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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Wrang (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 prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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148 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jed Wrang!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wrang throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Some wild striking there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wrang eats them both and turns towards Dos Santos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wrang is rocked!
Dos Santos lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Wrang is looking to close the distance but Dos Santos sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Wrang crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Wrang is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Terry!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Terry misses with a combination
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terry misses with a looping left.
Terry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoshino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Terry scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Terry misses with a double jab
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Terry slips a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terry was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoshino's head.
Terry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Terry misses with a two punch combination.
Terry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Terry moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Hoshino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Terry does no damage.
Terry scores with a hook.
Hoshino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Terry. Terry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoshino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoshino throws a series of strikes that have Terry backpedaling.
Terry slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Terry is out of range.
Terry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terry takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terry manages to avoid it.
Jason Terry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terry ducks right into an uppercut from Hoshino.
Terry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terry takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Terry throws a combination that misses
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terry is rocked!
It looks like Jason Terry has been cut.
Terry swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Terry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Terry looks winded!
Terry throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Terry.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terry misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Terry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoshino counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoshino lands a really nice looking cross but Terry seems unphased.
Hoshino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Terry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Terry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terry is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Hoshino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Terry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terry takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Terry seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoshino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terry is aggressively charging in as Hoshino backs up avoiding any damage. Hoshino tosses out a jab and Terry runs right into it face first! Terry is out cold! Hoshino dropped down on all fours and is barking in Terry's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kantaro Hoshino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diasaku Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Koscheck (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 prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diasaku Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida is looking to clinch but Koscheck is avoiding it.
Koscheck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida darts in trying to clinch
and Koscheck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Machida is looking to clinch but Koscheck is avoiding it.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koscheck.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koscheck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koscheck counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koscheck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koscheck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Koscheck.
Diasaku Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscheck throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Koscheck does no damage.
Koscheck drops Machida with a beautiful combination! Machida stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Koscheck is looking for the KO!
Machida is rocked!
It looks like Diasaku Machida has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koscheck counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Machida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machida is breathing heavily.
Koscheck dances in with a quick combination. Machida is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Koscheck snaps Machida's head back. Machida stumbles backwards against the cage. Koscheck steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Machida's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Machida just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Koscheck!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Monzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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177 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramon Monzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micheal White!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monzon forces White back against the cage and clinches.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monzon tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White keeps control of Monzon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Monzon just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
Monzon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monzon controlling the action here for a moment.
Monzon throws an elbow but it misses.
Monzon lands a damaging elbow.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monzon.
Monzon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Monzon lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
Monzon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Monzon tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White avoids the elbow strike from Monzon, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon misses with an elbow strike.
Monzon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Monzon tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Monzon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monzon misses with a head kick.
Monzon lands a front kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monzon pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Monzon misses with an elbow strike.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Monzon gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Monzon.
White misses with a knee strike.
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Monzon blocks it with crossed arms.
Monzon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Monzon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monzon avoids it.
Monzon managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Monzon misses with an elbow strike.
White keeps control of Monzon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White blocks the elbow strike.
Monzon manages to break the clinch.
Monzon takes the fight into the clinch.
White letting Monzon take a breather here.
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!
White managing to block the knees to the body from Monzon.
White tries a knee to the head but Monzon blocks it.
Monzon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
White has Monzon pressed against the cage, preventing Monzon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White blocks an elbow strike from Monzon.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monzon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Monzon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Monzon.
Monzon is trying to break free.
White blocks an elbow strike from Monzon.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Monzon.
Monzon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Monzon leaning against his opponent.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Monzon.
Monzon tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monzon.
Monzon lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monzon throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White blocks the elbow strike.
White prevents Monzon from breaking the clinch.
White prevents Monzon from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monzon throws an elbow but misses.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Monzon tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monzon throws an elbow but misses.
Monzon pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Monzon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Monzon scores a nice knee to the body.
Monzon wants to break the clinch but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Monzon.
Monzon throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White stalling in the clinch but Monzon improves position.
Monzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Monzon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Monzon counters with an inside leg kick.
Monzon pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
White tries a knee to the head but Monzon blocks it.
White using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Monzon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Monzon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monzon is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Monzon lands a nice elbow.
Monzon lands a nice knee to the body.
Monzon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White blocks an elbow strike from Monzon.
Monzon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monzon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monzon clinches.
Monzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Monzon is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Monzon can't break the clinch.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
Monzon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monzon working hard to break the clinch.
Monzon missing with knees to the body.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
White avoiding damage as Monzon throws knees to the body.
Monzon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
White missing with knees to the body.
Monzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Monzon.
White avoids the elbow strike from Monzon, against the cage.
Ramon Monzon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monzon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Monzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
Monzon trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monzon into the cage.
Monzon working hard to break the clinch.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Monzon blocks with his arms.
White blocks the elbow strike.
Monzon breaks from the clinch.
White moves in looking to clinch but Monzon pushes him off.
Monzon has taken the fight to the clinch.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Monzon is blocking nicely.
Monzon controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monzon avoiding damage as White throws knees to the body.
Monzon missing with knees to the body.
Monzon crunches a lovely knee into White's ribcage.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Monzon.
White trying to land knees to the body.
Monzon is pushing White up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Monzon misses with an elbow over the top.
Monzon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ramon Monzon has been cut.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Monzon.
Monzon is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White blocks an elbow strike from Monzon.
Monzon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monzon misses with an elbow over the top.
Monzon tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Monzon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Monzon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monzon has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Monzon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Monzon stalling the fight.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Monzon blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monzon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monzon throws an elbow but misses.
Monzon trying to land knees to the body.
White blocks an elbow strike from Monzon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Monzon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Monzon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Monzon closes the distance and clinches.
White with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Monzon is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monzon throws an elbow but misses.
Monzon landing knees to the body.
Monzon stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Monzon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Monzon lands a nice elbow.
Monzon leaning against his opponent.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monzon trying to land knees to the body.
White blocks an elbow strike.
Monzon tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
Monzon can't break the clinch.
Monzon tries to land knees in the clinch but White avoids the damage to the body.
Monzon manages to break the clinch.
Monzon moves into the clinch.
White misses with a knee strike.
Monzon throws an elbow that misses.
White dodges an elbow strike from Monzon.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monzon throws an elbow but misses.
White avoids the elbow strike from Monzon, against the cage.
White trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monzon throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Monzon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
White wants to stand but Monzon is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monzon is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
Monzon wants to stand and escape but instead White has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Monzon wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
Monzon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and White manages to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monzon wants to stand back up but White manages to pass into side control.
White decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monzon throws a sloppy head kick and White moves out of range easily.
White gets tackled into the cage by Monzon. Monzon maintains the clinch.
Monzon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and White avoids it.
White blocks an elbow strike.
White lands a knee to the head.
Monzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ramon Monzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monzon clinches.
Monzon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monzon is defending well for now.
Monzon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Monzon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Monzon just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monzon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monzon is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
Monzon lands an elbow inside.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monzon.
White trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monzon managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Monzon misses with an elbow strike.
Monzon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monzon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monzon throws an elbow that misses.
Monzon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Monzon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Micheal White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramon Monzon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, White just misses with a elbow thrown towards Monzon's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Monzon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monzon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Monzon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yamamoto Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamura comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers. Julian Eduardo Demaestri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yamamoto Takamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri shoots and misses
and Takamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Demaestri with a poor takedown
and Takamura counters with a one-two to the body.
Demaestri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takamura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Demaestri's guard now.
Yamamoto Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Eduardo Demaestri.
Demaestri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Demaestri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takamura decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Demaestri, up you get!
Takamura throws a series of punches but Demaestri moves out of range.
Demaestri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Takamura does no damage.
Demaestri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takamura counters with a series of strikes. Demaestri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takamura throws a right and a left that Demaestri avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Julian Eduardo Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Takamura.
Demaestri with a poor takedown
and Takamura counters with a two punch combo.
Demaestri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takamura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Demaestri looks winded!
Demaestri fails with the takedown
and Takamura counters with a one-two to the body.
Demaestri is rocked!
Takamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demaestri circles away quickly and effectively.
Demaestri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takamura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Demaestri's guard.
Demaestri is still in real trouble! Can Takamura finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takamura loads up on a big left hand. Demaestri felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Takamura looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Demaestri can't hide his disappointment, as Takamura celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamamoto Takamura!
An out of breath Yamamoto Takamura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kimbo Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helios Garcius!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcius closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Garcius works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reem keeping moving, preventing Garcius from controlling successfully.
Reem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garcius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius slows the pace down.
Garcius scoring with punches from side control.
Garcius lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reem is working to avoid the ground and pound but Garcius connects with a decent elbow.
Garcius lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Garcius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garcius remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Garcius scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Garcius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reem taking punishment in the form of punches.
Garcius taking a breather here.
It looks like Garcius might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reem gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garcius throwing shots but Reem is blocking nicely.
It looks like Garcius is going to stand back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Garcius connects with a nice short shot to Reem's temple.
Reem is breathing heavily.
Garcius trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reem manages to get to full guard.
Garcius scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcius scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Garcius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garcius moves into range and clinches up with Reem.
Reem is fighting off a takedown attempt but Garcius is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reem to the mat. Reem regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Garcius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcius stands up and waves to Reem to follow him.
Garcius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reem fails with the takedown
and Garcius counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Garcius wants to work for an arm triangle but Reem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcius working over Reem with some ground and pound. Reem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garcius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius stalling away here and it's allowed Reem to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garcius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reem is keeping the position for now.
Garcius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garcius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Garcius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garcius advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reem is not content to let Garcius control the position.
Garcius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reem has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Garcius stands up.
Garcius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius stands up and beckons Reem to his feet.
Kimbo Reem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcius has managed to clinch.
Garcius has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reem regains guard immediately.
Garcius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcius seems to be working for a kimura but Reem defends the submission attempt.
Garcius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcius is controlling the pace.
Garcius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcius moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helios Garcius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garcius has Reem up against the cage in a clinch.
Garcius pulls guard successfully.
Garcius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Garcius uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garcius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcius.
Garcius manages to pull guard.
Garcius wants to sweep but no luck.
Reem stops Garcius from standing up.
Garcius wriggles free and stands up.
Reem with a poor takedown
and Garcius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Garcius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcius postures up and lands a big shot to Reem's brow.
Reem keeping full guard, as Garcius tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius forces his way into half guard.
Garcius stands up and beckons Reem to join him on the feet.
Reem tries to keep at a distance but Garcius has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius jumps guard.
Garcius has his feet on Reem's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reem tries for a takedown but Garcius circles away easily
and Garcius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Reem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcius counters with a two punch combo.
Garcius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcius creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Garcius stands up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garcius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Garcius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcius lands with a nice combination. Reem backs away looking to recover.
Reem gets caught flat footed, as Garcius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garcius wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Garcius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Helios Garcius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reem keeping full guard, as Garcius tries to pass.
Garcius trying to control but Reem is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimbo Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helios Garcius 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.
Reem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Helios Garcius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcius 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helios Garcius!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Misuaksual Lutuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hirokazu Yoshida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misuaksual Lutuka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Lutuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirokazu Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutuka shoots in and drives through. Yoshida sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lutuka fails with a takedown attempt.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoshida lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lutuka takes a step back to recover.
Lutuka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yoshida on his heels. He'll look to pass Yoshida's guard now, I'm sure.
Lutuka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yoshida tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yoshida controls Lutuka momentarily but Lutuka frees himself.
Lutuka wants to get up but he can't break Yoshida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yoshida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lutuka wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Yoshida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yoshida is proving hard to escape from.
Lutuka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lutuka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck.
Lutuka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lutuka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yoshida has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lutuka has managed to get both his arms back between Yoshida's legs - danger averted.
Lutuka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lutuka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yoshida trying to strike off his back.
Lutuka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yoshida is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yoshida has escaped and now he's on top!
Lutuka working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lutuka has his foot on Yoshida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yoshida works his way back into a safe position though.
Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yoshida is looking to stand up but Lutuka won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutuka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoshida defends well.
Lutuka looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Lutuka keeping moving, preventing Yoshida from controlling successfully.
Yoshida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lutuka is proving hard to escape from.
Yoshida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lutuka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yoshida has managed to get both his arms back between Lutuka's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoshida wants to get up but he can't break Lutuka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yoshida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lutuka working for a triangle but Yoshida defends it easily.
Lutuka wants to stand but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lutuka looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misuaksual Lutuka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lutuka.
Yoshida throws the left hand but Lutuka avoids the punch easily.
Misuaksual Lutuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida throws a right hand that Lutuka ducks under and follows up with a left that Lutuka also avoids with ease.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
A head kick misses from Yoshida.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.
Lutuka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lutuka lands in his opponent's guard.
Lutuka won't allow Yoshida to sweep him here.
Yoshida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lutuka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lutuka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida!
Yoshida wants to stand but Lutuka has his arm trapped.
Lutuka manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida wants to stand up but Lutuka is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Lutuka tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Lutuka actively working from the bottom here.
Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yoshida tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lutuka.
Yoshida trying to control the action but Lutuka is working from the bottom.
Lutuka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutuka wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshida is trying to control the action in half guard but Lutuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lutuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yoshida pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Yoshida is going to stand back up.
Lutuka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lutuka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida tries to stand but Lutuka is controlling from the bottom.
Lutuka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yoshida passes into half guard.
Yoshida thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lutuka manages to get to full guard.
Lutuka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yoshida has picked Lutuka up and slammed him! Lutuka can't keep hold of the triangle and Yoshida manages to pass to side control!
Lutuka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Lutuka is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida stands up and beckons Lutuka to his feet.
Yoshida throws a sloppy head kick and Lutuka moves out of range easily.
Lutuka tries to clinch there but Yoshida circles away.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Lutuka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutuka with a poor takedown
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Lutuka throws a head kick but Yoshida moves out of range.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yoshida as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lutuka walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutuka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lutuka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yoshida sprawls well. Yoshida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lutuka gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hirokazu Yoshida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yoshida missing with a left hand there. Lutuka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lutuka moves forwards but Yoshida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown attempt from Lutuka. Lutuka gets slowly back to his feet.
Yoshida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lutuka shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoshida tries to sprawl out of it but Lutuka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoshida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Lutuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misuaksual Lutuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutuka moves away.
Lutuka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Yoshida.
Yoshida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutuka has his takedown stuffed
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lutuka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Lutuka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoshida is fending him off so far but Lutuka persists. Nope, Yoshida circles away and we're back to standing.
Hirokazu Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Lutuka is out of range.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yoshida stuffs the takedown.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lutuka misses with a takedown
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutuka moves away.
Lutuka avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutuka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshida scores with a hook.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lutuka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutuka drops back looking for a leg! Yoshida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshida manages to kick Lutuka off! Lutuka jumps back into Yoshida's guard.
Lutuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yoshida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lutuka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yoshida's guard.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Lutuka keeps him under control.
Lutuka is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida is defending against the submission attempts here by Lutuka.
Yoshida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yoshida is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lutuka prevents Yoshida from getting back to his feet.
Misuaksual Lutuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutuka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lutuka has Yoshida in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida trying to control but Lutuka is working from the bottom.
Lutuka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Lutuka looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Lutuka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoshida wants to stand but Lutuka is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Misuaksual Lutuka.
I think Lutuka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misuaksual Lutuka!
Misuaksual Lutuka took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stiglitz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ecstasy of Gold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Salvatore Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugo Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moretti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moretti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stiglitz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stiglitz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moretti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moretti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moretti trying to control but Stiglitz is working from the bottom.
Moretti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moretti looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Salvatore Moretti wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stiglitz wants to slow Moretti down by chopping away at his legs.
Salvatore Moretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moretti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti fails with the takedown
and Stiglitz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Moretti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiglitz tries to pass to full mount but Moretti defends it.
Stiglitz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stiglitz prevents Moretti from improving his position.
Moretti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moretti won't allow Stiglitz to pass to mount.
Moretti trying to control but Stiglitz postures up.
Moretti tries to roll over but Stiglitz keeps him under control.
Moretti is staying active underneath Stiglitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hugo Stiglitz.
Moretti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moretti has his takedown stuffed
and Stiglitz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moretti is defending against the submission attempts here by Stiglitz.
Moretti kicks Stiglitz off and gets back to his feet.
Moretti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Stiglitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Moretti dives in and grabs Stiglitz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stiglitz pushes down on Moretti's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stiglitz.
Moretti shoots and misses
and Moretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stiglitz stuffs the takedown attempt from Moretti. Moretti gets slowly back to his feet.
Moretti is breathing heavily.
Moretti misses with a takedown
and Stiglitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moretti has his takedown stuffed
and Stiglitz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moretti keeping moving, preventing Stiglitz from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stiglitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moretti has his foot on Stiglitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stiglitz works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiglitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moretti is keeping the position for now.
Stiglitz trying to control but Moretti is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moretti scores with a nice shot.
Stiglitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moretti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moretti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stiglitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moretti is pulling down on Stiglitz's head. It's preventing any offense from Stiglitz, at least for the moment.
Stiglitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stiglitz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moretti has his takedown stuffed
and Stiglitz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moretti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stiglitz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stiglitz moves into the clinch.
Moretti has Stiglitz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stiglitz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Moretti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiglitz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Moretti or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiglitz which made him look bad.
Some bone on bone action there as Moretti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moretti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stiglitz's waist but Stiglitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moretti off to one side.
Moretti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stiglitz defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from Moretti misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stiglitz swivels and escapes.
Moretti tries for a takedown but Stiglitz circles away easily
and Stiglitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moretti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stiglitz.
Moretti misses with a takedown
and Stiglitz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moretti's guard now.
Moretti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stiglitz defends it easily.
Stiglitz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moretti's guard.
Stiglitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stiglitz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moretti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stiglitz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Moretti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stiglitz is aware though and is defending well.
Stiglitz wants to pass the guard but Moretti is keeping the position.
Stiglitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moretti is staying active underneath Stiglitz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moretti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stiglitz throwing shots but Moretti is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti gets full guard.
Stiglitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moretti looking to control.
Moretti throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stiglitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Moretti is retaining full guard.
Stiglitz wants to control from the top but Moretti keeps moving.
Stiglitz postures up in Moretti's guard and throws a big left but Moretti blocks it.
Stiglitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moretti wants to control but Stiglitz is keeping busy.
Stiglitz wants to pass to mount but Moretti is defending the position.
Moretti wants to control but Stiglitz is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moretti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moretti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moretti wants to control but Stiglitz is keeping busy.
Stiglitz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Moretti.
Moretti trying to hold on to Stiglitz's head to control him but Stiglitz postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moretti is looking for a sweep. Stiglitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stiglitz throwing shots but Moretti is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stiglitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moretti tries for a takedown but Stiglitz circles away easily
and Stiglitz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moretti's guard.
Stiglitz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stiglitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stiglitz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stiglitz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stiglitz advances position into side control!
Moretti is trying to control Stiglitz's posture but Stiglitz avoids it.
Hugo Stiglitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moretti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stiglitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Moretti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moretti is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stiglitz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moretti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz works his way into full mount!
Moretti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Stiglitz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Stiglitz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Stiglitz unloads with some shots from mount but Moretti bucks and avoids them well.
Stiglitz looking to finish with strikes here!
Stiglitz is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Stiglitz landing strikes from the mount and Moretti is in trouble!
Stiglitz fails to move to back control.
Stiglitz tries to control but Moretti wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moretti tries to hold on but Stiglitz pushes him away.
Moretti is trying desperately to improve position.
Moretti is working hard here to advance position.
Moretti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stiglitz is looking to advance position but Moretti won't allow it.
Stiglitz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moretti has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiglitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moretti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moretti works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moretti is keeping the position for now.
Moretti has his foot on Stiglitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stiglitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Moretti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moretti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stiglitz defends it easily.
Moretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stiglitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Moretti is retaining full guard.
Moretti 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.
Stiglitz looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiglitz throwing strikes but missing.
Stiglitz advances to half guard.
Moretti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stiglitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stiglitz forces his way into half guard.
Moretti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moretti is looking to control Stiglitz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moretti avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hugo Stiglitz.
Well Stiglitz 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Stiglitz!
A very excited looking Hugo Stiglitz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fat Man Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jue Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Man Mendoza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jue Nicholson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jue Nicholson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Nicholson.
Nicholson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendoza moves out of range as Nicholson throws a body kick.
Nicholson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendoza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicholson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nicholson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendoza sprawls well. Mendoza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nicholson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mendoza as Nicholson shoots in.
Mendoza feints and as Nicholson raises his hands in defense, Mendoza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendoza stands up over Nicholson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendoza lands a couple of elbows.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendoza cracks Nicholson with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicholson trying to control the position.
Nicholson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza scoring with some ground and pound.
Nicholson keeping full guard, as Mendoza tries to pass.
Nicholson looking for a guillotine here but Mendoza defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nicholson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nicholson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mendoza has his hands clasped together but Nicholson extends an breaks Mendoza's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nicholson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jue Nicholson!
Jue Nicholson is the new middleweight champion!
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