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KRT 86 - Volkov vs Vanguard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aki Sirkesalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris To Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris To Short is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aki Sirkesalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris To Short !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
To Short shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sirkesalo as he jumps to the side.
To Short misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
To Short throws a sloppy head kick and Sirkesalo moves out of range easily.
Chris To Short seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
To Short is looking to clinch.
Sirkesalo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sirkesalo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sirkesalo misses the jab.
To Short takes one on the button.
To Short displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sirkesalo throws out the jab.
To Short tries a head kick but it misses.
To Short lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sirkesalo slaps away a takedown attempt from To Short , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from To Short misses.
To Short throws a leg kick but Sirkesalo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
To Short is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkesalo lands a nice shot that snaps To Short 's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from To Short is defended easily by Sirkesalo.
Aki Sirkesalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris To Short .
To Short throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
To Short lands a leg kick that knocks Sirkesalo off balance momentarily.
To Short tries to clinch but Sirkesalo is having none of it.
To Short tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirkesalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Sirkesalo both land. Nice combination.
To Short lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirkesalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sirkesalo loads up on a big right hand but To Short slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Short tries to clinch up but Sirkesalo circles away and keeps his distance.
To Short misses with a two punch combination.
To Short gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
To Short slips under a jab from Sirkesalo.
To Short staying out of range there.
To Short tries for a takedown but Sirkesalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Sirkesalo misses.
To Short ducks under a wild hook from Sirkesalo.
To Short moves out of range as Sirkesalo strikes.
Sirkesalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
To Short tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
To Short throws out a powerful jab.
To Short throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Short shoots in but Sirkesalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
To Short tries to bum rush Sirkesalo with a series of wild strikes but Sirkesalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
To Short tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirkesalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
To Short clinches up against the cage.
To Short swings wildly with an uppercut but Sirkesalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sirkesalo tries to circle away but To Short has him pinned against the cage.
To Short changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sirkesalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
To Short shoots in looking for a takedown. Sirkesalo tries to sprawl out of it but To Short keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sirkesalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
To Short misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
To Short moves into the clinch successfully.
Sirkesalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sirkesalo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but To Short is keeping busy.
To Short throws an elbow but it misses.
To Short is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sirkesalo is defending well for now.
To Short 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
To Short looks for a takedown but Sirkesalo sprawls well.
To Short throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
To Short fails with a takedown attempt.
To Short misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
To Short looks winded!
To Short keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirkesalo.
To Short moves to clinch but Sirkesalo breaks away
letting Sirkesalo counter with a right hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sirkesalo misses with a looping right.
Sirkesalo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sirkesalo misses with a hook.
To Short misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
To Short walks into a straight right hand from Sirkesalo.
Sirkesalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Sirkesalo dodges the punch combination from To Short .
To Short throws a combination that misses
enabling Sirkesalo to counter with a crisp jab.
To Short has a takedown stuffed.
To Short shoots in for a takedown but Sirkesalo shows good takedown defense.
Sirkesalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Sirkesalo lands with a straight right. To Short didn't see that one coming.
Sirkesalo throws a right hand that To Short ducks under and follows up with a left that To Short also avoids with ease.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
To Short stuns Sirkesalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
To Short tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sirkesalo misses with a hook. To Short ducked under it nicely.
To Short wants to clinch up but Sirkesalo keeps it at a distance.
Sirkesalo loads up on a big right hand but To Short slips the punch.
To Short fails with the takedown.
To Short throws a head kick but Sirkesalo moves out of range.
Sirkesalo misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sirkesalo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping To Short at a distance.
To Short tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirkesalo was well out of range. Poor timing from To Short .
Sirkesalo scores with a nice right hand.
Sirkesalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
To Short throws a combination that misses
and Sirkesalo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sirkesalo catches To Short with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
To Short tries to clinch but Sirkesalo is having none of it.
A head kick misses from To Short .
To Short looks to land a body kick but Sirkesalo moved away.
To Short tries to clinch but Sirkesalo moves out of range.
To Short slips a straight right by Sirkesalo.
Sirkesalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
To Short drives through and clinches with Sirkesalo against the cage.
To Short misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sirkesalo has had enough of the clinch but To Short keeps him there for the moment.
Sirkesalo tries to circle away but To Short has him pinned against the cage.
To Short missing with knees to the body.
To Short misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sirkesalo.
To Short breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
To Short misses with a combination
and Sirkesalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sirkesalo stuffs the takedown attempt from To Short . To Short gets slowly back to his feet.
To Short throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
To Short ducks under a wild hook from Sirkesalo.
Sirkesalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Sirkesalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sirkesalo keeps the fight on the outside.
To Short rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sirkesalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from To Short does no damage.
To Short moves out of range as Sirkesalo strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
To Short tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sirkesalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aki Sirkesalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
To Short tries to clinch but Sirkesalo moves away
and Sirkesalo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sirkesalo throws a hook but To Short blocks it.
Nice defenses there by To Short .
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
To Short takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Sirkesalo as To Short shoots in.
Sirkesalo lands a nice shot that snaps To Short 's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Sirkesalo. No joy for To Short on that attempt.
Sirkesalo cracks To Short with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
To Short moves out of range of the strikes.
To Short throws a combination that misses
and Sirkesalo counters with a straight right hand.
To Short swinging wildly here.
Sirkesalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
To Short wants to slow Sirkesalo down by chopping away at his legs.
Sirkesalo avoids the head kick by To Short .
To Short doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirkesalo circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris To Short dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
To Short misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
To Short pulls out of a head kick attempt.
To Short throws the kick towards the body but Sirkesalo avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - To Short looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sirkesalo missing with a left hand there. To Short was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
To Short throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sirkesalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
To Short misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Sirkesalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
To Short doesn't manage to clinch there - Sirkesalo circles away.
To Short pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
To Short scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirkesalo throws a hook to the side of To Short 's head but To Short sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Sirkesalo catches To Short right on the button with a cross.
To Short is breathing heavily.
To Short throws a body kick that misses.
Chris To Short seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Sirkesalo.
To Short tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sirkesalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
To Short tries to close the distance and clinch but Sirkesalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sirkesalo takes a swing at To Short 's ribcage but misses.
To Short is looking to clinch but Sirkesalo is avoiding it.
Sirkesalo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sirkesalo wants it to stay on the feet.
Chris To Short is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - To Short looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sirkesalo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. To Short eats them both and turns towards Sirkesalo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Sirkesalo misses.
To Short tries to clinch up.
To Short throws a right and a left that Sirkesalo avoids nicely.
To Short throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sirkesalo's waist but Sirkesalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing To Short off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirkesalo misses the target.
Sirkesalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed To Short momentarily.
To Short throws a head kick but Sirkesalo moves out of range.
To Short jabs at Sirkesalo's body.
Sirkesalo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
To Short is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirkesalo checks a low kick from To Short .
To Short is still on wobbly legs! Can Sirkesalo finish him?
Sirkesalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
To Short gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Both fighters circling a little - To Short finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sirkesalo loads up on a big right hand but To Short slips the punch.
To Short throws a lazy right hand but Sirkesalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
To Short throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
To Short looks for the body kick but Sirkesalo saw that one coming.
To Short throws a combination that misses
and Sirkesalo counters with a big right hand! Oh To Short is in trouble here! Sirkesalo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Sirkesalo!
A victorious Aki Sirkesalo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Powerslave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Powerslave could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darth Penguin's chin.
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205 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Powerslave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Powerslave counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penguin's knee momentarily.
Jab by Powerslave.
Powerslave chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Powerslave enables Penguin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Powerslave manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Powerslave has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penguin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Powerslave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powerslave is looking for a triangle but Penguin pushes his legs off easily.
Powerslave throws his legs up looking for a submission but Penguin uses it to pass to side control.
Penguin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Powerslave is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darth Penguin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darth Penguin made sure he mentioned L.A. Elite Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguelito Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Michael Mind Project - Antiheroes. Archie Bell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguelito Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Dragon digs a good hook to Bell's body.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Dragon.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bell is trying to control. Dragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bell stops Dragon from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bell.
Bell wants to pass to mount but Dragon is defending the position.
Dragon is trying to stand.
Dragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
Bell stops Dragon from getting back to his feet.
Dragon is not content to let Bell control the position.
Dragon is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Bell seems content to control.
Bell is pressing down on Dragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dragon is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dragon is just riding it out for now. Bell eventually gives up the hold.
Dragon is not content to let Bell control the position.
Dragon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Dragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bell is looking for a kimura here.
Bell is thwarting Dragon's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragon wants to get back to his feet.
Bell wants to take a breather but Dragon is having none of it.
Dragon tries to kick Bell off but Bell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Dragon defending well.
Bell wants to take a breather but Dragon is having none of it.
Bell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dragon won't allow Bell to pass to mount.
Bell trying to control the action but Dragon is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Archie Bell just wasn't active enough.
Dragon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws the left hand but Dragon avoids the punch easily.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Dragon looks to land a combination. Bell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bell walks into a straight right hand from Dragon.
Bell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dragon throws a nice looking combination but Bell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bell.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragon misses the target.
Dragon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dragon throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Bell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell punishes Dragon's body with a nice straight punch.
Dragon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon connects with a body shot that sends Bell's belly button to the back.
Bell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dragon misses with a double jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dragon shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dragon swivels and escapes.
Bell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Miguelito Dragon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragon misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bell!
Bell scores with a three punch combo!
Bell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bell swinging wildly here.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Dragon as Bell shoots in.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragon.
A cross from Dragon lands.
Dragon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragon shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Dragon finds it's target.
Bell thows a body shot but no joy.
Dragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell throws a right and a left that Dragon avoids nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Bell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dragon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dragon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragon fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Bell.
Bell tests Dragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dragon. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dragon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragon wants to stand and escape but instead Bell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bell is standing up over Dragon. Dragon looks to escape but Bell dives into side control.
Bell wants to control but Dragon is keeping him busy.
Dragon is trying to control Bell's posture but Bell avoids it.
Dragon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bell trying to control the action but Dragon is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell is really struggling to control Dragon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell working away.
Bell decides to stand back up.
Dragon throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Bell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguelito Dragon's cut.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Bell misses with a body shot.
Bell lands with a nice body kick.
Dragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragon. Dragon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragon scores with a three punch combo!
Decent striking displayed by Bell there.
Dragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragon manages to avoid it.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bell counters with a right hand to the body.
Bell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon blocks a low kick nicely.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Dragon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bell circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body kick there by Bell.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Bell misses with a combination
and Dragon counters with a nice body shot.
Bell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragon misses with a combination
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bell avoids the head kick by Dragon.
Bell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell fails to land with a series of punches.
Archie Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragon is just out of range.
Dragon looks to land a left hand but Bell moved out of range nicely.
Dragon throws a head kick but Bell moves out of range.
Dragon blocks a head kick by Bell.
Bell scores with a jab to the head.
Bell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Bell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dragon dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Dragon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragon tries to clinch up but Bell circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragon with a hook.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragon tries to clinch but Bell moves away
and Bell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bell is looking to wear down Dragon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragon as he avoids it easily.
Dragon stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Dragon scores with a body shot.
Archie Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell blocks a head kick by Dragon.
No luck for Bell with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon moves out of range as Bell strikes.
Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragon swinging wildly here.
Bell moves away from the strike by Dragon.
Dragon throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.
Dragon fails with the takedown
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dragon.
Dragon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Bell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dragon back to the cage. Bell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon gets caught flat footed, as Bell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bell passes into half guard.
Bell working over Dragon with some ground and pound. Dragon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bell prevents Dragon from standing back up.
Bell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dragon is trying to stand up here but Bell is controlling him well.
Dragon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dragon tries to kick Bell off in order to stand up. Bell Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bell tries to advance to mount but Dragon denies him.
Bell has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dragon!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to control the pace but Dragon is squirming around nicely.
Bell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dragon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dragon wants to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Dragon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bell dominating with strikes here.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dragon wants to hold on but Bell pushes him away.
Bell get's back to his feet.
Bell misses with a combination
and Dragon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bell looks for the body kick but Dragon saw that one coming.
Bell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragon circles away.
Bell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Dragon.
Dragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragon throws a series of punches but Bell moves out of range.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragon.
No joy there for Dragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miguelito Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archie Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown. Dragon tries to sprawl out of it but Bell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bell throws a right hand that Dragon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragon also avoids with ease.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dragon as he avoids it easily.
Bell moves forwards but Dragon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dragon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell.
Bell circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Dragon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragon. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Archie Bell!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Archie Bell!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Archie Bell!
Archie Bell wins by unanimous decision!
Archie Bell opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jambo Liddel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii comes to the cage accompanied by 竜を想像する. Liddel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Just One Last Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazunori Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jambo Liddel!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liddel.
Ishii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.
Ishii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liddel.
Ishii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ishii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liddel under the eye.
Ishii lands with a nice body kick.
Ishii connects with a crisp jab.
Ishii throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Liddel.
Ishii leaves Liddel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Liddel cracks Ishii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel wants to slow Ishii down by chopping away at his legs.
Ishii connects with a body shot.
Ishii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddel. That did some damage!
Ishii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kazunori Ishii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Ishii slaps away a takedown attempt from Liddel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
A jab from Liddel misses.
Liddel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ishii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ishii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liddel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Liddel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liddel looks winded!
Liddel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishii.
Ishii lands with a right hand.
Ishii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Liddel throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii connects with a leg kick. Liddel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ishii is looking to wear down Liddel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liddel misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liddel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ishii tries to land a front kick but Liddel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ishii throws a sloppy head kick and Liddel moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Ishii.
Liddel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ishii.
Liddel missing with a left hand there. Ishii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ishii lands a nice looking body kick.
Liddel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishii can pounce on him.
Ishii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ishii is looking to slow Liddel down with leg kicks.
Ishii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ishii throws a good cross that connects.
Liddel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Ishii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddel throws a low kick but Ishii moves out of range easily.
Ishii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ishii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ishii throws a shot to the body.
Ishii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ishii throws a shot to the body.
Ishii feints a jab promting Liddel to slip. Ishii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liddel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ishii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ishii thows a body kick. Liddel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liddel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Ishii finds it's way through Liddel's defenses.
Ishii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liddel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ishii.
Liddel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Liddel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ishii. Ishii obviously looking to wear him down.
Ishii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ishii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishii lands a right hook to the body.
Ishii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liddel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kazunori Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishii throws a nice looking combination but Liddel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ishii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ishii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liddel is out of range.
Ishii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ishii lands with a nice body kick.
Ishii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ishii feints a jab promting Liddel to slip. Ishii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liddel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ishii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ishii lands with a nice body punch.
Ishii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddel needs to keep his hands up - Ishii had a free shot at his head there.
Liddel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Liddel tries to work over Ishii's front leg with a kick but Ishii checks it.
Ishii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ishii pushes Liddel away with a front kick.
Ishii lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishii lands a nice shot to the body.
Ishii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Liddel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ishii is fending him off so far but Liddel persists. Nope, Ishii circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazunori Ishii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jambo Liddel.
A jab lands there for Ishii.
Ishii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ishii scores with a three punch combo!
Liddel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ishii is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Liddel.
Liddel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ishii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liddel moves away.
Liddel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ishii.
Liddel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ishii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ishii.
Ishii connects with a leg kick. Liddel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ishii lands a nice looking body shot.
Liddel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liddel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishii.
Liddel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ishii.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Liddel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishii.
Nice cross by Ishii.
Ishii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Ishii.
Ishii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ishii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Liddel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ishii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ishii looks for the body kick but Liddel saw that one coming.
Ishii fakes the leg kick and cracks Liddel in the body.
Liddel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii lands a nice hook to Liddel's body. Liddel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ishii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ishii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ishii lands a slapping body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Liddel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishii to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishii cracks Liddel with a good jab.
Liddel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Liddel is rocked!
Liddel avoids the head kick by Ishii.
Liddel is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishii finish him?
Ishii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liddel circles away quickly and effectively.
Liddel seems to have recovered his senses.
Liddel misses with a low kick.
Ishii fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Ishii - just one landing.
Liddel misses with a body shot.
Ishii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddel throws a head kick that misses
and Ishii counters with a body kick that stops Liddel in his tracks momentarily.
Ishii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddel.
Liddel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ishii jabs Liddel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishii lands a leg kick that knocks Liddel off balance momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liddel misses the shot to the body.
Ishii keeps Liddel at a distance using the push kick.
Liddel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ishii blocks a head kick by Liddel.
Ishii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddel manages to avoid it.
Ishii feints and then cracks Liddel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddel down.
Ishii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ishii throws a head kick but Liddel moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddel walks into a left hand.
Liddel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishii.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ishii sprawls well. Ishii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liddel gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazunori Ishii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ishii scores with a nice body kick.
Liddel fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishii throws a body kick that misses.
Ishii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liddel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ishii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
Liddel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishii.
Liddel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ishii. That one must have hurt.
Ishii throws a body punch but Liddel moves out of range.
Ishii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddel can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liddel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ishii - the referee stops the clock and Liddel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ishii. Liddel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ishii throws a leg kick which misses Liddel's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddel tries to avoid it.
Liddel is breathing heavily.
Ishii thows a body kick. Liddel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Liddel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ishii has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii thumps Liddel with a low kick.
Liddel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Liddel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ishii digs a good body shot into Liddel's ribs.
Ishii scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishii.
Ishii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddel. That did some damage!
Ishii scores with a shot to the body.
Ishii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kazunori Ishii is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishii jabs Liddel right on the nose. Liddel blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liddel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ishii can pounce on him.
Ishii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ishii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddel's sensitive parts.
Ishii lands a leg kick that knocks Liddel off balance momentarily.
Liddel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ishii.
Ishii scores with a head kick.
Ishii lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ishii.
Ishii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Liddel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Liddel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishii avoids the head kick by Liddel.
Ishii stuns Liddel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ishii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ishii throws a front kick that sends Liddel stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii looks to score with a jab to the body but Liddel is just out of range.
Ishii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liddel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishii.
Ishii tried to score with a low kick but Liddel checks it.
Ishii digs a good hook to Liddel's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Liddel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ishii - the referee stops the clock and Liddel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ishii. Liddel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ishii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ishii throws a front kick that sends Liddel stumbling back into the cage.
Ishii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Liddel.
Ishii connects with an inside leg kick.
Ishii throws a big shot that misses.
Ishii misses with a wild body shot.
Ishii throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ishii.
Liddel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ishii jabs at Liddel's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ishii at a distance.
Ishii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishii moves out of range of the strikes.
Liddel thumps Ishii with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Liddel.
Ishii lands a jab to the head.
Liddel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ishii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Liddel scrambles back to his feet.
Ishii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishii stuffs the takedown attempt from Liddel. Liddel gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishii.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ishii as he avoids it easily.
Liddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddel avoids a kick to the body.
Ishii lands a jab to Liddel's midsection.
Ishii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liddel's head.
Ishii is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liddel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Liddel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishii. Ishii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ishii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishii misses with a body kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishii scores with a hook to the body. Liddel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ishii swings widly with a right hand
and Liddel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Liddel blocks a head kick by Ishii.
Liddel moves out of range of the body kick.
Liddel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishii connects with a body shot.
Liddel cracks Ishii with an open hand slap.
Ishii throws a leg kick but Liddel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ishii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ishii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liddel misses with an uppercut.
Ishii moves out of range of the body kick from Liddel.
A slapping body kick lands there for Liddel.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ishii thumps Liddel with a low kick.
Ishii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liddel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ishii throws a solid leg kick but Liddel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishii.
Liddel looks to land a body kick but Ishii moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ishii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ishii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ishii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishii. Liddel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ishii has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liddel.
Liddel misses with a wild combination.
Ishii connects with a body shot that sends Liddel's belly button to the back.
Jambo Liddel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ishii lands with a straight right. Liddel didn't see that one coming.
Ishii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Liddel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ishii pinned against the cage. Ishii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazunori Ishii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jambo Liddel.
Liddel blocks the body kick.
Liddel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ishii.
Jambo Liddel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Ishii.
A clash of legs there as Ishii blocks the low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Liddel misses.
Liddel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ishii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ishii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddel. That did some damage!
Liddel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ishii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Liddel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ishii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liddel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ishii.
Ishii slips a jab from Liddel.
Ishii checks a low kick from Liddel.
Ishii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liddel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ishii blocks a low kick nicely.
Ishii scores with a jab to the body.
Ishii misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii checks a leg kick nicely.
Ishii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ishii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ishii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazunori Ishii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishii 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Kazunori Ishii!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Kazunori Ishii!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Kazunori Ishii!
Kazunori Ishii wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kazunori Ishii 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Kakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi comes into the arena with ASAP Rocky-Palace blaring out of the sound system. Ishikawa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. mindshift genki sudo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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29
147 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aoki Kakashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakashi misses with a few strikes there.
Ishikawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ishikawa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ishikawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ishikawa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ishikawa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ishikawa!
Ishikawa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ishikawa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kakashi manages to get back to half guard.
Kakashi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ishikawa trying to control from half guard but Kakashi is working away.
Kakashi taking some punishment here, with Ishikawa in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.
Ishikawa lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ishikawa lands a nice short elbow.
Kakashi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishikawa pulls his head out easily.
Ishikawa trying to control the action but Kakashi is working from the bottom.
Kakashi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakashi.
Ishikawa working some strikes from top position.
Kakashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ishikawa is one step ahead there.
Kakashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ishikawa escapes and throws Kakashi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ishikawa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kakashi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kakashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kakashi is working for a kimura but Ishikawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Kakashi prevents Ishikawa from improving his position.
Kakashi is working for a kimura but Ishikawa is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa gets back to full guard.
Ishikawa wants to sweep here but Kakashi controlling him for the moment.
Kakashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishikawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ishikawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kakashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kakashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kakashi drops back looking for a leg! Ishikawa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ishikawa manages to kick Kakashi off! Kakashi jumps back into Ishikawa's guard.
Ishikawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi wants to stand but Ishikawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ishikawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kakashi wants to pass the guard but Ishikawa is keeping the position.
Ishikawa 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakashi wants to pass the guard but Ishikawa is keeping the position.
Kakashi wants to stand but Ishikawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kakashi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ishikawa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ishikawa has escaped and now he's on top!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ishikawa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kakashi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ishikawa trying to control but Kakashi is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa stands and throws Kakashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ishikawa cracks Kakashi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ishikawa scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi tries to buck Ishikawa off but Ishikawa is having none of it.
Ishikawa tries for a kimura but Kakashi is defending well.
Ishikawa is looking to take a break and control but Kakashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ishikawa working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Kakashi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kakashi is working hard here to advance position.
Ishikawa landing a few strikes.
Kakashi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ishikawa off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakashi is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ishikawa is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aoki Kakashi!
Aoki Kakashi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that A.C: Awesome Clothing (20 dollar Sale!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (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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27
142 lbs
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142 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maeda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maeda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anthony Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda fails with the takedown.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Maeda counters with a shoot takedown. Wright fights it but they end up in guard.
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Maeda is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maeda trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Maeda distracts Wright with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maeda being controlled here momentarily.
Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maeda passes into side control.
Wright is trying to improve his position.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda is working Wright over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard.
Maeda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Wright has a hand on Maeda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Maeda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maeda wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely.
Maeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maeda working Wright over with strikes here.
Maeda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wright wants to control but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maeda cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda is stalling here but it's allowed Wright to get half guard.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wright trying to control here.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maeda is pushing down on Wright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wright is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to control here.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Maeda has control of the leg.
Maeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda winds up and cracks Wright with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maeda thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maeda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Wright has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wright has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda prevents Wright from improving his position.
Maeda lands strikes from half guard.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maeda scoring with some ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wright trying to control the position.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda preventing the sweep.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Wright wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Maeda is now in half guard.
Maeda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maeda wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is nestled in close to Wright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maeda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright moves into full guard.
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda throws a strike but Wright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsuyo Maeda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Wright tries to clinch but Maeda moves away
and Maeda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wright is looking to control Maeda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wright avoid being mounted?
Wright moves into full guard.
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Maeda stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda scoring with some ground and pound.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Maeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wright works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Maeda chips away with some ground and pound.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
Maeda postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Wright working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wright seems keen to control Maeda's posture.
Mitsuyo Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Wright is trying to control the position but Maeda postures up.
Maeda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda is stalling in the full guard.
Maeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maeda lands a couple of digs.
Maeda is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
Maeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Anthony Wright has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Maeda moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright leaves Maeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anthony Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anthony Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maeda as he jumps to the side.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maeda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maeda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Maeda or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright which made him look bad.
Maeda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maeda is in Wright's guard.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Maeda working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Maeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Maeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maeda scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsuyo Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maeda 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Mitsuyo Maeda!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Mitsuyo Maeda!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Mitsuyo Maeda!
Mitsuyo Maeda wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mitsuyo Maeda waved his t-shirt featuring Ultra Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nik Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Vanguard (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 Grant Vanguard was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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30
144 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
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23
145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nik Volkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grant Vanguard!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov dives in and grabs Vanguard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vanguard pushes down on Volkov's head and hops out.
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkov is defended easily by Vanguard.
Vanguard jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov tries for a takedown but Vanguard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vanguard gets caught napping as Volkov dives in and scores a takedown. Vanguard manages to retain guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Volkov is working Vanguard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanguard keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov trying to control but Vanguard is working from the bottom.
Volkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Vanguard is retaining full guard.
Vanguard pulls Volkov in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vanguard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vanguard as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanguard misses with a left hand
and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Vanguard wants to stand up but Volkov is controlling him.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Vanguard is keeping the position.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Vanguard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vanguard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Grant Vanguard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Vanguard shows good takedown defense.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Vanguard. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanguard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Volkov's sensitive parts.
Vanguard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Volkov shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vanguard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vanguard. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Grant Vanguard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanguard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanguard pinned against the cage. Vanguard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanguard lands a two punch combo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vanguard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vanguard stuffs the takedown.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Vanguard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov looks for a takedown but Vanguard sprawls well.
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Vanguard lands a nice shot to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vanguard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vanguard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vanguard lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanguard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vanguard scoring well with a low kick there.
Volkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vanguard to score with a decent uppercut.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Vanguard Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Volkov is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grant Vanguard!
Grant Vanguard is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Grant Vanguard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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