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Destiny 24: Sancio vs. Tennant PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiyoshi Tamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson rushes Tamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tamura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson is trying to keep Tamura in close.
Tamura trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Tamura isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson has his foot on Tamura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tamura works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Tamura wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Tamura is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Tamura stops Johnson from standing up.
Tamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamura wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kiyoshi Tamura wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Tamura pushes him off.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Tamura saw that one coming.
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Tamura working aggressively here.
Tamura is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tamura down to the mat. Tamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch but Tamura is having none of it.
Tamura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tamura is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Tamura jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiyoshi Tamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Tamura lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson darts in and clinches Tamura up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Tamura wants a takedown but no success here.
Tamura misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tamura blocks the elbow strike.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Tamura has him pressed against the cage.
Tamura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamura fails with the takedown.
Tamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Tamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson rushes Tamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tamura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson presses Tamura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tamura has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Johnson regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tamura from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tamura defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamura wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tamura tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Tamura in a clinch.
Tamura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Tamura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Tamura avoids nicely.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tamura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tamura throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Tamura.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tamura stuffs the takedown.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiyoshi Tamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tamura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tamura from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Kiyoshi Tamura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tamura drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiyoshi Tamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Tamura looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Johnson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tamura from controlling successfully.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tamura pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson has a hand on Tamura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tamura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamura thowing shots but they're missing.
Tamura throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tamura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tamura wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura looking to finish Johnson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johnson!
Kiyoshi Tamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tamura throws some wild stikes that Johnson manages to avoid easily.
Tamura looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tamura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tamura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tamura throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Tamura loaded up on that one.
Johnson tries to hold on but Tamura pushes him away.
Tamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tamura.
Tamura prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Tamura is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Tamura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamura thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Tamura dominated that second round.
That's time! Tamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tamura shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Tamura back into the cage.
Tamura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tamura fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiyoshi Tamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Tamura tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamura is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Anthony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Tamura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tamura shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson tries to clinch but Tamura moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamura with a nice cross.
Tamura throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Tamura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tamura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Tamura is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Tamura in a clinch.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson stops Tamura from standing up.
Tamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tamura keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Tamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tamura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Tamura looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tamura from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson has his hands on Tamura's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tamura throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Tamura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamura.
Tamura lands a body shot.
Tamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamura.
Tamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tamura darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Tamura into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tamura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazumi Okamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Toni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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192 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazumi Okamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rene Toni!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toni avoids the head kick by Okamura.
Toni catches Okamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toni avoids the head kick by Okamura.
A punch combination from Toni misses.
Okamura looking to score a takedown here. Toni is defending well but Okamura drives through and ends up in Toni's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Toni is looking for a triangle but Okamura pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toni is keeping the position for now.
Toni controls Okamura momentarily but Okamura frees himself.
Okamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okamura 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamura throwing strikes from guard but Toni blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okamura postures up.
Toni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okamura gets to his feet. Toni looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Toni looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okamura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toni blocks a head kick by Okamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Toni.
Toni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Toni throws a body punch but Okamura moves out of range.
Okamura looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okamura forces Toni back against the cage and clinches.
Toni jumps guard but Okamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okamura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Toni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Toni tries to break the clinch but Okamura is controlling the position.
Toni avoids a wild elbow strike from Okamura.
Okamura blocks a body shot from Toni.
Toni avoiding damage as Okamura throws knees to the body.
Toni is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okamura is keeping busy.
Okamura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamura with a knee to the head.
Okamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Okamura trying to land knees to the body.
Toni tries to pull guard but Okamura holds him up against the cage and eventually Toni drops back down to his feet.
Toni looking to stall.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Toni manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Toni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okamura stands up and waves to Toni to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okamura tries to clinch but Toni moves out of range.
Okamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toni. Okamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okamura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toni, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toni tries to break free but Okamura pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toni jumps guard but Okamura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kazumi Okamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Toni.
Okamura connects with a knee to the head.
Okamura missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazumi Okamura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okamura moves into the clinch.
Okamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Okamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Okamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toni's brow.
Toni takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Okamura.
Toni is trying to pull guard but Okamura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Okamura is pressed up against the cage. Toni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okamura down to the mat. Okamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Toni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okamura rather than just go for the knockout.
Okamura moves in looking to clinch but Toni pushes him off.
Okamura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kazumi Okamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toni just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okamura.
Okamura gets a double leg takedown into Toni's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamura throws a strike but Toni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Toni stops Okamura from standing up.
Toni trying to control but Okamura is working from the bottom.
Okamura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Okamura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Toni is looking to stand up but Okamura won't let him.
Okamura keeping moving, preventing Toni from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toni won't allow Okamura to get back to his feet.
Kazumi Okamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okamura will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rene Toni.
Okamura misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Toni. Those never looked like landing.
Toni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okamura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toni.
Okamura lands with a kick to the temple. Toni shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Toni digs a good hook to Okamura's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toni misses with a series of wild punches.
Toni just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Toni scores with a four punch combination!
Toni takes a swing at Okamura's ribcage but misses.
Toni lands a right hook to the body.
Okamura tries to clinch there but Toni circles away.
Toni tries to keep at a distance but Okamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Toni wants to take the fight to the mat but Okamura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kazumi Okamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rene Toni.
Toni can't break the clinch.
Okamura tries a knee to the head but Toni blocks it.
Toni can't get the takedown.
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!
Toni is trying to break the clinch but Okamura is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okamura obliges.
Toni struggles to land a body shot inside as Okamura controls his hands.
Toni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okamura to keep the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Toni.
Okamura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okamura misses with a knee to the head.
Toni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okamura to keep the fight standing.
Toni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okamura pushes off an throws an elbow but Toni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Okamura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toni is working for takedown but Okamura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Okamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toni manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazumi Okamura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Okamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toni misses the shot to the body.
Toni keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazumi Okamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toni looks to land a combination but Okamura avoids it well.
Toni gets caught napping as Okamura dives in and scores a takedown. Toni manages to retain guard.
Okamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okamura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Okamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toni cracks Okamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toni throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Toni's calf.
Toni throws a good cross that connects.
Okamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toni lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okamura circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Toni drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Okamura follows Toni to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazumi Okamura!
Post fight, an emotional Kazumi Okamura said 'Proudly Supported by Team Goroshi - Tokyo United Fightwear - Zombie Nutrition'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristu Goroyevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Lirving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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267 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristu Goroyevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyrie Lirving!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lirving keeps the fight on the outside.
Goroyevski drops Lirving with a left right combo! Goroyevski follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Kyrie Lirving has been cut.
Lirving looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lirving tries to escape but Goroyevski is in control.
Goroyevski decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lirving to his feet.
A combination from Lirving does no damage.
Kyrie Lirving seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lirving looks to land a combination. Goroyevski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Goroyevski is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Lirving flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Lirving is out cold! Goroyevski holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cristu Goroyevski!
A victorious Cristu Goroyevski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zachary Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zachary Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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150 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zachary Jones!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Flores seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Flores sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Flores counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flores.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones tests Flores's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flores dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Zachary Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a series of punches but Flores avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Flores counters with a crisp one two that drops Jones! Flores thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jones to his feet! Jones is in big trouble!
Jones is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Flores and Jones falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Flores!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edward Flores!
Edward Flores decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Woko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Zong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zhang Zong enters the cage!
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160 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Woko !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Zong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Woko controls the pace.
Zong 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.
Woko throws a big elbow that misses.
Woko sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kenji Woko just wasn't active enough.
Woko looking to score a takedown here. Zong is defending well but Woko drives through and ends up in Zong's guard.
Zong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woko won't allow Zong to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zong trying to control the position.
Zong is looking for a triangle but Woko pushes his legs off easily.
Woko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Woko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woko landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woko throwing strikes from guard but Zong blocks nicely.
Woko stays in close to Zong's body and controls the position.
Woko postures up in Zong's guard and throws a big left but Zong blocks it.
Zong wants to sweep here but Woko controlling him for the moment.
Woko chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Woko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woko is controlling him.
Woko 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.
Zong has momentary wrist control but Woko slips an elbow through the middle.
Woko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Woko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woko is working Zong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Woko 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Woko with a nice head shot there.
Zong being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woko prevents Zong from getting back to his feet.
Woko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woko landing some decent shots from guard.
Woko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zong looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Woko 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woko landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Woko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Woko misses with a double jab.
Kenji Woko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zong gets caught flat footed, as Woko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Woko trying to control but Zong is working from the bottom.
Woko throwing strikes but missing.
Zong is trying to control the position but Woko postures up.
Woko looking to sit in guard and control but Zong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Woko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zong looking to sit in guard and control but Woko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Woko cracks Zong with a solid left hand.
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.
Zong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woko stands up over Zong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woko connects with a couple of short punches.
Woko won't allow Zong to sweep him here.
Woko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zong is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Woko frees his head nicely. Oh but Zong has switched to an armbar! Woko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zhang Zong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar SvenSoleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fairchild might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jesse & Joy - Llorar. SvenSoleson has chosen If I had a heart as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ragnar SvenSoleson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SvenSoleson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Left hook, right uppercut from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson looks to land a combination but Fairchild avoids it well.
Fairchild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairchild lands an overhand right.
SvenSoleson throws a body punch but Fairchild moves out of range.
SvenSoleson throws a nice looking combination but Fairchild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SvenSoleson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairchild misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Fairchild's head coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A momentary lapse in concentration from SvenSoleson enables Fairchild to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. SvenSoleson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fairchild throws a big right hand that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fairchild stands up over SvenSoleson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fairchild lands a couple of digs.
Fairchild scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fairchild throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SvenSoleson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fairchild postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
SvenSoleson looking for a guillotine here but Fairchild defends easily.
Fairchild is working SvenSoleson 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.
Fairchild missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairchild with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fairchild prevents SvenSoleson from getting back to his feet.
SvenSoleson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
SvenSoleson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fairchild. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fairchild connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SvenSoleson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fairchild trying to stand up but can't free himself from SvenSoleson's guard.
Fairchild in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
SvenSoleson seems keen to control Fairchild's posture.
Fairchild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fairchild stands up from SvenSoleson's guard - Fairchild perhaps looking for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Fairchild.
Fairchild defending well as SvenSoleson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairchild misses with a wild body shot.
SvenSoleson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
SvenSoleson throws a head kick that misses.
Fairchild shoots in for a takedown but SvenSoleson shows good takedown defense.
SvenSoleson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
SvenSoleson blocks a head kick by Fairchild.
Fairchild's jab looks to have found its range, popping SvenSoleson under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from SvenSoleson.
Fairchild wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fairchild shoots in for a takedown but SvenSoleson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairchild dives in for a single leg takedown but SvenSoleson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ask Fairchild. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SvenSoleson breaks the clinch.
Fairchild rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SvenSoleson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fairchild throws a predictable looking body shot
and SvenSoleson counters with a three punch combo that has Fairchild backing up. Fairchild nods at SvenSoleson to acknowledge the strikes.
SvenSoleson misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairchild is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fairchild blocks a head kick by SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson is looking to score with low kicks.
Fairchild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SvenSoleson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SvenSoleson is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SvenSoleson throws a big shot that misses.
Fairchild misses with an uppercut.
Fairchild looks to score with a jab to the body but SvenSoleson is just out of range.
Fairchild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairchild misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairchild was well out of range. Poor timing from SvenSoleson.
Fairchild misses with an attempted mid kick.
SvenSoleson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
SvenSoleson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fairchild doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fairchild misses with a body kick.
SvenSoleson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragnar SvenSoleson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Fairchild as he connects with a hook.
Fairchild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SvenSoleson was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairchild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ask Fairchild dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fairchild moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
SvenSoleson tries to land a leg kick but Fairchild saw it coming and moves away.
SvenSoleson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fairchild on the side of the head.
Fairchild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
SvenSoleson tried to score with a low kick but Fairchild checks it.
Fairchild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ask Fairchild is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fairchild avoids the head kick by SvenSoleson.
SvenSoleson wants to slow Fairchild down by chopping away at his legs.
SvenSoleson misses with a left hand
and Fairchild counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairchild thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SvenSoleson's head.
SvenSoleson tries to get to full guard but Fairchild has control of the leg.
SvenSoleson is looking to control Fairchild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SvenSoleson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
SvenSoleson is looking for a sweep. Fairchild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fairchild thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fairchild looks to land a strike but SvenSoleson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
SvenSoleson wants to sweep here but Fairchild controlling him for the moment.
Fairchild loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fairchild scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fairchild lands a couple of digs.
Fairchild chips away with some ground and pound.
SvenSoleson is rocked!
SvenSoleson is working an open guard so Fairchild takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
SvenSoleson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairchild finish him?
Fairchild fails to land with a series of punches.
Fairchild throws a nice looking combination but SvenSoleson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fairchild will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
SvenSoleson dodges the punch combination from Fairchild.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SvenSoleson throws a lazy right hand but Fairchild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ask Fairchild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairchild drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks SvenSoleson right on the button. SvenSoleson goes down! Fairchild follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fairchild gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ask Fairchild!
Our winner, Ask Fairchild, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yap comes into the arena with The Game blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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184 lbs
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177 lbs
4 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Yap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Lebow!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yap drops Lebow with a beautiful combination! Lebow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yap is looking for the KO!
It looks like Josh Lebow has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebow throws a big shot that misses.
Lebow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yap.
Yap connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Lebow to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Yap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Yap!
A relieved looking Jay Yap thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bagong Buhay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Menez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buhay comes to the cage accompanied by Tatsulok. Bagong Buhay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
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144 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bagong Buhay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Menez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Menez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Buhay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Menez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buhay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menez forces his way into half guard.
Buhay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menez is working away from the top position though.
Menez stalling.
Menez is trying to control the action in half guard but Buhay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menez is trying to work for a kimura but Buhay is defending well.
Buhay wants to control but Menez is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Buhay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buhay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Menez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Menez's back!
Buhay missing with punches from the back.
Buhay working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Menez wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Buhay has Menez flattened out and is raining down punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buhay controlling well, preventing Menez from escaping the position.
Menez fending off the submission attempt from Buhay.
Menez prevents Buhay from getting a body triangle.
Menez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Buhay is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Menez won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Buhay off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bagong Buhay!
During a confident post fight interview, Bagong Buhay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Orlando Menez had this to say: 'I'll be back soon better then ever!! Thanks guys!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pacioretty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Pacioretty!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole works the jab nicely.
It looks like Max Pacioretty has been cut.
Pacioretty throws a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Pacioretty or perhaps it was just good defense by Sithole which made him look bad.
Pacioretty fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacioretty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pacioretty moves in looking to clinch but Sithole pushes him off.
A punch combination from Sithole misses.
Pacioretty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sithole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pacioretty looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sithole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pacioretty is trying to buck Sithole off.
Sithole cracks Pacioretty with a big elbow.
Sithole working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sithole looks up at the clock and then as Pacioretty takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sithole smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sithole working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole lands some shots froms side control.
Sithole working the ground and pound.
Sithole throws a strike aimed at the side of Pacioretty's head but Pacioretty avoids it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sithole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacioretty keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacioretty is looking to regain half guard here but Sithole keeps moving and retains side control.
Pacioretty holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Sithole is looking to take a break and control but Pacioretty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole working the ground and pound but Pacioretty is defending the strikes.
Sithole has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pacioretty!
Sithole breaks from Pacioretty's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pacioretty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sithole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Pacioretty is in a horrible position here. Sithole smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sithole controlling the position easily from mount.
Sithole tries to control but Pacioretty wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacioretty can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sithole scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pacioretty?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole controlling the position easily from mount.
Sithole working the ground and pound effectively.
Sithole lands a couple of good shots and Pacioretty has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Even with his hooks in, Sithole manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Pacioretty as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sithole!
Sithole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pacioretty is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pacioretty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sithole connects with a big shot to the side of Pacioretty's head.
Sithole keeps control of the position as Pacioretty tries to break free.
Pacioretty looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Sithole has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pacioretty's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacioretty is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Pacioretty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pacioretty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sithole throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sithole looks for the body kick but Pacioretty saw that one coming.
Pacioretty throws a hook but Sithole avoids it easily.
Pacioretty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sithole lands with a slapping head kick.
Sithole is looking to slow Pacioretty down with leg kicks.
Sithole throws a head kick that misses.
Sithole lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacioretty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sithole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacioretty can do to turn this around?
Sithole tries a low kick but Pacioretty avoids it.
Pacioretty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sithole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pacioretty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Sithole.
Sithole fails with a takedown attempt.
Sithole misses with a low kick as Pacioretty jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacioretty dips to his left and cracks Sithole with an uppercut!
Pacioretty tries to clinch there but Sithole circles away.
Sithole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pacioretty with a poor takedown
and Sithole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pacioretty tries to clinch there but Sithole circles away.
Sithole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pacioretty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sithole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacioretty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Max Pacioretty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sithole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacioretty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sithole misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sithole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sithole gets tackled into the cage by Pacioretty. Pacioretty maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole lands a takedown into guard.
Sithole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Pacioretty keeps moving.
Sithole connects with a couple of short punches.
Pacioretty keeping moving, preventing Sithole from controlling successfully.
Sithole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Moses Sithole wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sithole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sithole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sithole wants to control from the top but Pacioretty keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pacioretty is on top in guard.
Sithole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pacioretty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Pacioretty from controlling successfully.
Pacioretty trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sithole managing to control the position.
Sithole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole controlling Pacioretty's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Moses Sithole wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sithole scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacioretty drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sithole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacioretty manages to get himself to full guard.
Sithole postures up in Pacioretty's guard and throws a big left but Pacioretty blocks it.
Sithole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sithole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacioretty is keeping the position for now.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacioretty 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!
Sithole landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Pacioretty's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pacioretty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sithole back to the cage. Pacioretty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sithole throws a hook but Pacioretty blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Pacioretty blocks the low kick.
Pacioretty is looking to clinch.
Pacioretty blocks a head kick by Sithole.
Pacioretty moves forwards but Sithole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sithole lands with a hook. Pacioretty tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sithole tries for a takedown but Pacioretty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sithole dives in and grabs Pacioretty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacioretty pushes down on Sithole's head and hops out.
Pacioretty throws a sloppy head kick and Sithole moves out of range easily.
Sithole lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sithole as he connects with a hook.
Sithole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacioretty swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Sithole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacioretty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sithole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacioretty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pacioretty forces Sithole back against the cage and clinches.
Sithole jumps guard and drags Pacioretty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sithole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pacioretty throws a big elbow that misses.
Pacioretty trying to control the position from guard on top but Sithole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole pulls Pacioretty in close to prevent any damage.
Sithole keeping moving, preventing Pacioretty from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sithole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacioretty's guard.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacioretty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sithole throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole distracts Pacioretty with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sithole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pacioretty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sithole 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sithole misses with an uppercut. Pacioretty saw that one coming.
No luck for Pacioretty with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sithole has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pacioretty tries to close the distance and clinch but Sithole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacioretty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sithole.
Sithole misses the shot to the body.
Pacioretty throws a shot to the body.
Moses Sithole is winning the standup battle so far.
Sithole stuffs the takedown.
Sithole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacioretty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sithole misses with a body punch
and Pacioretty counters with a right hand to the body.
Sithole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacioretty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sithole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sithole throws the left hand but Pacioretty avoids the punch easily.
Sithole lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacioretty throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sithole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacioretty defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Pacioretty.
Sithole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pacioretty.
Sithole walks into a jab.
Pacioretty moves in looking to clinch but Sithole pushes him off.
Pacioretty misses with an uppercut.
Pacioretty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pacioretty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pacioretty missing with a left hand there. Sithole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Pacioretty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Sithole clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Max Pacioretty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pacioretty misses with a double jab
letting Sithole counter with a right hand.
Sithole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pacioretty has time to react.
Pacioretty moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Sithole misses.
Pacioretty tries to clinch up.
Pacioretty lands with a right hand.
Pacioretty throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sithole tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pacioretty is in Sithole's guard.
Sithole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sithole working a defensive guard 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!
Pacioretty tries to free his leg and advance position but Sithole is retaining full guard.
Sithole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pacioretty's guard.
Sithole controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sithole trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacioretty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacioretty controls Sithole momentarily but Sithole frees himself.
Sithole works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sithole is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacioretty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sithole content to control rather than advance.
Pacioretty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sithole lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pacioretty hang on?
Sithole scoring with strikes but Pacioretty is staying in there.
Sithole trying to control but Pacioretty is having none of it.
Sithole raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacioretty is squirming around, avoiding Sithole's attempts to control the action.
Sithole avoids the attempt from Pacioretty to control.
Sithole trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pacioretty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sithole punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sithole tries to control but Pacioretty wriggling away.
Sithole scoring with strikes but Pacioretty is staying in there.
Pacioretty is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sithole lands a big shot there that rocks Pacioretty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pacioretty is still in real trouble! Can Sithole finish him?
Sithole drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pacioretty! More shots from Sithole and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moses Sithole!
Moses Sithole retains his light heavyweight title!
Moses Sithole decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lerry Sancio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Tennant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sancio's entrance music is Faint. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lerry Sancio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Tennant!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sancio throws a head kick that misses.
Sancio dodges the punch combination from Tennant.
Sancio throws a head kick that Tennant semi-blocks.
It looks like David Tennant has been cut.
Sancio throws an off balance right hand
and Tennant counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Lerry Sancio has been cut.
Sancio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sancio tries to clinch but Tennant is having none of it.
Sancio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sancio lands a leg kick that knocks Tennant off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sancio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tennant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sancio scrambles back to his feet.
Tennant moves into the clinch.
Tennant has a couple of punches blocked by Sancio.
Sancio wants to get back to striking at distance but Tennant won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Tennant.
Sancio can't break the clinch.
Sancio landing knees to the body.
Tennant throws a punch but it's blocked by Sancio.
Sancio misses with a body punch.
Tennant misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sancio tries to circle away but Tennant has him pinned against the cage.
Tennant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sancio is trying to push Tennant away but Tennant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sancio.
Sancio scores a nice knee to the body.
Sancio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tennant shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sancio's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tennant throws a strike but Sancio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sancio preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tennant wants to stand and escape but Sancio is having none of it.
Tennant keeping moving, preventing Sancio from controlling successfully.
Sancio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tennant is keeping the position for now.
Tennant wants to stand but Sancio is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sancio is looking to stand up but Tennant won't let him.
Tennant has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sancio is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sancio is trying to push Tennant away but Tennant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sancio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sancio manages to break the clinch.
Sancio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tennant closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No joy there for Tennant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sancio misses with a few strikes there.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses.
Tennant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sancio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sancio misses with a low kick.
Tennant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tennant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sancio manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sancio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sancio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tennant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tennant misses with a double jab.
Sancio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tennant.
Tennant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sancio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sancio cracks Tennant with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tennant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sancio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tennant moves out of range of the leg kick from Sancio.
Sancio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tennant to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tennant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sancio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tennant takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sancio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tennant.
Sancio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sancio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sancio tries a head kick but it misses.
Tennant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sancio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tennant swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sancio.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sancio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sancio tries to clinch up.
Sancio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tennant.
A cross from Tennant lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lerry Sancio will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tennant throws a series of punches but Sancio avoids them all with ease.
Sancio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lerry Sancio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tennant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sancio sprawls well. Sancio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tennant gets slowly back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sancio.
That kick from Sancio tenderised Tennant's leg. Tennant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lerry Sancio is winning the standup battle so far.
Sancio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tennant.
Sancio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tennant misses with a hook.
Tennant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sancio throws a series of punches but Tennant moves out of range.
Sancio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tennant clinches with his opponent.
Sancio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sancio can pounce on him.
A combination from Sancio does no damage.
Tennant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sancio.
Tennant cracks Sancio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sancio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sancio tries to clinch but Tennant moves out of range.
Tennant has managed to clinch.
Sancio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tennant avoids the body shot from Sancio.
Sancio stalks Tennant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tennant's face. Tennant staggers backwards, shaken.
Sancio thows a body kick. Tennant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
No joy there for Sancio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tennant is looking to clinch.
Lerry Sancio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tennant blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sancio scores with a punch to the head.
Tennant wants to clinch.
Tennant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sancio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tennant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sancio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tennant scores with a body shot.
David Tennant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tennant slips under a jab from Sancio.
Sancio throws a head kick but Tennant moves out of range.
Tennant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sancio gets caught napping as Tennant dives in and scores a takedown. Sancio manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tennant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tennant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tennant wants to control from the top but Sancio keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant distracts Sancio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tennant cracks Sancio with a solid left hand.
Tennant throwing strikes but missing.
Tennant looking to sit in guard and control but Sancio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tennant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sancio is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant is looking to stand up but Sancio isn't so interested in that idea.
Tennant managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tennant stalks Sancio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sancio's face. Sancio staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sancio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tennant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sancio throws out the jab.
Sancio throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Tennant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Tennant.
Sancio looks to throw the jab but Tennant is out of range.
Tennant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sancio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tennant will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tennant misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Sancio misses
and Tennant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tennant keeps control of Sancio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tennant lands a hook that snaps the head of Sancio backwards.
Sancio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tennant lands a left hand.
Sancio prevents a body shot from Tennant.
Sancio blocking some punches.
Sancio is trying to break free.
Sancio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tennant is keeping busy.
Tennant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sancio's elbow.
Tennant gets through Sancio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tennant.
Sancio blocks an uppercut.
Tennant swings wildly with an uppercut but Sancio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sancio is trying to break free.
Sancio blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Sancio.
Tennant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sancio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tennant takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sancio 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.
Sancio lands a big head kick that sends Tennant tumbling to the mat! Sancio takes a step backwards and waves Tennant back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tennant steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sancio. That one must have hurt.
Sancio cracks the inside of Tennant's front leg.
Sancio throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennant throws a jab when Sancio was well out of range.
Sancio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sancio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tennant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sancio throws a body kick that misses.
Sancio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tennant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sancio counters with a nice leg kick.
Tennant blocks a head kick by Sancio.
Tennant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sancio tries to avoid it but Tennant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sancio to the ground. Sancio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lerry Sancio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Tennant.
Sancio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sancio manages to break the clinch.
Tennant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sancio manages to avoid it.
Sancio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tennant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sancio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tennant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sancio scores with a nice right hand.
Sancio lands a jab to the nose.
Tennant throws a poor cross that misses
and Sancio counters with a leg kick.
Sancio misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sancio.
Tennant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sancio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tennant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sancio.
Tennant misses with a body shot.
Sancio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sancio fakes the leg kick and cracks Tennant in the body.
Sancio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sancio throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sancio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tennant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sancio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sancio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tennant throws a hook but Sancio avoids it easily.
Sancio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sancio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tennant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sancio.
Tennant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sancio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tennant throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tennant is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tennant shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sancio is trying to defend but Tennant finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tennant is nestled in close to Sancio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lerry Sancio clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tennant connects with a looping right hand.
Tennant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sancio controls Tennant momentarily but Tennant frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tennant working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tennant is looking to work some ground and pound but Sancio has wrist control.
Tennant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
David Tennant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tennant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tennant is stalling in the full guard.
Sancio keeping moving, preventing Tennant from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sancio keeping moving, preventing Tennant from controlling successfully.
Tennant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tennant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sancio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tennant.
Tennant working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tennant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tennant stays in close to Sancio's body and controls the position.
Tennant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sancio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tennant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tennant throwing strikes from guard but Sancio blocks nicely.
Tennant is stalling in the full guard.
Tennant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Tennant lands a couple of digs.
Tennant lands a couple of digs.
Sancio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tennant chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennant controlling from the top position.
Tennant throws a big right hand that misses.
Tennant postures up in Sancio's guard and throws a big left but Sancio blocks it.
Tennant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tennant postures up in Sancio's guard and throws a big left but Sancio blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tennant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tennant landing with the ground and pound.
Tennant 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennant passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tennant 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.
Sancio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sancio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tennant throwing strikes from guard but Sancio blocks nicely.
Sancio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tennant!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Tennant dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tennant lands with a cross.
Tennant checks a low kick from Sancio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tennant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sancio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tennant.
Sancio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Sancio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tennant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sancios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sancio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tennant.
Sancio misses with a body kick.
A combination from Sancio does no damage.
Tennant throws a left that rocks Sancio and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tennant dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sancio regain composure!
Sancio is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennant is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sancio's shoulder. That is not cool.
Oh Sancio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sancio is looking to reverse the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tennant scoring with punches and elbows.
Tennant in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sancio looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tennant turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tennant!
David Tennant is the new welterweight champion!
David Tennant was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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