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TMG 27: Hammer x Mathers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Youngho Kwak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwak comes to the cage accompanied by Brown Eyed Girls - Satisfaction. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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134 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Youngho Kwak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Shepard!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shepard keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kwak throws a head kick but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kwak tries to clinch but Shepard moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Shepard.
Shepard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Kwak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shepard lands a brutal head kick. Kwak looks out on his feet and Shepard throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). John Shepard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weerasak Prechantakul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano comes to the cage accompanied by Nicotina Groove by SUBSONICA. Weerasak Prechantakul told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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185 lbs
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168 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Weerasak Prechantakul!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prechantakul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romano circles away.
Romano tests Prechantakul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romano swinging wildly here.
Prechantakul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prechantakul looks to clinch
and Romano counters with a good low kick that Prechantakul was not able to check.
Romano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prechantakul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prechantakul on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.
Romano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Prechantakul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prechantakul drops his hands momentarily and Romano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Romano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prechantakul on his heels. He'll look to pass Prechantakul's guard now, I'm sure.
Prechantakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romano is one step ahead there.
Romano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Romano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Prechantakul wants to stand but Romano is controlling the position.
Romano throwing strikes but missing.
Romano is looking to work some ground and pound but Prechantakul has wrist control.
Romano content to stall in guard here.
Prechantakul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Romano controlling from the top position.
Romano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Samuel Romano wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice uppercut there from Romano.
Prechantakul gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Romano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prechantakul is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Romano wants to control from the top but Prechantakul keeps moving.
Romano controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Samuel Romano just wasn't active enough.
Prechantakul misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Romano. No joy for Prechantakul on that attempt.
Samuel Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weerasak Prechantakul.
Prechantakul tries for a takedown but Romano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prechantakul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romano lands a nice looking body shot.
Romano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Romano lands a slapping body shot.
Prechantakul looks winded!
Prechantakul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prechantakul scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Romano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prechantakul tries to clinch up but Romano circles away and keeps his distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Romano. Prechantakul shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Romano shoots in and gets a takedown into Prechantakul's guard.
Romano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Romano passes Prechantakul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Romano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Romano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Romano seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Romano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Prechantakul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samuel Romano is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Romano does no damage.
Romano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prechantakul quickly recovers to half guard.
Prechantakul wants to control but Romano is keeping busy.
Prechantakul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romano.
Romano is taking a breather. Prechantakul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Romano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Romano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Romano trying to pass the guard but Prechantakul defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prechantakul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romano.
Prechantakul kicks off Romano and gets to his feet.
Romano jabs Prechantakul to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prechantakul tries to clinch there but Romano circles away.
Romano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prechantakul.
Prechantakul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romano. Romano obviously looking to wear him down.
Prechantakul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romano throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Prechantakul colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Romano as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Prechantakul is left battered and dazed whilst Romano and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Romano!
Our winner, Samuel Romano, 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 Jienaro Marfil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vedad Ibisevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marfil comes into the arena with New Divide blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jienaro Marfil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vedad Ibisevic!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibisevic dives in for a single leg takedown but Marfil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marfil breaks from the clinch.
Ibisevic goes for a double leg but Marfil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marfil continues to drive forward.
Marfil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibisevic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marfil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jienaro Marfil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vedad Ibisevic.
Marfil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibisevic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ibisevic trying to work for an americana but Marfil has managed to regain full guard.
Marfil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marfil 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.
Marfil managing to control the position.
Marfil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ibisevic is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibisevic has gone for a leg lock! Marfil slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ibisevic's guard.
Marfil trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibisevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marfil avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ibisevic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marfil has picked Ibisevic up and slammed him! Ibisevic can't keep hold of the triangle and Marfil manages to pass to side control!
Marfil happy to just control the position for now.
Marfil has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ibisevic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ibisevic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marfil wants to free his trapped foot but Ibisevic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marfil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marfil passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marfil just content to control the position.
Marfil knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ibisevic on the ground.
Marfil wants to control but Ibisevic is keeping him busy.
Ibisevic tries to bench press Marfil off him but Marfil keeps the position.
Marfil wants to control but Ibisevic is keeping him busy.
Ibisevic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marfil takes a little break here. Ibisevic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ibisevic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marfil 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 Ibisevic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jienaro Marfil has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marfil connects with a body shot.
Vedad Ibisevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marfil throws a nice looking combination but Ibisevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck for Ibisevic with that takedown attempt.
Ibisevic shoots in but Marfil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oooooh!!! Marfil has knocked Ibisevic down with a huge combo! Marfil steps away and waves a wobbly Ibisevic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Vedad Ibisevic has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marfil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibisevic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibisevic looks winded!
Ibisevic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marfil finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibisevic's head.
Ibisevic misses with a takedown attempt
and Marfil counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ibisevic! Marfil lets Ibisevic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ibisevic is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Marfil as Ibisevic shoots in.
Ibisevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Marfil finish him?
Marfil lands a nice hook to Ibisevic's body. Ibisevic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Marfil does no damage.
Ibisevic seems to have recovered his senses.
Marfil fails to land with a series of punches.
Marfil throws a series of punches but Ibisevic moves out of range.
Marfil scores with a hook to the body. Ibisevic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marfil misses with a wild combination.
Marfil connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ibisevic! He's out on his feet! Marfil rushes in and drops Ibisevic with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jienaro Marfil!
Jienaro Marfil 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakker Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasim Akande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dakker Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kasim Akande!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Akande shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akande showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kane looking for submissions off his back.
Kane tries to roll over but Akande keeps him under control.
Akande keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Akande is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akande trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Akande seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kane trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kasim Akande.
Kane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kane lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akande looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akande is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Akande keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Akande pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.
Kane has gone for a leg lock! Akande slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kane's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akande doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akande manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Akande passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Akande looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akande is just content to waste time from the top position. Kane takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kane keeping full guard, as Akande tries to pass.
Akande stays in close to Kane's body and controls the position.
Kane has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akande gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Akande preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande is stalling in the full guard.
Kasim Akande has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Akande throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kane tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akande is in Kane's guard.
Kane pulls Akande in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akande defends it easily.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akande 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akande throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Kane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Akande dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akande scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akande wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akande controlling the position.
Akande landing strikes.
Akande trying to control the position but Kane is working away.
Kane is looking for a sweep.
Akande staying calm.
Akande tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Akande has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Akande is trying to get an arm triangle but Kane is defending well.
Kane is not content to let Akande control the position.
Akande decides to stand back up.
Akande closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kane's guard.
Akande stands and throws Kane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kane gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akande trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Akande sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane trying to hold on to Akande's head to control him but Akande postures up.
Akande wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akande is thwarting Kane's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Akande is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akande seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kane is trying to control but can't.
Akande landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Akande has control of the leg.
Akande controlling the action here.
Akande prevents Kane from improving his position.
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
Akande is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Akande seems content to control.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Akande is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akande is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akande is trying to control. Kane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Akande showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akande gets caught flat footed, as Kane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akande keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Akande wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.
Akande keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Akande has control of Kane's left arm, preventing Kane from doing any damage.
Kane drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akande looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akande looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akande!
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akande advances nicely into full mount.
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Akande's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Kane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kane tries to reverse the position but Akande maintains control.
Akande tries to control but Kane wriggling away.
Akande might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kane gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akande.
Kane is staying active underneath Akande, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kasim Akande was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akande keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Akande shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Akande was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akande trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Kane looks to move to half guard but instead Akande has passed into mount! Damn!
Kane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akande with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kane wants to improve his position but Akande is controlling well.
Kane wants to control but Akande is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akande is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Akande drops an elbow to the side of Kane's head.
Akande is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kane sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane wants to control but Akande is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akande stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akande stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
Akande pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akande wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kane wants to control but Akande is keeping busy.
Kane actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Akande really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Akande manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kane's best efforts.
Akande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kane is working away from the top position though.
Akande works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akande trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akande is on top in guard.
Akande looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kane wants to sweep here but Akande controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akande gets to his feet. Kane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Akande closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akande lands in his opponent's guard.
Kane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akande passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kane is refusing to be controlled, as Akande sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kane defends it well.
Kane trying to control here.
Akande is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kane defends it well.
Kane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Akande's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Akande's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akande rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kane trying to control from half guard but Akande is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akande is trying to get back to full guard.
Akande felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akande doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kane.
Akande gets full guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Akande keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akande looking to control.
Kane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kane advances position into side control!
Kane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akande keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akande tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasim Akande dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Akande looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Akande drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kane trying to control the position.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Akande from controlling successfully.
Kane trying to control the position.
Akande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Akande from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kasim Akande.
Akande takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akande scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akande thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akande trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
Akande is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kane is trying to improve his position.
Akande in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kane wants to control but Akande postures up.
Akande is putting a hurting on Kane here, landing some big shots from side control.
Akande is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kane has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Kasim Akande has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here.
Akande wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kane keeps working.
Akande controls the position from side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kane is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kasim Akande was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Akande shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dakker Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akande is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Kasim Akande is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Akande is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kane has his hands clasped together around Akande's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking for a sweep. Akande is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kasim Akande has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akande dives in and scores a takedown into Kane's guard.
Kane pulls Akande in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akande controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kane tests Akande's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasim Akande comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Akande 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasim Akande!
A victorious Kasim Akande 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Stugatz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Stugatz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Stifler!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Stifler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stifler scores with a jab to the body.
Stugatz misses with a straight right.
Stifler scores with a nice right hand.
Stifler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Stifler.
Stugatz throws an overhand right that lands on Stifler's shoulder, as Stifler tries to avoid the shot.
Stugatz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stugatz throws a series of punches but Stifler avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Stifler. Beautiful body shot.
Stifler throws a leg kick that misses.
Stifler scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stugatz takes one to the chin there.
Stifler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stifler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Paulo Stugatz has been cut.
Stugatz needs to keep his hands up - Stifler had a free shot at his head there.
Stifler connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Stugatz! He's out on his feet! Stifler rushes in and drops Stugatz with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Stifler!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Anthony Hammer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Hammer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mathers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mathers avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anthony Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hammer throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mathers stumbling backwards into the cage! Mathers bounces back off the cage towards Hammer, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hammer lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hammer celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Hammer!
Anthony Hammer is the new featherweight champion!
Anthony Hammer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Marshall Mathers was interviewed post fight and said ' It's cool'.
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