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FNPFC XXIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Hammeren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tor Hammeren!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hammeren manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown works over Hammeren with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammeren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hammeren keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown 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.
Hammeren keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammeren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammeren keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bobby Brown.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Hammeren pushes him off.
Brown tries to work over Hammeren's front leg with a kick but Hammeren checks it.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammeren is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammeren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammeren is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown looking to control but Hammeren is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hammeren?
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Hammeren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Hammeren is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown breaks from Hammeren's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brown breaks from Hammeren's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hammeren is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hammeren scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Brown land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Brown stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Brown!
Bobby Brown 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhar Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musashi Miyamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jhar Slice!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice has closed the distance and engaged Miyamoto in a clinch.
Slice tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slice using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Slice's coach down at Tokyo Totally Gym + Sauna was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slice's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Slice putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miyamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Slice manages to break the clinch.
Miyamoto rushes Slice and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Slice manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miyamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slice tries to stand but Miyamoto is controlling from the bottom.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyamoto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyamoto working a defensive guard but Slice passes into half guard.
Slice wants to free his trapped foot but Miyamoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miyamoto controls his leg.
Miyamoto is trying to control but can't.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Miyamoto or perhaps it was just good defense by Slice which made him look bad.
Miyamoto shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice rushes Miyamoto and presses him up against the ropes.
Slice unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miyamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice working Miyamoto over with knees to the body.
Miyamoto is breathing heavily.
Slice putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miyamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slice lands a knee to the head.
Slice has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miyamoto regains guard immediately.
Slice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slice drops back looking for a leg! Miyamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miyamoto manages to kick Slice off! Slice jumps back into Miyamoto's guard.
Miyamoto can't keep his opponent in guard - Slice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to stand up but Miyamoto is controlling the position.
Miyamoto is trying to stand up here but Slice is controlling him well.
Slice is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miyamoto is trying to stand.
Slice is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slice.
Slice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto wants to control but Slice is keeping busy.
Slice wants to take a breather but Miyamoto is having none of it.
Slice is thwarting Miyamoto's attempts to control the position.
Slice throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyamoto keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jhar Slice.
Slice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miyamoto defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyamoto shoots in looking for a takedown. Slice tries to sprawl out of it but Miyamoto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Slice manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhar Slice dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Miyamoto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from Miyamoto is predictable there
and Slice counters with a good low kick that Miyamoto was not able to check.
Slice slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyamoto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyamoto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slice defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musashi Miyamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyamoto throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyamoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Miyamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice needs to keep his hands up - Miyamoto had a free shot at his head there.
Slice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slice tries to clinch but Miyamoto is having none of it.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Slice defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miyamoto.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Miyamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miyamoto tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Slice wants to take a breather but Miyamoto is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miyamoto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Slice has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Miyamoto tries to lock up and control but Slice gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice wants to control the pace but Miyamoto is squirming around nicely.
Slice throwing strikes here but Miyamoto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jhar Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miyamoto gets back to half guard.
Slice wants to control but Miyamoto is keeping him busy.
Miyamoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slice trying to pass the guard but Miyamoto defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control.
Miyamoto is staying active underneath Slice, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jhar Slice.
Slice stuffs the takedown.
Slice clinches up against the ropes.
Slice is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miyamoto blocks a body shot from Slice.
Miyamoto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Miyamoto wants to get back to his feet but Slice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto trying to control the position.
Slice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slice decides to stand up, so the ref orders Miyamoto to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyamoto is trying to defend but Slice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Miyamoto is refusing to be controlled, as Slice sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhar Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Slice forces Miyamoto back against the ropes and clinches.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miyamoto is defended easily by Slice.
Miyamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slice counters with an outside leg kick.
Miyamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Slice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miyamoto manages to get to full guard.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
Slice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Slice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Miyamoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Miyamoto is keeping the position.
Slice controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyamoto throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Slice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miyamoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slice tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyamoto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slice is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyamoto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miyamoto trying to control but Slice postures up.
Miyamoto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slice.
Slice is keen to just control but Miyamoto is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to pass to mount but Miyamoto is defending the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miyamoto rushes Slice and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Miyamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slice prevents Miyamoto from breaking the clinch.
Miyamoto jumps guard but Slice turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musashi Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyamoto clinches.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slice blocks a body shot from Miyamoto.
Musashi Miyamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slice trying to stall but Miyamoto improves his position.
Slice jumps guard but Miyamoto stands there with Slice around his waist. Slice gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slice breaks from the clinch.
Slice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick by Miyamoto misses
and Slice counters with a good low kick that Miyamoto was not able to check.
Musashi Miyamoto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice tries to stall but Miyamoto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slice tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jhar Slice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miyamoto swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhar Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhar Slice!
Jhar Slice took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knox Energy for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Musashi Miyamoto spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry :( he was better... I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chao Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tai Yumita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumita has chosen Molly as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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243 lbs
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238 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tai Yumita!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming has a takedown stuffed.
Tai Yumita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yumita looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yumita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick from Ming.
Ming lands with a right hand.
It looks like Tai Yumita has been cut.
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!
Ming scores with a shot to the body.
Ming stalks Yumita and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yumita's face. Yumita staggers backwards, shaken.
Yumita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ming shoots in for a takedown but Yumita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ming drops Yumita with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yumita looks back up at him and smiles so Ming waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yumita is rocked!
Ming has closed the distance and engaged Yumita in a clinch.
Yumita is still on wobbly legs! Can Ming finish him?
Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yumita circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Ming. Yumita falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Ming!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chao Ming!
Chao Ming 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaozim Bossa Velha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floris Maljers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bossa Velha's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Us and Them by Pink Floyd. Maljers has chosen The End by the Doors as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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263 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joaozim Bossa Velha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floris Maljers!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maljers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bossa Velha was well out of range. Poor timing from Maljers.
Bossa Velha missing with a left hand there. Maljers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maljers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maljers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maljers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bossa Velha.
Bossa Velha clinches up with Maljers and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bossa Velha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bossa Velha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maljers fails to land with a series of punches.
Maljers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maljers misses with a wild body shot.
Bossa Velha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bossa Velha clinches.
Maljers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bossa Velha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maljers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maljers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maljers ducks under a wild hook from Bossa Velha.
Maljers scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Joaozim Bossa Velha has been cut.
Maljers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maljers throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maljers looks to score with a jab to the body but Bossa Velha is just out of range.
Bossa Velha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bossa Velha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maljers looks to land a right hand but Bossa Velha moved out of range.
Floris Maljers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bossa Velha closes the distance and clinches.
Bossa Velha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maljers stuffs the takedown attempt from Bossa Velha. Bossa Velha gets slowly back to his feet.
Bossa Velha fails to land with a series of punches.
Maljers lands a big head kick that sends Bossa Velha tumbling to the mat! Maljers takes a step backwards and waves Bossa Velha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maljers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bossa Velha misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Maljers does no damage.
Bossa Velha rushes Maljers and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Maljers prevents a body shot from Bossa Velha.
Maljers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bossa Velha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maljers is trying to break the clinch but Bossa Velha has him pressed against the ropes.
Maljers is trying to force a seperation but Bossa Velha has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bossa Velha.
Bossa Velha can't get the takedown.
Maljers wants to break free but Bossa Velha has control.
Bossa Velha breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maljers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bossa Velha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Floris Maljers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maljers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maljers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bossa Velha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaozim Bossa Velha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bossa Velha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maljers pinned against the ropes. Maljers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maljers dodges the punch combination from Bossa Velha.
Bossa Velha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maljers lands a jab-cross combination.
Joaozim Bossa Velha's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Bossa Velha.
Bossa Velha avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floris Maljers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaozim Bossa Velha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maljers lands a left and a right that send Bossa Velha crashing to the mat, dazed. Maljers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bossa Velha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maljers throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Bossa Velha crashing down! Bossa Velha tries to stagger back to his feet but Maljers just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Bossa Velha asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floris Maljers!
During a confident post fight interview, Floris Maljers 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cable Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
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26
203 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cable Carson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks moves into range and clinches up with Carson.
Carson jumps guard.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendricks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hendricks being controlled here momentarily.
Carson looking for a sweep. Not yet Carson, not yet.
Hendricks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carson managing to control the position.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Carson won't let him.
Carson is controlling Hendricks's posture.
Carson wants to sweep here but Hendricks controlling him for the moment.
Carson trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cable Carson.
Hendricks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hendricks's guard.
Hendricks controls Carson momentarily but Carson frees himself.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Carson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Carson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hendricks wants to sweep but no luck.
Carson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carson connects with a decent elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hendricks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carson cracks Hendricks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carson.
Hendricks is looking to get back to his feet here but Carson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hendricks's back.
Carson avoiding Hendricks 's attempts to control his hands.
Carson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hendricks covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Carson controlling from the back.
Carson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hendricks for as long as he can get away with.
Carson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hendricks is trying to stand back up.
Carson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hendricks rolls, trying to escape but Carson keeps control of the position.
What can Hendricks do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hendricks is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hendricks has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Carson lands punches and elbows.
Carson punches Hendricks on the ear.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Carson.
Carson is punishing Hendricks with some ground and pound.
Carson is punishing Hendricks with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hendricks is keeping busy.
Hendricks wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looks winded!
Carson is landing with strikes. Hendricks can't take much more of this.
Hendricks tries to escape but Carson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Carson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Carson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Carson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hendricks. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hendricks controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Carson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hendricks is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hendricks is still in real trouble! Can Carson finish him?
Carson cracks Hendricks with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hendricks from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cable Carson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hendricks connects with the punch.
Hendricks seems to have recovered his senses.
Hendricks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Carson scoring with punches and elbows.
Carson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hendricks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hendricks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Carson working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carson scores with punches from side control.
Carson working the body and head with strikes.
Carson landing strikes.
Carson looks up at the clock and then as Hendricks takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Carson wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Carson wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Hendricks is trying to buck Carson off.
Carson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Carson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carson lands a nice forearm strike.
Carson lands a strong strike to the head of Hendricks. That's dazed him! Carson looking to finish here. Hendricks is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Carson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cable Carson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ishikawa Goemon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronuel Natividad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goemon comes to the ring accompanied by The Beginning is the End. Natividad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hero kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ishikawa Goemon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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21
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ishikawa Goemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronuel Natividad!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goemon throws a lazy uppercut
and Natividad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Natividad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goemon throws a lazy right hand but Natividad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Natividad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goemon.
A slow jab from Goemon misses its intended target.
Natividad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Natividad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goemon lands a right hook to the body.
Goemon thuds his right hand into Natividad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Natividad avoids the body shot from Goemon.
Goemon misses with a body shot.
Goemon throws an off balance right hand
and Natividad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Natividad closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Goemon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goemon stuns Natividad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Natividad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ishikawa Goemon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goemon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Natividad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A slow jab from Goemon misses its intended target.
Goemon misses with a straight right.
Natividad moves out of range of the strikes.
Goemon misses with an uppercut.
Goemon tries to bum rush Natividad with a series of wild strikes but Natividad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goemon lands with a straight right. Natividad didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goemon throws the left hand but Natividad avoids the punch easily.
Goemon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Natividad manages to avoid it.
Goemon gets caught napping as Natividad dives in and scores a takedown. Goemon manages to retain guard.
Natividad advances position into side control!
Goemon is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goemon can't do much from the bottom here.
Natividad decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Natividad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goemon.
Goemon looks to score with a jab to the body but Natividad is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natividad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Natividad wants to clinch but Goemon slips to the side
and Goemon counters with a stiff right hand.
Goemon throws out a powerful jab.
Goemon misses with a double jab.
Goemon misses with a hook. Natividad ducked under it nicely.
Goemon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Goemon misses with a straight right.
Goemon throws a lazy uppercut
and Natividad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Natividad is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Natividad moves away from the strike by Goemon.
Goemon fails to land with a series of punches.
Goemon missing with a left hand there. Natividad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goemon throws an off balance right hand
and Natividad makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goemon really felt that one!
Goemon is breathing heavily.
Goemon scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natividad slips a jab and a cross from Goemon.
Goemon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Natividad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natividad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Natividad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Natividad tries to clinch up but Goemon circles away and keeps his distance.
Goemon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Natividad wants to clinch up but Goemon keeps it at a distance.
Ishikawa Goemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goemon misses with an uppercut. Natividad saw that one coming.
Goemon throws a right hand that misses
and Natividad counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goemon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Natividad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Goemon to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Natividad blocks a body shot from Goemon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishikawa Goemon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Natividad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goemon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Natividad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goemon thows a body shot but no joy.
Goemon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goemon scores with a jab. Natividad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ronuel Natividad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goemon. Natividad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goemon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natividad.
Goemon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Goemon misses with a looping left.
Goemon misses the shot to the body.
Natividad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goemon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natividad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Natividad staying out of range there.
Goemon throws the left hand but Natividad avoids the punch easily.
Goemon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Natividad moves out of range as Goemon strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Goemon misses its intended target.
Natividad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goemon misses with a wild body shot.
Goemon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goemon with a nice cross.
Goemon misses with a lunging right hand
so Natividad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Natividad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goemon is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goemon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Natividad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natividad slips nicely into half guard.
Goemon wants to improve his position but Natividad is controlling well.
Goemon is controlling Natividad's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Goemon wants to improve his position but Natividad is controlling well.
Natividad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goemon is just riding it out for now. Natividad eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goemon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Natividad working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Goemon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Natividad on the ground.
Goemon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goemon keeping moving, preventing Natividad from controlling successfully.
Natividad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goemon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goemon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goemon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy left from Goemon finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Goemon misses the target.
Natividad rushes Goemon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Natividad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goemon prevents the takedown attempt.
Goemon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goemon working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ishikawa Goemon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Goemon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Natividad on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Goemon.
Goemon cracks Natividad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Natividad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goemon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Natividad moves away.
Goemon misses with a lunging right hand
and Natividad counters with a nice leg kick.
Natividad slips a straight right by Goemon.
Natividad staying out of range there.
Goemon misses with an uppercut
and Natividad counters with a low kick, right behind Goemon 's knee.
Goemon scores with the left hand. Natividad knows he should have avoided that one.
Goemon throws a hook to the side of Natividad's head but Natividad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Natividad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goemon throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goemon misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goemon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Natividad.
Goemon missing with a left hand there. Natividad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goemon throws a poor cross that misses
and Goemon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Natividad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goemon's guard.
Natividad being controlled here momentarily.
Goemon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goemon tries to get out of the position.
Natividad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Natividad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Natividad trying to control but Goemon is working from the bottom.
Natividad stands and steps away. Goemon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ishikawa Goemon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goemon fails to land with a series of punches.
Goemon works Natividad's body with a nice hook.
Goemon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goemon throws a lazy uppercut
and Natividad counters with a thumping low kick.
Goemon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goemon throws a nice looking combination but Natividad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Natividad tries to clinch there but Goemon circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Natividad moves out of range as Goemon strikes.
Goemon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goemon throws a body punch but Natividad moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natividad slips a straight right by Goemon.
Goemon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Natividad to counter with a crisp jab.
Natividad is looking to clinch but Goemon is avoiding it.
Goemon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Natividad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goemon circles away.
Natividad wants to clinch.
Natividad staying out of range there.
Goemon throws a right hand that Natividad ducks under and follows up with a left that Natividad also avoids with ease.
Goemon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Natividad ducks under a wild hook from Goemon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Goemon misses.
Natividad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Goemon does no damage.
Goemon throws a hook but Natividad avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goemon. Natividad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goemon keeps the fight on the outside.
Natividad moves away from the strike by Goemon.
Natividad shoots in looking for a takedown but Goemon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Natividad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ishikawa Goemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronuel Natividad.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Goemon misses the target.
Goemon jabs Natividad right on the nose. Natividad blinks but takes it well.
Ronuel Natividad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goemon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Natividad counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ishikawa Goemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goemon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ishikawa Goemon!
Ishikawa Goemon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sawamura Kojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kojo comes into the arena with The Whistler blaring out of the sound system. Parker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Sweet Revenge kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sawamura Kojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LeRoy Parker!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kojo staying out of range there.
Kojo closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Kojo moved out of range nicely.
Kojo thumps Parker with a low kick.
Parker misses with a hook. Kojo ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker tries a low kick but Kojo avoids it.
Kojo wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Kojo wants to clinch.
Parker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kojo is out of range and Parker settles back down.
Parker moves out of range as Kojo strikes.
Sawamura Kojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kojo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker throws a lazy uppercut
and Kojo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kojo moves to clinch but Parker breaks away
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Kojo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kojo tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
We've been told by Kojo's head coaches at Tokyo Totally Gym + Sauna that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kojo is looking to clinch.
Kojo ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Kojo scores with a nice strike.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kojo.
Kojo looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Kojo wants to clinch.
Kojo takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Parker on the inside.
Kojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kojo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kojo is trying to maintain a safe position but Parker gets an underhook and turns Kojo into the ropes.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kojo fails to land.
Kojo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Parker.
A right hand to the body from Parker.
Kojo blocks an uppercut.
Parker tries a body shot but Kojo blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kojo's elbow.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kojo backwards.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Kojo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kojo.
A head punch on the inside from Kojo fails to land.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kojo is trying to stall.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kojo has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Parker.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Parker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kojo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Kojo misses with some punches.
Kojo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kojo crunches a lovely knee into Parker's ribcage.
Kojo avoiding damage.
Kojo misses with an elbow strike.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Kojo's knee but Kojo avoids it well.
Kojo tries to clinch up
and Parker counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kojo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kojo wants to clinch.
Kojo wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy Parker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kojo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kojo throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker blocks a head kick by Kojo.
Kojo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kojo checks a low kick from Parker.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Parker 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.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Kojo checks it.
Kojo throws a head kick that misses
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kojo lands with a slapping head kick.
Parker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Kojo throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Kojo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kojo.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kojo is able to avoid easily.
Kojo moves into the clinch.
Kojo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Parker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kojo or not.
Parker misses with the head strike.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Kojo taking a breather.
Parker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kojo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Kojo misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kojo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kojo fails to land.
Kojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Parker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
A short left from Parker.
Parker throws a head punch that misses.
Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parker wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Parker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kojo.
Parker lands with a left to the head.
Kojo misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Kojo moves away and avoids it.
Parker throws a low kick but Kojo avoids it.
Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Parker misses.
Kojo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kojo looks to clinch
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Parker swats away the attempt to clinch by Kojo.
A jab from Parker finds it's way through Kojo's defenses.
LeRoy Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kojo blocks a leg kick.
Kojo wants to clinch but Parker slips to the side
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker throws a hook but Kojo avoids it easily.
Kojo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kojo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kojo throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker misses with a leg kick
and Kojo counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kojo drives through and clinches with Parker against the ropes.
Parker digs a right hand into Kojo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kojo's gas tank.
Parker scores with a shot to the side of Kojo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeRoy Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kojo throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Kojo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kojo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kojo is looking to clinch.
Parker throws a looping overhand right but Kojo ducks down to avoid it.
Kojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Kojo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kojo tries to clinch up.
Kojo moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Kojo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parker throws a low kick but Kojo moves out of range easily.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parker misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Kojo wants to clinch.
Kojo moves to clinch but Parker breaks away
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Kojo misses.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker misses with a hook. Kojo ducked under it nicely.
Parker works the jab nicely.
Parker throws a series of strikes that have Kojo backpedaling.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parker counters with a good low kick that Kojo was not able to check.
Parker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kojo is out of range.
LeRoy Parker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojo rushes Parker and presses him up against the ropes.
Parker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kojos head.
Parker blocks a body shot from Kojo.
A knee to the head by Kojo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kojo tries to clinch but Parker moves away
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
Parker misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Kojo is out of range.
Kojo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Parker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kojo wants to clinch.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kojo.
Kojo tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Kojo tries to clinch up
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
Kojo wants to clinch but Parker slips to the side
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kojo.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Kojo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker misses with a hook. Kojo ducked under it nicely.
Kojo tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker cracks Kojo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kojo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Kojo's head but Kojo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Kojo moved out of range nicely.
Parker lands a leg kick that knocks Kojo off balance momentarily.
Kojo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kojo.
Parker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Kojo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kojo wants to clinch.
Sawamura Kojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to LeRoy Parker.
Well Parker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeRoy Parker!
After the fight, LeRoy Parker 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 Shawn Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnie Boardwalk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the ring accompanied by Sexy Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
34 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonnie Boardwalk!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boardwalk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boardwalk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boardwalk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boardwalk is keen to just control but Michaels is a slippery customer.
Michaels is trying to stand back up but Boardwalk is controlling him
Boardwalk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonnie Boardwalk.
Boardwalk ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a combination
and Boardwalk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boardwalk to counter with a crisp jab.
Michaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boardwalk backs up against the ropes.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Boardwalk moves out of range.
Boardwalk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Michaels throws a jab but it's blocked by Boardwalk.
Michaels misses with a double jab
and Boardwalk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boardwalk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boardwalk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
My spies in White Dragon Tactical inform me that Boardwalk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
Boardwalk works his way into side control.
Boardwalk trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michaels is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk controlling from side mount.
Michaels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Michaels trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boardwalk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boardwalk taking a breather here.
Michaels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels parries the strikes from Boardwalk easily there. Boardwalk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Michaels to escape.
Michaels is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boardwalk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boardwalk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Michaels is trying to get back to his feet.
Boardwalk trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Boardwalk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boardwalk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boardwalk prevents Michaels from escaping the position.
Michaels takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Michaels's face as Boardwalk controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boardwalk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Michaels is trying to buck Boardwalk off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Michaels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boardwalk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Michaels to see if he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Boardwalk is dominant here and he's now got Michaels's back!
Boardwalk lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Michaels is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boardwalk is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Boardwalk gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Boardwalk gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Boardwalk apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Michaels lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Michaels.
Shawn Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels has a takedown stuffed.
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Boardwalk counter with a right hand.
Michaels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Michaels is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels throws a series of punches but Boardwalk avoids them all with ease.
Michaels misses with a hook. Boardwalk ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Michaels.
Michaels throws a lazy uppercut
and Boardwalk counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Boardwalk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Boardwalk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Michaels is not content to let Boardwalk control the position.
Boardwalk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boardwalk working the body and head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Michaels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boardwalk is controlling him well.
Boardwalk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Michaels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boardwalk is controlling him well.
Boardwalk working the ground and pound.
Michaels taking punishment in the form of punches.
Michaels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Boardwalk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boardwalk is staying tight to Michaels's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Michaels is pushing Boardwalk's head away, looking to escape. Boardwalk manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk lands an elbow.
Boardwalk controls the position from side control.
Michaels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boardwalk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Michaels sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Michaels is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boardwalk is controlling him well.
Boardwalk cracks Michaels with a big right hand but Michaels just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Michaels is being controlled here.
Boardwalk tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Michaels wants to get back to his feet but Boardwalk drags him back down.
Boardwalk lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boardwalk trying to control the action but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Boardwalk in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Michaels bucks up and tries to throw Boardwalk off but instead Boardwalk has got his back!
Michaels has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boardwalk lands punches and elbows.
Michaels trying to get back to his feet but Boardwalk is in full control for now.
Michaels is trapped and Boardwalk is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk is riding his opponent, not letting Michaels buck him off.
Michaels is covering up but some of the strikes from Boardwalk are getting through and doing damage.
Boardwalk punches Michaels on the ear.
Boardwalk controls the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Michaels as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Boardwalk!
Boardwalk controlling from the back.
Boardwalk is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Michaels has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boardwalk biding his time, controlling Michaels.
Boardwalk lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Michaels hold on?!
Boardwalk scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Michaels is looking for a way out.
Boardwalk slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boardwalk looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Michaels is trying to get back to his feet but Boardwalk has full control of the position and if anything, Michaels has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonnie Boardwalk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Michaels misses with a left hand
and Boardwalk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Boardwalk avoids nicely.
Jab by Boardwalk.
Michaels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boardwalk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Michaels throws a right hand that Boardwalk ducks under and follows up with a left that Boardwalk also avoids with ease.
Boardwalk works over Michaels's head and body with a nice combination.
Michaels missing with a left hand there. Boardwalk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boardwalk cracks Michaels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Michaels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boardwalk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Michaels is rocked!
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!
Michaels misses with an uppercut
and Boardwalk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Michaels looks to land a right hand but Boardwalk moved out of range.
Michaels drops his hands momentarily and Boardwalk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boardwalk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boardwalk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oh Michaels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boardwalk working the ground and pound but Michaels is defending the strikes.
Michaels seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boardwalk is working Michaels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boardwalk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michaels keeps working.
Boardwalk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boardwalk scores with punches from side control.
Boardwalk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boardwalk controlling the position.
Michaels pushes Boardwalk away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boardwalk gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Michaels is trying to escape the position but Boardwalk is controlling the position.
Boardwalk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boardwalk prevents Michaels from escaping the position.
Boardwalk working the ground and pound from side control.
Michaels bucks up and tries to throw Boardwalk off but instead Boardwalk has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is taking damage to the body and head.
Boardwalk lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boardwalk has Michaels flattened out and is raining down punches.
Boardwalk lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Boardwalk. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
I would not like to be Michaels right now.
Michaels is keeping busy.
Boardwalk has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Michaels.
Michaels looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boardwalk.
Boardwalk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Michaels haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Michaels controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The referee is taking a good look at Michaels as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Boardwalk!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels staying busy and making it hard for Boardwalk to control.
Michaels holding both Boardwalk 's hands and preventing any damage.
Boardwalk struggling to keep hold of the position.
Michaels controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Well, with Boardwalk on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Michaels is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boardwalk keeps control of the position easily here as Michaels tries to buck him off.
Boardwalk has Michaels flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jonnie Boardwalk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michaels is trapped and Boardwalk is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Boardwalk biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jonnie Boardwalk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boardwalk is punishing Michaels with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boardwalk lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Boardwalk is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boardwalk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boardwalk has Michaels flattened out and is raining down punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boardwalk controlling the positon.
Michaels looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boardwalk.
Boardwalk is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
Shawn Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michaels is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonnie Boardwalk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boardwalk 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 Hirohito Nitta 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... Jonnie Boardwalk!
A relieved looking Jonnie Boardwalk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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