ignatyev.
A short right from Ignatyev.
Ignatyev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zavurov looks to land a left hand but Ignatyev moved out of range nicely.
Ignatyev throws a shot from downtown. Zavurov moves away and avoids it.
Zavurov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatyev tries to close the distance and clinch but Zavurov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ignatyev is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov catches Ignatyev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatyev wants to clinch.
Ignatyev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ignatyev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zavurov.
Ignatyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zavurov.
Zavurov cracks Ignatyev with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zavurov connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ignatyev tries to clinch but Zavurov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatyev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatyev moves in looking to clinch but Zavurov pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sahey Ignatyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ignatyev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zavurov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zavurov throws a looping overhand right but Ignatyev ducks down to avoid it.
Zavurov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Zavurov there.
Ignatyev is rocked!
Zavurov misses with a hook
and Ignatyev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ignatyev.
Ignatyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Zavurov finish him?
Ignatyev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zavurov avoids it.
Ignatyev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ignatyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatyev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zavurov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ignatyev lands an elbow inside.
Zavurov takes an elbow to the temple.
Ostrog Zavurov's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Ignatyev on the inside.
Ignatyev manages to break the clinch.
Zavurov throws a good cross that connects.
Zavurov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatyev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zavurov to score with a decent uppercut.
Zavurov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
and Zavurov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ignatyev! He's just covering up as Zavurov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ostrog Zavurov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Castro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frank Silver's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Castro!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
Castro needs to keep his hands up - Silver had a free shot at his head there.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silver lands with a cross.
Silver stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silver lands a jab.
Jose Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver circles away quickly and effectively.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver scores with a nice right hand.
Silver attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Silver misses with the combination.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silver dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Castro looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro misses with the combination.
Silver scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Silver scores with a decent looking hook.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Castro walks into a straight right hand from Silver.
Castro misses with a combination
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silver circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Silver scores with a four punch combination!
Castro misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silver scores with a three punch combo!
Silver stalks Castro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castro's face. Castro staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro throws a series of punches but Silver avoids them all with ease.
Castro throws a series of punches but Silver avoids them all with ease.
Silver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silver is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silver throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Silver lands with a shot to the body.
Silver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castro throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver throws a series of strikes that have Castro backpedaling.
Silver cracks Castro with an open hand slap.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
Silver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver looks to land a combination. Castro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Silver counters with a series of strikes. Castro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silver stalks Castro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castro's face. Castro staggers backwards, shaken.
Silver misses with a wild combination.
Silver lands a really nice looking cross but Castro seems unphased.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver misses with the combination.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and Silver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Silver is working the combinations to good effect here.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Castro duly obliges.
Silver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by Silver - just one landing.
Silver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Silver counters with a one-two to the body.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silver lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Silver.
Silver cracks Castro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silver throws a one two combo.
Castro looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Silver dominated that round.
That's time! Silver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Silver. That snapped Castro's head back.
Castro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frank Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silver counters with a nice body shot.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
Silver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Silver lands a two punch combo.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Silver pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castro is out of range and Silver settles back down.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silver back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castro walks into a left hand.
Donk. Silver catches Castro right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver motions for Castro to come forward. Silver throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silver misses with a head kick.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Silver digs a good body shot into Castro's ribs.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castro misses with a double jab
and Silver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Silver.
Frank Silver is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castro at a distance.
Silver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castro. Castro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Castro thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Silver. Those never looked like landing.
Silver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Silver looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Castro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Castro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a right and a left that Silver avoids nicely.
Castro blocks a head kick by Silver.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silver counters with a left and a right that stings Castro.
Sloppy strikes from Castro. Those never looked like landing.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Nice straight punches there by Silver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silver.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Castro slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Castro throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Silver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Silver counters with a two punch combo.
Silver lands with an overhand left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Castro misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Castro swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Silver will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Castro misses with a double jab
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silver!
Castro misses with a double jab
and Silver counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Silver.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Castro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silver back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silver throws a sloppy head kick and Castro moves out of range easily.
Silver throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silver dodges the punch combination from Castro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver lands a jab to Castro's midsection.
Castro looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.
Castro misses with a combination
and Silver counters with a one-two to the body.
Castro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silver closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castro was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Castro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silver swinging wildly here.
Castro throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro blocks a head kick by Silver.
Castro throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Silver throws a series of strikes that have Castro backpedaling.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silver stuns Castro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Silver looks to land a combination but Castro avoids it well.
Castro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver lands with a nice combination. Castro backs away looking to recover.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver scores with a hook to the body. Castro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank Silver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silver punishes Castro's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silver.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silver.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Castro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silver scores with a body shot.
Silver thuds a left hand into Castro's body.
Silver throws a head kick that misses.
Castro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silver throws a body punch but Castro moves out of range.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Silver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Silver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castro fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Jose Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Silver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silver 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 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Silver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Buttchecks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saki Rojo (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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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
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26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Buttchecks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saki Rojo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttchecks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Buttchecks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Buttchecks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buttchecks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rojo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Buttchecks's guard.
Buttchecks wants to control the position but Rojo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rojo is looking to take a break and control but Buttchecks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rojo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Buttchecks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo is trying to control. Buttchecks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rojo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Buttchecks to stand up.
Rojo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buttchecks is trying to stand up here but Rojo is controlling him well.
Buttchecks flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Buttchecks is looking for a sweep. Rojo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buttchecks is trying to stand.
Rojo works his way into side control.
Rojo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Buttchecks to his feet.
Buttchecks tries a low kick but Rojo avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo rushes Buttchecks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojo manages to break the clinch.
Buttchecks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rojo's guard.
Buttchecks trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buttchecks is breathing heavily.
Rojo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Buttchecks frees his head nicely. Oh but Rojo has switched to an armbar! Buttchecks is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Saki Rojo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Millar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Bheardine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
175 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Millar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cliff Bheardine!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bheardine.
Bheardine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Millar.
Horrible takedown by Bheardine or perhaps it was just good defense by Millar which made him look bad.
Bheardine keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bheardine.
Michael Millar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Bheardine.
Bheardine fails with a takedown attempt.
Bheardine stuffs the takedown attempt from Millar. Millar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bheardine walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bheardine closes this distance looking for a takedown but Millar circles away.
Millar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bheardine shoots in for a takedown but Millar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Millar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Millar tries for a takedown but Bheardine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Millar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bheardine shoots in for a takedown but Millar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bheardine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bheardine wants it to stay on the feet.
Bheardine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bheardine has managed to clinch.
Bheardine pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bheardine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bheardine trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Millar stands and steps away. Bheardine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bheardine gets a clinch.
Millar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bheardine avoids it.
Bheardine fails to pull guard.
Millar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bheardine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Millar is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Millar.
Bheardine manages to break the clinch.
Bheardine clinches up with Millar and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine tries to pull guard but Millar won't allow it.
Millar is trying to break the clinch but Bheardine is controlling him.
Millar's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Millar prevents the takedown attempt.
Bheardine tries to score a body lock takedown but Millar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Millar is pressed up against the cage. Bheardine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Millar down to the mat. Millar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bheardine rushes Millar and presses him up against the cage.
Millar misses with a body punch.
Bheardine jumps guard but Millar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bheardine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Millar postures up.
Bheardine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Millar defends it easily.
Bheardine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Millar wants to pass the guard but Bheardine is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millar stops Bheardine from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Bheardine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bheardine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Millar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Millar misses with a body shot.
Millar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bheardine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Millar misses with a series of wild punches.
Millar stuffs the takedown attempt from Bheardine. Bheardine gets slowly back to his feet.
Bheardine shoots in for a double leg but Millar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bheardine lands with a straight right. Millar didn't see that one coming.
Millar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bheardine sprawls well. Bheardine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Millar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Millar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bheardine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Millar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bheardine somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bheardine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bheardine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bheardine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Millar gets tackled into the cage by Bheardine. Bheardine maintains the clinch.
Millar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Millar is trying to break the clinch but Bheardine has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine wants to take the fight to the mat but Millar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Millar has a couple of punches blocked by Bheardine.
Bheardine wants to take the fight to the mat but Millar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bheardine fails to pull guard.
Millar pulls Bheardine into guard.
Bheardine slips nicely into half guard.
Bheardine is working for a submission of some sort.
Bheardine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine works his way into full mount!
Bheardine tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Bheardine there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Millar is trying to escape the mount.
Millar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Millar tries to hold on but Bheardine postures up.
Bheardine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bheardine throwing strikes here but Millar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bheardine controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Bheardine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Millar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bheardine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Millar as he avoids it easily.
Bheardine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millar is fending him off so far but Bheardine persists. Nope, Millar circles away and we're back to standing.
Millar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bheardine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bheardine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bheardine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Millar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Bheardine.
No luck for Bheardine with that takedown attempt.
Millar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millar wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Millar.
Millar looks to land a body kick but Bheardine moved away.
Bheardine gets a clinch.
Bheardine manages to break the clinch.
Cliff Bheardine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bheardine!
Millar is rocked!
Bheardine clinches up with Millar and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Millar is pressed up against the cage. Bheardine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Millar down to the mat. Millar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millar closes the distance and clinches up with Bheardine, looking for a takedown. Millar pushes Bheardine against the cage but Bheardine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Millar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bheardine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bheardine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Millar's head.
Oh Millar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bheardine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bheardine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Millar sprawls well initially but Bheardine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bheardine seems to be working for a kimura but Millar defends the submission attempt.
Bheardine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Millar trying to control from the bottom.
Bheardine works his way into full mount!
Bheardine controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bheardine controlling the pace for now.
Millar seems to have got his legs back now.
Millar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bheardine misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bheardine controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bheardine is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Millar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bheardine unloads with some shots from mount but Millar bucks and avoids them well.
Millar prevents Bheardine from taking his back.
Bheardine controlling his opponent.
Michael Millar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cliff Bheardine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bheardine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cliff Bheardine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bheardine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cliff Bheardine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Yoshimitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ula Cleo (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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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
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20
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Yoshimitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ula Cleo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleo misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoshimitsu counters with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Yoshimitsu.
Yoshimitsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshimitsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Yoshimitsu manages to break the clinch.
Ula Cleo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshimitsu scores with a three punch combo!
Cleo shoots and misses
and Yoshimitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleo is rocked!
Yoshimitsu catches Cleo with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Cleo forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryo Yoshimitsu!
Ryo Yoshimitsu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazimierz Deyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Matsuoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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185 lbs
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25
194 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazimierz Deyna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Matsuoka!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deyna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsuoka's waist but Matsuoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deyna off to one side.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up.
Deyna lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Ryo Matsuoka has been cut.
Deyna looks to land a combination but Matsuoka avoids it well.
Deyna shoots for a takedown but Matsuoka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matsuoka scores with a leg kick.
No joy there for Deyna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsuoka scores with a nice head shot.
Deyna tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matsuoka swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazimierz Deyna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deyna fails to land the takedown.
Kazimierz Deyna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deyna wants to clinch up but Matsuoka keeps it at a distance.
Matsuoka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deyna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matsuoka's waist but Matsuoka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deyna off to one side.
Deyna is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deyna looks to land a right hand but Matsuoka moved out of range.
Matsuoka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matsuoka clinches with his opponent.
Deyna tries to break free but Matsuoka pushes him back against the cage.
Matsuoka dodges an elbow strike from Deyna.
Deyna drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matsuoka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matsuoka manages to break the clinch.
Matsuoka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matsuoka looks to land a combination but Deyna avoids it well.
Matsuoka stuffs the takedown.
Matsuoka digs a good hook to Deyna's body.
Matsuoka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuoka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that Deyna semi-blocks.
It looks like Kazimierz Deyna has been cut.
A head kick from Matsuoka lands but Deyna takes it in his stride.
Matsuoka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsuoka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deyna.
Matsuoka drives through and clinches with Deyna against the cage.
Matsuoka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deyna steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matsuoka. That one must have hurt.
Matsuoka scores with a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Deyna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsuoka counters with a head kick. That will keep Deyna thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Deyna is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Deyna's jaw. Deyna's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Matsuoka does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Matsuoka!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Matsuoka 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cesario Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeru Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cesario Montana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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18
162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cesario Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Masaru!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaru throws a hook to the side of Montana's head but Montana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masaru gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Masaru has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Montana is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Masaru yanks on the arm and Montana is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Masaru.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Masaru!
Takeru Masaru took some time post fight to say the following; 'どうもありがとう!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eisei Fumiaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Mclain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lorenzo Mclain was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eisei Fumiaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lorenzo Mclain!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Mclain blocks the low kick.
Fumiaki misses with a low kick.
Fumiaki lands a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fumiaki, right into the meat.
Fumiaki looks for the body kick but Mclain saw that one coming.
Fumiaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fumiaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick from Fumiaki lands but Mclain takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fumiaki is looking to slow Mclain down with leg kicks.
Fumiaki motions for Mclain to come forward. Fumiaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fumiaki.
Mclain blocks a head kick by Fumiaki.
Mclain checks a low kick from Fumiaki.
Fumiaki throws a low kick, looking for Mclain's leg but Mclain calmly moves out of range.
Mclain avoids the head kick by Fumiaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fumiaki.
Mclain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fumiaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mclain checks a low kick from Fumiaki.
Fumiaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fumiaki throws a low kick but Mclain moves out of range easily.
Fumiaki throws a body kick that misses.
Fumiaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mclain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fumiaki.
Fumiaki throws a leg kick but Mclain checks it.
Fumiaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mclain takes a step back to recover.
Mclain looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fumiaki connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Mclain to the floor! Fumiaki dives in looking for the finish!
It looks like Lorenzo Mclain has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fumiaki moves nicely into side control.
Fumiaki has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mclain is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fumiaki yanks on the arm and Mclain is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fumiaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eisei Fumiaki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akira Yasuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamille Sedfenor (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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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Yasuharu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamille Sedfenor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedfenor takes one on the button.
It looks like Jamille Sedfenor has been cut.
Sedfenor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yasuharu misses with a looping left.
Sedfenor walks into a stiff left hand from Yasuharu.
Yasuharu cracks Sedfenor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sedfenor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yasuharu finish him?
Sedfenor is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yasuharu fails to land with a series of punches.
Sedfenor is still on wobbly legs! Can Yasuharu finish him?
Yasuharu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Yasuharu moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Sedfenor! Yasuharu continues to tee off on Sedfenor, landing with a left and a right! Yasuharu connects with a right hand that leaves Sedfenor sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Yasuharu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akira Yasuharu!
Akira Yasuharu retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Akira Yasuharu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illias Stefano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matthew Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Illias Stefano!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Illias Stefano has been cut.
Stefano throws a right hand that misses
and Connor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connor scores with a hook to the body. Stefano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stefano.
Connor scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stefano doesn't manage to clinch there - Connor circles away.
Stefano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Connor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stefano moves in looking to clinch but Connor pushes him off.
Stefano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Connor - just one landing.
Stefano shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Stefano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefano throws a poor cross that misses
and Connor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stefano! Connor lets Stefano back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stefano is rocked!
That has opened up Illias Stefano's cut even more.
Stefano looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefano leaves his chin hanging out and Connor seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Stefano crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Connor!
Matthew Connor retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Connor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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