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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Borden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuya Kawajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ric Borden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tatsuya Kawajiri!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawajiri shoots in and bounces Borden off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kawajiri trying to control but Borden is working from the bottom.
Kawajiri prevents Borden from getting back to his feet.
Borden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri 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.
Kawajiri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kawajiri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Borden keeps moving.
Kawajiri is looking to work some ground and pound but Borden has wrist control.
Kawajiri is looking to work some ground and pound but Borden has wrist control.
Borden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri trying to control but Borden is working from the bottom.
Kawajiri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawajiri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kawajiri throwing strikes from guard but Borden blocks nicely.
Kawajiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Borden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri throwing strikes from guard but Borden blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Borden keeps moving.
Kawajiri is working Borden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borden has momentary wrist control but Kawajiri slips an elbow through the middle.
Kawajiri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawajiri.
Kawajiri trying to control but Borden is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Borden wants to clinch
and Kawajiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borden doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawajiri circles away.
Borden tries to clinch but Kawajiri moves away
and Kawajiri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawajiri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borden keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.
Kawajiri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kawajiri stops Borden from standing up.
Kawajiri is looking to work some ground and pound but Borden has wrist control.
Borden keeping moving, preventing Kawajiri from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawajiri pushing down on Borden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kawajiri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kawajiri is controlling the pace.
Kawajiri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kawajiri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Borden defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri stops Borden from getting back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borden wants to get back to his feet.
Kawajiri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borden wants to get back to his feet.
Kawajiri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tatsuya Kawajiri has got the better of the ground game so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kawajiri uses his free foot to push down on Borden's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Borden.
Borden is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawajiri raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuya Kawajiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Borden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borden tries to clinch but Kawajiri is having none of it.
Borden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borden closes the distance but Kawajiri moves to the side
and Kawajiri holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kawajiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kawajiri's efforts to push away.
Borden misses with a knee strike.
Borden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kawajiri wants to get back to striking at distance but Borden won't allow it.
Borden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kawajiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borden misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kawajiri's face.
Borden throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kawajiri looking for a takedown.
Borden misses with a knee to the head.
Kawajiri is trying to force a seperation but Borden has the dominant position.
Borden misses with a knee strike.
Borden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borden tries to land a knee to the head but Kawajiri blocks with his arms.
Borden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Kawajiri on the inside.
Kawajiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawajiri can't get the takedown.
Kawajiri is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Borden can't fight it off and eventually Kawajiri manages to take the fight to the floor. Borden looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kawajiri works over Borden with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawajiri wants to control from the top but Borden keeps moving.
Kawajiri passes Borden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawajiri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawajiri winds up and cracks Borden with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kawajiri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ric Borden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kawajiri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Kawajiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kawajiri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuya Kawajiri!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hishi Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Killers as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hishi Yamato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamato.
Miller with a nice cross.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Miller feints and then cracks Yamato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamato down.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Yamato's front leg but catches the back leg as Yamato tries to avoid it.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller scores with a kick to the body.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Miller.
Yamato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yamato is looking for a kimura here.
Miller wants to improve his position but Yamato is controlling well.
Miller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamato's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamato's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Yamato!
Miller is trying to stick to Yamato's back but Yamato is turning into Miller. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miller's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Yamato.
Yamato tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller has Yamato pulled in close to control his posture.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
My spies in White Dragon Tactical inform me that Miller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yamato tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Yamato's hands, connecting with Yamato's forehead.
Miller thows a huge punch but Yamato dodges it nicely.
Yamato is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yamato knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller winds up and cracks Yamato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Yamato's temple.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Yamato's hands, connecting with Yamato's forehead.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yamato wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is nestled in close to Yamato, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamato keeps working.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamato has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Miller tries a body shot but Yamato blocks it.
Yamato fails to pull guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Miller.
Yamato tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Yamato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Yamato is controlling the position.
Yamato tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hishi Yamato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamato controls his hands.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Yamato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamato's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Miller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Yamato with that takedown attempt.
Yamato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yamato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamato.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Yamato down.
Miller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Hishi Yamato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller is looking to slow Yamato down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamato has a takedown stuffed.
Miller cracks Yamato with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamato shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Yamato's ribs.
Yamato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miller pinned against the cage. Miller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jeffrey Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamato's head.
Yamato avoids the head kick by Miller.
Yamato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jeffrey Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Yamato, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller lands a head kick!
Yamato swinging wildly here.
Yamato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Yamato off balance momentarily.
Miller feints and then cracks Yamato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamato down.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yamato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hishi Yamato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller keeps Yamato at a distance using the push kick.
Miller connects with a right hand. Yamato shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Miller tenderised Yamato's leg. Yamato is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Yamato misses.
Miller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yamato takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamato has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yamato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Yamato with that takedown attempt.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yamato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Miller.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
Jeffrey Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yamato.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miller.
Yamato blocks a head kick by Miller.
Yamato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yamato tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamato. That did some damage!
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yamato takes a step back to recover.
Hishi Yamato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeffrey Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anti Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luc Van Der Vaart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anti Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luc Van Der Vaart!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Vaart moves away.
Van Der Vaart gets caught napping as Hero dives in and scores a takedown. Van Der Vaart manages to retain guard.
Van Der Vaart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Van Der Vaart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hero.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hero is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Der Vaart has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hero trying to control but Van Der Vaart is working from the bottom.
Van Der Vaart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Der Vaart can't keep his opponent in guard - Hero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Van Der Vaart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Der Vaart trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up.
Hero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ground and pound from Hero.
Van Der Vaart keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Van Der Vaart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Der Vaart tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Hero there.
Hero tries to pass to full mount but Van Der Vaart defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Hero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Der Vaart shoots in but no luck this time.
Hero drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches inform us that Van Der Vaart has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hero scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Der Vaart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hero is one step ahead there.
Hero stands up over Van Der Vaart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hero 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.
Hero pushing down on Van Der Vaart's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hero working Van Der Vaart over with strikes.
Hero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Der Vaart is trying to maintain the position but Hero is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Der Vaart is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Vaart is looking for a sweep. Hero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hero working Van Der Vaart over with strikes.
Hero controlling the action here.
Hero 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.
Hero working the head and body with strikes.
Hero 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero lands with a punch from half guard.
Hero slips a nice elbow through Van Der Vaart's hands, connecting with Van Der Vaart's forehead.
Hero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hero there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Der Vaart is rocked!
Hero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van Der Vaart is still in real trouble! Can Hero finish him?
Hero working Van Der Vaart over with strikes.
Hero lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Van Der Vaart! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hero jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Hero!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Sung Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Sung Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takayanagi misses with a series of wild punches.
Takayanagi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aoki's guard.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takayanagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aoki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aoki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takayanagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aoki is keeping the position for now.
Takayanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takayanagi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki looking to control.
Aoki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takayanagi defends it easily.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Takayanagi tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
Takayanagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aoki wants to get back to his feet but Takayanagi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aoki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takayanagi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takayanagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takayanagi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takayanagi seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aoki is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Meguru Takayanagi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanchai Suya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanchai Suya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Silver's chin.
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161 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kanchai Suya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suya connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off.
It looks like Johnny Silver has been cut.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suya was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Johnny Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver scores with a jab. Suya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Silver.
Silver has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Silver jabs Suya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Suya.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suya.
Suya misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Silver misses.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Suya connects with a body shot that sends Silver's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Silver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suya.
Silver lands a right hook to the body.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Suya saw that one coming.
Suya cracks Silver with a good jab.
Suya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Suya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suya.
Suya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silver's head.
Silver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suya blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silver connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Silver.
Silver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Suya throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
Suya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suya moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Silver. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suya fakes the leg kick and cracks Silver in the body.
Good leg kick by Suya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver looks winded!
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Suya ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Suya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Silver misses.
Silver throws a body punch but Suya moves out of range.
Suya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suya was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Suya catches Silver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silver jabs at Suya's body.
Suya thumps Silver with a low kick.
Suya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanchai Suya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Silver's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suya finds it's way round the side to connect with Silver's head.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suya can pounce on him.
Suya blocks a jab.
Suya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Suya is just out of range.
Suya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silver throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silver takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Suya misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silver.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Suya lands a leg kick that knocks Silver off balance momentarily.
Suya connects with a jab.
Suya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silver.
Silver is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suya connects with a solid leg kick.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Suya finish him?
Silver drops his hands momentarily and Suya needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Silver just on the top of the head. Silver drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Silver - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kanchai Suya!
After the fight, Kanchai Suya was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helmut Doerner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doerner has chosen Balls to the Wall by Accept as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Helmut Doerner!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bing.
Doerner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Doerner.
Doerner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doerner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doerner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bing sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doerner somewhat.
Bing drives through and clinches with Doerner against the cage.
Bing throws an elbow but it misses.
Bing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doerner.
Doerner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bing fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eric Bing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Doerner.
Doerner circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bing, pushing him back against the cage.
Bing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doerner.
Doerner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doerner avoids the elbow strike from Bing, against the cage.
Bing lands a nice elbow.
Bing unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doerner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Doerner is trying to drag Bing to the mat but Bing just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Doerner tries to score a body lock takedown but Bing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doerner takes an elbow to the temple.
Doerner takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Helmut Doerner has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing keeps control of Doerner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doerner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bing just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doerner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Doerner.
Doerner prevents a body shot from Bing.
Bing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bing has a couple of punches blocked by Doerner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bing comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Doerner can't break the clinch.
Bing misses with a punch on the inside.
Doerner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Doerner wants to take the fight to the mat but Bing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Doerner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner tries to break free but Bing pushes him back against the cage.
Doerner has picked Bing up - he's going for a ride! Doerner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doerner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doerner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doerner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doerner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Doerner tries to free his leg and advance position but Bing is retaining full guard.
Bing looking for a sweep. Not yet Bing, not yet.
Bing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doerner distracts Bing with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doerner looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doerner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bing keeping full guard, as Doerner tries to pass.
Doerner landing some decent shots from guard.
Doerner looking to pass the guard.
Doerner is still trying to improve position.
Bing knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doerner on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doerner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bing has control of Doerner's left arm, preventing Doerner from doing any damage.
Bing utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bing working a defensive guard here.
Bing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bing pulls Doerner in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Bing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bing. That's going to slow Doerner down.
Doerner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bing misses with a leg kick.
Doerner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bing's waist but Bing gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doerner off to one side.
Doerner darts in and clinches Bing up against the cage.
Doerner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bing prevents it.
Bing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doerner avoids it.
Bing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doerner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bing looking to stall.
Bing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doerner's defenses.
Doerner is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bing.
Bing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doerner's defenses.
Bing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doerner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bing fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bing throws a solid leg kick but Doerner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bing fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doerner.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Doerner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doerner jumps guard but Bing stands there with Doerner around his waist. Doerner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doerner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bing has a couple of punches blocked by Doerner.
Bing trying to land knees to the body.
Bing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Doerner.
Doerner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doerner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bing can't fight it off and eventually Doerner manages to take the fight to the floor. Bing looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doerner is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bing trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doerner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bing's head.
Doerner stopping the sweep attempt from Bing.
Bing is adopting a defensive guard.
Bing wants to sweep but no luck.
Doerner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bing is keeping the position for now.
Doerner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doerner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doerner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Doerner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Doerner with a nice head shot there.
Doerner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bing trying to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bing can't keep his opponent in guard - Doerner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Doerner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doerner is looking to advance position but Bing won't allow it.
Doerner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doerner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bing has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bing tries to hold on but Doerner pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helmut Doerner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helmut Doerner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Doerner throws a poor cross that misses
and Bing counters with an inside leg kick.
Doerner closes the distance and clinches.
Doerner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doerner is trying to pull guard but Bing has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Doerner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bing putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doerner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doerner is trying to break the clinch but Bing has him pressed against the cage.
Bing misses with an elbow strike.
Doerner wants a takedown but no success here.
Eric Bing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helmut Doerner.
Doerner blocks an elbow strike from Bing.
Doerner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doerner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doerner tries to score a body lock takedown but Bing shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doerner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bing gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doerner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bing prevents it.
Doerner jumps guard but Bing stands there with Doerner around his waist. Doerner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bing lands an elbow just above Doerner 's eye.
Bing throws an elbow that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bing obliges.
Doerner manages to break the clinch.
Doerner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bing back to the cage. Doerner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bing fakes the leg kick and cracks Doerner in the body.
Doerner shoots in for a takedown but Bing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Doerner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bing stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doerner darts in and clinches Bing up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doerner tries to stall but Bing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Doerner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bing pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bing tries to land a leg kick but Doerner saw it coming and moves away.
Doerner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bing circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Bing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerner gets a clinch.
Bing will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doerner up against the cage.
Bing swings wildly with an uppercut but Doerner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doerner tightens his grip and picks Bing up, before dumping him to the ground. Bing manages to land in guard.
Bing looking to control.
Doerner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bing works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doerner drops back looking for a leg! Bing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bing manages to kick Doerner off! Doerner jumps back into Bing's guard.
Bing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bing is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Doerner is controlling him.
Doerner throwing strikes from guard but Bing blocks nicely.
Doerner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doerner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Doerner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doerner works over Bing with some ground and pound from guard.
Doerner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bing is controlling Doerner's posture.
Doerner drops back looking for a leg! Bing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bing manages to kick Doerner off! Doerner jumps back into Bing's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bing trying to keep a closed guard but Doerner is proving a slippery customer.
Bing wants to sweep here but Doerner controlling him for the moment.
Doerner throws a big elbow that misses.
Bing has momentary wrist control but Doerner slips an elbow through the middle.
Doerner connects with a couple of short punches.
Doerner landing with the ground and pound.
Bing pulls Doerner in close to prevent any damage.
Doerner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doerner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doerner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bing's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doerner is looking for a kimura but Bing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doerner to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doerner seems to be working for a kimura but Bing defends the submission attempt.
Doerner wants to free his trapped foot but Bing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doerner is breathing heavily.
Doerner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bing keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Doerner works his way into side control.
Doerner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Doerner landing strikes.
Bing dodges the ground and pound from Doerner.
Doerner is working Bing over with some ground and pound from side control.
Doerner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bing is trying to get back to full guard.
Bing trying to hold on to Doerner's head to control him but Doerner postures up.
Doerner seems to be looking for submissions.
Bing is trying to control but can't.
Bing wants to get back to full guard.
Doerner seems to be looking for submissions.
Doerner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bing could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Doerner has cracked it and Bing is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Doerner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helmut Doerner!
A very excited looking Helmut Doerner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mamaw Ako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Sexy Boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamaw Ako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ako scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Ako.
Ako lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michaels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Ako. No joy for Michaels on that attempt.
Michaels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ako buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Ako catches Michaels right on the button with a cross.
Michaels shoots for a takedown but Ako saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Ako has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ako lands a body shot.
Michaels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Ako ducks down to avoid it.
Ako throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
Ako thumps Michaels with a low kick.
Michaels throws the left hand but Ako avoids the punch easily.
Ako scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ako lands a nice hook to Michaels's body. Michaels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ako paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ako really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ako dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ako scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Michaels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ako ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Ako lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michaels circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ako throws a series of punches but Michaels avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Michaels finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ako circles away quickly and effectively.
Ako lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ako uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
Ako feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Michaelss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Michaels fails to land with a series of punches.
Ako lands a lovely overhand right.
Ako throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michaels on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Michaels misses its intended target.
Ako defending well as Michaels loads up on a big left hand.
Ako moves away from the strike by Michaels.
Ako is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ako paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Ako avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Ako takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Michaels.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ako but Ako pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mamaw Ako has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Michaels.
Ako sizes up Michaels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ako dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ako moves away from the strike by Michaels.
The crowd cheers as Ako lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michaels doesn't seem phased though.
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Ako takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ako fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Michaels.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ako moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Michaels takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ako lands with a good body shot.
Michaels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ako is fending him off so far but Michaels persists. Nope, Ako circles away and we're back to standing.
Michaels looks winded!
Ako lands a jab-cross combination.
Oooooh!!! Ako has knocked Michaels down with a huge combo! Ako steps away and waves a wobbly Michaels back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Michaels is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Ako. Beautiful body shot.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Ako finish him?
Ako circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Michaels to the canvas! Michaels doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ako keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamaw Ako!
Our winner, Mamaw Ako, 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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